rushikay
English expat in Mauritius
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Registration: 12 April 2015
NOTARY IN THE NORTH by GuestPoster04023
Hi any recommendations for a Notary in the North?
There aren't any notaries in the north according to a few people I've asked.The closest I've seen for notaries is in Port Louis, where most are. Read More
Gluten-free products in the North by rushikay
Hello,I am looking for gluten-free baked goods in the north around Grand Baie/Mon Choisy/Trou Biches / Triolet.I know SuperU sells some gluten-free stuff, but it isn't so 'fresh', so any bakeries or suppliers (even online) will be appreciated.
Hello. I created an online list of places in Mauritius that offer gluten free products. I'll message you the list. -@imsierram00Hi Sierra,I think you should share your blog link here. It isn't self-promotion and will help any future visitors find ... Read More
Gluten-free products in the North
Hello,I am looking for gluten-free baked goods in the north around Grand Baie/Mon Choisy/Trou Biches / Triolet.I know SuperU sells some gluten-free stuff, but it isn't so 'fresh', so any bakeries or suppliers (even online) will be appreciated. Read More
Beach sports (soccer, volleyball, etc.): are they common in Mauritius? by rushikay
Hello everyone.I've been in Mauritius a bit and I've noticed that beach sport activities are not very common (in the North).I'd like to play or even start a club for people to play these sports, but I am not sure if there is any interest in such a ...
@Bhavna Thanks for the quick reply Bhavna.I've asked a few Mauritian friends and they don't even know what volleyball is I am surprised because volleyball is usually popular on holiday islands similar to Mauritius. Read More
Beach sports (soccer, volleyball, etc.): are they common in Mauritius?
Hello everyone.I've been in Mauritius a bit and I've noticed that beach sport activities are not very common (in the North).I'd like to play or even start a club for people to play these sports, but I am not sure if there is any interest in such a ... Read More
Medium term rental from private owner
Hello all.I've been searching the internet for many days for a rental that I need for a couple of months.Everywhere I look, it is only agencies and they do not do medium-term (a few months) rentals - I asked 2 of them.Where can I find an apartment ... Read More
South African meetup (in the North) for lunch
Hey all.It's been a while since I last visited Mauritius and I'm missing SA/home already.I'd like to arrange a food meetup for us Saffers up here in the North.As we're all concerned about safety and meeting strangers, I suggest anybody from SA (with ... Read More
Long term car rental by georgieandboy
Hi everyone Can anyone tell me (roughly) how much a 4 door sedan long term rental would cost? On average of course. We are looking for a one year rental. Any idea if it would be better to buy than rent? We really appreciate any advice in this ...
In my time spent on the island, I never came across any agencies that do long-term leasing of cars. You can try negotiating with a regular agency, but they will just drop their rates by maybe 10/20%, which will still be horrendously ... Read More
Grand Baie beach clubs
Can you explain more by what you mean when referring to "beach club"? Something like a watersports-activity club? Read More
scooter rental in Mauritius by dana4073
Hi there Can someone please help me find a good company for scooter rental in Mauritius? Thank you
I second what ijulien said. Rentals go for between Rs.400-800 per day, whereas you could buy a brand new scooter for around Rs.45000+ (this is the quality makes, as you get the cheaper 'bike' options as well). That being said, I ... Read More
Internet in Tamarin area
There should be fibre down there in Tamarin too. The average, affordable internet speed is about 10MB/s and you can package it with television. Check out something called "MyT" from Orange. Also, I'm not too sure Tamarin has good ... Read More
Studying. Working. by SarahCourtis
Hi there, I am currently studying in Mauritius and have a student/residence visa which will expire in 2018, although once I have completed my studies I would like to continue staying in Mauritius and find a job here. Is this possible and if so what ...
If i recall correctly (from past info I've read), as long as you get an approved job (I assume it will also need to be over 40/60K rupees per month to meet the minimum-foreigner-salary requirement), you will then need to apply for a work-permit, ... Read More
Possibility of moving over
If you genuinely have the option of Dubai vs. Mauritius, choosing Dubai will always be a better option. I say this simply because Mauritius is a small island in the Indian ocean, whereas Dubai is close to Europe, Africa and Asia. The expat ... Read More
Crime by Karin Staples
Does Mauritius have a problem with crime? I would presume certain areas are safer than others? What has been your experience?
