hans831
Mauritian citizen
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82
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About me
Mauritian
Lives in Goodlands
Speaks Anglais, Fran莽ais , Hindi
Registration: 19 January 2018
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 ...
Once again this highlights the amateurism that has sipped into the bone marrow of administration at all levels. One cannot expect more with the 'jobs for the boys' policy everywhere. I would request Jackie to draw the attention of the boys ... 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 ...
I am the first one to admit that EDB鈥檚 guidelines are not couched in the best possible language. That said, the real idea behind the statutory requirement for a MINIMUM transfer of 1500USD /month, or any other amount adding to 18000USD/year is ... Read More
Moving to Mauritus by rajatbagchis
Hi Guys!, I am Rajat from New Delhi, though I have been an expat in both Asia and Africa a number of times before but it was all when was single. This time I have an offer from Mauritus with a salary around USD 4K. What i want to know that will ...
Hi Rajat . Indeed 4000 USD is a very decent income, based on local standards. If you adopt a simple life, for a family of 3, this would mean a reasonable rental of around 25k, groceries 20k, travelling and leisure 15k. Public schooling and Medical ... Read More
Self Employed by Lezelle Donaldson
Hi, my husband and I have our own financial service company in SA. We want to move to Mau at the end of this year. We are going to continue to run our SA business in SA and in Mauritius. My question is can we pull a salary for ourselves from SA to ...
Hi Lezelle, The self-employed occupation permit applies to professionals who want to set shop over here. If you have employees abroad and you have to fly over to your offices, you will fall under the category of investor. And based on the tax rates ... Read More
The Legal Profession by Shell1
Hi Everyone Can anyone tell me if a qualified attorney can work in Mauritius or do they have to do additional test to qualify for work in Mauritius or even to practice as an attorney?
No need for any exams if you are working in-house. This applies to most other professions, like accountant for eg. The only issue is that you cannot sign any document as a 'solicitor'. Read More
Occupation permit by dbester
Hi. Please can anyone help me with this. I have been reading online but can鈥檛 find the answer. I would like to get an occupation permit and live in Mauritius for a few years with my wife and children. I am a shareholder and director in a ...
Hi dBester, Why don't you relocate your company here? Or incorporate a new one to take over the activities? Both are feasible and attract different incentives. You may send me a message to preserve the confidential nature of your activities. Read More
Occupation permit by dbester
Hi. Please can anyone help me with this. I have been reading online but can鈥檛 find the answer. I would like to get an occupation permit and live in Mauritius for a few years with my wife and children. I am a shareholder and director in a ...
Hi, Indeed you can relocate here. Along with the residence permit, you'll also benefit from incentives like 8-year tax holiday... Read More
Looking for some advice on moving to Mauritius from the UK by Kez88
Hi everyone, I'm currently looking into moving to Mauritius and would like some advice on how to get started? I'm aware that I'd need to apply for a work and residency permit but would I need to get a job first before acquiring the ...
Hi, Indeed you need an offer of employment in order apply for an occupation permit. This application is usually made on your behalf by your employer. In any case, you are free - and mist welcome, to visit Mauritius on a tourist visa and then look ... Read More
Self Employed by Lezelle Donaldson
Hi, my husband and I have our own financial service company in SA. We want to move to Mau at the end of this year. We are going to continue to run our SA business in SA and in Mauritius. My question is can we pull a salary for ourselves from SA to ...
Hi Lezelle, Ok, now I understand the situation better. I guess you鈥檒l be staying here on a residence permit thro鈥� buying an IRS etc. So, as long as you are legally resident here, there are no restrictions to take in funds from abroad ... Read More
Self Employed by Lezelle Donaldson
Hi, my husband and I have our own financial service company in SA. We want to move to Mau at the end of this year. We are going to continue to run our SA business in SA and in Mauritius. My question is can we pull a salary for ourselves from SA to ...
HI Lezelle, You wish to continue operating your SA business from Mauritius or you will run the business both in SA and Mauritius? The appropriate visa status, funds remittance rules and tax issues will depend on the answer to the above question. ... Read More
Setting up a business/relocating by Tony1874
Dear anyone, I have just joined the expat.com site, we are a family of five from the UK looking and looking to relocate to Mauritius in September/October with the big picture off setting up our own business. I am looking for any advice which would ...
