2 missions of Cyprus in Mauritius: Consulate of Cyprus in Phoenix, Mauritius; Consulate of Cyprus in Port Louis, Mauritius. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr. Ashok Gishore Ramdenee, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Mauritius, 19 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Anil Gayan, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Cyprus, 29 Nov 2024)
Cyprus offers a compelling destination for some Mauritian travelers due to its rich cultural heritage and strategic location in the Mediterranean. With around 100,000 Mauritians traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Cyprus an appealing choice for their travels.
Cyprus is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Mauritius. It ranks 11th among 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night. However, according to the Global Peace Index, it is ranked 86th out of 160 countries, which is less safe compared to Mauritius, which ranks 22nd. In terms of murder rates, Cyprus has a lower rate at 1.3 per 100,000 people compared to Mauritius's 2.6. The organized crime indices also show that Mauritius has lower scores in several categories, indicating a higher safety perception in Mauritius compared to Cyprus. For example, Mauritius scores 2.0 for mafia groups, while Cyprus scores 3.5. Overall, while Cyprus is relatively safe, travelers from Mauritius may find their home country to be safer based on various crime statistics.