standaman1967
Irish looking for information about Mauritius
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Irish
Lives in Pereyb猫r茅, Rivi猫re du Rempart
Speaks English, A little French and a little Spanish and a little Gaelic!
Registration: 23 January 2021
Share a shipping container back to uk this June/July?
Hi there,we are shipping a container of family possessions from Mauritius to the UK this end of June and we are looking for another family (or families) to share the 20 ft container and cost thereof. The company we are going with comes recommended, ... Read More
Shipping container to the UK in June -
Hi Therewe are shipping our family possession to the UK at the end of June and have a 20ft container reserved with a UK/Mauritian shipping agency. Is there another individual or family perhaps on the forum who might want to share the costs and half ... Read More
VISITING SOON
@woohipo i would have thought with phrasing things that way, you'll be lucky if they leave you in at all! Read More
Medical cover in Mauritius by Ramelak
Hi there,Seen a lot of topics relating to relocation, but my concern is one that many prospective people who are planning on relocating will be faced with?Can anyone guide me on medical insurance providers that will provide cover for health. I've ...
Are you speaking to local providers? not sure i understand the 2 years membership thing??We went with Swan on a number of insurances including health and they have been excellent thus far.Hope this helpsStan Read More
experience with banking solutions / recommendations by dirk_nomad
i am looking for a bank in mauritius for day to day personal banking, company account as well as asset management. i am in between mcb, investec and hsbc. any recommendations and experience / reviews?
likewise - when transferring money between countries however i would not use any of the main banks - i would use a currency trader like Tor Fx (who are excellent). Much better exchange rates and no fees. Read More
Accommodation in Mauritius by kress12
HI, Can someone please tell where's the best place to rent a family house in Mauritius. somewhere safe ? Ideally tourist area. Thanks
you do not want to be commuting more than 15 mins to school in the morning so i would decide on the school first and then work from there. its also a good idea to come stay in an air bnb for a month or two first so you really get a feel for what ... Read More
citizenship by descent by andreeab86
Hello everyone, I'm a romanian citizen , my father is alive and living in MRU but was not mentioned in the birth certificate. What do I need to do to request citizenship by descent?
also if you can get your father to do as External has suggested, you will then, unless you were actually born in Mauritius, almost certainly have to apply for a 'resumption of citizenship' which is a long process that will take at least a ... Read More
"Marriage of a non citizen to a citizen of Mauritius" requirements by rakesh5
hello , is anyone aware how to appostile a birth certificate in nepal to be use in Mauritius . Thanks
we had to apostille a uk doc for use in mauritius and the only way to do it was to send it back to the uk for apostillation with the relevant dept in the uk. you could try any nepalese ambassador's office or council office here to see if they ... Read More
5 goods reasons for not choosing Mauritius by Julie
Hi, After exploring the positive aspects of living in Mauritius last week, we invite you in [i]Weekly Magazine[/i] to discover the 5 good reasons for not choosing to live here ;). What about you: what would be your good reason for not choosing to ...
and just for clarity's sake, you would be one of those i was referring to. Read More
5 goods reasons for not choosing Mauritius by Julie
Hi, After exploring the positive aspects of living in Mauritius last week, we invite you in [i]Weekly Magazine[/i] to discover the 5 good reasons for not choosing to live here ;). What about you: what would be your good reason for not choosing to ...
i completely agree here. there are clearly people who are members of this community whose sole objective is to sow dischord and misinformation. if you do not like mauritius or you have nothing positive to say, then why be on here? that is not to say ... Read More
Power outages by imsierram00
I'll be coming to Mauritius next year as a digital nomad and have a few questions about power outages. 1. If you are a digital nomad, how have you learned to prepare so that you can still do your work without interruption? 2. Do power outages ...
If you find accommodation with an automatic (ideally) back-up generator then they are not too much of an inconvenience. they dont happen very often but certainly on a more regular basis than in the UK. They tend to be for very short periods as ... Read More
Covid on the rise etc by Zulfi Ali
(Port Louis, 2 December 2021) Mauritius鈥� tourism industry acknowledges the French government's decision to place Mauritius on their new "scarlet" list on a temporary basis, along with nine other countries in Southern Africa. ...
