CAJT
Indian expat in Mauritius
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Indian
Lives in Quatre Bornes
Registration: 02 April 2014
Surfing and so
Hello. am equally interested.. can you please PM me the details ! Read More
EXPATS LOOKING TO MEET ... SOBER & NOT DRUNK! :-) by GuestPoster00
Hi everyone, I've been here for about five weeks now and it seems that most socialising with expats occurs over drinks ... a lot of drinks ... I'm looking to connect with expats who are interested in hiking, kayaking etc. The most ...
Hello Gene Definitely interested !! Did a couple of mountain treks.. would surely love to kayak, try other sports - happy to assist and try coordinating as well. Also, I try to dive every weekend - there's a club in Vacoas.. can PM leads if ... Read More
Schengen visa by Graeme Manning
Good day, please can you advice me . I am holding a South African passport and would like to apply for a Schengen visa to visit Czech Republic for a short holiday. Is it possible for me to apply for this visa in Mauritius? Best regards Graeme
Just curious Do you really need to go and apply to Czech Republic for Schengen? I thought you could apply it with French Embassy as well - I'm unsure (but worth a phone call) to check if there's a condition that you should commence your ... Read More
Car insurance by guillmail
Hi I am in South Africa emigrating to Mauritius and I contacted 3 insurance companies in Mauritius asking for a quote to cover my car and motorcycle. They advised they do not cover vehicles older than 5 years... One company was Eagle Mauritius (no ...
There are a few. Off hand, recollect the following - LAMCO INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE Phoenix insurance Mauritius (heard not great service - not verified) New India Insurance Read More
Buying an EasyBreath Scuba Mask in Mauritius
Hi Rozsa, as a follow-up: Was informed that full face snorkel mask raises several safety concerns with a few deaths (recollect at-least 1-2 users being 'good swimmers' as well) reported in Hawaii owing to use of this mask. A quick ... Read More
Buying an EasyBreath Scuba Mask in Mauritius
hi Rozsa Recollect seeing it a full face snorkel at J&J Lemaire at Rose Hill (not sure of the brand). No down-side in giving them a call !! http://www.jjlemaire.mu/ J T Read More
Kitesurfing instructor by CAJT
Hello Folks, I'm a expat resident in Mauritius (staying in the Centre of the Island) since over 4 years. Is there any kite-surfing instructor who can spare some time to teach at Le Morne? Pls DM me with the details (resident rates/ fees, ...
Aaaha.. many thanks !! will reach out to Samuel.. Read More
Kitesurfing instructor
Hello Folks, I'm a expat resident in Mauritius (staying in the Centre of the Island) since over 4 years. Is there any kite-surfing instructor who can spare some time to teach at Le Morne? Pls DM me with the details (resident rates/ fees, ... Read More
Road tax and Insuranse for car, Motorcycle, scooter
For Road-tax due, it's been put up on NTA web-portal http://nta.govmu.org/English/Procedures/Documents/mvt-010113.pdf Same as well for registration http://registrar.mof.govmu.org/English/DOCUMENTS/TAX%20VEHICLE-%209.12.2013.PDF Regarding ... Read More
Call cetre for visa appointment at French Embassy of Mauritius
Oops.. that's insensitive on them !! Last try for an appointment: admin-etrangers.port-louis-amba[at]diplomatie.gouv.fr Hope the dead-lock is resolved soon for you! Will update if i come across something more helpful. Good luck ! regards J T Read More
Call cetre for visa appointment at French Embassy of Mauritius
Hi Nadia I'd called the French embassy for queries regarding Schengen Visa, and they were forthcoming on +230-20 20 100. They had mentioned 20 20 158 for further visa related queries. Although, my travel plan didn't materialise (and hence, ... Read More
Shoe Repair
hi Trina, not sure of around Black River; know one at La Louis/ Quatre Bornes area. If interested, can share the google map pin for it. Read More
Best Place to live near Ebene by Ramyas14
Hi All, We are moving to Mauritius in November 3rd week,2017. I work in Ebene Cyber city and my husband works in Port Louis. We are looking for a fully furnished house nearby to all facilities around 5 km radius from Ebene Cyber city. Please ...
