Filming in Mauritius

MAURITIUS OVERVIEW

Mauritius offers one of the most amazing and unequaled resorts in the world with 330 km of sandy beaches, blue lagoons, waterfalls, green valleys, indigenous forests, luxuriant fauna and flora, volcanic mountain ranges, stable political environment, historical heritage and a rich multicultural population.
Situated in the South West Indian Ocean, the island of Mauritius is just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, in latitude 20o South and longitude 57o 35 East.
Mauritius is 45 km wide and 65 km long with a surface area of 1865 square km. The highest point of the island is Le Piton de la Rivière Noire with 827m, the Central Plateau elevates at 600m. The republic of Mauritius includes Rodrigues island which is situated 560 km to its north-east, and other scattered islands such as Agalega and Cargodos Carajos (St.Brandon).
The nearest continent to Mauritius is Africa with Mombassa at some 1800 km away, Europe with Paris at some 11,000 km, Asia with Mumbai at some 4,700 km, Australia with Sydney at some 23,000 km.

CLIMATE

The island enjoys a tropical temperature throughout the year; it varies between 150c and 270c on the central plateau and between 170c to 320c on the central area. On coastal areas, the temperature is usually 30c to 50c higher with the western and northern regions warmer and drier, there are no well-defined rainy/wet and dry seasons. The sea temperature varies between 220c in winter and 270c in summer. The cyclonic season is from November to April. Summer is from November to April with Sunrise at 5h00 and Sunset at 19h00. Winter is from May to October with Sunrise at 6h00 and Sunset at 18h00.

CURRENCY
The monetary unit, the Mauritian Rupee (Rs),
1 Rupee = 100 cents
Notes: 2000, 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 25.
Coins: 10, 5 and 1 rupee; 50, 20, 5 cents.
Exchange rates are subject to fluctuation:

See Exchange Rates from The Bank of Mauritius

There is no restriction, on the importation of foreign currency in any form, such as credit cards, drafts, notes and travellers' cheques. Credit Cards are widely accepted especially VISA, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club.

HEALTH REGULATIONS

http://www.gov.mu/portal/site/mohsite

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Application for renewal or visa extension should be done at the:
Passport and Immigration Office
Sterling house, Lislet Geoffroy Street, Port Louis.
Tel : 210 9312
Fax : 210 9322
Renewals are accepted given the applicant holds a return ticket and a valid passport

http://www.gov.mu/portal/site/passportSite

CUSTOMS

Import of plants and other agricultural products is prohibited. Dogs, cats, and other animals are subject to quarantine.
See also ATA Carnet
See also Customs Formalities & Procedures for clearance of goods

Customs allowances:
If a passenger is of 16 years of age or over he/she may bring in the following goods, free of customs duty:
(i) Tobacco (including cigars and cigarettes) not exceeding 250 grammes;
(ii) Spirits not exceeding 1 litre;
(iii) Wine, ale or beer not exceeding 2 litres in all.
See also Customs & Excise Information to Passengers on Arrival