mike102
English looking for information about Mauritius
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Registration: 16 May 2024
Long term rentals by mm2359
Retired guy looking for quiet life. Arriving 1 March from UK. Can I get long term聽 rentals from local papers?聽 What do you suggest
Thanks Bhavna. I'd also add Property Map https://www.propertymap.mu/ Read More
Russian Speakers in Mauritius? by achaton
Hello All,I'm currently looking for any information on russian speaking communities in Mauritius? Does any one have any contacts? For more details, I'm looking to hire an accountant with some experience, but who speaks Russian and English. ...
The Russian embassy in Floreal might have some suggestions? Read More
Update on exchange of driving licence from Uk to Mauritius by lesmar54
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 ...
I assume this is the paper counterpart to the UK driving licence card, but the former was abolished on 8 June 2015:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/driving-licence-changesVery confusing! Read More
Office furniture - second-hand
Hi! I'm looking for good-quality second-hand office furniture including a desk (ideally around L137cm, W76cm, H77cm), and a chair (ideally Herman Miller Aeron). Can anyone recommend any outlets? Thanks. Read More
Our new Mauritius Guide is up! by Veedushi
Hello everyone!I hope you are all doing well and are either comfortably settled in your new home in Mauritius or finding all the help you need to get your expatriation project rolling smoothly.Here at 大咖福利影院, we are always trying to find new ways ...
@Veedushi Thanks! Read More
Scooters / motorbikes in Mauritius by mike102
Hi all. I'm a 66yo Brit planning to arrive in Mauritius 14 August to continue my application for a 10-year retirement residency permit. Counting the days!!!My questions relate to the possibility of running a motorbike or scooter (henceforth 'bike') ...
@tj72 Thanks for the very comprehensive response, really appreciated! Read More
Our new Mauritius Guide is up! by Veedushi
Hello everyone!I hope you are all doing well and are either comfortably settled in your new home in Mauritius or finding all the help you need to get your expatriation project rolling smoothly.Here at 大咖福利影院, we are always trying to find new ways ...
@Veedushi Thanks for this. Back in May I downloaded your 2024 guide, is this updated from that edition? Read More
Scooters / motorbikes in Mauritius
Hi all. I'm a 66yo Brit planning to arrive in Mauritius 14 August to continue my application for a 10-year retirement residency permit. Counting the days!!!My questions relate to the possibility of running a motorbike or scooter (henceforth 'bike') ... Read More
Best place to long term car rental? by ramborosak
Hi all, I will be starting work in Mauritius soon and want to find out who is the best and cheapest place to hire a car long term?Would ideally like to hire for between 6 months to a year, before I can lease my own car.
@Tony_Moris Thanks Tony, already sorted for a car. Read More
Return flight tickets after "Approval in Principle" by mike102
I have approval in principle for a 10-year retirement residency visa. Guidance from the EDB states I'll have to show evidence of having bought a return ticket, but it will be 11 months between arriving in Mauritius in mid-August and my first flight ...
@elio64 Thanks, I'll check it out. Read More
Return flight tickets after "Approval in Principle" by mike102
I have approval in principle for a 10-year retirement residency visa. Guidance from the EDB states I'll have to show evidence of having bought a return ticket, but it will be 11 months between arriving in Mauritius in mid-August and my first flight ...
@60years Ah thanks, so this is something a travel agent might be able to help me with? I normally book with Expedia which compares a number of airlines. Read More
Return flight tickets after "Approval in Principle" by mike102
I have approval in principle for a 10-year retirement residency visa. Guidance from the EDB states I'll have to show evidence of having bought a return ticket, but it will be 11 months between arriving in Mauritius in mid-August and my first flight ...
@60years Thanks but I'm confused. What "reservation"? Read More
Return flight tickets after "Approval in Principle"
I have approval in principle for a 10-year retirement residency visa. Guidance from the EDB states I'll have to show evidence of having bought a return ticket, but it will be 11 months between arriving in Mauritius in mid-August and my first flight ... Read More
Retirement visa - How to schedule an appointment by T?Wey
Hello.聽 I have been accepted, in principle, for a retirement Visa.聽 The NELS page now says 鈥測our Action is required - awaits appointment scheduling鈥�.聽 I arrive in Mauritius on Sunday 30th June 24.聽 Once I get my ...
@Tookays Thanks! Read More
Photography, videography, drone video...
Hi. I'm hoping to arrive in Mauritus with my "Approval in Principle" in mid-August, and will be checking into my rental house in Floreal 1 September. Is anyone aware of any clubs for photography and/or videography? I'm awaiting delivery of a drone ... Read More
Retirement visa - How to schedule an appointment by T?Wey
Hello.聽 I have been accepted, in principle, for a retirement Visa.聽 The NELS page now says 鈥測our Action is required - awaits appointment scheduling鈥�.聽 I arrive in Mauritius on Sunday 30th June 24.聽 Once I get my ...
@T?Wey Thanks for the mention of the Tourist visa. I seem to recall reading somewhere you need to apply for that upon arriving in Mauritius with an "Approval in Principle" for the rtetirement visa. How did you apply for the Tourist visa? At Passport ... 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 ...
