Mauritius Passport

Description

Mauritius Passport –  As of 2007, Mauritius’ Passport and Immigration Office processed an average of 434 passport applications per day, both to citizens and non-citizens.

Physical Appearance Of Mauritius Passport 

The passport contains 64 visa pages, and is navy blue in color with the Coat of Arms of Mauritius emblazoned on the front cover. The word “Passport” is inscribed below the coat of arms, and “Republic of Mauritius” is above.

Identity Information Page Of Mauritius Passport 

The Mauritian passport includes the following data:

• Photo of passport Holder
• Type P
• Code of Issuing State (MUS)
• Passport No.
• Surname
• Given Names
• Profession
• Nationality
• Date of birth
• Sex
• Date of issue
• Date of expiry
• Personal No.
• Place of birth
• Authority
• Holder’s Signature

The information page ends with the Machine Readable Passport Zone.

The Republic of Mauritius is a nation located in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2000 km off the southeastern coast of Africa east of Madagascar. It encompasses the primary island (also known as Mauritius), Rodrigues, Agaléga and St. Brandon. The islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues, along with nearby Réunion (a French overseas department) are part of the Mascarene Islands group. Most inhabitants reside on the main island which hosts the capital city, Port Louis. In total, Mauritius covers an area of 2040 sq km (790 sq mi) with a 2000000 sq km exclusive economic zone (670000 sq miles).

Republic Since 1992

It was twenty-four years after independence that Mauritius became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations on 12 March 1992. As president, Sir Veerasamy Ringadoo was appointed under a transitional arrangement. He was replaced later that year by Cassam Uteem.  Political power remained with the prime minister.

The government saw a slight upturn in their fortunes following an improvement to the economy, with petrol prices dropping and the dollar exchange rate being more favourable. Despite these benefits, they were not immensely popular; this issue was compounded when in 1984, discontent was expressed. To try and prevent free-speech through newspapers and periodicals, the government proposed the Newspaper and Periodicals Amendment Act, which would require all newspapers to provide a security deposit of half a million rupees. Forty-three journalists organised a demonstration against Parliament in Port Louis as a form of protest, resulting in their arrest but later release on bail. This sparked public outrage and forced them to reconsider their stance.

Mauritius Island

Mauritius is situated 2,000 km off the southeast coast of Africa and is located between latitudes 19°58.8’S and 20°31.7’S as well as longitudes 57°18.0’E and 57°46.5’E. Measuring 65 km in length and 45 km in width, its total land area stretches to 1,864.8 km2 (720 sq mi). Characterised by its miles of white sandy beaches and protected lagoons surrounded by the world’s third largest coral reef, it offers some 49 uninhabited neighbouring islands and islets; some have been declared nature reserves for vulnerable species.

Mauritius, known as Île Maurice in French and Isle Moris in Mauritian Creole, was formed by volcanic activity around 8 million years ago. Along with Saint Brandon, Réunion and Rodrigues, the island is part of the Mascarene Islands. These islands were created by massive underwater volcanic eruptions that took place east of the Africa-Madagascar continental block. Now dormant, the hotspot has shifted further east to Réunion Island. The island is bordered by several mountain ranges ranging from 300-800 metres (1,000-2,600 ft) above sea level; its highest peak is Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire at 828 mètres (2,717 ft). It features various streams and rivers made up of lava flows as well as a central plateau reaching 670 m (2,200 ft).

 

A panoramic view of Mauritius Island