zurtle
Indian expat in Mauritius
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Lives in Flic en Flac
Registration: 07 July 2022
Regarding the oath not to apply for citizenship... by coolinny
I recently applied for a work visa for Mauritius.My colleagues have been going to Port Louis on my behalf until now.This is the third time they have gone, but this time, I received a notice from the immigration office stating that I must take an ...
You're eligible to apply for Naturalization after 5 years of residence. This is completely different than permanent residence.By signing that affidavit you essentially declare that you won't apply for citizenship. (Not that it would be granted ... Read More
Property linked residence permit processing time
A quick question to those who got a residence permit by buying a property (over 375k USD)How long was the processing time from buying the property to receiving the residence permit ?Did you pay the full amount in cash or was a part of it financed by ... Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius in 2026 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Mauritius, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Mauritius or already living ...
Single person living in the West.Rent is about 50kFood, utilities, entertainment and fuel ends up being another 50k.So about 100k a month in fixed costs for me.I try to stick to high quality groceries for health reasons. (Avoiding seed oils, buying ... Read More
Attestation of Documents in India by sanjoyc812
I am from India. I need to understand whether shall I need any Attestation of my Academic and Professional qualifications and Birth Certificate for applying Work Permit / Occupation Permit for Profesional or not? If yes, then who is the competent ...
I wasnt asked for any attestation when I applied for my permit.If your birth certificate is digitized then it also has QR code for verification and then in that case there's no point in attesting it. Then can just scan the QR and verify ... Read More
Can't renew Premium Visa 2025 by brandonber101
Hi All,I wanted to start a new topic as I don't see any recent or updated details regarding Premium Visa renewals.As most of us are aware, during the last budget speech it was mentioned that COVID-era permit provisions would likely be repealed, ...
This year's budget said that the premium visa will be phased out. It was always going to be a temporary thing.You'll either have to switch to a different permit or leave the country.Your options depend on how much money you have and your age.Doesn't ... Read More
Most common scams in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Mauritius as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it鈥檚 immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
Here's another scam done by the govt themselves.Keep changing the criteria for PR and renewal of permits. In the past the requirement was a 150k salary per month for 3 years. Let's say someone is done with 2 years and has only a year left. Now ... Read More
Mauritius Budget 2025-2026 by Ceresiet
The below summary was released today by Park Lane Properties. The new budget makes several changes to Taxes, Residency by non-Citizens, Retired non-Citizens, Premier Visa, Smart Coty Scheme and Ground + 2 scheme, Acquisition of Property by ...
There also seems to be a change in Permanent Residency criteria after the statement "COVID-era permit provisions repealed."Does anyone know what the Permanent Residency criteria rules will be now?I believe before COVID it just used to be time based ... Read More
working visa to permanent visa? by coolinny
About visa conversion..A friend of mine asked me for advice.He is not familiar with the internet...he is really an analog person,He is currently working for a company in Mauritius,But he is skeptical whether the company will continue to renew his ...
@Emmelee88150k a month is about 3k Euro a month.Many manager level jobs and above in companies like the big 4 will have these salaries. Read More
working visa to permanent visa? by coolinny
About visa conversion..A friend of mine asked me for advice.He is not familiar with the internet...he is really an analog person,He is currently working for a company in Mauritius,But he is skeptical whether the company will continue to renew his ...
@Philip T UK I looked into it a bit more. That seems like the old rule before the income thresholds were added to get a PRP.Earlier, (before 2020). To qualify for a PRP all you needed was to have held an OP for 3 years. And the eligibility ... Read More
working visa to permanent visa? by coolinny
About visa conversion..A friend of mine asked me for advice.He is not familiar with the internet...he is really an analog person,He is currently working for a company in Mauritius,But he is skeptical whether the company will continue to renew his ...
@Philip T UKI think once you get the PRP it's no longer linked to your work.So once a PRP is granted(assuming he made more than 150k a month for 3 years) he can switch jobs and do whatever he wants.Same goes for self employed, after getting a PRP ... Read More
Self employed residence permit processing times by zurtle
Hi all, I applied for the self employed residence permit on 23rd July and am waiting for the approval in principle before I can travel to Mauritius and finish the second part of the process(Medicals and stuff) The EDB portal says minimum 8 days and ...
