VivvZ
South African looking for information about Mauritius
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About me
South African
Lives in Tamarin, Black River
Registration: 13 September 2017
Capetonians investigating a move to Mauritius by Capetownsun
Hi there Would love some input from fellow South Africans about relocating to Mauritius. We have 2 children aged 4 and 7. As much as we love Cape Town our decision to move would be as a result of the high crime rate at present. How were you able ...
Hi Claire I am from Cape Town and we moved here in August and have bought in a PDS in Tamarin. I have a 9-year old and a 15-year old. Happy to chat further Regards Viv Read More
Any reliable pet shop by Johns_HK
Hi I would like to know if there is any pet shops in Mauritius or places I can adopt cats/dogs? Thanks
Hi Pricilla I thought one wasn鈥檛 supposed to! Happy to recommend Animalook in La Croisette, Grand Baie. The manager, Vimal, is very knowledgeable and accommodating Read More
Any reliable pet shop by Johns_HK
Hi I would like to know if there is any pet shops in Mauritius or places I can adopt cats/dogs? Thanks
Hi I will send you a private message with a good reference Read More
South African medical doctors and Vets by Rammsteinein
Could anyone inform me of SA doctors and Vets currently practicing in Mauritius?
Yes, there are quite a few GPs and other specialists. I have also heard of a SA vet and then a French vet who was trained at Ondestepoort. I'll message you privately with the details. Regards Viv Read More
Looking for a ballet school in Tamarin or Grande Rivi猫re Noire by katriendeschrijver
[b]Hi! We鈥檙e looking for a ballet school close to Grande Rivi猫re Noire where my two daughters can attend classes in September & October. They鈥檙e in their 6th and 8th year of classical ballet and contemporary dance, and are ...
Hi I have a contact for modern dancing at Riverland Club in Tamarin. If you want these details let me know and i鈥檒l Message them to you. Regards Read More
Occupational Permit Vs Residence Permit by Johns_HK
Would like to hear your kind advice :) Knowing that a foreigner could apply Permanent Residence Permit by buying PDS property worth over USD500K, the owner's spouse and kids under aged 24 will be also entitled to this permit?! Would like to ...
Hi Peter We own the property jointly and it was more than USD 500K but not double (for two RPs). I used the 鈥�18 year鈥� somewhat randomly just because we typically associate 18 years with no longer being a dependent but with respect to ... Read More
Mauritian tax year for individuals
Hi All Can anyone advise on the Mauritian tax year for individuals please? Is it from July to June? Thanks Read More
Importing Pets into Mauritius - Urgent help required by 2019MUR
Please can someone assist us urgently. We have received communication from our agent in Mauritius that the department of veterinary services is no longer allowing more than 1 pet to be imported into Mauritius. We are absolutely devastated as we ...
Hi there We are also moving across in July with 3 pets and using Mr Hurry to clear us through, so this is not good news. I'll follow up on my side with our local company to see what is going on. Can we communicate privately further about ... Read More
Medical Aid / Health Insurance by Nadey
Good Day, Does anyone have experience or advice on obtaining Medical Aid or Health Insurance in Mauritius for Non-Mauritian citizens? We are relocating to Mauritius from South Africa in December. Thanks.
Hi there I am also on Discovery but will be with SWAN once there. The medical aids are different but all come with hospital plan and in-patients cover, compulsory Catastrophe cover and optional outpatients. I canvassed 3 companies before making ... Read More
Soccer, cricket and dance schools for children by SigridK14
We looking to move to Mauritius sometime this year and are wondering if there are any good soccer and cricket clubs around? And any good dance schools for my daughter?
Hi Sigrid I am following your posts with interest as I have a daughter who is a very keen modern dancer too and we need to fill that gap for her when we arrive in MRU. I have a referral from a ballet teacher in the North for a modern teacher in ... Read More
Cost of a general practitioner and specialist appointment by VivvZ
Hi all Please can I get an idea of what a General Practitioner/ Family doctor will charge per appointment and the same question for a specialist such as an orthopedic surgeon? Thank you Viv
Hi Winston Thank you for your feedback- as always, you are a great and generous source of information. Much appreciated Viv Read More
Cost of a general practitioner and specialist appointment
Hi all Please can I get an idea of what a General Practitioner/ Family doctor will charge per appointment and the same question for a specialist such as an orthopedic surgeon? Thank you Viv Read More
Shifting to Mauritius with my Pet by topgun1326
Hi everyone, Vatsal here. I will be relocating to Mauritius by February 2019. However I would be really glad if you guys could help me out on how I can relocate my pet and what are the rules and regulations that needs to be followed in Mauritius ...
Good luck with your relocation then. Sorry I can't help you with more information though Regards Read More
Shifting to Mauritius with my Pet by topgun1326
Hi everyone, Vatsal here. I will be relocating to Mauritius by February 2019. However I would be really glad if you guys could help me out on how I can relocate my pet and what are the rules and regulations that needs to be followed in Mauritius ...
HI There Where are you relocating from? We are also moving 2 cats and a dog across from SA next year so have info that pertains to that Regards Viv Read More
Schools
Hi Ilze We will be moving to Tamarin next year and our kids are enrolled at West Coast Intl. We have been very impressed with them so far and they suit our needs. Ultimately though, our experience with schools for our kids is how the school ... Read More
Bringing my Dog from the Uk by LizzyH
Please could someone confirm the length of time my Dog will have to spend in quarantine in Mauritius when coming from the UK? I鈥檝e had mixed answers of either 5 or 30 days, please can anyone help? Thank you
Hi there We know that bringing our dog into Mauritius from SA means a month of quarantine. It may be different if coming from the UK though. Regards Viv Read More
Occupational Permit Vs Residence Permit by Johns_HK
Would like to hear your kind advice :) Knowing that a foreigner could apply Permanent Residence Permit by buying PDS property worth over USD500K, the owner's spouse and kids under aged 24 will be also entitled to this permit?! Would like to ...
