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 — See all updates

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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.

Published 15 March 2013

Last updated 1 October 2025 + show all updates

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.