yrsbarra
Indian expat in Mauritius
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Indian
Speaks Hindi English Punjabi bhojpuri little French and creole
Registration: 28 August 2022
Public transport to UoM by nyashakazingizi3
Hi everybody.I want to ask if living in Flic en flac is practical if I'm going to be studying at UoM. I haven't entered the country yet so I'm still looking for accommodation. I had gotten one in Flic en flac and the Landlord said it will take like ...
You can find through lexpress properties, Google it Read More
Public transport to UoM by nyashakazingizi3
Hi everybody.I want to ask if living in Flic en flac is practical if I'm going to be studying at UoM. I haven't entered the country yet so I'm still looking for accommodation. I had gotten one in Flic en flac and the Landlord said it will take like ...
@nyashakazingizi3 it's better find house moka, RosehillRosehill single flat in cheap price, direct metro to university of Mauritius. Transport after 6 pm is problem in Mauritius 馃嚥馃嚭, traffic jam during peak hours so Rosehill is good ... Read More
unabridged birth certificate-South Africa by dowanjordaan
Hi everyone.I found a job here in Mauritius and the company applied for an occupation permit for myself. The documents were submitted but immigration in Mauritius requested for my unabridged birth certificate in order to proceed with the ...
@dowanjordaan you can check in South Africa embassy in Mauritius 馃嚥馃嚭. If they can do something or take flight to South Africa and come back after your documents, you can do your medical here in Mauritius 馃嚥馃嚭, from ... Read More
Is Mauritius expensive for hoilidays?
@geromel you can rent flat at grand baie, sea is near, food from super u , rest all depends what you eat and drink Read More
POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE - NOT ACCEPTED by traciwoodley
Hi again. EDB is not accepting our Police clearance from SA as they are older than 6 months. They are also not accepting just our UK Police Clearance. We are South Africans living in UK for past 2.5 years and have never returned to SA (so no crime ...
@traciwoodley you can visit SA embassy in Mauritius you'll get it. Generally in Mauritius PCC valid for 3 months .In case from UK, you can go in high commission UK.Based on your passport they'll make it , it'll take more than month .You can apply ... Read More
New members of the Mauritius forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 your ...
@doughorrigan you can check on lexpress properties website. Read More
Business opportunities by DrArvind
Hi All Im a psychiatrist working in UK last 30 yrs .Im looking for business opportunities in Mauritius in any areas.Im originally from Mauritius and dont mind a partnership or hands off investment if the businesss plan is attractive. Kind regards Dr ...
@DrArvind you can contact edb mauritius, they'll guide you, through EDB all process easy, you can Google edb business Mauritius. Register your account or email them. Read More
Definitions: 'Expat' or ' Immigrant' by Tookays
Sorry to bring up a sensitive issue.I am not Mauritian but would love to relocate/retire, live and possibly work in Mauritius. I have read and enquired about all the different types of visas and permits. My question is different -- once I am living ...
You can check on website dha pmo , Google it. You can check conditions for citizenship through different routes. Through investors permit two years stay in Mauritius required, you can use lawyer or you can call at prime minister office citizenship ... Read More
Looking for accommodation by Sasha Kay
Hi good people. I'm a student from Zimbabwe and I'll be attending school at Curtin University. Would love to know if anyone can help me with finding accomodation close to the campus. Preferably a studio apartment for an affordable price.
You can check on lexpress rental website, in Rose hill area you'll find apartments at 12,000 mur, bus is there from rose hill to your University. More less price old apartments you can find in moka villages but generally in village they don't rent ... Read More
Looking for hotels that offer day visits for pool and spa outings. by cynthiadean05
If one is looking to have a day visit to a Hotel in Maritius which includes pool and spa use, has anyone got suggestions to phone and book.Also does anyone know best place to book a yacht trip (Solo traveler) to ile aux Cerfs for the day?Any ...
@cynthiadean05 you can check Maritim Hotel balaclava they have everything. You can search on Google, booking.com. Read More
Safety of water by Kethani
I have just arrived in Mauritius from SA. Is the tap water safe for drinking and cooking, or should I boil it first or stick to bottled water. Currently I am using bottled water for everything.
