123whitehill
Swiss expat in Australia
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About me
Swiss
Lives in Geraldton, Western Australia
Speaks English, French, Italian, German
Registration: 01 January 2021
Visa application
HelloWe are looking into the financially independent visa. It says that with this visa we will get permanent residency in 12 to 18 months.It sounds very easy, we can't believe it. Is there someone that entered South Africa on this visa? Experiences? ... Read More
Cheap long term car rental by dawienel5
We will be moving to Mauritius on 29-Oct-21 but do not want to buy a car immediately. Are there any long term cheap rentals available? Just looking for a small car from 1 November to about 10-Dec-21. Thanks,
Message me I have someone for you. Sandra Read More
Airlines for pets by LouiseKarp
Hello everyone. 1) Has anybody used [b]Turkish Airlines[/b] to bring pet to Mauritius? 2) Or you could advise me a best way to bring a dog from [b]Russia[/b]? Thanks in advance
Our dog had 21 hours transit in Dubai....transit stops are allowed at the moment. We booked Emirates. Read More
Photo book website by 123whitehill
Hello everyone I am wondering if there is a website in Mauritius for making my own photo books! I used to do it with Snapfish but they don't deliver to Mauritius. Any suggestions? Thank you! Much appreciate!
Thank you so much!! Read More
Photo book website
Hello everyone I am wondering if there is a website in Mauritius for making my own photo books! I used to do it with Snapfish but they don't deliver to Mauritius. Any suggestions? Thank you! Much appreciate! Read More
Emigrating to Mauritius from South Africa by GaryTack
Hi are there any South Africans in Mauritius who have used an agent to get all paper work sorted prior to departure. Someone you could recommend who is ofe with the new regulations regarding the OP or RP and regulations regarding opening a bank ...
Navin is very helpful and knows what to do. **** Read More
Covid restrictions. by sreenidhi626
Hi all, Any updates on corona cases and covid restrictions? Any announcement regarding reopening borders?
I am wondering who and where we will have our first test when arrived in Mauritius. Do we have to pay for the test? And who brings us to our resort? Who pays the following two tests? And do they do it in the hotel? Or do we have to go to a ... Read More
mountain bike by brianwizzit
is there any mountain bike activity
Thank you so much for your thoughts! We will definitely buy a stock and bring it to Mauritius. Merci beaucoup beaucoup 馃ぉ馃槏馃ぉ馃槏 Read More
mountain bike by brianwizzit
is there any mountain bike activity
Great question! Would love to know more about that too! And if someone knows anything about trail runs? And marathons? Read More
Pet transportation by lapierre82
Hi I am looking at moving to Mauritius in December. I have 2 cats and a dog that I am taking with me. I have contacted multiple companies from within Australia, only one has replied saying they cannot give a quote due to the unpredictable climate at ...
Hello We are in Perth and wanted to move to Mauritius in March. So far we are still here, because the boarders in Mauritius are still closed. we work with Sherae Petlink in Perth. They could find a flight for our dog. Hope it helps, Sandra Read More
Import dog to Mauritius by magalirussell
Hi there, we am planning to move to Mauritius after lockdown on a Premium Visa before converting to an occupational permit. We would like to bring my dog with me. Has anyone imported a dog on a Premium Visa? Do you know if this is allowed? Thank ...
Good morning It is possible馃槈 But start vaccine your dog as soon as possible, because it takes approximately 6 months until your dog is ready to travel. They ask for blood tests and vaccinations that is connected to waiting periods until ... Read More
Best type of vehicle to use on the island by tashwilmot
Hi, We relocate in December this year. Your advice for the best type of vehicle to buy on the island for every day use? Family of three. Can one for instance use say a Golf to get every where and any where on the island? Does one ever need ...
Hello We are thinking about getting an electric car. Are there regarging stations anywhere on island? Or manly around Port Louise's? And at the shopping centre's? Or do you regarge it only at home? How long does it take to fully regarge? ... Read More
One year visa by Nicola Richards
Hello everyone! I'm looking into applying for the 1 year visa here, I've been looking into insurance that covers you for that period- as it's required to be covered for that period of time to apply. Does anyone have any advice regarding ...