5000 Cases per day is just wrong. its more like 60-150 depending on the day with 7 day average coming down currently. people should check facts before posting misleading information on here that could put people off coming on holidays (and bringing ... Read More
Covid on the rise etc by Zulfi Ali
(Port Louis, 2 December 2021) Mauritius鈥� tourism industry acknowledges the French government's decision to place Mauritius on their new "scarlet" list on a temporary basis, along with nine other countries in Southern Africa. ...
sorry but where does the figure of 5000 daily cases come from. that is just not the case? Read More
Covid on the rise etc by Zulfi Ali
(Port Louis, 2 December 2021) Mauritius鈥� tourism industry acknowledges the French government's decision to place Mauritius on their new "scarlet" list on a temporary basis, along with nine other countries in Southern Africa. ...
where does it say on the french embassy's website that the red/scarlet rules apply to vaccinated travellers - i cannot see that anywhere? Read More
Covid on the rise etc by Zulfi Ali
(Port Louis, 2 December 2021) Mauritius鈥� tourism industry acknowledges the French government's decision to place Mauritius on their new "scarlet" list on a temporary basis, along with nine other countries in Southern Africa. ...
am i right in thinking that the french statement only affects unvaccinated travellers and does not affect vaccinated travellers - or have i read / interpreted that incorrectly? would explain why flights etc are still coming? 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,
we used 'taj car rental' who offer good deals and deliver the car to you. Read More
Re opening of borders Phase 2 October 1st - Highlights by Anou86
Hello everyone, Mauritius will be re opening borders completely this October in a challenging context marked by the pandemic. The Deputy Prime Minister announced a few measures yesterday during a press conference. Here are the main points : - ...
to pick up on the point that the majority if people being hospitalised have been vaccinated is true - and of course if you did the maths and thought about it logically, it makes perfect sense - if you vaccinate almost 100% of your adult population, ... Read More
Re opening of borders Phase 2 October 1st - Highlights by Anou86
Hello everyone, Mauritius will be re opening borders completely this October in a challenging context marked by the pandemic. The Deputy Prime Minister announced a few measures yesterday during a press conference. Here are the main points : - ...
there is indeed a lot of fake news about. i had a beer and watched the football in my local mauritian pub just the other night and paid for the drinks with cash from the atm across the road. My kids have been going to school every day since august ... Read More
Mauritian Creole by Corine P Dhondee
Hello, I am based in London and would like to learn Mauritian Creole. I've looked online but cannot find a course. Does anyone know a course or a teacher? Thanks, Corine
So the last two young mauritians i met in london came to study, qualified - and rather than take the potential 'riches' on offer in london, instead returned to their home to run successful businesses and careers - both still in their 20s. ... Read More
Re opening of borders Phase 2 October 1st - Highlights by Anou86
Hello everyone, Mauritius will be re opening borders completely this October in a challenging context marked by the pandemic. The Deputy Prime Minister announced a few measures yesterday during a press conference. Here are the main points : - ...
as i understood it, the airlines will not accept the nhs pcr tests - but i could be wrong here. however this was certainly the case when we flew at the end of july....but as rules are changing all the time, i really couldnt be certain that this ... Read More
Trust worthy property agents by @NeilvZ
Hi Everyone We are moving to Mauritius end of year and already looking at property to rent. Would like to know if anyone had issue with property agents running away with your deposit or had issues? Would like to support the local companies and ...
Again Maison Maurice is scare mongering about the local Mauritians who he would have us believe are all crooks and gangsters. Really not sure why you live here at all if you feel so negatively about the country. Most of the estate agents you will ... Read More
Car hire on arrival by tashwilmot
What do you recommend regarding car hire on arrival? Simply find a company at the airport or better to hire from inland companies? Trust issues with the smaller one man operations? Thank you Natasha
i've also found Taj Car rental to be reliable and efficient thus far! They will also deliver a car Read More
Schools with population of Black children attending by blahblah123
Hi I鈥檒l be moving to Mauritius in the next 6 months and want my daughter to go an international school with a good student population of Black African children so she has other children who are also black. She would be starting in primary ...
also @blahblah123, Northfields has a primary and secondary campus, so in terms of the school runs, that makes things simpler. I'd definitely check out the other schools as well though as this one worked for us for a number of reasons whereas you ... Read More
Schools with population of Black children attending by blahblah123
Hi I鈥檒l be moving to Mauritius in the next 6 months and want my daughter to go an international school with a good student population of Black African children so she has other children who are also black. She would be starting in primary ...
