Pet Transport USA to Mauritius: Mandatory Quarantine and 2026 Requirements
Mauritius imposes mandatory quarantine on all dogs and cats, regardless of origin country. For US pets, this is typically one month at the government quarantine facility. This must be reserved and …
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QUARANTINE IS MANDATORY. There are no exemptions. This must be booked and paid for before your pet travels.
The quarantine facility must have a confirmed reservation before travel. Arriving without one will result in the animal being held or refused entry.
Summer heat embargoes at Dubai (June-September) affect Emirates SkyCargo live animal acceptance. Route via Paris in summer.
No direct US to Mauritius flights. The full journey via Paris or Dubai takes 22-30 hours.
Approved carriers on this route
| Airline | Notes | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Air Mauritius (via Paris) | Air Mauritius connects from Paris CDG to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU). US travellers connect to Paris via major US carriers (Air France, United, Delta), then continue on Air Mauritius. Air Mauritius accepts pets as cargo. | Cargo Only |
| Emirates (via Dubai) | Emirates from major US cities (JFK, LAX, IAH, ORD) via Dubai (DXB) to Mauritius. Emirates SkyCargo accepts pets and has good Mauritius connections. Summer heat embargoes at DXB apply. | Cargo Only |
| Air France (via Paris) | Air France from US cities to Paris CDG with onward connections to Mauritius. Air France Cargo accepts pets. A reliable transatlantic staging point for Mauritius. | Cargo Only |
Paris vs Dubai: two transatlantic options compared
No airline flies direct from the USA to Mauritius. The two most practical routing options are via Paris and via Dubai.
Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is served by Air France from major US cities. Air France connects to Mauritius via Air Mauritius from Paris. This routing avoids summer Gulf heat embargoes and is generally the more straightforward option for US East Coast departures.
Emirates via Dubai connects to Mauritius from JFK, LAX, IAH, and ORD. Emirates SkyCargo has strong Mauritius connections. The Dubai transit introduces summer heat embargo risk (June to September), which can prevent live animal cargo from transiting DXB in extreme heat. Avoid the Dubai routing in summer if possible.
The quarantine: what owners need to know
Mauritius’s mandatory quarantine is non-negotiable. It is not possible to bring a dog or cat into Mauritius without completing the quarantine period at the government facility, regardless of vaccination status, titre test results, or origin country.
Contact the Mauritius National Parks and Conservation Service (NPAS) well before travel (three to six months minimum) to understand the current process, reserve a space, and pay the quarantine fee. The facility provides basic care during the quarantine. Visiting arrangements vary.
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