Hello We checked many of them and we decided to go with Allianz Global. There are cheaper ones, but the cover is much less too. Just read the policy carefully before signing. It helped us a lot to write down what cover we need and want to have ... Read More
Covid restrictions by RenataAHUN
Hi! I am wondering how strict restrictions are in place in Mauritius at the moment? Also, is it really true that if a PCR test shows positive upon arrival, we must quarantine in a local hospital? Thanks Renata
Thank you very much! Hopefully it is staying like this and getting better! Our flight on the 6th of May got canceled. So we hope to fly in in June!!! Fingers crossed! Read More
Covid restrictions by RenataAHUN
Hi! I am wondering how strict restrictions are in place in Mauritius at the moment? Also, is it really true that if a PCR test shows positive upon arrival, we must quarantine in a local hospital? Thanks Renata
Thank you Anoushka!! Fingers crossed life starts again. Aloha! Read More
Covid restrictions by RenataAHUN
Hi! I am wondering how strict restrictions are in place in Mauritius at the moment? Also, is it really true that if a PCR test shows positive upon arrival, we must quarantine in a local hospital? Thanks Renata
Thank you for your Update!! Awesome job! Fingers crossed that it is over very soon. Read More
Covid restrictions by RenataAHUN
Hi! I am wondering how strict restrictions are in place in Mauritius at the moment? Also, is it really true that if a PCR test shows positive upon arrival, we must quarantine in a local hospital? Thanks Renata
Thanks for the update!!! Awesome job!馃憣 Read More
Covid restrictions by RenataAHUN
Hi! I am wondering how strict restrictions are in place in Mauritius at the moment? Also, is it really true that if a PCR test shows positive upon arrival, we must quarantine in a local hospital? Thanks Renata
Thank you so much for you frequent updates! Awesome job! Thank you for sharing and taking your time for us! Have a wonderful Sunday! Read More
Covid restrictions by RenataAHUN
Hi! I am wondering how strict restrictions are in place in Mauritius at the moment? Also, is it really true that if a PCR test shows positive upon arrival, we must quarantine in a local hospital? Thanks Renata
Thank you so much for the update! 馃檶馃憣馃榿 Read More
Covid 19 vaccination campaign Mauritius starting 08 March by Anou86
Hello everyone, Please find below the venues and dates for the upcoming covid 19 vaccination campaign : ...
Thank you very very much for the news! Very thankful! Read More
Covid restrictions by RenataAHUN
Hi! I am wondering how strict restrictions are in place in Mauritius at the moment? Also, is it really true that if a PCR test shows positive upon arrival, we must quarantine in a local hospital? Thanks Renata
Thank you for your update! We are very happy having you here on the forum! Read More
Agency fees for rentals by Starrystarrynight
Hi everyone Hope you are all keeping well. Can someone explain this following paragraph which appears in most property rental adverts. 鈥淐lose to our clients, in view of the current economic crisis striking, we have decided to apply an agency ...
This ridiculous 馃槖, they charge twice? Mamma Mia! Read More
Agency fees for rentals by Starrystarrynight
Hi everyone Hope you are all keeping well. Can someone explain this following paragraph which appears in most property rental adverts. 鈥淐lose to our clients, in view of the current economic crisis striking, we have decided to apply an agency ...
