Brian Richardson
@brianwizzit
South African and Irish expat in Mauritius
Forum posts
43
Contacts
3
About me
South African and Irish
Lives in Mauritius
Speaks English
Registration: 24 June 2021
How much do you guys pay for a long term car rental by zurtle
I'm in Mauritius now and looking for a long term car rental.How much does it usually cost to rent the following cars on a long term basis (>6 months)1. Small Hatchback2. Sedan3. Mid- Sized SUVWould it be possible to get a car for 15k a month? I ...
@zurtlei have been using a brilliant company for the last 5 years for long term - 3 months at a time. DM me at *** and I will share details Read More
Swimming Pool Construction by YR13
I am looking to build a concrete swimming pool at my house. I seen many companies at different price points and using different construction techniques as well. What company do you recommend in terms of quality of work and durability ?
@YR13 I used Keep it Real for a very difficult concrete construction. They were absolutely amazing. Brianr@storktrail.com and I will share details. Read More
Residence permit and change of passport number by nikschfam
Looking for advice please on how one goes about having a new Passport number updated on your Residence Permit that was issued on a previous Passport number that has now expired.Thanks so much in advance.
It was relatively quick and easy. You need to go to the immigration office in Port Louis. I think you need to bring a certified copy of your new passport and your residence permit and I think 2 passport photos. May be worth phoning them first to ... Read More
Orchids for Mauritius by brianwizzit
I am thinking of starting a business distributing and selling orchids in Mauritius. I have the necessary licenses and secured arrangements with the largest Orchid Grower in Africa as well as professionals in Mauritius for the incubation of the ...
I have met with the ministry and have NPPO approval and required certificates. The climate is superb for orchids. Just need an indication of demand and we can get going Read More
Orchids for Mauritius
I am thinking of starting a business distributing and selling orchids in Mauritius. I have the necessary licenses and secured arrangements with the largest Orchid Grower in Africa as well as professionals in Mauritius for the incubation of the ... Read More
Pubs in Port Louis by brianwizzit
I have friends who are on a cruise and stopping at Port Louis for 3 nights. I would like to take them to a good pub in Port Louis - not in the Waterfront, for drinks and lunch on the 30th December. Has anyone got any good recommendations
thanks Read More
Pubs in Port Louis by brianwizzit
I have friends who are on a cruise and stopping at Port Louis for 3 nights. I would like to take them to a good pub in Port Louis - not in the Waterfront, for drinks and lunch on the 30th December. Has anyone got any good recommendations
Thanks a lot. Appreciate it Read More
Pubs in Port Louis
I have friends who are on a cruise and stopping at Port Louis for 3 nights. I would like to take them to a good pub in Port Louis - not in the Waterfront, for drinks and lunch on the 30th December. Has anyone got any good recommendations Read More
Retirement documents by oshudofsky
Hi there, are there a lot of documents I need to collect before starting the retirement visa process? Do they have to be in English because I am Dutch? Can I also come on a tourist visa and then apply for the retirement visa? Is it advisable to hire ...
@longbb8 keep us posted. My first application was submitted in 2021. The medical and police clearance expired so I had to re-do the whole thing and re submit. I did this in May. I am still waiting though the EDB did come back to me and tell me it ... Read More
Meet and greet by BowcoH
my wife and i have just retired here and are living in the north of the island . We are looking to meet new people and make friends anyone up for a beer coffee or meal and chat we are english trying to learn a bit of french and currently live in ...
@BowcoHWe will be there in December having jist built our little house in Cap Marina. Look forward to meeting when we are there. Brian and Jenny Read More
馃摚 Business Networking 大咖福利影院 // French Tech October 12, 2023 by Julie
Dear 大咖福利影院 Members,We are delighted to announce that we are hosting a professional event in Mauritius in collaboration with French Tech on October 12th, starting at 6:30 PM.If you are not yet familiar with the concept, professional events are ...
