For many countries, the decision to allow visa free travel is based on the likelyhood of abuse of the immigration system. In the case of Mauritus the judgement is that Mauritian citizens do no represent a significant risk of overstaying. Mauritius has a stable democratic government and a successful economy, so Mauritian citizens are happy to return home. On the other hand, Mauritius is not so rich that it feels the need to protect itself from immigration. It is happy to allow visa free travel to encourage the tourist industry.

Mauritius has a diverse population, with links to the UK, France (former colonial rulers), India and China (significant demographics). It has good relations with the superpowers, and has benefitted from this.

For many countries, the decision to allow visa free travel is based on the likelihood of abuse of the immigration system. In the case of Mauritius, the judgement is that Mauritian citizens do not represent a significant risk of overstaying. Mauritius has a stable democratic government and a successful economy, so Mauritian citizens are happy to return home. On the other hand, Mauritius is not so rich that it feels the need to protect itself from immigration. It is happy to allow visa free travel to encourage the tourist industry.

Mauritius has a diverse population, with links to the UK, France (former colonial rulers), India and China (significant demographics). It has good relations with the superpowers and has benefited from this.