lesmar54
English expat in Mauritius
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Registration: 28 March 2024
Reliable IPTV Providers by karibi
We are visiting Mauritius in late June/July and my wife is a keen watcher of Wimbledon Tennis. Are there any reliable IPTV services that provide access to sport content? Thanks
@karibi Dstv might be an ioption they have many major sports each day Read More
Hiking or Nature walk by vikramraj.b
Hello everyone,I consider myself to have a moderate fitness level and am interested in going for long walks. I am comfortable with a 10 km hike. I'm happy to join if there is any group or individual planning for long walks on weekends [Saturdays and ...
maybe they have one at Beau Plan as well i cannot say as I have not been to that shop Read More
Hiking or Nature walk by vikramraj.b
Hello everyone,I consider myself to have a moderate fitness level and am interested in going for long walks. I am comfortable with a 10 km hike. I'm happy to join if there is any group or individual planning for long walks on weekends [Saturdays and ...
If you visit Decathalon at Bagatelle you can for 700rs get a book on all the trails available in Mauritius and then you can see what ones you are suitable for. Everyone will give you suggestions based on their own experiences and not about the ... Read More
Converting Australian driving license to Mauritian driving license by djrooben
Hello, i would like to know the procedure to convert an Australian driving license to a Mauritian driving license.I have dual citizenship Australian/Mauritian and I have the new Mauritian ID as well, can someone provide with some info on how to ...
I converted my UK driving licence to Mauritian one last year and the advise i was given on my first visit is as followsThey need to have an apostiled copy of your licence from the country of the licence. The UK Consulate could not under law do this ... Read More
Discovering remote parts of the Island by katechady
Hi I鈥檓 Kate from Australia: is anyone interested in discovering Remote Part, of the Island? From India, South Africa or Britain from Mauritius & Aust: just move here 5 x years ago
Try to visit places like PONT NATUREL in the south you get there by driving across the sugar cane fields on tracks and parking has no facilities like cafe , toilets etc. It is often very quiet and the views of the natural bridge and exposed rocks ... Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in 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 ...
The cost of living this year will be gradual to explain or even work out. This is mainly due to there being a new government since November 2024 and from their plan announced last Friday it seems that many schemes or initiative are being outlined ... Read More
Traffic light, stop sign and give way sign (yield sign) all together? by Aviator609
This is totally confusing, a traffic signal, stop street and give way / yield sign all at the Cascavelle intersection. I can understand that with a power-outage that a traffic intersection will revert to a stop sign, but is there different rules in ...
The signs might be in place ready for a change in operation of the junction as the new road nears completion it would seem that the place where the traffic lights are is going to be part of a large roundabout where the new road passes over the top ... Read More
ADVICE ON DIVORCE by Fat Akber
Hi Friends, I am married for more than 6years now in to Mauritian -Unfortunately things are not going well now, i have a son from my EX husband who is already studying here and now my present husband is saying he is filing a divorce case.I had ...
You would probably have had a Residency permit as you was married to a Mauritian Citizen.A divorce means that the residency permit is cancelled and in effect you will need to leave the country.Thats the laws at present. You can appeal but this is ... Read More
Radio Control Model Aircraft by AstroGolf
Does anybody fly RC aircraft or know any groups, especially in the North
https://www.facebook.com/people/CMR-Mauritius/100057884550299/ At St martin between Bambous and Beau Bassin was a club where you could go a fly a drone etc. However the last time I went past the gate was closed and the place looked abandoned so I ... Read More
Navigating administrative procedures in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating through the administration in Mauritius can be quite a challenge. With the variety of procedures, their complexity, and the local specifics, many factors need to be considered. Here are some questions worth ...
One of the problems with administration procedures is other websites perhaps EXPAT.com as well in that very often what they advise people is either incorrect or out of date. Do these websites actually run regular checks tosee what the popular ... 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 ...
In fairness having lived full time in Mauritius for past 10 years it would be very hard for me to really put my hand on my heart and come up with a list of 5 reasons why anyone should not come here. Possibly there are general reasons perhaps and I ... Read More
Mauritius Driving License - Expiry by karibi
I am now the proud holder of a new Mauritius driving license, having exchanged it for my UK one. However, the license doesn't seem to have an expiry date.When do licenses expire:(a) After X years(b) Driver gets to a particular age.Just trying to ...
I also have just done the same and it seems it is forever unless they take it away from you for serious motoring offences. Read More
Third Party Services by karibi
I will shortly be leaving Mauritius and returning to South Africa. I am seeking a reliable third party to collect my Mauritius driving license and send it to me via DHL or equivalent. Has anybody used such a service or can recommend ...
