Communique- Renting of Tourist Accommodation in Mauritius

All owners of bungalows/villas/apartments/guesthouses/tourist residences/pensionnat/apartments which are being made available for rent for a period of less than 12 months, should be in possession of a Tourist Enterprise Licence delivered by the Mauritius Tourism Authority in order to operate as Tourist Residence or Guest House as per the provisions of the Tourism Authority Act 2006 as subsequently amended.

Tour Operators and other agencies which are offering accommodation facilities for rent for a period of less than 12 months, should compulsorily ensure that these accommodation units are duly registered with the Mauritius Tourism Authority and are holders of a valid Tourist Enterprise Licence. The lists can be downloaded at :

1. Tourist Residence: http://www.tourismauthority.mu/download/45.pdf

2. Guest House: http://www.tourismauthority.mu/download/46.pdf

You may wish to note that the lists will be updated on a monthly basis.