U've public transport/ bus and share vans - both regularly available during office hours.. off-hours or on holidays, it's a bit irregular Read More
Best Place to live near Ebene by Ramyas14
Hi All, We are moving to Mauritius in November 3rd week,2017. I work in Ebene Cyber city and my husband works in Port Louis. We are looking for a fully furnished house nearby to all facilities around 5 km radius from Ebene Cyber city. Please ...
Within Quatre Bornes, the closer to St. Jean road, the better... Read More
Ferry to Reunion ? by CamilleBoo
Hello, I was wondering if there is anyway I can travel from Mauritius to Reunion by boat, as I didn't find much when googling it. If not, does anybody have tips to find cheap flight tickets ? I'm coming to Mauritius as a tourist in two ...
Just stumbled on this relevant and useful article http://infom.mu/2017/10/catamaran-laller-retour-maurice-reunion-a-rs-4-760/ https://www.facebook.com/Cruise-Line-Ocean-Indien-1728490464130393/?ref=br_rs Read More
Where to live near Ebene Cyber City? by CharlesWinstanley
Hi all, I am considering a move to Mauritius, with the company based in Ebene Cyber City. Can anyone recommend a pleasant, close area, where I can rent a 1 bed apartment for the initial 6 months, so I can get established? I have been looking at a ...
Hi, if looking to be reliant on public transport - would recommend Rose Hill, Beau Bassin or Quatre Bornes al-biet note that neither of these places are on the beach unlike Flic en Flac. Read More
News English by Nadey
Hi, Are there any News Sites in English for Mauritius?
check out http://defimedia.info/categorie/news-on-sunday Read More
Do I need to show my birth certificate for obtaining occupation permit by jrishabh
Do I need to show my birth certificate for obtaining occupation permit ? What are the substitute documents in case I don't have the birth certificate ?
I don't recollect if or not BOI issued any letter - mostly, it did (not 100% sure as it was quite a while ago). But was perusing the Indian embassy website and a letter from employer is also ... Read More
How to save money in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Mauritius? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
Howsoever frugal it may sound, the key for grocery shopping is to compare prices between various markets (say, near your office/ residence) as there can be drastic differences for the same products. It may be shocking to note that some of the price ... Read More
want a surfing coach number
Should you have any nice surfing/ kite-surfing instructors' details, please send it to me as well. Thanks J T jay Read More
Laptop Fraud at C*** and C*** Store by Stormtrooper
DON'T buy from C** 'n' C***. My son went there to purchase an HP laptop, 2.0ghz i3 processor (with Windows 10) yesterday. He saw this model and asked for it. They said it was the only one left. He then tested the laptop and it crashed 3 ...
C&C is completely a fraud !! Last year, i went there to buy a stand fan.. was told by salesman and manager that it was in promo for ~2800 and when i agreed to buy and went to the counter to pay they told me it is 3750 !! such a loot.. They are ... Read More
Mountaineering Le Pouce by pramsham
Hi all. Am planning for a group to hike le pouce mountain just after the new year. Anyone interested?
Am keen... can you pls share the exact date/ time.. I understand that there are 2 routes - one from St. Pierre side and other from Port Louis.. which one are we taking? Read More
Health insurance by FranglaiseMummy
Hi all, Sorry for multiple posting - I've got lots of questions and I thought it would be easier (for me and for other people looking for the same information) to break it down per subject matter! (Hope that's ok.) My husband, daughters ...
FranglaiseMummy - FYI, I'd inquired at Swan and was informed that the 'waiting period' for the claims being payable is minimum of 3 months except for accidents. Further, I was informed that this waiting period could step up to 2 years ... Read More
Health insurance by FranglaiseMummy
Hi all, Sorry for multiple posting - I've got lots of questions and I thought it would be easier (for me and for other people looking for the same information) to break it down per subject matter! (Hope that's ok.) My husband, daughters ...
