Shirl1
English expat in the United Arab Emirates
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English
Speaks English, French
Registration: 10 August 2018
Adopting a pet in Mauritius by Lo茂c
Hello, Are you a dog or a cat person? A pet can add life to a home and make an ideal travel companion during your expatriation in Mauritius. However, formalities or regulations might put you off traveling with your pet making adoption a ...
Hi Loic, We have 3 dogs - 2 of whom we found and the third is our 10 year old we brought with us. Importing a dog obviously has rules and regulations but it was straightforward and we had to register him at a place in Rose Hill (I can't ... Read More
St Nicholas Grammar School by coolinny
I鈥檓 considering to send my 2 daughters to St Nicholas Grammar School in Phoenix. But I couldn鈥檛 find out information and reputation of St Nicolas鈥檚 Anybody knows anything please share! Is there too traditional or too ...
How old are your children? My daughter attended secondary at St Nicholas for a short period. It is a separate building and run completely separately (apart from the Principal) to the primary so I don't know anything about the primary school, ... Read More
Large Dog Crate wanted by AmberC
I will shortly be travelling to R茅union island with my dog and am looking for a large IATA approved dog crate. Please let me know if you know where I can buy or get a second hand crate for a dog 107cm long and 88cm high (she only weighs 40kg but ...
Of course, please send me private message and I will reply Read More
Large Dog Crate wanted by AmberC
I will shortly be travelling to R茅union island with my dog and am looking for a large IATA approved dog crate. Please let me know if you know where I can buy or get a second hand crate for a dog 107cm long and 88cm high (she only weighs 40kg but ...
My dog just arrived in Mauritius last week. The crate is approx 102x70 x 80 cm. If this is of use for anyone, I can sell it. It is only 2 weeks old and in perfect condition. Read More
UK citizen wanting to move to Mauritius by Selinakumari
Hi I'm in love with Mauritius and I would love to move there. I'm from the UK and I really want to get the ball rolling. I have been applying for jobs and trying to find somewhere to live but I haven't had much success. I would love to ...
I am British, married to a Mauritian citizen. We moved here last year. I have obtained a residence permit based on my marriage to a citizen. After I have lived here with him for 4 years, I can apply for citizenship. My husband is a naturalised ... Read More
Work permit for a spouse of an occupation permit holder by sutarianiral
Hello! This is my first post on the forum. I searched at various websites but could not find a clear answer / process for my query. I will soon have occupation permit at Mauritius. My employer said that they will also help get dependent visa ...
It is all very confusing........ My latest understanding is that you don't need a work permit if you were married before 8th March 2019. My employer recently (last week) went to the ministry to get me a work permit. When they looked at my ... Read More
Application for residents permit by telbowler
Hi I am married to a Mauritian and have been for 16 years now . My wife and children live in Mauritius and I am applying for my residents permit. My question is I have been told by immigration that it will take six months to process will I be ...
I have recently been through this process. I was told by immigration office that it would take 6 months from submission of the application and all the correct documents. In the end, it was around 3 months, but they won't call you to say the ... Read More
Important: Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act amended by WinstonH
The Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act of 1970 has recently been amended and this concerns foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who are not Mauritian citizens yet. As from now, foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who don't hold the ...
Yes, recently - we have been in Mauritius for a few months. Applied for residence permit in January and was told I could work. Started work after 8th March but before residence permit came through. Just got residence permit. I think it is best ... Read More
Important: Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act amended by WinstonH
The Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act of 1970 has recently been amended and this concerns foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who are not Mauritian citizens yet. As from now, foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who don't hold the ...
confused.com......... I am non citizen married to a Mauritian for almost 30 years i.e. well before 8th March 2019!! However, I started work in Mauritius AFTER 8th March 2019. So do I need a permit or not? My employer is saying I do, but based on ... Read More
Spouse work permit by Shirl1
I am one of the unlucky ones, the spouse of a Mauritian who started a job after March 8th and therefore needs a work permit. My employer is happy to apply for this for me and it needs to be obtained by June 28th from what I understand. However, ...
Good advice thanks. I hadn't chased it as they said six months. We followed up and apparently it is ready so we are going to Sterling House tomorrow. Fingers crossed!! That's stage 1, then the work permit!! Read More
Spouse work permit
I am one of the unlucky ones, the spouse of a Mauritian who started a job after March 8th and therefore needs a work permit. My employer is happy to apply for this for me and it needs to be obtained by June 28th from what I understand. However, ... Read More
Schools in Mauritius by Dailina
I would like to know if there are any schools that cater for children with learning disabilities. I have a 9 year old daughter that learns slower and need small classes and individual attention. We are relocating to Mauritius in June 2019. Dailina
I think Greencoast is only taking very young children at the moment? I am not sure if even the whole of primary is open and certainly not secondary. Hopefully it will provide an option for some families. Read More
Schools in Mauritius by Dailina
I would like to know if there are any schools that cater for children with learning disabilities. I have a 9 year old daughter that learns slower and need small classes and individual attention. We are relocating to Mauritius in June 2019. Dailina
Hi Dalina, I have a child of 15 who has a condition which means she needs a similar environment to your daughter. At primary level, I think you will have more choice of schools with small class sizes. Try Lighthouse, Morning Star and I think there ... Read More
Important: Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act amended by WinstonH
The Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act of 1970 has recently been amended and this concerns foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who are not Mauritian citizens yet. As from now, foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who don't hold the ...