@Julie unfortunately I will miss this event as I will not be in the country. Look forward to the next one Read More
Police clearance South Africa by GuestPoster578
Getting a police clearance certificate in South Africa is proving difficult. I was told by others that applied after 6 months of waiting they still dont have it. I used a company to speed up the process but I was told it will still take about 4 to ...
We used the normal route of going to a police station. It took 3 months to get processed mainly because they were refurbishing building in Pretoria and it was closed for 6 weeks. Be aware that they do expire. We had to redo our medical and Police ... Read More
Looking for a decent lawyer by savanvida
Hello everyone,I am currently in Mauritius and looking for a good lawyer to settle property over here. I am looking for a decent, dependable lawyer who doesn't charge too much! I normally reside in the UK and my parents are from Mauritius not ...
@savanvidaPlease DM me and I will give you a great lawyer - he is based in Port Louis. They are very busy - which is a good sign and they have been looking after me for the last 3 years Read More
Car rental Mauritius by VeniaV
Hello, I'm moving to Mauritius mid August (just a couple weeks from now), very last minute!... I would like to rent a car for at least 1 week to get my bearings. Can anyone recommend a no-hassle, insurance included, affordable car rental? I can ...
@VeniaV I use a fantastic comoany at the best prices. DM me for the details if you are still looking Read More
Interesting Mauritian Creol Idiom Book - lalang pena lezo by Pablo888
In preparation for my upcoming visit to the island, I am reviewing my creol proficiency and I started reading whatever I could online. Since I am a native speaker (a 32), I was quite comfortable until I started reading a book that a friend gave me ...
@External thanks very much Read More
Interesting Mauritian Creol Idiom Book - lalang pena lezo by Pablo888
In preparation for my upcoming visit to the island, I am reviewing my creol proficiency and I started reading whatever I could online. Since I am a native speaker (a 32), I was quite comfortable until I started reading a book that a friend gave me ...
I would love to get a copy of this book. Any ideas where I could get my hands' on a copy Read More
GRAND BAY AFTER DARK by rubelle
after watching the beautiful rainbow people last Saturday and feeling very proud that the PM of Australia also joined the parade, we drove down to Grand Bay to continue partying. to our horror, we found creeps, pushers, druggies almost everywhere. ...
My adult children went for a night out to the clubs and Pubs in Grand Baie and walked home to Perybere in the early hours of the morning. Although they were a group of 6 they felt very safe Read More
Cycling in the north by brianwizzit
My wife and I are keen e - mountain bikers and would like to know if there are any good trails in the north. We will be moving later in the year and want to know if it is worth bringing our e-bikes.
Thanks. From my trips.to Mauritius i tend to agree and i am a very nervous road rider for the reasons you mention - hence the mountian bike / off road preference Read More
Orchids growers/sellers by brianwizzit
Are there any orchid growers in Mauritius. I have emailed the Orchid Society but have not had a response
Thanks so much. Does P猫pienere exotica have a website or telephone whats app number so tjat I can speak to someone . I will be in Mauritius in March and would like to meet with someone Read More
Cycling in the north
My wife and I are keen e - mountain bikers and would like to know if there are any good trails in the north. We will be moving later in the year and want to know if it is worth bringing our e-bikes. Read More
Orchids growers/sellers
Are there any orchid growers in Mauritius. I have emailed the Orchid Society but have not had a response Read More
Covid and Lockdown by brianwizzit
Any update on status of lockdown. Rumours are that there could be a lock down. We are due to come for a holiday and was wondering if there was any factual news
thanks for the views. We are booked and ready to come next week so I am hoping that nothing changes Read More
Covid and Lockdown
Any update on status of lockdown. Rumours are that there could be a lock down. We are due to come for a holiday and was wondering if there was any factual news Read More
DSTV and local news by tashwilmot
Hi I will need to get DSTV connected to our house. Who does one deal with in Tamarin? And where to purchase a DSTV decoder? Does one then also need the satellite dish? Do televisions in homes automatically pick up the local island channels? I ...