Hi guys, my wife and I are expats to Mauritius (staying almost over 1.5 years now)...both of us work here, have OP. One supplementary question - can anyone pls help me with the tentative costs involved for a health insurance for two (my wife and ... Read More
Hiking of Piton de la Petite Riviere Noire mountain
I'm interested.. look forward for the details in inbox... cheers, J T Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritius. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritius you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritius? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
FWIW: If you are in IT, Rs 30K can be offered for an Occupational Permit . Check the BOI site ( assuming that it won't change should there be a new govt after the elections)Yes External, completely overlooked it.. you have a valid point !! ... Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritius. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritius you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritius? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Hi ssid, For a professional, the minimum salary to obtain a work permit from Board of Investment is MUR 45k. Am unsure, how 30k MUR is being offered to an expat should your occupation permit be applied for as a professional... Expats on this ... Read More
2nd hand bicycle for sale anyone? by dpapap
Has anyone got a 2nd hand bicycle for a sale in the Flic en Flac area. Just to nip around on. Please let me know if I can also view it before purchasing. Thanks for your time. Diensen
Rishi - In case the cycle's still available, can u pls send me the pics too on jaygthakkar[at]gmail.com Any one having a cycle to sell, pls e-mail me the cycle make details, quotation with pics. Just need a cycle to go around... Cheers J T Read More
Do I need to show my birth certificate for obtaining occupation permit by jrishabh
Do I need to show my birth certificate for obtaining occupation permit ? What are the substitute documents in case I don't have the birth certificate ?
yes... takes roughly a week.... Read More
Off-season rates for hotels by CAJT
Hello friends, I am in Mauritius since now close to 2 months now and was given to understand that July-August are generally the off-season months for tourism industry, and hence, u may get some good deals in hotels especially during this time... ...
Hey hi... request you to send the link as a PM..... Cheers :) :top: Read More
Off-season rates for hotels
Hello friends, I am in Mauritius since now close to 2 months now and was given to understand that July-August are generally the off-season months for tourism industry, and hence, u may get some good deals in hotels especially during this time... ... Read More
Do I need to show my birth certificate for obtaining occupation permit by jrishabh
Do I need to show my birth certificate for obtaining occupation permit ? What are the substitute documents in case I don't have the birth certificate ?
Basis ur passport, the Indian embassy gives u the birth certificate... The Indian embassy requires certain documents for issuing the birth certificate, inter alia, a letter from Board of Investment (BOI) [standard form with BOI] stating that they ... Read More
How to get local mobile SIM card ?Can I get it at the airport itself ?
100 Rs for SIM and re-fill as much as u want !! Cheers J T Read More
How to get local mobile SIM card ?Can I get it at the airport itself ?
I don't recollect seeing Orange/ Emtel store at the airport.. But, you should get it near your residence/ office. You can consider picking one on ur way from airport itself. Your passport [in addition to the money ;)] suffices to purchase a ... Read More
Relocating to Mauritius end of month.. Few queries by poojasomani
Hi all, My hubby is getting a transfer to Mauritius.. So by the end of month we( my hubby, myself nd our 9 month old!) will be rching. Although v r really excited to have this opportunity, v have a few doubts.. Hope u all can help us.. 1) My ...
Seems other questions answered... Quatre Bornes is the ans... Reg. Car..- cost of buying a car - depends on the year and make of the car. Second's are the most commons (unlike Mumbai's roads, the roads are very much better and 10-year old ... Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritius. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritius you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritius? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
That's a relatively better deal compared to what I have been getting. Do u have some local connects whom I can write-to and inquire? Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritius. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritius you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritius? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Hi Sumeet May i request you to share the excel working sheet which you have prepared. I am likely to relocate to Mauritius soon and this may be helpful. Separately, any contacts whom I can connect for rental of car (say a i20 hatchback)? I have ... Read More
car rental on monthly basis
Pls pass me on the details/ contacts whom I can connect for lease of car (hatchback like a i20, etc) for 6 months +. budget around - 15k MUR/ month. thanks Read More