Hi Anthony, Procedures for setting up and registering a new company are quite straightforward. The most important issue is that your business plan makes sense financially and economically (like adding value to the local economy). The EDB may not ... Read More
Visa Process
In order to be a shareholder in a local company, you鈥檒l need to apply for an occupation permit as investor - with requirements such as transfer of minimum of 100,000 USD and ensure turnover of at least Rs 12 million in the first three years of ... Read More
Study and Work in Mauritius by Steven Mhizha
Hi all I'm Steven from Harare, Zimbabwe. Recently got married and we would like to move to Mauritius to work and further our studies. I have a degree in Management and marketing with over 5years experience in the same field, I am looking for ...
If you wish to come over as a student, you need to enrol on a TEC-approved course. You will, then, be entitled to work part-time (20hours/week), as happens to be the case in most countries. NB. You'll have a student visa. Otherwise, if you ... Read More
Inquires about working in Mauritius and standard of living there by omobaj12
I am about about coming from Nigeria to Mauritius on a work visa, from an Agent as a bell boy. Please i want to know if i am making the wrong or wright decision, i need advice please.
The fact that Mauritius has stringent immigration rules, like many other countries (even UK for that matter), does not make it a 'complicated country,! Here the rule of law prevails, unlike in Omobaj's Nigeria, Immigration officials can ... Read More
Budget 2019-2020: Post-Study Work Visa for international students
Students are indeed allowed to park part-time during their studies as is the case in many developed nations. But they are not allowed to stay and work after graduation, This announcement is a marked departure from current legislation. Read More
Mauritian tax year for individuals
Indeed, the tax year runs from 01 July to 30 June of the subsequent year. Read More
Inquires about working in Mauritius and standard of living there by omobaj12
I am about about coming from Nigeria to Mauritius on a work visa, from an Agent as a bell boy. Please i want to know if i am making the wrong or wright decision, i need advice please.
Omobaj, You should share the above information with as many people as possible in Nigeria. I thank you on their behalf. I know quite a few who have sadly lost earnings of a lifetime with these fly-by-night agents. With a group of friends, we helped ... Read More
Budget 2019-2020: Post-Study Work Visa for international students
This Post-study work option had been on the cards since a decade ago. However, it may well meet the same fate as the proposal to sell passports for 1M USD, that was announced in the previous budget. The rising unemployment among fresh graduates ... Read More
Relocating to Mauritius - Choosing an area
Welcome Sophy, Balaclava is not the place to be for a newcomer. I would advise a more accessible and populous region in the North. With the new Verdun Road, Ebene has become closer - 30 min drive and no traffic jam. You'd better take a ... Read More
Kind, helpful person emigrating to Mauritius, seeks advice. by undependent
Salut everyone. Intending (seriously) to emigrate to Mauritius. Retired, Professional, single gentleman, 61. (English, living in France). Thinking of a two/three month stay to do my research, get a real feel, talk to as many people, see as much ...
Hi Alan, Welcome to Mauritius. You will find a population that has hospitality in its DNA! And you will make many friends, including myself. You will get many answers on this forum. Please don't hesitate if you want to send a private ... Read More
Retired residency by Ukuva
Anyone got clarity on this for retirement visa ? ... BOI say 35k US$ over a one year or spread over 12 months ... SEEFF property say 40k US$ per year for 3 years ! .. anybody know which it is ... 35k total or 120k total ??
The amended figures are on the website of the EDB. They have lowered the amount to 30,000/p.a as at now. So, in case you have still not started the application process, this is the relevant amount. Read More
Moving to Mauritius...
Welcome . Indeed 60k is a very decent income, based on local standards. If you adopt a simple life, for a young couple, this would mean a reasonable rental of around 15k, groceries 7-8k, travelling and leisure 7-8k. Medical treatment is free. So, ... Read More
Tours & travel business in Mauritius by nishu1432
I am an Indian and as side Business I would like to organise tours & travel business in Mauritius meaning sending people from Mauritius to India. I want to know what Mauritian likes to see in India (Like shopping, Temple, sightseeing Etc) and ...
Hi, tourism is a regulated industry here and you will have to be licensed by the authorities. Why don't you try the other way round, like sending Indian tourists to Mauritius? Read More
Occupational Therapist by cgualdi
Hello, We are moving to Mauritius in January and my children would need to see an Occupational therapist, could someone recommend good one in the North please. Thank you, Candice
Well, I understand that employers and / or employees might need an occupational therapist. I shall be glad to know what services a professional OT would offer to children. Read More