Laura91
Swiss looking for information about Mauritius
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Do you tip in Mauritius and how much? by Guest140423
What is the tipping guide in Mauritius and why? I tip abundantly in USA, less in Canada, and rarely in Europe. In USA, restaurant workers rarely earn a living wage and rely on tips to make ends meet. This is much less the case in Canada and ...
My experience till now is if you get a good service and intend to go back to the place give a good tip 馃憤 Read More
Ice cream van moint choisy ripped off by Laura91
Hi guys,Want to share my experience yesterday and ask you how you deal with a situation like that. So we ordered a ice cream from the ice cream van at moint choisy we have two kids and the seller says 250 mur ok we thought fair enough overpriced but ...
@shirley1421971 wow thanks good to know for the future 馃憤 Read More
Ice cream van moint choisy ripped off by Laura91
Hi guys,Want to share my experience yesterday and ask you how you deal with a situation like that. So we ordered a ice cream from the ice cream van at moint choisy we have two kids and the seller says 250 mur ok we thought fair enough overpriced but ...
@prospectorland yes i totally agree to that :) i meet wonderful people, my kids got cake on the beach from locals, played with local kids so many nice memorys made in a short time after having lived in Scandinavia were everyone loves to live ... Read More
Ice cream van moint choisy ripped off by Laura91
Hi guys,Want to share my experience yesterday and ask you how you deal with a situation like that. So we ordered a ice cream from the ice cream van at moint choisy we have two kids and the seller says 250 mur ok we thought fair enough overpriced but ...
@Glenn G Clayton thanks for the advice. Would like to point out that there are many lovely sellers at mont choisy beach too so that people dont get me wrong :) but since i check for the prices before ordering i never had any new issue so thanks to ... Read More
Buying a car and premium visa by Laura91
Hi guys does the premium visa need to be approved before you can buy a car?
@Expat Ash ok good to know. Thanks ash Read More
Buying a car
Hi guys does the premium visa need to be approved before you can buy a car? Read More
Mauritius Schools for Children of Expats by Godschild
Hey all, I'm trying to move to Mauritius but I will be moving with my child. Does anyone know how much (roughly) the school fees are because I have heard they are quite high and they are only free for citizens. Also I was happy to have him homed ...
@Godschild well its a interpretation of the law not clearly illegal as long as you can proof your kids gets education and what type of education. So dont worry. Read More
Living in the south blue bay by Laura91
Hello guys. We really felt in love with the South but wondered how live is there? I dont mean expat community as i like to meet locals..any experience? safety? Lifestyle?
@faniemohamed i like your view on things your absolutely right thanks for the input 馃憤 Read More
Living in the south blue bay
Hello guys. We really felt in love with the South but wondered how live is there? I dont mean expat community as i like to meet locals..any experience? safety? Lifestyle? Read More
North vs South by Retornado
Hello expats and locals alike , Please share your honest opinions on choosing to live in the north (Grand Bay and around) , versus the West (Tamarin and around) ? Ignore traffic , as we will work from home. Do you agree with the stereotype that the ...
Hello guys, are there any expats in blue bay? Really liked the area.. Read More
Alternative schools by Andrea Herrera-Scheepers
Hi everyone. We are a Dutch-Colombian family, planning to move to Mauritius this summer with our three kids ages 7, 5 and 3 years-old. My kids are curently attending a school with focuses on art, music, literature and nature. What schools in ...
@Andrea Herrera-Scheepers hi andrea many lovely school out here just keep in mind waiting lists are long :) we just moved here now and will do some homeschooling for now :) text me when here have kids at the same age would be nice to meet once we ... Read More
Ice cream van moint choisy ripped off
@rubelle thanks and not thanks lol. As i already wrote in my post i am trying to understand the customs and way things work on the island so nothing wrong about that dear, and maybe i have just been lucky in my travels before but that was a new ... Read More
Ice cream van moint choisy ripped off by Laura91
Hi guys,Want to share my experience yesterday and ask you how you deal with a situation like that. So we ordered a ice cream from the ice cream van at moint choisy we have two kids and the seller says 250 mur ok we thought fair enough overpriced but ...
@shirley1421971 very good tips thank you dear. Will follow that, make friends with locals 馃憤 Read More
Ice cream van moint choisy ripped off by Laura91
Hi guys,Want to share my experience yesterday and ask you how you deal with a situation like that. So we ordered a ice cream from the ice cream van at moint choisy we have two kids and the seller says 250 mur ok we thought fair enough overpriced but ...
@infostarfreight yes thats what i am planning to do but this happend on the first day so learned the hard way now i am aware of it sad cant buy ice cream at the beach though without getting ripped off... Read More
Ice cream van moint choisy ripped off by Laura91
Hi guys,Want to share my experience yesterday and ask you how you deal with a situation like that. So we ordered a ice cream from the ice cream van at moint choisy we have two kids and the seller says 250 mur ok we thought fair enough overpriced but ...
@elanazari thank you for you answer. Good tips. Pay first.聽Yes i will definitly learn creol if anyone knows a good teacher let me know 馃榾馃憤 thank you mate and once again i love mauritius and i will make it here i like to adapt to ... Read More
Ice cream van moint choisy ripped off
Hi guys,Want to share my experience yesterday and ask you how you deal with a situation like that. So we ordered a ice cream from the ice cream van at moint choisy we have two kids and the seller says 250 mur ok we thought fair enough overpriced but ... Read More
Fly ticket back/premium visa/ tourist visa by Laura91
Hi guys. When you relocated to Mauritius and entered with a 3 month tourist visa from Europe did you need to show a flight ticket back when you intend to apply for the premium visa? I know that you need it for the premium visa but wonder if it is ...