Hello Here are my exact timelines.Applied online from outside Mauritius on July 23rd.Received approval in principle on Aug 23rd. It was valid for 90 days within which I must enter Mauritius.Entered Mauritius on Sept 8th. (I was on vacation elsewhere ... Read More
Self employment: Do I need to create a company? by Linh5102
HelloI am currently in Mauritius on a premium visa and looking into the self employed OC. I am an interior designer in Australia and operate as a sole trader from home, so it makes sense for me to do the same here.I have done loads of research on ...
@musa.honlue It's a local business activity.No need for a company for the self employed permit.My business activity was consulting. Read More
Foreign income taxation question... by yellowwwwducky
Hello,My wife and I are seriously considering relocating from Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, we pay no tax on interest income (eurobonds generally) or dividends (mostly gbp dividends and some usd/hkd ones). That makes retirement math easy - 100,000 usd ...
A few things:On 40k USD, your tax will be more like 3900-4000 based on the MRA calculatorhttps://eservices.mra.mu/taxcalculator/viewCalculateA lot of things like health insurance can be further deducted to reduce your taxable income. If your spouse ... Read More
Bank Transfer by Lolo190563
Hiya all,I am about to come to MRU soon and need to transfer a large sum of funds from UK to my MCB account, just wanted feedback is this quite safe and how long does it take to reach my account etc. Your responses will be greatly appreciate as I am ...
I use ABSA and whenever I send an international transfer it takes about 1-2 days.Make sure to double check your IBAN, SWIFT code and account numbers, Try sending a small amount first.Haven't had any issues so far but my transfers are limited to ... Read More
Self employed residence permit processing times
Hi all, I applied for the self employed residence permit on 23rd July and am waiting for the approval in principle before I can travel to Mauritius and finish the second part of the process(Medicals and stuff) The EDB portal says minimum 8 days and ... Read More
Self employment: Do I need to create a company? by Linh5102
HelloI am currently in Mauritius on a premium visa and looking into the self employed OC. I am an interior designer in Australia and operate as a sole trader from home, so it makes sense for me to do the same here.I have done loads of research on ...
@AussieInMauritius If you don't mind, What kind of address did you use while getting the BRN? Was it a residential one or a virtual office or something else?Did they need any proof for the address? Read More
Self employment: Do I need to create a company? by Linh5102
HelloI am currently in Mauritius on a premium visa and looking into the self employed OC. I am an interior designer in Australia and operate as a sole trader from home, so it makes sense for me to do the same here.I have done loads of research on ...
@Linh5102I'm a tech consultant in a niche semiconductor field. Similar self employed situation as you but different field.I applied online on July 24th. They said it takes 3 weeks to get the approval.As for the BRN, it's supposed to be easy if done ... Read More
Self employment: Do I need to create a company? by Linh5102
HelloI am currently in Mauritius on a premium visa and looking into the self employed OC. I am an interior designer in Australia and operate as a sole trader from home, so it makes sense for me to do the same here.I have done loads of research on ...
Hey Linh,I'm going through the same process right now and here's what I learned from reading all the guidelines.If it's a self employed OP then you can do it under your own personal name. All you need is the BRN.You also need to submit a business ... Read More
Question regarding medical exam by uxodyblncwxexsbmez
Hello,I'm interested in an occupational permit and have a few questions regarding the Xray and Med exam.I had a bad case of Covid 2 years ago which caused a small scar on my lung.This shows up on my Xray as a small dot.I have fully recovered since ...
Hi Ivan,I am thinking it should not have an effect since it's not a communicable disease. Because many people have minor lung damage from things like smoking and childhood pneumonia that can also show on Xrays.I think they will be aware of all these ... Read More
Accommodation for premium visa
Hi allI'm looking to apply for a premium visa again. (I had one from 2022-23)The new rules say that I should have long term accommodation in advance.(idk why they changed the rule, the last time I came on a short Airbnb and then later found a place ... Read More
Self employed Visa documents required by sandyabboud33
Dear Team,I hope this email finds you well.My name is Sandy, and I'm reaching out to you from Beirut, Lebanon. My partner and I are interested in working and relocating to Mauritius Island. Currently, we freelance in managing Airbnb apartments and ...