聽 聽 @lesmar54The traffic branch will allow third parties to collect the license provided they have a receipt.In South Africa I drive under my UK license, which will shortly expire. The challenge I have is that I am not a permanent resident ... Read More
Qualified nurse wanting to relocate to Mauritius by Tyna2019
Hello,Can anyone help me with where to look for jobs for qualified nurse wishing to move to Mauritius this year? Also is there an exam that needs to be taken to practice nursing here?Thank you so much in advance
聽 聽 @lesmar54Absolutely right but some slip through the net too !! 聽 聽 聽 聽 -@Vedan聽 That's why you should get it apostiled !! Read More
Qualified nurse wanting to relocate to Mauritius by Tyna2019
Hello,Can anyone help me with where to look for jobs for qualified nurse wishing to move to Mauritius this year? Also is there an exam that needs to be taken to practice nursing here?Thank you so much in advance
Some posts possibly depend on where you got your Nursing Certificate or Qualifications as these may need to be verified and apostiled for authenticity. That is to protect people from harm caused by nurses with fake documents in the past where due ... Read More
Third Party Services by karibi
I will shortly be leaving Mauritius and returning to South Africa. I am seeking a reliable third party to collect my Mauritius driving license and send it to me via DHL or equivalent. Has anybody used such a service or can recommend ...
Applying for International Driving PermitApplicant should call in person at the International Driving Permit Counter, Traffic Branch, Line Barracks between 0900 hrs to 1400 hrs on week days (except public holidays) and between 0900 hrs to 1030 hrs ... Read More
Third Party Services by karibi
I will shortly be leaving Mauritius and returning to South Africa. I am seeking a reliable third party to collect my Mauritius driving license and send it to me via DHL or equivalent. Has anybody used such a service or can recommend ...
I do not think that Mauritius Police Force will just hand over a Driving Licence to anyone. I am in the process of getting a Mauritius Driving Licence and on three visits I have had to show proof of identity in person to deal with them. Yes you ... Read More
Re-Registration of MYT Sim Cards by lesmar54
Today I visited the Myt shop at Cascavelle to re-register my Myt Sim card. I believed I had all the correct information as I had my passport the phone my residence permit and proof of address. I thought the process would be quick but then the ...
聽 聽 Do cell companies have access to immigration databases? Sounds uncomfortable...聽 聽 聽 聽 -@MaaBoo聽 聽They already have the information in those cases where you have purchased a sim-card since October 20235. ... Read More
Re-Registration of MYT Sim Cards by lesmar54
Today I visited the Myt shop at Cascavelle to re-register my Myt Sim card. I believed I had all the correct information as I had my passport the phone my residence permit and proof of address. I thought the process would be quick but then the ...
@MaaBoo As the registration is not for them it is a law passed by the government then they would have access to validate either a national ID card or combination of residents permit and passport. The mobile phone operators have to comply with the ... Read More
Re-Registration of MYT Sim Cards by lesmar54
Today I visited the Myt shop at Cascavelle to re-register my Myt Sim card. I believed I had all the correct information as I had my passport the phone my residence permit and proof of address. I thought the process would be quick but then the ...
@MaaBoo I dfid not ask them about that as I was just happy in getting my details upto date and correct . Read More
Re-Registration of MYT Sim Cards by lesmar54
Today I visited the Myt shop at Cascavelle to re-register my Myt Sim card. I believed I had all the correct information as I had my passport the phone my residence permit and proof of address. I thought the process would be quick but then the ...
@Vedan if you use any mobile banking such as MCB juice then it will no longer work if your phone is in-registered as it will become inactive. If you are a law abiding resident of Mauritius you will also be better safeguarded if your phone gets ... Read More
Re-Registration of MYT Sim Cards by lesmar54
Today I visited the Myt shop at Cascavelle to re-register my Myt Sim card. I believed I had all the correct information as I had my passport the phone my residence permit and proof of address. I thought the process would be quick but then the ...
no stamp just a database update Read More
Re-Registration of MYT Sim Cards by lesmar54
Today I visited the Myt shop at Cascavelle to re-register my Myt Sim card. I believed I had all the correct information as I had my passport the phone my residence permit and proof of address. I thought the process would be quick but then the ...
Visited Passport and Immigration Office yesterday and they updated the passport number on my Residency Permit and today I registered on-iine with no problems my sim card.To be noted by allTHE PASSPORT AND IMMIGRATION OFFICE DID NOT STATE THAT IT WAS ... Read More
Re-Registration of MYT Sim Cards by lesmar54
Today I visited the Myt shop at Cascavelle to re-register my Myt Sim card. I believed I had all the correct information as I had my passport the phone my residence permit and proof of address. I thought the process would be quick but then the ...
@MaaBoo maybe because of the nature of the sim card regulations and the protests against it , that the data they need has to be correct and 100% matching . I will see what the Passport and Immigration office say as I have e-mailed them Read More
Re-Registration of MYT Sim Cards
Today I visited the Myt shop at Cascavelle to re-register my Myt Sim card. I believed I had all the correct information as I had my passport the phone my residence permit and proof of address. I thought the process would be quick but then the ... Read More
Update on exchange of driving licence from Uk to Mauritius
I went as described with all my papers to the Traffic Branch last week to change my UK Licence to Mauritius Drivers Permit and it was rejected for two reasons[1] I needed a photocopy of the page in the passport where I last entered Mauritius.[2] I ... Read More