It seems relatively safe everywhere (in the North). You can even take walks at night, but then your concern becomes these insane dogs that loiter everywhere. With South African paranoia about crime, I think if you tone it down by about 50%, you ... Read More
Transport by Karin Staples
I will be in Mauritius around last week of February to look at schools. Can anyone advise if it is at all possible to have a driver or is it fairly easy to just make use of taxi's?
Using the bus services should be good enough during the daytime Karin. Make sure that you do not take a risk with time and try grab the bus by 16.30 latest (although some run till 7pm, some areas are not serviced beyond 5-6pm). My reference is ... Read More
Instant Messaging
Doesn't look like it is activated :) Perhaps it exists to work similar to the chatroom hashtagnomads (or at least create a competitor :) ), but maybe they're still transitioning the site and will only do new feature rollouts in 2016. Read More
Stand up paddle board
There should be a few surf shops in and around Port Louis. Read More
Meet-up Xmas / New Year? by jkev
I thought it would be good to start a new topic about a possible meet-up during the holiday season for those of us that are not going home for Xmas. Would anyone be interested in meeting for lunch on Sunday, December 27th say at Le Caudan ...
Can you confirm where Le Cuadan is on the island? Read More
Buying a car in Mauritius
The prices seem to be the similar to South Africa MerlinZA (ZA = South Africa --- I assume) for cars. Your 2 best options may be: 1) Look for a used car instead 2) Import your car from S.Africa Read More
Meeting up - Any expat group to assist new comers? by barbara torrance
Hello all I'm now in MAURITIUS, yeh. Just wondering if there is an expats meet and greet group to (induct)/assist new comers with info of general day to day living. For example where to go to set up tv and telephone etc. Also to make new ...
Sorry about that :) Getting sick from the rainy weather is something I was concerned about. I'm glad all of you ladies had a great time though :top: Read More
Meeting up - Any expat group to assist new comers? by barbara torrance
Hello all I'm now in MAURITIUS, yeh. Just wondering if there is an expats meet and greet group to (induct)/assist new comers with info of general day to day living. For example where to go to set up tv and telephone etc. Also to make new ...
Sounds like a good idea to reschedule, as the weather wasn't favourable today. Can anyone recommend a date? Read More
Meeting up - Any expat group to assist new comers? by barbara torrance
Hello all I'm now in MAURITIUS, yeh. Just wondering if there is an expats meet and greet group to (induct)/assist new comers with info of general day to day living. For example where to go to set up tv and telephone etc. Also to make new ...
Just a reminder: I assume by about 12.20-12.30 everyone will proceed to the beach to sit/relax/talk/etc. So if you get a bit late, you will find everyone else at the beach (apparently it is a long beach, so hopefully somewhere near the ... Read More
Meeting up - Any expat group to assist new comers? by barbara torrance
Hello all I'm now in MAURITIUS, yeh. Just wondering if there is an expats meet and greet group to (induct)/assist new comers with info of general day to day living. For example where to go to set up tv and telephone etc. Also to make new ...
Hey Barbara and welcome :) We have made you the de-facto co-leader of the meetup and it turns out you weren't yet in Mauritius :D Please open a new thread and I will try to answer as many questions as I can about day-to-day living. For ... Read More
Send boats to Mauritius and boat motors from South Africa by cagedive
Hi I want to send boats to Mauritius and boat motors from South Africa and was wondering what the import duties are for this new and secondhand and if someone can recommend a freight company from Durban who is good at this
woops! I didn't even notice this was opened in 2013. Damn spammers really ruin the forum experience :rolleyes: Read More
Meeting up - Any expat group to assist new comers? by barbara torrance
Hello all I'm now in MAURITIUS, yeh. Just wondering if there is an expats meet and greet group to (induct)/assist new comers with info of general day to day living. For example where to go to set up tv and telephone etc. Also to make new ...
I don't want to speak on behalf of anyone else, but I think the more the merrier @Nasrullah :) The point of the meetup is to meet expats and locals alike and we can all do activities together in the near future - once we get to know each other ... Read More
Meeting up - Any expat group to assist new comers? by barbara torrance
Hello all I'm now in MAURITIUS, yeh. Just wondering if there is an expats meet and greet group to (induct)/assist new comers with info of general day to day living. For example where to go to set up tv and telephone etc. Also to make new ...
I don't think you need permission to join the meetup Sima :D Just come along and make yourself visible to Clinton or Barbara :) Read More
Send boats to Mauritius and boat motors from South Africa by cagedive
Hi I want to send boats to Mauritius and boat motors from South Africa and was wondering what the import duties are for this new and secondhand and if someone can recommend a freight company from Durban who is good at this
Just to be clear, you want to: Start a business in Mauritius that sells boats, boat equipment and boat-spares? A good place to start would be the relevant Mauritian trade department website that has a list of duties imposed on certain ... Read More
Recycling glass and plastic by Vin&Sim
Where can I recycle glass and plastic bottles near pointe aux piments?