Tap water person can use, no problem. If immune system is weak then boil and drink . It's on choice . Mauritius tap water is good no problem in water. Read More
Cost of transport from Airport by Madeleine Jonsson
Hi, I'm coming to Mauritius in 11 days and I just wondered the transport rate (taxi, bus) from the airport to Port Louis? Cheers, Madeleine
Take bus from airport to port Louis, buy sim here, from port Louis bus and metro , but if luggage 馃С is there then tough 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 ...
@oshudofsky you can Google ebd business Mauritius then create account on it , it's online system when you upload the document if it's not correct then it will send you message till corrections completed. When you reached medical document then take ... Read More
Disabled pension from europe. Which visa?permit? by Laura91
Hi guysSo we are a married couple with 2 kids from Europe. My husband is 44 years old and got a disabled pension so a fix income of more than 1500 usd per month. Do you guys think there is any chance he can get a retirement permit even he is not yet ...
@Laura91 yes premium visa is good because retirement permits us after 50 years age .You can apply for self employed business in that **** usd for long term visa,聽if you live in country Mauritius more than 5 years, you can apply for ... Read More
Travel from Morocco to Mauritius (Tourist purpose) by Brahim AKHDIME
Dears,Could someone tell me what is the procedure for Moroccan citizens to come to聽visit Mauritius? Is a Visa is required?As there is no direct flight from Morocco to Mauritius, a connection in Dubai is required. Do you know if a Transit Visa ...
Emirates Airlines no transit visa needed , Mauritius visa on arrival, hotel booking, return tickets, 100 usd per day needed .You can come anytime. Read More
Passport for my non-Mauritian husband by anuja10
Hello, I am stuck :(I am Mauritian and live in England with my non-Mauritian husband, he is British.We want to move to Mauritius now.I am stuck with the forms as it seems to say we must have lived in Mauritius for 4 years before he can apply for ...
@anuja10 https://dha.govmu.org/SitePages/Index.aspx Read More
Passport for my non-Mauritian husband by anuja10
Hello, I am stuck :(I am Mauritian and live in England with my non-Mauritian husband, he is British.We want to move to Mauritius now.I am stuck with the forms as it seems to say we must have lived in Mauritius for 4 years before he can apply for ...
@anuja10 you should live in Mauritius within Mauritius under same roof for 4 years, recently rules changed now your husband have to apply for work permit extra .脻ou can visit passport and immigration office at sterling House port Louis. If ... Read More
Building Permit by Lolo190563
Hi,Does anyone have any good contacts for Lawyers or Solicitors that specialise in Land and Property matters from personal experience to recommend.I need some advice regarding an issue I have with the municipality in obtaining a BLP1.Any good advice ...
@Lolo190563 you can check in port Louis near MRA office one is there Read More
Premium Visa Inquiry by ouskei94
Greetings, I hope you are doing well.I would like to ask a question if you would mind.Since early November 2022, I have applied for a Premium visa and received the confirmation email but up to now I haven't received any response as it's mentioned on ...
@ouskei94 you can email edb mauritius Read More
Starting a small business by Guest8921
Hello....We are planning to move to Mauritius soon and would appreciate some assistance on what business we can start up with about USD 6000. What would the procedure to secure a long term work visa be and anything else that can be of help will be ...
@saimasayyid086 you can Google edb business Mauritius,聽make one account registration,聽then apply self employed,聽minimum is **** usd , business plan , medical everything step by step by there, you can do by yourself.聽Regarding ... Read More
Starting a small business
@saimasayyid086 you can Google edb business Mauritius, make one account registration, then apply self employed, minimum is 50,000 usd , business plan , medical everything step by step by there, you can do by yourself. Regarding business it's on ... Read More
Dutch mother of two children, ages 12 and 15 by mariekeovink
Hi everyone,I am a Dutch mother of two children, ages 12 and 15. We are planning on moving to Mauritius for a while in January of 2023. I would like to come into contact with mothers with children in appr. the same ages, so I can ask some questions ...