Hi, you do pose an interesting question as we have RP through investment in property (just received today), but at some point after relocating to MRU I'd like to continue my professional trade too. I understood that if you have an RP you are ... Read More
Bringing Pets to Mauritius from South Africa by Cara Kahn
Hi I have a Labrador and 2 cats that I would like to bring to Mauritius. Is this possible and how would I go about it ? Thank you regards Cara
Hi Candi Sorry for the delayed reply - had a problem logging onto this site. You can email me on *** and we can take it from there Regards Viv Read More
Bringing Pets to Mauritius from South Africa by Cara Kahn
Hi I have a Labrador and 2 cats that I would like to bring to Mauritius. Is this possible and how would I go about it ? Thank you regards Cara
Hi again Candi We will also be moving with 2 cats and a dog, so have done some homework on it and spoken extensively to a vet in MRU to get the lowdown too. Happy to share Viv Read More
Meeting the members by Candi Lock
Hi everyone, My husband and I are coming to Mauritius on the 6th August and were hoping to meet some of you to have a chat and find out 'first hand' your experiences and suggestions on emigrating. Hopefully you will be able to suggest a ...
Hi Candi We are due to move to MRU next year and have had nothing but positive experiences from the Mauritian side thus far in the process. We currently live in Cape Town, so am happy to chat to you from this side (physical and literal) of ... Read More
Mauritian etiquette by VivvZ
Hi all What is good etiquette when addressing a stranger in Mauritius. I don't wish to assume they speak either English or French and am happy to greet in either language, although I do realise that Mauritian Creole is the local language ...
Thanks for your input, Winston. Will bear this in mind Regards Viv Read More
Mauritian etiquette by VivvZ
Hi all What is good etiquette when addressing a stranger in Mauritius. I don't wish to assume they speak either English or French and am happy to greet in either language, although I do realise that Mauritian Creole is the local language ...
Thanks Nadeem! Of course a smile can cross all language barriers! Regards Viv Read More
Mauritian etiquette by VivvZ
Hi all What is good etiquette when addressing a stranger in Mauritius. I don't wish to assume they speak either English or French and am happy to greet in either language, although I do realise that Mauritian Creole is the local language ...
Hi Pascal Many thanks for your reply and direction too! Regards Viv Read More
Mauritian etiquette
Hi all What is good etiquette when addressing a stranger in Mauritius. I don't wish to assume they speak either English or French and am happy to greet in either language, although I do realise that Mauritian Creole is the local language ... Read More
Chiropractors by VivvZ
Hi there Can anyone tell me what the average cost of a chiropractic appointment is please? Many thanks Viv
Hi Samantha Thank you, please also forward her details to me (***) Thanks Viv Read More
Chiropractors
Hi there Can anyone tell me what the average cost of a chiropractic appointment is please? Many thanks Viv Read More
Feedback on moving to Mauritius from South africa by Leande
Hi Fellow South Africans I would like to find out if you are happy with your decision to move from South Africa to Mauritius ? We are a family of three (7 month old baby) aged 30 that are looking to relocate there Any suggestions on areas ? Or ...
Hi Leande We are from SA and shall be moving to MRU next year (still a while away) but we have done a lot of homework and investigations wrt cost of living, education, accommodation, medical, etc. We have concluded that it will be for the best for ... Read More
Best way to transfer money from South Africa to Mauritius? by pauldarne
Hi all, My family and I are moving to Mauritius at the end of the month and are looking into the various ways of transferring South African Rands to Mauritian Rupees. What's worked best and most economical for you? Cheers, Paul
Hi Paul You'd obviously need to open up a bank acc with a Mauritian bank. Then if you are a registered ZAR tax payer you can transfer up to ZAR 1mill annually as your single discretionary allowance. Any amount over that will require you to get ... Read More
Is Mauritius the right move for you / your family? by FranglaiseMummy
Since we moved to Mauritius 2 years ago (from London) I'm constantly being asked if Mauritius is the right choice or decision. It really is for us but that doesn't mean it is for everyone. To answer the most commonly asked questions about ...
Hi Sophie My husband and I have followed your blogs and your You Tube video and find them interesting and filled with useful information, which is really appreciated as we make this big decision about whether to move or not, so thank you very much! Read More
Cost of specific items please
Hi Can anyone suggest the average MUR price for the following please: Appointment with General Practitioner/family doctor Appointment with Specialist Doctor (eg Opthalmologist) Subscription to Netflix/Showmax Subscription to DSTV ... Read More
what deposit is required for 2-9 months rent ?
Hi Just a quick question regarding mid-term rentals: if one were to rent for 6 to 9 months, what deposit is required? Is it a month, or does it vary. Thanks Read More
AirBNB in Mauritius by giovannirossi56
Does anyone know the regulations regarding AirBNB in Mauritius? Does one have to register at the government and get a "Tourist Accommodation Certificate"? Are AirBNB hosts liable to any tourist taxes?
Hi there I haven't followed the Facebook link re Airbnb and MRU regularities, but we have just rented an Airbnb for 7 nights and it has not been a pleasant experience: dirty, threadbare towels and linen, poor facilities which didn't work, ... Read More
Employment opportunities for school leavers
Hi Winston Thank you for your very informative reply. These are all very salient points. Fortunately Mauritius does seem to have excellent tertiary education opportunities. My eldest would be in high school should we relocate and it is important ... Read More
Employment opportunities for school leavers
Hi We are considering relocating to Mauritius from South Africa next year. One of our many considerations is about employment opportunities for school leavers if they chose not to pursue tertiary education and are not Mauritians (although would ... Read More