Flying to Mauritius on a one-way ticket? The question is not just whether you need an onward flight. It is where that flight should take you. Mauritius's published visitor guidance calls for a return or onward ticket to your country of origin or residence. That is a more specific instruction than the vague advice to “book any cheap flight out” you may see online. If your island holiday ends with a spontaneous hop to another country, check that the route fits your own entry circumstances before you commit.
Why the destination on your onward flight matters
The latest published Mauritius aeronautical information, updated in July 2026, lists a valid return or onward ticket to the traveler's country of origin or residence among the visa criteria. A Mauritian government consular page uses similar wording for tourists and visitors. These sources make one practical point clear: .