I've looked into this before and can answer a few of your questionsThe most important ones before the approval in principle stage are Birth Certificates and a business plan along with two letters of intent from potential clientsFor the self employed ... Read More
The self employed occupation permit by GuestPoster9980
Hi, received from emigrating office email. Not sure what they ask for? What do I need to upload? A birth certificate? 馃Thank you, Lana PIO Remarks:Please kindly upload attestation from your consulate respecting Patronymic name
What documents have you uploaded so far?They might require an apostille or Legalisation on your Birth Certificate Read More
Premium Visa Accomodation
Hello,I previously held the premium visa and want to get another one.I had one question:When applying from outside the country, can I submit a temporary proof of accommodation like an AirBnB and then secure a long term accommodation after entering ... Read More
Crypto Grand Baie by etigoetze
I'm a remote worker and was wondering if there's similar people in grand baie which are also working in the Crypo space.Please PM if you'd like to connect. Would be nice to hang out and talk once in a while
Usually after 7:30. But our main crypto guy is out travelling for the next few weeks I believe. Read More
I want nothing more than to live in Mauritius by PotentialMauritianExpat
HI, I'm relatively new here, and mostly overwhelmed by all of the activity in this corner of the internet. My situation:I am 26, going on 27. I live in South Africa, a country that no longer sparks my soul. I am employed full-time as a remote ...
@PotentialMauritianExpatHave you looked into the self employed residence permit?Since you work remotely, you can get the self employed residence permit instead of the premium visa.There is no initial monthly income requirement to apply for it but ... Read More
Crypto Grand Baie by etigoetze
I'm a remote worker and was wondering if there's similar people in grand baie which are also working in the Crypo space.Please PM if you'd like to connect. Would be nice to hang out and talk once in a while
Not in Grand Baie but we used to do Crypto Thursdays at Kenzi Bar in Flic En Flac pretty often.I'm not in MRU right now but pretty sure the crypto meetup still happens. Read More
D7 decision / New Delhi ,INDIA by h9654004745
I have read through this forum that decision of D7 is very long period from the embassy of Portugal New Delhi , And Now experienced same myself that I had applied the D7 visa through VFS New Delhi, on mid September 2023 and still the status not ...
Same situation here.Applied at New Delhi but for the D8/DR Visa in early August.Still no updates, meanwhile there's others who have applied after me and got their Visas.Mine is a straightforward case, income is well over the requirements and long ... Read More
How do I deal with a non-responsive embassy by zurtle
So made my D8/DR application over 80 days ago.Haven't heard anything since, but the larger problem is as followsAt the time of application, I had asked them if my I could have my passport back if processing took too long.The embassy confirmed that I ...
Hah, that's a nice suggestion.I did some digging and found a direct line straight to the ambassador's secretary. That might be my last resort.Another option I was thinking of was sending them a Fax since they do specify a Fax number and the Fax ... Read More
How do I deal with a non-responsive embassy
So made my D8/DR application over 80 days ago.Haven't heard anything since, but the larger problem is as followsAt the time of application, I had asked them if my I could have my passport back if processing took too long.The embassy confirmed that I ... Read More
D8/DR Visa processing time in India by zurtle
I was wondering if anyone else has applied for D8/DR Visa from the New Delhi embassy in India.I submitted mine about 40 days ago.The VFS website says processing time for D visas is 60 days but based on other information I found online for D7 visas, ...
@port22Thanks for the info. I managed to get an email response from the embassy. They said it would be processed within the legal deadline so hopefully end of September for me.The extreme variance and wide timelines I've heard from people makes me ... Read More
D8/DR Visa processing time in India by zurtle
I was wondering if anyone else has applied for D8/DR Visa from the New Delhi embassy in India.I submitted mine about 40 days ago.The VFS website says processing time for D visas is 60 days but based on other information I found online for D7 visas, ...