I don't know exactly where you stay, but I know that some supermarkets have recycling areas available. probably be a good idea to ask the supermarkets for possible places to recycle. Read More
Meeting up - Any expat group to assist new comers? by barbara torrance
Hello all I'm now in MAURITIUS, yeh. Just wondering if there is an expats meet and greet group to (induct)/assist new comers with info of general day to day living. For example where to go to set up tv and telephone etc. Also to make new ...
What time will the meetup happen? Won't it be easier to rendezvous near a bus-stop so that folks can arrive and not get lost? Otherwise we can all meet where clinton says, we will just need GPS coordinates :) Read More
Gifted and talented children in Mauritius by GuestPoster49
Can anyone advise on meeting the needs of children in this category. Are any of the international schools able to meet particular needs of these children both academically and emotionally? Any experience of parenting these children to share with a ...
I just did and I must apologize to Dr. Michel if I offended you. I was not aware of the circumstances surrounding these talented young kids. @External: Even *if* some of these young and gifted kids are facing certain challenges, some of them may ... Read More
Gifted and talented children in Mauritius by GuestPoster49
Can anyone advise on meeting the needs of children in this category. Are any of the international schools able to meet particular needs of these children both academically and emotionally? Any experience of parenting these children to share with a ...
Hello Dr. Michel, I think a country like S.Africa would be your closest 'best' option for such needs. There are probably a few private boarding schools that cater to advanced, intellectual, young kids. It would also probably be a good idea ... Read More
Would you be interested in an e-cycle? (electric bicycle)
Hello all. So I have found that this island is small enough that you probably don't need a big and bulky car to get around. However, you may need something a little more powerful than your legs (pedal power :) )... How many of you would be ... Read More
Meeting up - Any expat group to assist new comers? by barbara torrance
Hello all I'm now in MAURITIUS, yeh. Just wondering if there is an expats meet and greet group to (induct)/assist new comers with info of general day to day living. For example where to go to set up tv and telephone etc. Also to make new ...
sounds like a plan!! Any nice coffee-shop in Grand Baie will do. Hopefully we all don't wait on each other and Barbara can find a nice place for us (as this is her thread :) ). Read More
My experience relocating to Mauritius (2015) by rushikay
Hello folks, I see a lot of people asking questions here that are repetitive, and although I admire some of the forum members for still replying to those, I am going to attempt a different kind of thread/post and share my experience relocating to ...
Just a quick update (after reading all your replies :) ) What I said in my post about living here in Mauritius is merely just a beginners opinion. This opinion will definitely vary as time goes by. I did specifically mention that I was going to ... Read More
My experience relocating to Mauritius (2015) by rushikay
Hello folks, I see a lot of people asking questions here that are repetitive, and although I admire some of the forum members for still replying to those, I am going to attempt a different kind of thread/post and share my experience relocating to ...
So an experience relocating to Mauritius cannot be complete without updating all you lovely expats about how far I have come :) I'm currently typing this message on reliably (very) fast Internet at a rental I found from being me (the person who ... Read More
Moving to Mauritius
You can also try looking for open opportunities here: /en/jobs/africa/mauritius/ Read More
Houses/Villas for rent by barbara torrance
Hi Can somone enlighten me on how to make contact with people advertising in the houses section. There are a few properties I would like to view and there are no contact details only the name.
Send them a message via expat-blog :) Click on: Profile > Message Good luck Read More
Moving to Mauritius from S.A. by CallyB
I am curious about what would be involved in moving to Mauritius permenantly, or for an extended stay. I have many years experience in the Restaurant business and in the fashion industry. Initially I would need to be employed while I settle down, ...
Hi and welcome to the forum. As someone trying to move myself, let me answer your questions for you. > Does one require a work permit to do casual part time work in Mauritius? If you find work/employment of any sort on the tourist visa and ... Read More
Genuine case, need advice : employment agent by udaykumar29931
Hi any one can clarify my doubt as below. I applying in job website and reply as come to me as job opening is there in Mauritius. And job agent ask my resume education certificates passport scan copy. After that he has confirm that you have ...
