RORO and container rates UK to Port Louis, excise duty by engine size, CO2 levy, VAT, and the returning resident rebate for 2026 Mauritius shipments.
RORO from Southampton to Port Louis starts at £1,700 and container shipping from £2,100 in a shared 40ft or £2,800 in a dedicated 20ft, with 30 to 40 days transit. Destination charges add £300 to £500.
Mauritian citizens who have lived abroad for at least 12 months and owned the vehicle for the required period may claim a 50 percent rebate on excise duty, subject to NLTA and Mauritius Revenue Authority approval.
Container and RORO sailings via the Suez Canal take 30 to 40 days port to port, often with a Salalah or Port Reunion trans-shipment before final discharge at Port Louis.
Yes. Mauritius drives on the left and requires right hand drive vehicles, so UK cars are fully compliant without conversion.
3 years for petrol/diesel passenger vehicles, 5 years for hybrid/EV, 7 years for commercial vehicles. Strict enforcement at MRA — older vehicles refused entry. Vehicles 30+ years old qualify as classics under reduced excise. The 3-year cap makes Mauritius a market for nearly-new UK vehicles only.
Returning citizens with documented overseas residence 1+ years qualify for the 'Returning Mauritian' scheme — reduced excise (typically 50% rebate) on one personal-use vehicle, owned 6+ months abroad. Process via the MRA at Port Louis post-arrival. Saves £4,000-£12,000 on typical imports.
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