Yes, Did that a while ago, doesn't seem to have helped.But it looks like their mailbox either gets full or they are overwhelmed with emails and can't respond.Phone has never gone through even once. Read More
D8/DR Visa processing time in India by zurtle
I was wondering if anyone else has applied for D8/DR Visa from the New Delhi embassy in India.I submitted mine about 40 days ago.The VFS website says processing time for D visas is 60 days but based on other information I found online for D7 visas, ...
@JohnnyPTThe embassy hasn't responded to a single email or phone call within the last 4 months.The only time I got a response was back in 2022.There is no one to talk to. Just look at their Google reviews and it looks like no one has ever gotten a ... Read More
D8/DR Visa processing time in India
I was wondering if anyone else has applied for D8/DR Visa from the New Delhi embassy in India.I submitted mine about 40 days ago.The VFS website says processing time for D visas is 60 days but based on other information I found online for D7 visas, ... Read More
D8 Visa Proof of income - Wise
Hello all,I submitted my D8 application 2 days ago.In the proof of income section I provided a copy of all invoices I issued to my client in the past 6 months and statements from my Wise USD account showing payment of these invoices. The amount ... Read More
Portuguese Digital Nomad Visa (D8 Visa) by JohnnyPT
Portugal has launched a new one-year digital nomad visaThere are increasing new ways of working remotely, and greater mobility of professionals (employees or freelancers/self-employees).Portugal has a large community of digital nomads, which makes ...
The embassy here in New Delhi posted this about accompanying members"Please note that applications for DF category 鈥� accompanying family members 鈥� are not required to have an appointment at VFS. DF category is for family members of the ... Read More
D8/DR digital nomad residence visa does not exist on VFS by zurtle
So I've been trying to apply for the digital nomad residence visa known as the DR visa here in India. (See here: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/portugal/india/english/index.html)It's called the D8 in most other countries. Now the larger ...
@JohnnyPT Maybe the complaint worked. Not sure.They added a new "long term" category and inside that they had D2/D3/D7/DR listed.Before it only used to be D2/D3/D7.I'm very relieved and now working on documentation. Read More
D8/DR digital nomad residence visa does not exist on VFS by zurtle
So I've been trying to apply for the digital nomad residence visa known as the DR visa here in India. (See here: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/portugal/india/english/index.html)It's called the D8 in most other countries. Now the larger ...
Quick Update:I called VFS staff constantly every day and sent a lot of emails to the Embassy.Today the VFS site went down for maintenance for a long time and when it finally came back up they had added the DR visa option.I managed to get an ... Read More
D8/DR digital nomad residence visa does not exist on VFS by zurtle
So I've been trying to apply for the digital nomad residence visa known as the DR visa here in India. (See here: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/portugal/india/english/index.html)It's called the D8 in most other countries. Now the larger ...
@Nia Queiroz It's there on the visa information page on the VFS website but the option isn't there in the appointment system(After you login and go to book an appointment), Read More
D8/DR digital nomad residence visa does not exist on VFS by zurtle
So I've been trying to apply for the digital nomad residence visa known as the DR visa here in India. (See here: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/portugal/india/english/index.html)It's called the D8 in most other countries. Now the larger ...
@JohnnyPT Thank you.I will try the complaint path right away Read More
D8/DR digital nomad residence visa does not exist on VFS by zurtle
So I've been trying to apply for the digital nomad residence visa known as the DR visa here in India. (See here: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/portugal/india/english/index.html)It's called the D8 in most other countries. Now the larger ...
I did read this. The problem isn't related to slotsThe problem is that the DR visa isn't even listed as an option in the drop down menu when I go to book an appointment.It is impossible to book an appointment under the DR category irrespective of ... Read More
D8/DR digital nomad residence visa does not exist on VFS
So I've been trying to apply for the digital nomad residence visa known as the DR visa here in India. (See here: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/portugal/india/english/index.html)It's called the D8 in most other countries. Now the larger ... Read More
Clarification for "Document attesting his fiscal residence" by zurtle
Hello all,I've been trying to find an answer to a specific question but to no avail.I'm going to be applying for the digital nomad residence visa. The consulate here in India calls it the "DR" visa while elsewhere it's referred to as the D8 visa.The ...
