Mauritian Diplomatic Passport Photo

Identifying the Holder of a Mauritian Diplomatic Travel Document

The European Commission’s recognised travel-document list records a diplomatic passport for Mauritius separately from other travel-document categories. Its identifying portrait belongs to the individual authorised to hold that document. It should not be confused with a visa photograph submitted by a foreign diplomatic traveller seeking entry to the island.

The recognised-document list is a reference for border and visa authorities, not a public application checklist. An eligible applicant should coordinate the request with the competent Mauritian service, keeping the photographic material attached to the official identity and authorisation records. The ordinary passport application provides useful background but does not establish every administrative step for the diplomatic category.

Use a current portrait with a recognisable likeness, reviewing photo quality, framing, background and facial expression through the detailed guidance below. Keep the image distinct from scans of supporting identity documents, and obtain the required digital delivery format before producing final copies. Our embassy and consulate directory helps locate Mauritian representation for overseas coordination. For a mission departing from Mauritius, the visa finder helps explore destination conditions separately from passport issuance. A suitable identification photograph connects the document with its holder; entitlement to the category and the conditions of official travel depend on the responsible authorities.