Hello I came across the same paragraph. Usually the agency fee is one month rental plus tax. Due to covid they reduced the fee 50%. That means you pay only one half of the monthly rental price plus tax to the agent one time. There are lots of ... Read More
Covid restrictions by RenataAHUN
Hi! I am wondering how strict restrictions are in place in Mauritius at the moment? Also, is it really true that if a PCR test shows positive upon arrival, we must quarantine in a local hospital? Thanks Renata
Does anybody know, where this guy caught the virus? Read More
Covid restrictions by RenataAHUN
Hi! I am wondering how strict restrictions are in place in Mauritius at the moment? Also, is it really true that if a PCR test shows positive upon arrival, we must quarantine in a local hospital? Thanks Renata
Thank you soooo much for the update! You rock! Sad news, but we will get through it馃檹馃憪馃檶 Read More
Pottery Club
Hello everyone I am wondering if somewhere on island is a pottery club? Or facilities to do some pottery? Thank you for your help, Sandra Read More
Covid restrictions by RenataAHUN
Hi! I am wondering how strict restrictions are in place in Mauritius at the moment? Also, is it really true that if a PCR test shows positive upon arrival, we must quarantine in a local hospital? Thanks Renata
Thank you for the information. I hope they do lots of testing to find out where the covid hot spot is and go from there! Fingers crossed no more cases in the next 14 days. Read More
General Questions on Relocating, Visa and any tips in general! by frecklesparr
Hello lovely people! A little backstory: I am a 29 half British/Dutch woman who has been lucky enough to live in all kinds of countries. I moved back to the Netherlands from Dubai due to covid19 and unable to find work I am back with my family ...
Bonjour Check out the premium visa. With the PV you have one year to decide what you want to do. It allows you to stay for one year and you can even apply for another one a year later. As I know you don't have to leave the country for any new ... Read More
Tax payments
Hello everyone I hope someone can give me some answers to my questions. We are a Swiss couple and will live in Mauritius most time of the year. With covid most likely 365 days year馃槈 That means we have, what I understood so far, to pay ... Read More
Find a house for renting by 123whitehill
Hello everyone We are looking for a house to rent in Mauritius and talked to a real estate agent today. She told us, that if she finds a place for us, we have to pay one month rental to her like her payment. Is this common in Mauritius? We rented ...
That makes sense. Thanks for your inputs! Read More
Find a house for renting by 123whitehill
Hello everyone We are looking for a house to rent in Mauritius and talked to a real estate agent today. She told us, that if she finds a place for us, we have to pay one month rental to her like her payment. Is this common in Mauritius? We rented ...
I am more than happy to pay something for the work the agent is doing for us, but how much would it be? When I compare the amount she is asking for with the monthly avarage wage in Mauritius I think it is too much. Well, I am just careful, I worked ... Read More
Find a house for renting by 123whitehill
Hello everyone We are looking for a house to rent in Mauritius and talked to a real estate agent today. She told us, that if she finds a place for us, we have to pay one month rental to her like her payment. Is this common in Mauritius? We rented ...
Good questions, I have to check and ask her. The houses look good, with views, backyard and pool. Thank you for your replay. Kind regards, Sandra Read More
Find a house for renting
Hello everyone We are looking for a house to rent in Mauritius and talked to a real estate agent today. She told us, that if she finds a place for us, we have to pay one month rental to her like her payment. Is this common in Mauritius? We rented ... Read More
Moving to Mauritius in March by 123whitehill
Hello Roger and me, Sandra, are very excited to move to Mauritius in 2021. We are people that love the nature and sport like hiking, windsurfing, kiting, snorkeling, golfing, runnning, yoga and so much more. We hope we can connect with other ...
Aloha Emil Thank you for your replay. We are planing to fly out from Australia in March, but we just have to wait to find someone, that relocates our dog. It seems a bit tricky, with Covid and the limited airfare availability. We start little and ... Read More
Moving to Mauritius in March by 123whitehill
Hello Roger and me, Sandra, are very excited to move to Mauritius in 2021. We are people that love the nature and sport like hiking, windsurfing, kiting, snorkeling, golfing, runnning, yoga and so much more. We hope we can connect with other ...
I forgot to ask if someone could help us with the Kennel quarantine in Mauritius. I could not find the conntact to book a quarantine for our dog. It is very strange, most likely not only our Dog has to quarantine.....:) Read More
Moving to Mauritius in March
Hello Roger and me, Sandra, are very excited to move to Mauritius in 2021. We are people that love the nature and sport like hiking, windsurfing, kiting, snorkeling, golfing, runnning, yoga and so much more. We hope we can connect with other ... Read More