@JohnnyPT Thank you. I was able to get the tax domicile document from the website.The document says I currently do not reside on Portuguese territory and lists details of my financial representative.Hopefully, this should be enough for them along ... Read More
Clarification for "Document attesting his fiscal residence" by zurtle
Hello all,I've been trying to find an answer to a specific question but to no avail.I'm going to be applying for the digital nomad residence visa. The consulate here in India calls it the "DR" visa while elsewhere it's referred to as the D8 visa.The ...
@boutdechou39 Understood. Thank YouHowever, since I have not moved to Portugal yet, My tax/fiscal residence will be my current country of residence.So I'm guessing they only want the NIF document itself? Read More
Clarification for "Document attesting his fiscal residence" by zurtle
Hello all,I've been trying to find an answer to a specific question but to no avail.I'm going to be applying for the digital nomad residence visa. The consulate here in India calls it the "DR" visa while elsewhere it's referred to as the D8 visa.The ...
@gfahmed Thank you for your response. I also sent you a personal message with some other questions.My NIF currently has my Indian address on it along with details of my financial representative. I hope this is fine since obviously I cannot change ... Read More
Clarification for "Document attesting his fiscal residence"
Hello all,I've been trying to find an answer to a specific question but to no avail.I'm going to be applying for the digital nomad residence visa. The consulate here in India calls it the "DR" visa while elsewhere it's referred to as the D8 visa.The ... Read More
All the budget 2023/2024 on this thread ! by Anne-Lise Mty
Hello all !Hope you're doing well !Today, the Finance Minister is unveiling their budget and economic strategy for the year 2023/2024. I'm sure listening to a two hour budget speech or reading the hundred pages long document is not something you're ...
I went through some of it.EDB link here: https://www.edbmauritius.org/budget2023/EDB_Budget_Newsletter_2023_24.pdfMain relevant highlights for meHigher taxes if you're making between Rs.1.5 Mil to Rs.3 MilBeer getting more expensiveRetired folks can ... Read More
Packing up and leave !? by oshudofsky
Hi to all the already emigrated people,I am wondering how you managed to pack up a complete house, with personal belongings that are often collected over many years? Do you spend money to ship it all to the island or do you set up an "open house ...
@oshudofsky Even though it's technically a Muslim country. It's much safer than many western countries. Look up crime stats online.Also they aren't as serious/extreme about their religion. I lived there as a non-Muslim and didn't even realize at ... Read More
Packing up and leave !? by oshudofsky
Hi to all the already emigrated people,I am wondering how you managed to pack up a complete house, with personal belongings that are often collected over many years? Do you spend money to ship it all to the island or do you set up an "open house ...
@oshudofsky I'm not retired but if you're looking at SEA then Malaysia is a good choice.Fairly well developed while still being affordable. I was there for 2 years.Besides that I've spent some time in post soviet countries, it's a different world ... Read More
Packing up and leave !? by oshudofsky
Hi to all the already emigrated people,I am wondering how you managed to pack up a complete house, with personal belongings that are often collected over many years? Do you spend money to ship it all to the island or do you set up an "open house ...
In my case when I moved here I came with a small 10kg suitcase and my backpack.The luggage included a lot of my engineering equipment too.Just need to know how to live light. I tend to avoid carrying too many clothes because you can usually always ... Read More
Has anyone here gained citizenship by Naturalization?
I'm aware of the law to obtain citizenship by Naturalization. 5 years for Commonwealth citizens and 7 for others.However, the law also gives the minister a fair amount of flexibility when it comes to these decisions.So my question is, do you know ... Read More
which dive center and airbnb are the best by oshudofsky
Hello everybody, I am Olga, 65 yrs old and will be visiting Mauritius this May for 2,5 weeks for relocation purposes as I would love to retire to the island end of next year(2024). I am Dutch and live and work in the city of Eindhoven, in the south ...
I can only speak about Ticabo dive center in Flic en Flac.I did my open waters course there. Was pretty good.They take you to some pretty good dive sites. Read More
House renting? Negotiate or not? by Laura91
Hi guysWondered if rental prices are fixed or is it worth to negotiate?
