Mauritius
Decriminalized October 4, 2023 (Supreme Court); anti-discrimination law covers sexual orientation.
Updated
- Same-sex activity
- Legal
- Recognition
- No legal recognition
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Cities covered
- 2
- Confidence
- High
- Reviewed
- September 16, 2026
Sources:UK FCDO travel adviceEqualdexLinks checked Every country in one table
Travel advice
Go with your eyes open. Keep affection private, use apps carefully, and stick to venues locals recommend.
Check the UK FCDO or US State Department advice before you book.
Where the boys go
Port Louis.
2 places in Mauritius. Every city we cover →
Questions people ask
Safety and the law
Is Mauritius safe for gay travelers?
It is legal, but be discreet. Mauritius is Tier 3: no crime, but few protections and real stigma. Decriminalized October 4, 2023 (Supreme Court); anti-discrimination law covers sexual orientation. Port Louis. Go with your eyes open. Keep affection private, use apps carefully, and stick to venues locals recommend.
Is it legal to be gay in Mauritius?
Yes, with caveats. Mauritius is Tier 3 on our ranking: not criminalized, but few or no protections, real stigma, "propaganda" laws, harassment or police abuse. Discretion advised. Decriminalized October 4, 2023 (Supreme Court); anti-discrimination law covers sexual orientation. Read more →
Is same-sex marriage legal in Mauritius?
No. Mauritius has no legal recognition of same-sex couples. Not a crime, but keep it private.
Can gay couples hold hands in Mauritius?
Better not. It is not a crime, but with real stigma and no protections the safe default is to keep affection private and save it for the venues locals recommend.
Are dating apps safe to use in Mauritius?
Carefully. With few or no protections, fake profiles and blackmail are a real risk: no face photo until you trust someone, no location sharing, and meet in public.
Can two men share a hotel room in Mauritius?
Yes. Hotels take the booking and most will not comment; if reception assumes twin beds, it is not personal. Keep affection private.
Why is Mauritius Tier 3?
Tier 3, legal but discreet, means not criminalized, but few or no protections, real stigma, "propaganda" laws, harassment or police abuse. Discretion advised. Mauritius sits at #20 in the tier. Where two tiers are plausible we choose the more cautious one. Read more →
The scene
Where is the gay scene in Mauritius?
Nowhere we would send you for the scene. Grand Baie, the main city we cover, is small: Mauritius' resort north with gay-friendly hotels. Port Louis. Read more →
Which cities in Mauritius have a gay scene?
None we would send you to for the scene. Port Louis. We cover 2 places in Mauritius with their own pages. Read more →
Pride, parties and beaches
When is Pride in Mauritius?
Most years: June: Port Louis. Exact dates land on each city page as they are announced, and the club hears first. Read more →
Planning the trip
Which countries are in the same tier as Mauritius?
Tier 3 also holds Poland, Latvia, Hungary, Lithuania, Albania, North Macedonia and 77 more. Not a crime, but keep it private. Read more →
How reliable is this rating for Mauritius?
Confidence is high. The tier comes from ILGA World, the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Human Dignity Trust, the Williams Institute, Pew, the Spartacus Gay Travel Index, Equaldex and court rulings, last reviewed September 2026. Spotted a change? Tell us and it moves. Read more →
Method
Tiered on the legal status and social acceptance of gay men and LGB people using ILGA World, the ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Human Dignity Trust, the Williams Institute, Pew, the Spartacus Gay Travel Index, Equaldex and court rulings. Where two tiers are plausible we choose the more cautious one. How we tier. Last reviewed September 2026.