Mauritius (MU)
Indian Ocean island state with bilingual English-French administration, strong financial services, occupation permits, premium visa options, beaches, private healthcare and a high-trust but paperwork-heavy expat environment.
Capital: Port Louis
Region: Africa
Language: English
Currency: MUR (Rs)
Cost of living: Affordable (index 52)
Emergency: 112
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
112
Police
999 or 112
Fire Brigade
995 or 112
Ambulance
114 or 112
Poison Control
Call 112 or go to a major hospital emergency department.
Mental Health
112 for immediate danger; Befrienders Worldwide/NGO and private clinic options vary.
Domestic Violence
Police 999/112; Ministry and NGO support services vary by district.
Road Assistance
Private insurer/roadside-assistance provider; police for crashes.
Private clinic emergency / casualty
Clinic-specific; 112 for emergency
Private clinics and hospitals are the practical expat route for urgent non-life-threatening care.
Major private hospitals operate emergency/casualty services 24/7.
How to call emergency services in Mauritius
Use 112 for general emergency. Have your exact locality, landmark, coastal road name and GPS pin ready; addresses can be imprecise.