Our kids have just started at Northfields and too soon to say anything here about our experiences of the school academically - but the kids attending the school are, as far as i can discern, coming from all walks of life, nations, colour and creeds. ... Read More
Health Insurance - Swan by sandrad01245
Hi all, Anyone covered by Swan for their health insurance, how are you finding it and issues when claiming? Thanks
so i think it depends massively on lots of factors so not sure you can compare? - so for example age is a massive factor! we are 5 people with 3 kids and sadly i am no longer a spring chicken! it also depends hugely on what level of critical cover ... Read More
Health Insurance - Swan by sandrad01245
Hi all, Anyone covered by Swan for their health insurance, how are you finding it and issues when claiming? Thanks
Hi Sam I've gone with Swan and found them to be very efficient in setting up the quotes and paperwork, etc. Thankfully no early claims as yet, so can't say how that would go, but early experiences have been good. I would also haggle a bit - ... 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 Anou 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 : ...
hey anou is there a link on the expat site where one can find a summary of the latest rules regarding what is and isnt open and what you can and cannot do under current covid restrictions? thanks stan 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 : ...
@ Maisonmaurice ...And how is that working out for those docs in Australia? One of the worst (in fact THE worst?) vaccination records in the OECD. Last in the list of countries for vaccinations and back in a near full lockdown in Sydney. It's a ... 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 : ...
good news anou...do you know how many new vaccines they have received to administer? just curiou!.... if they are gonna try and vaccinate as many as people as possible that would be a much sounder policy than aiming for herd immunity which wont work ... Read More
Estate Agents Fees, etc by standaman1967
Hi All, is there a standard norm as to what is payable in Mauritius for: 1) Estate Agent Fees (Some properties carry no fees, others 1 month, others half a month, 2) Deposits: i would have expected these to be one month but have been quoted 2 ...
You too anou - much thanks for the advice. Read More
Estate Agents Fees, etc
Hi All, is there a standard norm as to what is payable in Mauritius for: 1) Estate Agent Fees (Some properties carry no fees, others 1 month, others half a month, 2) Deposits: i would have expected these to be one month but have been quoted 2 ... Read More
Covid, hotels and quarantine by FirstBerg
Hi, Sorry if this has been discussed previously, but I am coming into Mauritius on a business visa (I am fully vaccinated). Am I still classed as a tourist and have to quarantine for 14 days and if so can anybody suggest a cheap hotel that is ...
If you seriously believe there is a comparison to be made between the numbers of millions of people that have died from this disease with the number that have been adversely affected by the vaccine, i cannot really have a serious debate with you ... Read More
Covid restrictions. by sreenidhi626
Hi all, Any updates on corona cases and covid restrictions? Any announcement regarding reopening borders?
hiya Hi @standaman1967 please give us some feedback on how you are experiencing the 2 weeks hotel quarantine, and what you had been able to organise (Admin and Formality-wise while there). WE ARE STAYING IN FLIC EN FLAC AT THE SUGAR BEACH WHICH IS ... Read More
Car Registration in Mauritius by stark_
Could someone please give me a template of "gage sans deplacement", i urgently need same to provide to the NTA upon buying of a second hand car since the owner is unable to come. Thanks
Thanks Natasha. I've checked in with the EDB as well so will post if i here anything to the contrary (phew!) Read More
Covid, hotels and quarantine by FirstBerg
Hi, Sorry if this has been discussed previously, but I am coming into Mauritius on a business visa (I am fully vaccinated). Am I still classed as a tourist and have to quarantine for 14 days and if so can anybody suggest a cheap hotel that is ...
science isnt a matter of opinion. if you go to the doctor and ask his advice when you are ill - and he suggests a treatment - you wouldnt say i'll think about it! So why is this any different? there's no room for opinion here. it's ... Read More
Car Registration in Mauritius by stark_
Could someone please give me a template of "gage sans deplacement", i urgently need same to provide to the NTA upon buying of a second hand car since the owner is unable to come. Thanks
yep but i'm coming on a premium visa - so surely they cannot expect one to rent a car for a year!!?? can anyone clarify on this point? Read More
Car Registration in Mauritius by stark_
Could someone please give me a template of "gage sans deplacement", i urgently need same to provide to the NTA upon buying of a second hand car since the owner is unable to come. Thanks
Hi All so this has come somewhat as a shock... but somebody told me today that you have to have residential status before you can buy and register a car in mauritius? is this true? if you are on a premium visa you cannot buy and register a car? ... Read More
Covid restrictions. by sreenidhi626
Hi all, Any updates on corona cases and covid restrictions? Any announcement regarding reopening borders?
we're flying tomorrow, quarantine for 2 weeks and then into mauritius proper. so can better answer end of september i guess! Read More
Short term Rental by NodinNganji
Hi all, I am planning to visit Mauritius from mid September to early January (3months). Can anyone suggest any short- term housing recommendations or things I need to consider in terms of documents, prices, areas, culture, etc? Furthermore, I did ...
i used air bnb! Read More
No local bank account - what do you do? by Guest123089
Hi Planning to spend 6 months in Mauritius. How do expats without local Mauritius bank acccount manage finances having a foreign bank account (for me it will be UK) - Paying rent/agents fees/deposit - utility bills - Car leasing with montly payments ...
i moved from hifx when they sold out to XE as XE arent what they are cracked up to be. Tor Fx so far, a much better experience. Read More
Immigration attorney by ziniforest
We would like to immigrate from SA to Mauritius. We need a reputable attorney please?