@Expat Ash thanks guess will book one to reunion in that case 馃憤 Read More
Fly ticket back/premium visa/ tourist visa
Hi guys. When you relocated to Mauritius and entered with a 3 month tourist visa from Europe did you need to show a flight ticket back when you intend to apply for the premium visa? I know that you need it for the premium visa but wonder if it is ... Read More
Sharing our lovely experience by Guest8347
Last Sunday, my BFF Solange and I drove to Grand Bay for our shopping.We did not feel the need to bring along a local chaperone as we were not shopping at obscure places.Prices were reasonable and as expected.The local workers at the store were very ...
@Rubelle which store? And how you mean sharks? Like real sharks lol Read More
Reputable Glaziers by DonDanA
Hi I wonder if anyone can help. We鈥檝e just built our house in Albion. We are now looking for glaziers to install windows and bifold doors etc. If anyone has used glaziers recently or can recommend any company does a great job we would be ...
@DonDanA wow you mind sharing your bulding process? Read More
St Nicholas Grammar School by coolinny
I鈥檓 considering to send my 2 daughters to St Nicholas Grammar School in Phoenix. But I couldn鈥檛 find out information and reputation of St Nicolas鈥檚 Anybody knows anything please share! Is there too traditional or too ...
@Le Turq would you mind to share which school you decided on at the end? Read More
Retirement in Mauritius by Pogespark
Hi All,I have been contemplating on retiring in Mauritius.So, from what I gather -To retire in Mauritius, you have to meet the following criteria:You have reached the retirement age of 50 years or above.You must transfer a minimum monthly amount of ...
@oshudofsky https://residency.mu/retire/retired-non-citizen-50-years/ Read More
Retirement in Mauritius by Pogespark
Hi All,I have been contemplating on retiring in Mauritius.So, from what I gather -To retire in Mauritius, you have to meet the following criteria:You have reached the retirement age of 50 years or above.You must transfer a minimum monthly amount of ...
@oshudofsky are you sure i still read:To qualify, you should be aged 50 or more and should undertake to transfer a minimum of USD 1500 or its equivalent in freely convertible foreign currency to a local bank account in Mauritius. Read More
Retirement in Mauritius by Pogespark
Hi All,I have been contemplating on retiring in Mauritius.So, from what I gather -To retire in Mauritius, you have to meet the following criteria:You have reached the retirement age of 50 years or above.You must transfer a minimum monthly amount of ...
I read that anyone applied for dual citzienship after 5 years? Would make sense when i comes to buying properties.Under section 5 of the Mauritius Citizenship Act a Commonwealth citizen may be registered as a citizen of Mauritius, if he has resided ... Read More
House renting? Negotiate or not? by Laura91
Hi guysWondered if rental prices are fixed or is it worth to negotiate?
@Tookays lol good answer 馃憤 Read More
House renting? Negotiate or not?
Hi guysWondered if rental prices are fixed or is it worth to negotiate? Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Mauritius or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their expatriation ...
@jex2 is this amount including the rent or not? I mean 50'000 mur. Read More
Dukesbridge school? Middle range private schools. by Laura91
Hello dear, does anyone have experience what dukesbridge school is like? Or any other suggestion for a little cheaper school than westcoast, northfield and so on
@y2022 just checked their homepage out. Campus looks very nice. You think they welcome kids with special needs? Read More
Special Needs Education by clairedobson
Hi We are looking to move to Mauritius within this year. I have done quite a bit of research in regards to schooling on the island. My 13yr old daughter has pervasive developmental disorder (PDD-NOS) which falls under the Autistic Spectrum ...
@okiwei do you have more information on that? Name of the school? And teachers? Sounds interesting. Read More
Dukesbridge school? Middle range private schools. by Laura91
Hello dear, does anyone have experience what dukesbridge school is like? Or any other suggestion for a little cheaper school than westcoast, northfield and so on
@2019MUR thank you will check it out. Read More
Dukesbridge school? Middle range private schools. by Laura91
Hello dear, does anyone have experience what dukesbridge school is like? Or any other suggestion for a little cheaper school than westcoast, northfield and so on
What about the Montessori school opened new in the South? Read More
Dukesbridge school? Middle range private schools. by Laura91
Hello dear, does anyone have experience what dukesbridge school is like? Or any other suggestion for a little cheaper school than westcoast, northfield and so on
@2019MUR uh ok. What did you hear if i may ask? Which school do you recommend? Read More
Special Needs Education by clairedobson
Hi We are looking to move to Mauritius within this year. I have done quite a bit of research in regards to schooling on the island. My 13yr old daughter has pervasive developmental disorder (PDD-NOS) which falls under the Autistic Spectrum ...
@clairedobson did you move at the end? Which school you decided? Read More
Dukesbridge school? Middle range private schools.
Hello dear, does anyone have experience what dukesbridge school is like? Or any other suggestion for a little cheaper school than westcoast, northfield and so on 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 ...
@samanthra14 hello samanthra. Well there isnt just disability in form of being handicaped. He needs sun so strongly adviced from the country where we live now. And ofcourse we made sure that its allowed to emigrate and that he can take the money ... 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 ...
@VeeBasin Hello VeeBasin. Yes his pension is not from Switzerland, just i am :) so all fine in that case and even advised from the country the benefit/pension is from :) wow didnt know the french are so strict. Thank you for answering. Guess have to ... Read More
Disabled pension from europe. Which visa?permit?
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 ... Read More