Mauritius Gay Travel Index 2026
Score = Legal 40/60 + Scene 5/40 = 45/100 · thin scene coverage — legal-weighted provisional score
Updated 1 Oct 2026 · release 2026.3.
A live score, not an annual report — it recomputes as laws, rulings and the scene itself change. See what moved in 2026.
Legal composite · Legal milestones · Scene on the ground · Frequently asked questions
Legal composite — 40/60 points
| Criminalization | Legal (2023) |
|---|---|
| Partnership | ● No not recognised |
| Anti-discrimination | ● Partial |
| Gender recognition | Restricted — heavy barriers (surgery, courts) or rarely granted |
| Enforcement reality | Calm — no active persecution documented |
Research note: Decriminalized 2023; no trans marker change yet — GayOut Index 2026.3 legal research (ILGA World / Human Dignity Trust / Rainbow Europe / Equaldex).
Legal composite, five components
Fulfilment per component (100 = maximum). Weights: criminalisation 35% · partnership 20% · enforcement 20% · anti-discrimination 15% · gender recognition 10%.
Legal milestones
Background, not travel advice — how the current status came to be. For planning a trip, rely on the current score, tier and scene sections above; 2026 movements are tracked in the sourced change log.
- 1838Colonial authorities enacted Section 250 of the Criminal Code, punishing sodomy with up to five years' penal servitude. ↗
- 2008The Equal Opportunities Act banned discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, education and services. ↗
- 2018Pride organisers cancelled the Port Louis march after violent religious counter-protests and death threats. ↗
- 2023The Supreme Court struck down the colonial-era sodomy law as unconstitutional, fully decriminalising same-sex relations. ↗
- TodayMauritius stood among Africa's most LGBTQ-friendly nations, with decriminalisation and broad protections, though marriage remained unrecognised. ↗
Sources: ILGA World · Human Dignity Trust · Equaldex. Each milestone links to a reference source ↗.
Scene on the ground — 5/40 points
Detailed scene metrics (for researchers)
| Gay bars per million | 0 |
|---|---|
| Saunas per million | 0 |
| Events per million | 0 |
| Coverage grade | A |
| Scene score | 5/40 (raw scene index 13/100) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mauritius safe for gay travellers?
Mauritius is rated Some caution on the GayOut Gay Travel Index 2026, scoring 45/100 overall with a legal safety component of 40/60. On enforcement reality, no active persecution is documented.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Mauritius?
No. Same-sex marriage is not legal in Mauritius. Overall legal status: Legal (2023).
Does Mauritius have a gay scene?
Mauritius has a limited documented gay scene: GayOut lists 5 LGBTQ+ venues, including 0 dedicated gay bars.