Change in Visa Requirements for Mauritians Jan 2010
9 Dec 2009
"At present, nationals of Mauritius are not visa required as set out in Statutory Instrument No 239 of 2009. However, with effect from January 1 2010, this position will change and nationals of Mauritius will require an entry visa," Mr Ahern told the Dáil in reply to a Parlimentary Question.
The European Union has an agreement with the Republic of Mauritius whereby Mauritians can travel around the 27 countries on a holiday visa for a maximum of three months.
This agreement is only binding on the countries that, unlike Ireland, are signed up to the Schengen accord and that is why the Irish can set new rules.
The Department of Justice confirmed last night that the Mauritian authorities have been informed of the change to visa requirements.
This story appeared in the printed version of the Irish Examiner Wednesday, December 09, 2009