If applying for a premium visa this is very straightforwards and can be done online yourself. For anything more complicated (eg my wife is applying for citizenship) then i would say it'll be far better/easier with a lawyer...We are currently ... Read More
No local bank account - what do you do? by Guest123089
Hi Planning to spend 6 months in Mauritius. How do expats without local Mauritius bank acccount manage finances having a foreign bank account (for me it will be UK) - Paying rent/agents fees/deposit - utility bills - Car leasing with montly payments ...
Tor fx is really good Stephen and i found ABSA bank very helpful when looking to open an account before our arrival - but there is a LOT of paperwork to supply if trying to do it remotely. 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 : ...
are schools open in mauritius currently or is learning confined to online because of covid? Read More
Covid restrictions. by sreenidhi626
Hi all, Any updates on corona cases and covid restrictions? Any announcement regarding reopening borders?
after sorting the logistics of moving 5 people half way around the world in a pandemic, i'm going to need a hotel and beach for 2 weeks! :-) Read More
Covid restrictions. by sreenidhi626
Hi all, Any updates on corona cases and covid restrictions? Any announcement regarding reopening borders?
nice one anou! Thanks. Read More
Covid restrictions. by sreenidhi626
Hi all, Any updates on corona cases and covid restrictions? Any announcement regarding reopening borders?
We are now trying to book our travel to Mauritius and we had a question: if we fly from London via dubai (we have a 2 hour layover/transfer in the airport), will the PCR tests we take before flying from London suffice on arrival in mauritius? the ... Read More
Covid restrictions. by sreenidhi626
Hi all, Any updates on corona cases and covid restrictions? Any announcement regarding reopening borders?
Anybody got any idea what has happened to the designated list of hotels for vaccinated arrivals? It was supposed to be published yesterday? Read More
Border opening by Jackie6
Hi Dies anyone know when the airport will be re opened. I am prepared to go into quarantine as my mother is very ill
the only exception to the above being ...IF any member of staff or any guest at the hotel tests positive, then you are expected to self isolate for a further 7 days after you leave the hotel. woulda hoped the odds of that are small though if all ... Read More
Border opening by Jackie6
Hi Dies anyone know when the airport will be re opened. I am prepared to go into quarantine as my mother is very ill
as i understand it, you can move where you like after the 14 days so long as there are no positive cases in the hotel you are staying at and the final PCR test you take is negative (assuming you dont need any other visas, etc) however if ANYONE in ... Read More
Covid restrictions. by sreenidhi626
Hi all, Any updates on corona cases and covid restrictions? Any announcement regarding reopening borders?
Does anybody have any information on what form the hotel packages for vaccinated entrants will take?....i.e. will it be hotel-only or will it be possible to book flights+hotel packages? If the official packages will be for hotel-only - is there any ... Read More
Covid restrictions. by sreenidhi626
Hi all, Any updates on corona cases and covid restrictions? Any announcement regarding reopening borders?
Hey Natasha we're in the same boat - if you look at the protocols section it states that children under 18 do not have to be vaccinated but do need to have their pcr tests before departure i believe (if i am interpreting the information given ... 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 geraldh. i am subscribed to the MTA site, but oddly the border extension has not been posted on there (yet). best stan Read More
Covid restrictions. by sreenidhi626
Hi all, Any updates on corona cases and covid restrictions? Any announcement regarding reopening borders?
As i understand it, under current rules, you would have to book one of the approved hotels. Though right now the borders are closed until May 31st. Read More
Premium visa by annagibbons13
Hi all, My partner and I are hoping to apply for the premium visa and come and rent somewhere in Mauritius for at least a year (visa states a year but option to renew) with our two young children (age 3 and 9 months). We can obviously only do this ...
Hi - we are also planning to move from uk on a premium visa...as i understood it, if you are married with kids, you need just one premium visa for one of the adults - and dependents can also then enter/stay on that visa? Perhaps double check this ... 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
hey anou many thanks for your invaluable updates. do you know when the restrictions on travel to and from the island will be next reviewed? best stan Read More