If you plan to live in Mauritius for work, family, or long-term residence, you’ll need to think about your driving licence. Tourists can legally drive with a foreign licence for short stays, but residents must convert theirs to a Mauritian one after 12 months, although they tend to be lenient. Here’s the full guide, with extra details for South African licence holders who require an attestation letter

Eligibility

You can apply for a Mauritian licence conversion if:

• You are a resident of Mauritius, hold an occupation permit, or are married to a Mauritian
  
  

• Your foreign licence is valid and in good standing
  
  

Required Documents

Prepare the following before heading to Port-Louis:

• Written request addressed to the Licensing Officer for licence conversion
  

  • Template: https://cdn.autocloud.mu/uploads/jodit/foreign_license_conversion_template.pdf

• Original foreign driving licence and copies (front and back)
  
  

• Valid passport and copy
  
  

• Proof of residency, occupation permit, or dependent permit valid for at least six months
  
  

• National ID or Mauritian UID card
  
  

• Two recent passport-sized photos
  
  

• Civil marriage certificate if applying through Mauritian spouse
  
  

• Proof of address (utility bill, tenancy agreement, or bank statement)
  
  

• Attestation/confirmation letter from your home country’s issuing authority certifying the validity of your licence (mandatory for South African licences and sometimes requested for others)
  
  

Special Note for South African Licence Holders

Mauritius requires an attestation/confirmation letter from the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) in South Africa confirming the validity of your SA licence

How to Get It

1. Download the form:RTMC DL Confirmation Application Form (2023)
   
   

2. Prepare documents: Copy of SA ID, passport or driving licence, plus the completed form
   
   

• If you hold a Traffic Register Number (TRN), first obtain a verification letter from the Department of Home Affairs in South Africa
  
  

3. Submit your application by emailing the completed form and supporting documents to DLconfirmations@rtmc.co.za
   
   

4. Processing time: Around 3–4 weeks for RSA ID holders
   
   

5. Collection:
   
   

• In person at RTMC, Centurion Gate Business Park, Pretoria
  
  

• Or arrange courier collection (quote applicant’s name and SA ID number)
  
  

• Collection hours: Monday–Thursday, 08h00–15h00
  
  

• No scanned or emailed letters are provided
  
  

This letter must then be included in your application to the Mauritius Traffic Branch

Step-by-Step Procedure in Mauritius

1. Submit your written application and all supporting documents via email (licensing@govmu.org), or in person at theTraffic Branch, Line Barracks, Port-Louis

2. Your documents will be reviewed and verified. This can take up to two weeks, after which you will be contacted for a follow-up appointment
   
   

3. At your appointment, bring along the original documents and passport photos. You will also need to pay the conversion fee in cash, which ranges from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000 depending on the licence class
   
   

4. After payment, you will be issued a receipt and informed of the date to collect your Mauritian driving licence, usually within 2–4 weeks. Keep the receipt safe, as it must be presented when collecting your licence
   
   

Important Notes

• Payment and collection must be done in person, by that person
  
  

• The process may involve multiple visits, so keep copies of everything
  
  

• South African licences always require the RTMC confirmation letter before the Mauritius conversion can be processed
  
  

Final Word

Converting your foreign driver’s licence in Mauritius takes some paperwork and patience, but once completed you’ll be legally covered for driving on the island. If you’re new to Mauritius and also on the hunt for a car, AutoCloud.mu is the easiest place to browse local listings, compare prices, and connect with trusted dealers