@oshudofsky Yes 23k should be fine.I rent a 1 bedroom in Flic en Flac with a pool for like 20k.You should be able to get a 2 bedroom for 23k. Read More
Is the Premium Visa Multiple entry? by zurtle
Has anyone here travelled in and out of Mauritius while being on the premium visa?I've asked EDB(no response yet) and looked at the govt websites but it doesn't specify anywhere that the Visa is multiple entry(Even though logically it should ...
@tashwilmot Thanks,I can travel worry free now! Read More
Is the Premium Visa Multiple entry?
Has anyone here travelled in and out of Mauritius while being on the premium visa?I've asked EDB(no response yet) and looked at the govt websites but it doesn't specify anywhere that the Visa is multiple entry(Even though logically it should ... Read More
Let's meet up! by Clara Giraud43
Good afternoon everyone! :) I am a Mauritian citizen, but I have been living as an expatriate for a decade successively in France, United Kingdom and Barcelona, Spain. Recently moved back to the motherland, and currently working for Macumba ...
@Cheryl Not sure if you're aware but this date also clashes with the EBD organized meetup for people on Premium Visas Read More
MCB Private Banking, SBM, ABC Private Banking, Afrasia Bank by JustinJamesBeckwith
Does anybody have any feedback GOOD or BAD on their experience with MCB Private Banking, SBM, ABC or Afrasia and their investments and portfolios?Asking for a friend! :)
In terms of account opening ABSA was fastest for me. MCB had a much longer appointment waiting time. Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius by Anna Starowicz
Hi everyone, and thanks in advance to whoever will be able to help me.I'm currently leaving and working in UK, but my boss is planning to open a business in Mauritius, he offered me to move there. At the moment it's just a casual talk. But before I ...
@Anna Starowicz When you say 40 Lakhs do you mean 4 Million MUR? or 40L INR ?Looks like you might have accidentally calculated using the Indian Rupee because Mauritius uses the international system (Hundred thousands, Millions, Billions etc).40L is ... Read More
Meeting English speaking friends by Philippe9507
I'm living in Mauritius,originally from South Africa looking to make new friends,preferably who speak English
I'm in the west so would prefer that. Mafiozzo again is also fine if the place was good, otherwise maybe one of the cafes at Cascavelle Read More
Where do people living in Mauritius invest their savings? by zurtle
I was wondering what most people in Mauritius do with their savings.Is it invested in bank fixed deposits?How viable is the Mauritian stock market? (I saw the MUA Insurance stock gave a decent return)Are there high yield govt bonds that can be ...
@Vedan Not sure if you're trolling or being serious.Keeping your money in your pocket makes you lose it to inflation.I'm looking for info on the local financial market conditions, stock markets ,bonds and bank fixed deposit rates. Read More
Where do people living in Mauritius invest their savings?
I was wondering what most people in Mauritius do with their savings.Is it invested in bank fixed deposits?How viable is the Mauritian stock market? (I saw the MUA Insurance stock gave a decent return)Are there high yield govt bonds that can be ... Read More
Budget measures 2022/2023 in Mauritius for expats by Anne-Lise Mty
Hello all, As you may know already, yesterday the annual budget was presented by the minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development. Here are a few measures, compiled by the 大咖福利影院 team, that could be of interest to expats and to-be ...
@JoffreyCI had zero connections but I can only give advice for a personal account.I opened one savings and one current/checking account.The entire process was online.I'd suggest you go onto Absa's website and choose the digibank option and fill out ... Read More
Budget measures 2022/2023 in Mauritius for expats by Anne-Lise Mty
Hello all, As you may know already, yesterday the annual budget was presented by the minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development. Here are a few measures, compiled by the 大咖福利影院 team, that could be of interest to expats and to-be ...
@JoffreyC Which bank were you dealing with?I got my account opened with ABSA in about 3 days. One day to submit the online application, then another day for them to review it and finally a branch visit on the third day to activate my account.MCB has ... Read More
Any "Digital Nomads" in Flic en Flac
I'm a remote worker and was wondering if there's similar people in Flic en Flac.Please PM if you'd like to connect. Would be nice to hang out and talk once in a while Read More
Do you get everything in Mauritius? by Novalis1
Although we have been to Mauritius several times, not all questions can be answered on site.Are there things (other than groceries) that are difficult or impossible to get there? Are they orderable in stores?And what about online orders: In Germany ...
