Guidance

Mauritius: in prison abroad

Information on the legal and prison systems for British nationals in prison in Mauritius, their family and friends.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 15 March 2013
• Last updated: 1 October 2025
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  1. 1 October 2025

     uploaded an updated prisoner pack

  2. 31 May 2022

     This guidance has been updated with the most relevant information.

  3. 15 February 2021

     Updated prisoner pack with latest information.

  4. 19 June 2019

     updated pack

  5. 30 November 2018

     Updated December 2018

  6. 20 September 2018

     updated pack

  7. 28 February 2018

     updated

  8. 4 October 2016

     updated list

  9. 25 June 2015

     Pack has been updated

  10. 15 March 2013

      First published.

Documents

Information for British nationals detained or imprisoned in Mauritius

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Explains how to:

• arrange visits
• send money to a prisoner
• apply for a transfer to a UK prison

See also help if you’re arrested abroad.