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Travel to Europe

Home to the world’s finest museums, breathtaking architecture and amazing landscapes, celebrated composers, sophisticated restaurants and famous brands: Europe has it all. It is a continent full of diversity and styles, from ancient times to today – and a master of reinvention. Steeped in history, it nevertheless shapes the future, in fashion, art, architecture, gastronomy and design. 

While you envisage your ‘adventure of a lifetime’, deciding where and when to go is one of the biggest challenges of your trip! Whether your aim is to go back in time or get a glimpse of the future, discover the ‘must-sees’, or get off the beaten track, Europe is ready for you.  

Are you ready for Europe? 

To find more information, you can visit the following website: 

Visas

Mauritius 

Mauritius is on the list  of  third countries whose nationals are exempt from  the  requirement to  be  in possession of  a visa when crossing the  external borders of  the  Member States  for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period (Official Journal of the European Union). 

For purposes other than short-stay visas, you can visit the following websites: 

Seychelles 

Seychelles is on the list  of  third countries whose nationals are  exempt from  the  requirement to  be  in possession of  a visa when crossing the  external borders of  the  Member States  for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period (Official Journal of the European Union). 

For more information  

Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Seychelles: Travel & Visa: Countries Where Seychelles Nationals Do Not Require a Visa 

For purposes other than short-stay visas, you can visit the following websites

LATEST NEWS: Information sur le Système européen d'information et d'autorisation concernant les voyages (ETIAS) pour les ressortissants de la République de Maurice et de la République des Seychelles 

EU Embassies

Mauritius 

There is one EU resident Member State: France. 

The other EU Member States have accredited non-resident ambassadors for Mauritius and have nominated Honorary Consuls. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade of the Republic of Mauritius maintains a list of the diplomatic corps:  https://foreign.govmu.org/Pages/default.aspx 

Seychelles 

There is one EU resident Member State: France. 

The other EU Member States have accredited non-resident ambassadors for Seychelles and have nominated Honorary Consuls. 

The Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Seychelles maintains a diplomatic directory 

Studying in Europe

There are more than four thousand higher education institutions in Europe, from top-level research establishments to small, teaching-focused colleges. Europe itself is no less diverse, extending from the Arctic Circle to the coast of Africa, where tiny principalities sit side-by-side with many of the world’s leading economies. 

A fascinating destination, but which country should you go to? Which university should you choose? What do you need before you leave? What will happen when you arrive? These are just some of the questions you’re probably asking yourself already. The Study in Europe website provides up-to-date information on 33 European countries, their universities and what it takes to live and study there. You can use Study in Europe to find the university that suits you best. A well-informed decision will make your time abroad even more valuable. 

Erasmus+ Programme 

Erasmus+ is the EU's programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. The Erasmus+ Programme is one of the European Union’s most visible success stories. It builds on the achievements of more than 30 years of European programmes in the fields of education, training, youth and sport, covering both an intra-European and an international partnerships dimension. 

Erasmus+ doesn't just have opportunities for students. Merging seven prior programmes, it has opportunities for a wide variety of individuals and organisations. 

Eligibility of Mauritius and Seychelles: The Republic of Mauritius and the Republic of Seychelles are Partner countries of the programme. 

Detailed information on these opportunities, including eligibility criteria, is available in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide.  

How to apply? 

EU Information Centre

The EU information centre (EUi) in the National Library of Mauritius, which is the first one in the Indian Ocean region, is part of the network of 200 EUi's in the European Union and third countries. It aims at informing researchers, students and the general public in Mauritius about the European Union and its policies. 

The EUi provides general information about the European Union, its history, the various EU institutions and how they work in practice. Thematically, the EUi focuses on subjects such as environment, development, and trade. Moreover, the EUi offers statistical publications which deal with a range of economic subjects as well as core legal texts.  There is also information on the possibilities to study in Europe. 

Overall, the collection contains more than 300 titles in the form of brochures, videos and DVDs, which are constantly updated with new arrivals.  

The National Library of Mauritius website 

http://www.national-library.mu/european-union-publications