@Starry Expanse聽Wow, so you have to pay the customs people directly?Usually you'd pay Fedex(even if you hadn't payed upfront) and they'd then forward that to customs. Going to the bank and depositing cash would be quite a hassle too. Read More
Do you get everything in Mauritius? by Novalis1
Although we have been to Mauritius several times, not all questions can be answered on site.Are there things (other than groceries) that are difficult or impossible to get there? Are they orderable in stores?And what about online orders: In Germany ...
I often need weird items for my engineering work and Amazon Global has many items that ship to Mauritius. They also handle customs and shipping and display a quote on the item page.I've seen for many items of about 100$ value they say no import duty ... Read More
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 ...
@Starry Expanse聽Thanks, I'll look into the links you sent.No one really puts up prices upfront and it's a pain to contact everyone and ask.I've driven before in even more chaotic bumper to bumper traffic before.I've noticed here that people ... Read More
How to transport an e-bike battery? by Novalis1
Does anyone here have experience transporting an e-bike battery from Europe to Mauritius? - Just like that in the moving container? - On the plane in checked baggage or in hand baggage?
I've worked with batteries a lot and there are standards that need to be followed while shipping them.Not sure if this is valid for MauritiusLast time I shipped a battery pack overseas, I had to follow the guidelines below:1. First, the battery pack ... Read More
How much do you guys pay for a long term car rental
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 ... Read More
Premium Visa and Stay Questions by zurtle
Hi,I'm planning on applying for the premium visa and will be living in Mauritius for a little over 6 months and had a few questions,1. The premium visa requires a proof of accommodation, I emailed EBD about it asking if it's ok to enter the country ...
@Trent Simpson聽From what I read, Travel insurance is the term most companies give to a health insurance of less than 6 months.So I didn't submit anything related to "Travel Insurance". Only the international health insurance plan was ... Read More
Premium Visa and Stay Questions by zurtle
Hi,I'm planning on applying for the premium visa and will be living in Mauritius for a little over 6 months and had a few questions,1. The premium visa requires a proof of accommodation, I emailed EBD about it asking if it's ok to enter the country ...
I also got quotes from MUA Life which is based in Mauritius.The cheapest option from them was also reasonable at about 21k Mauritian rupees for 12 months.This might be better for older folks who have more medical needs because their policy was ... Read More
Premium Visa and Stay Questions by zurtle
Hi,I'm planning on applying for the premium visa and will be living in Mauritius for a little over 6 months and had a few questions,1. The premium visa requires a proof of accommodation, I emailed EBD about it asking if it's ok to enter the country ...
@Trent Simpson聽I went here and got a quote: allianzcare.com/en/personal-international-health-insurance.htmlThen if you select a deductible you can get up to a 60% discount. A deductible means that the insurance would only start paying above ... Read More
Premium Visa and Stay Questions by zurtle
Hi,I'm planning on applying for the premium visa and will be living in Mauritius for a little over 6 months and had a few questions,1. The premium visa requires a proof of accommodation, I emailed EBD about it asking if it's ok to enter the country ...
Quick Update.I applied for my Premium Visa on the 13th and got an approval email today. So took 5-6 working days.Applied from outside Mauritius without any long term booking. Had an Airbnb for the first 2 weeks until I found a more permanent place ... Read More
Premium Visa and Stay Questions by zurtle
Hi,I'm planning on applying for the premium visa and will be living in Mauritius for a little over 6 months and had a few questions,1. The premium visa requires a proof of accommodation, I emailed EBD about it asking if it's ok to enter the country ...
Thank You for your response.2. I'll just go through an agent since I'd prefer having a proper contract.3. Thanks, will do this.5. I meant bicycles, I guess if there's no bike lanes then this isn't safe either and I'll have to get a car instead.6. ... Read More
Premium Visa and Stay Questions
Hi,I'm planning on applying for the premium visa and will be living in Mauritius for a little over 6 months and had a few questions,1. The premium visa requires a proof of accommodation, I emailed EBD about it asking if it's ok to enter the country ... Read More