I don't think it is clear what the practicalities for obtaining the work permit will be. My employer has made enquiries (there are a number of employees impacted) but told us we need to wait for now. Has anyone had any success with their ... Read More
Important: Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act amended by WinstonH
The Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act of 1970 has recently been amended and this concerns foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who are not Mauritian citizens yet. As from now, foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who don't hold the ...
Thank you for your comprehensive reply Winston. Hopefully the mechanics of "how to" apply will become clearer and my employer will sort things out for me by the deadline which I presume is in June, and as you say, it will be fairly ... Read More
Important: Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act amended by WinstonH
The Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act of 1970 has recently been amended and this concerns foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who are not Mauritian citizens yet. As from now, foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who don't hold the ...
So how does all this work? From what I have read, normally work permit is applied for before travelling to Mauritius - but many, including myself, are already here. It is the company that applies if employed? So we have to get this in place by ... Read More
Long term car rental Mauritius
I am trying to decide between buying, leasing or renting a car. So: 1. Does anyone know companies which offer lease / loan facilities to new arrivals who don't yet have work history (new in job) and finance history (new bank account) on the ... Read More
rental, living costs and what teens do in the holidays ? by Mauritiusherewecome
Hi there. We are hoping to take the plunge to move to Mauritius.. And are scared and excited at the same time. Unlike many expats, I (the mom 馃榿) will be the primary breadwinner and my partner will still be looking for employment. Our 13 year ...
We are new to Mauritius too. Our 15 year old is struggling a bit with friends, but she does have some special needs which makes it a little challenging - I get the impression that most children settle in fine and make friends. The school she is in ... Read More
Homeschooling in Mauritius by purplepixie
Hey there I am currently homeschooling my children and was wanting to find out what the legalities are about homeschooling (if any)? We are looking to get citizenship, so the information would need to be for citizens (I guess any info on ...
Thinking out loud: the law says it is compulsory to attend school until 16 - what about an online school such as interhigh, does this count? It is a school with terms and curriculums and lessons, so the only difference is no physical building. ... Read More
Getting married in Mauritius (as a foreigner) by vfschmitt
I'm currently dating a person from Mauritius and we have planned to get married soon. Can anyone help me on this matter ? Are there things i should worry about that most people don't know (especially about laws or some other details) ...
For information if it is helpful to anyone: I recently came to Mauritius to live with my Mauritian husband and applied for residence. Our daughter is with us. We explained on entry at immigration that we had come to settle and my husband had his ... Read More
Church on Christmas Eve
Hello, Merry Christmas to everyone! Please can you let me know if there is a Christmas Eve church service in English on West Coast or in central Mauritius. We are Anglican but any Church is fine! Please let me know time and place, Thanks so much!! Read More
School transport
Another question as I am new in Mauritius. If I live in Flic en Flac and my daughter goes to school in Phoenix, how is it best for her to get home in the afternoon? I have thought of two possible options: 1. Do the contract buses offer a door to ... Read More
Commuting times by Shirl1
We have recently arrived in Mauritius and we are looking for a house. Please can you advise realistic commuting times from West Coast (Tamarin, Flic en Flac or Albion) to Phoenix (for school) and Port Louis / Ebene (likely work places). We are ...
Thank you - that's good! I heard horror stories of 2 hour commutes at peak time. Even if double to 1 hour at peak time, it's ok. Read More
Commuting times
We have recently arrived in Mauritius and we are looking for a house. Please can you advise realistic commuting times from West Coast (Tamarin, Flic en Flac or Albion) to Phoenix (for school) and Port Louis / Ebene (likely work places). We are ... Read More
Info on L'Odyssee du Savoir - Mauritius by Elzaan.Nieu
Do any of you have children, who is receiving schooling from L'Odyssee du Savoir? I am having difficulties enrolling my child into schools, due to his special needs. This school has been suggested to me by a few persons, and I would like to ...
I understand the school is based on Sudbury education philosophy and there are a number of schools around the world - it sounds very flexible and for my daughter who suffers extreme anxiety in high pressure environment, it would be good. My daughter ... Read More
Secondary schools in Mauritius by Shirl1
Hi All, We are considering move to Mauritius by Jan 2019 latest and I have been trying to find a suitable school for my daughter. She is going into UK year 9 and is in mainstream school but has some special needs so requires a small school with ...
I am praying a place comes up at Lighthouse as we loved it, but nothing as yet. I will visit a couple of other schools (St Nicholas and an American school?) to see if they would be suitable when we get to Mauritius in November, but if not, it's ... Read More
Homeschooling in Mauritius by purplepixie
Hey there I am currently homeschooling my children and was wanting to find out what the legalities are about homeschooling (if any)? We are looking to get citizenship, so the information would need to be for citizens (I guess any info on ...
So what do people do if there is no place in suitable schools (full) and home schooling is illegal (is this the case even if the child has SEN?). I would hope to get Mauritius citizenship in due course so would homeschooling count against me if we ... Read More
Secondary schools in Mauritius
Hi All, We are considering move to Mauritius by Jan 2019 latest and I have been trying to find a suitable school for my daughter. She is going into UK year 9 and is in mainstream school but has some special needs so requires a small school with ... Read More
New members of the Mauritius forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mauritius forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi all, I am British currently living in UAE, married to Mauritian and we are planning move to Mauritius in early 2019. I have so many questions and hope to learn from others....and in time share my experiences. Thanks everyone! Read More