- Why do I need to redo medical tests again in Mauritius?
Answer: Although you have already completed a medical test before arriving, it is mandated by the Mauritius Passport and Immigration Office (PIO) and the Government of Mauritius that all foreign students undergo another medical test upon arrival. This ensures compliance with local health standards and regulations, and confirms that the health criteria set by the Mauritian authorities are met.
- What constitutes an unacceptable medical test in Mauritius?
Answer: The Mauritian government requires laboratory test results for HIV/AIDs and Hepatitis B SA to be negative or non-reactive, and the radiologist report for chest X-ray should show a conclusion of clear lungs.
- What are the consequences of an unacceptable medical test for the test taken for the entry permit application?
Answer: The application for the entry permit may not be approved by the Mauritius PIO.
- What are the consequences of an unacceptable medical test upon arrival in Mauritius?
Answer: The student will be mandated to leave the island within two weeks, and they will not get a student residence permit from the Mauritius PIO.
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