If you've been asked for this, you've already been scammed. The Rs.40,000 must be the next (bigger) scam they are attempting to pull on you. Based on what the others are saying, I think you may be a spammer or troll or something, cause you ... Read More
Salaries in Mauritius by LeighSA
Hi, I found this list on salaryexplorer.com, wondering if anybody with first hand knowledge can tell me if these salaries are realistic? Also, could someone please tell me, is Rs the same as MUR.. ie both Mauritian Rupee or is Rs Indian Rupee? [1] ...
Is there such a thing? I would think that as long as you have a legitimate job for some company, they will let you in. Granted, no expat would come to Mauritius to earn Rs.8000 a month. You'll barely survive. Read More
LOOKING FOR URGENT JOB AT REGUS MAURITIUS 4TH FLOOR EBENE HEIGHTS by rishi
Looking for customer service represenative at Regus Business centres Mauritius. Qualifications : At least Diploma in Business Administration/Management. Experience: Reception/Secretary/Concierge/Accounting Contact Person: Nicolas feagier Tel: ...
Almost like spam bots were posting those messages 5 years later? weird :unsure Read More
My experience relocating to Mauritius (2015) by rushikay
Hello folks, I see a lot of people asking questions here that are repetitive, and although I admire some of the forum members for still replying to those, I am going to attempt a different kind of thread/post and share my experience relocating to ...
True gawesh :) There also looked to be a lot of dodgy 'agencies' on lexpress . If properties could be vetted by previous tenants, that would be awesome in confirming it is not some google image photo/s and the 'agency' requires some ... Read More
Nightlife in Flic en Flac ( For Young Expats)
Grand Baie in the north is the best place for night-life, according to what previous posts have said. :top: Read More
In search of a Part Time job
This doesn't belong here. Please try posting/looking for jobs here: /en/jobs/africa/mauritius/ Read More
My experience relocating to Mauritius (2015) by rushikay
Hello folks, I see a lot of people asking questions here that are repetitive, and although I admire some of the forum members for still replying to those, I am going to attempt a different kind of thread/post and share my experience relocating to ...
Time for some replies :) First up, fixing up my own mistake: " fibre of speed 10/20MB being affordable (Rs. 10,000)," This would be insanity, as the actual price of fibre internet is between Rs.1000 and Rs.1500 :) @Vasoov: Yes, I was ... Read More
Vibe for young people living in Mauritius!? by 6mboyjam
Hi all. Thanks for taking the time to read this post. Im a 27 year old South African and my brother and I have decided to quit our jobs and kick things off in Mauritius. Iv read a lot about living in the country but have found that a lot of ...
Howzit bru?/? :D Looking forward to hitting a few waves and making like I'm an awesome surfer-dude with all the answers to lifes questions :cool: be sure to join me (serious note)Looks like we're in similar scenarios, so maybe we can ... Read More
My experience relocating to Mauritius (2015)
Hello folks, I see a lot of people asking questions here that are repetitive, and although I admire some of the forum members for still replying to those, I am going to attempt a different kind of thread/post and share my experience relocating to ... Read More
forex change- cheapest fees?
I don't think you can insert forex into an ATM and get Mauritian Rupees in exchange. Your best bet is to visit the websites of the main Mauritian banks and check their fees for forex. Read More
Single Mom moving to Mauritius - Where is a safe place to stay? by Espyluv
Hi everyone, I am a single mum of one and would like some advice on where to stay that would be safe, economical and friendly. any advice will be greatly appreciated. thanks :)
If you're coming here to relax and unwind, then look for places near beach-areas. Ideally, I think Grand Baie would suit your needs. There won't be as much culture-shock (with many foreigners/ex-pats) and from what I hear about the beaches, ... Read More
Cost of a decent Accomodation- 1 or 2 Bed apartment
Hey Douggy1, Through my own quest to find a nice place to stay, I seem to have deduced that (depending on where you come from and your standard of living) that a "nice" apartment in "safe" areas goes for upwards of Rs.20,000 per ... Read More
Hey!!! A New Begining
US$2000 should be adequate for 2 people to live comfortably. All my pricing analysis indicates so. Read More
Rapid-fire Questions from First-time Nomad looking to move
Hey all, If you are familiar with first-person gaming, rapid-fire is when you click the mouse once and your gun shoots on auto all the time, so I figured I'd ask just about every question I can to help me make the move to Mauritius (aka ... Read More
Remote worker looking for some advice - good internet + socializing
Hey there folks, I must say that discovering this forum has been a real help in me learning so much about the island paradise known as Mauritius :) I've gathered most of the info I need to know what I can expect when living here, but I have ... Read More