thanks for that. Most useful Read More
holiday villa on the beach - 1 month Dec/Jan by brianwizzit
We have bought place (under construction) in Mauritius which will be completed towards the end of 2022. We would like to come and spend Christmas from around 8 December 2021 to 8 January 2022 and am looking for a beach villa ( or certainly no more ...
thanks Read More
holiday villa on the beach - 1 month Dec/Jan by brianwizzit
We have bought place (under construction) in Mauritius which will be completed towards the end of 2022. We would like to come and spend Christmas from around 8 December 2021 to 8 January 2022 and am looking for a beach villa ( or certainly no more ...
many thanks Read More
holiday villa on the beach - 1 month Dec/Jan
We have bought place (under construction) in Mauritius which will be completed towards the end of 2022. We would like to come and spend Christmas from around 8 December 2021 to 8 January 2022 and am looking for a beach villa ( or certainly no more ... Read More
Do TVs brought across from SA work in Mauritius by brianwizzit
Silly question perhaps but do TVs bought in South Africa work in Mauritius. We were going to bring our TV sets as art of our personal effects. I just want to make sure that they will work
thanks everyone. Read More
Do TVs brought across from SA work in Mauritius by brianwizzit
Silly question perhaps but do TVs bought in South Africa work in Mauritius. We were going to bring our TV sets as art of our personal effects. I just want to make sure that they will work
thanks so much. Read More
Do TVs brought across from SA work in Mauritius
Silly question perhaps but do TVs bought in South Africa work in Mauritius. We were going to bring our TV sets as art of our personal effects. I just want to make sure that they will work Read More
Moving to Mauritius from SA by Freddymoore
Hi there, anybody that can give us advise on who the best people are to speak to regarding getting our personal household goods to Mauritius. We specifically want to know what customs regulations what we can take and what is better to purchase in ...
thanks - is the a Mauritius number? Read More
Moving to Mauritius from SA by Freddymoore
Hi there, anybody that can give us advise on who the best people are to speak to regarding getting our personal household goods to Mauritius. We specifically want to know what customs regulations what we can take and what is better to purchase in ...
SA Read More
Moving to Mauritius from SA by Freddymoore
Hi there, anybody that can give us advise on who the best people are to speak to regarding getting our personal household goods to Mauritius. We specifically want to know what customs regulations what we can take and what is better to purchase in ...
I would like to jump on the same wagon if you don't mind. I have the name of a company that will assist with motor vehicles if that is of interest Read More
Motor vehicle Licence and annual taxes by brianwizzit
I am bringing a vintage vehicle into Mauritius and was wondering if anyone can tell me what the annual licence fee and I think it is called MOT on a vintage vehicle
thanks very much. I will get hold of him today Read More
mountain bike by brianwizzit
is there any mountain bike activity
thanks. We were thinking of bringing our mountain bikes with us when we come. I assume that there are places where they can have repairs/maintenance Read More
mountain bike by brianwizzit
is there any mountain bike activity
thanks so much. Looks amazing. Any Mountain bike trails in any other part of the country Read More
Motor vehicle Licence and annual taxes by brianwizzit
I am bringing a vintage vehicle into Mauritius and was wondering if anyone can tell me what the annual licence fee and I think it is called MOT on a vintage vehicle
Thanks Neil It is Over 40 years and customers have confirmed that only VAT is payable. My question is more around the on the road taxes which I cannot get answers on Read More
New members of the Mauritius forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mauritius forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) 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 ...
We are coming to Mauritius towards the end of next year on a senior citizens permanent residence scheme. I know it is sometime off but good to get started with the planning process. I am thinking f bringing in a Vintage Vehicle and will be bringing ... Read More
Motor vehicle Licence and annual taxes
I am bringing a vintage vehicle into Mauritius and was wondering if anyone can tell me what the annual licence fee and I think it is called MOT on a vintage vehicle Read More