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Vacoas: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Vacoas-Phoenix also known as French: Villes Jumelles, is a town in Mauritius, located in the Plaines Wilhems District, the eastern part also lies in the Moka District.

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Now in the cityVacoas+20°CPartly cloudy · sunrise 05:27 AMupdated 08:10 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map5
Exchange rateRs 47.55per 1 $MUR — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Vacoas in pictures8 photos
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

Choose a passport

Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Internships, au pair and study programmes have a different visa category and a different set of documents. Applications go through CMO International Programmes.

IEC international programmes

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Updated information about local demonstrations and community unrest ('Safety and security' page).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
  • crime
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Exercise increased caution in Mauritius due to crime . Crime Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity. This includes pickpocketing, purse snatchings, and petty thefts. Petty crime occurs in crowded outdoor shopping areas, beaches, and other tourist spots. It also happens near ATMs.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport MRU26 km from the centre
Roland Garros Airport RUN215 km from the centre
Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds Airport ZSE242 km from the centre

Stay longer on a programme

Work and Travel, internships, au pair and volunteering in Mauritius: visa, invitation and on-site support are handled by CMO International Programmes.

1programme in the country
Internshipupdated Jun 10, 2026
Internship in Mauritius
Seasonsummer, year-roundLanguageEnglish · B2
senior students · for students
workandtravel.com
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