@mariekeovink Port Louis capital is good , in North beaches are there. I'm living in Port Louis so according to me. Port Louis is good city to live bank, hospital, waterfront, bazaar , school within 2 kilometres, You can check school here, ... Read More
Thirteenth salary for expats by wintermute84
Good day,I've being working for the same company in Mauritius for a few years now.I have high salary as company is based in Europe, however I'm employed and payed by locally registered subsidiary in MUR.There is nothing regarding 13th salary in my ...
@mitenarmoogum after termination then apply for other so if all documents and edb ready person can live 6 months only after that go back to country. New company new contract, company give sponsorship for foreigner. You can check in EDB guidelines ... Read More
Thirteenth salary for expats by wintermute84
Good day,I've being working for the same company in Mauritius for a few years now.I have high salary as company is based in Europe, however I'm employed and payed by locally registered subsidiary in MUR.There is nothing regarding 13th salary in my ...
@wintermute84 you can ask your boss , why you're scared of termination of contract if he have money he'll give, if he don't have then forcefully how you can take.Generally salary of foreigner is high as compared to local person , always maintain ... Read More
Discovery Health Africa Benefit by StefOlive
Good day all, Anyone here on the Discovery Medical health Africa plan? Can you tell me how it works for you re Doctors, medication etc? I am currently on Discovery health medical aid in SA but want to find out if i must just go over to the Africa ...
@StefOlive if its international insurance this will work, in Mauritius now work permit needed for long stay from EDB and Passport office you will get permit, when you have work permit, medical is free in government hospital. I did take the local ... Read More
Best food delivery services in Mauritius by Alexi123
Hi guys,I'm Alex and going to spend couple of weeks here in Mauritius. I'm staying at Port Louis for now and curious to know what are the best food delivery companies here in Mauritius. Is here any particular app or service that people are using to ...
@Alexi123 you can eat in Port Louis near bazaar, Pakistan Hotel rest in Port Louis no online food delivery , you can try in bagatelle. Waterfront many restaurant, you can do enquiry in namaste India, dominoz. Mauritius is not like Europe, small ... Read More
Does Mauritius have a consumer council? by Pandora At Dodoland
Where I came from have a consumer council. It is not a powerful organization legally. They work with customs and food/hygiene departments...etc. I've got ripped off twice while my house is still under built. Everyone I talked to, said to me it ...
@Pandora At Dodoland you can go in consumer court free advocate is there for advice near sterling House Port Louis, decision will come fast , you can complain. Read More
Your best culinary memory in Mauritius by Mickael
Hello everyone, As you know, every country has its own flavours and tasting the local cuisine is a great way to discover the culture of a destination. Whether it's a small typical restaurant to taste local dishes, a traditional meal in a local's ...
Yoginee wrote all dishes in Mauritius , I'm living in Port Louis, bazaar rhoti, puri , dhol puri excellent. Read More
Entry requirements by Natasha09
Hello, I have had a search online but struggling to find a solid answer - so here I am asking the following:1. I am British born and Mauritian by descent. My children have British passports. We plan to relocate and settle in Mauritius. Do I need to ...
Edb do the work permit for professional and business person , if you're coming for holidays only the return tickets, hotel or accommodation details, for kids visa also required, by marriage certificate in Mauritius your husband can stay as long ... Read More
New members of the Mauritius forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 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 ...
@timothy37 Rose hill , rent is cheap there , Quatre borne also Read More
Virtual cards in mauritius by Roger Dam
Hey guys , do you know a bank in mauritius that do offer virtual debit cards ?聽
@Roger Dam Bank don't offer virtual card , you can use app like blink for emtel and myt sim card through bank card you can deduct money in buying some places in Mauritius. Read More
Comforter availability and other by traciwoodley
Hi EveryoneWe arrive 28 Feb 2023 on Retirement visa and I am trying to find out if Comforters are freely available to buy in Mauritius or should I bring from UK.The other question is; When renting a property (house/flat/villa) and it is furnished - ...
@traciwoodley you can check website lexpress properties on Google for rent , in grand baie you'll get all furnished house and black river area .Public transport is free for retired person. Hospital is near ebene , taxi charge around 3000 mur per ... Read More
New members of the Mauritius forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 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 ...
In Port Louis, space us there infront of dr jeeto hospital, you can open your centre. It'll work here in Mauritius 馃嚥馃嚭. Read More