@Tookays Thanks for this. I wholly agree, but for one thing. As a Brit hoping to emigrate to Mauritius in August, just about the only think I'll miss compared with the UK is Amazon!!! 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 ...
@AussieInMauritius Thanks! 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 ...
Thanks. Are most veg imported from Africa? I'd have thought the soil and climate in Mauritius would be perfect for growing veg. 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 ...
@Aussieben2 Nobody has heard of kale in Mauritius? Another reason to love the place. How can you tell if someone is a vegan? Don'y worry, they'll soon let you know (e.g. liking the taste of kale). 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 ...
@Aussieben2Apart from that, all good? Read More
Applying for a Retirement Visa whilst having a trivial criminal record by W1lliam123
Hi,I am contemplating applying for a Retirement Visa to Mauritius but am concerned that it could be rejected due to a 6 year old trivial criminal record for possession of marijuana which I paid a ZAR200 admission of guilt fine for. Do you think this ...
@W1lliam123 Hi William, I'm in a similar position, having been convicted for obstructing the highway during a protest in 2016. Can I ask how your case went? Read More
Buying a car in Mauritius
Hello, everyone! I'm a 66yo British pensioner hoping to emigrate to Mauritius in August or September, and get my 10-year retirement residency permit soon thereafter. I'll be renting a place in Floreal for 12 months and plan to buy a used car, a ... Read More
Qs from a British pensioner (66) hoping to emigrate to Mauritius by mike102
Hi all. Thanks for your help so far, a few more questions:What's the least expensive way to transfer money from the UK to Mauritius? My bank (Co-op) is demanding a ludicrous sum to do this, to the point I'm planning to close the account.Do British ...
@Tookays Thanks, will check out now. Read More
Qs from a British pensioner (66) hoping to emigrate to Mauritius by mike102
Hi all. Thanks for your help so far, a few more questions:What's the least expensive way to transfer money from the UK to Mauritius? My bank (Co-op) is demanding a ludicrous sum to do this, to the point I'm planning to close the account.Do British ...
XE.com flat rate fee of GBP1.99 (about MUR120) Read More
Qs from a British pensioner (66) hoping to emigrate to Mauritius by mike102
Hi all. Thanks for your help so far, a few more questions:What's the least expensive way to transfer money from the UK to Mauritius? My bank (Co-op) is demanding a ludicrous sum to do this, to the point I'm planning to close the account.Do British ...
@Tookays Thanks. In the UK, used Xe.com in the end, very straightforward and easy, great exchange rate too. Read More
Qs from a British pensioner (66) hoping to emigrate to Mauritius by mike102
Hi all. Thanks for your help so far, a few more questions:What's the least expensive way to transfer money from the UK to Mauritius? My bank (Co-op) is demanding a ludicrous sum to do this, to the point I'm planning to close the account.Do British ...
Thanks. Would i need to have an HSBC account to do this, or can i just walk into a branch? And is it possible to specify the Rupee value, as I'll be paying in Sterling? Read More
Qs from a British pensioner (66) hoping to emigrate to Mauritius
Hi all. Thanks for your help so far, a few more questions:What's the least expensive way to transfer money from the UK to Mauritius? My bank (Co-op) is demanding a ludicrous sum to do this, to the point I'm planning to close the account.Do British ... Read More
Medical tests for 10-year retirement residency permit by mike102
As a 66yo Brit, after three weeks in Ma uritius, I'm 100% sure I want to emigrate here and spend the rest of my (hopefully many!) days here.A question on medical tests for a 10-year retirement residency permit. I'm aware that three tests must be ...
@Tookays Ah, of course - thanks! Read More
Medical tests for 10-year retirement residency permit by mike102
As a 66yo Brit, after three weeks in Ma uritius, I'm 100% sure I want to emigrate here and spend the rest of my (hopefully many!) days here.A question on medical tests for a 10-year retirement residency permit. I'm aware that three tests must be ...
@wenris Thanks very much. Not sure what you mean by "Blood tests are nil by mouth".锘� Read More
Medical tests for 10-year retirement residency permit
As a 66yo Brit, after three weeks in Ma uritius, I'm 100% sure I want to emigrate here and spend the rest of my (hopefully many!) days here.A question on medical tests for a 10-year retirement residency permit. I'm aware that three tests must be ... Read More
Any good cigar / pipe tobacco shops in Port Louis or Curepipe?
Hi all, thanks to everyone who's answered my previous topics.I'm in the final two weeks of my four-week trip to Mauritius (my first time here) and planning to move here from the UK and get a 10-year retirement residency permit in the autumn. One ... Read More
Criminal records check for a 10-year retirement residency permit by mike102
Good morning. I'm a 66yo British citizen hoping to emigrate from the UK to Mauritius in the autumn. I've just applied to the police for a certificate showing my criminal records, required for the first (online) part of the 10-year retirement permit ...
@TookaysHaha! Read More
Criminal records check for a 10-year retirement residency permit by mike102
Good morning. I'm a 66yo British citizen hoping to emigrate from the UK to Mauritius in the autumn. I've just applied to the police for a certificate showing my criminal records, required for the first (online) part of the 10-year retirement permit ...
@anne8639Thanks Anne. No, I'm going to rent, I have over the minimum equivalent USD1,500 pcm income from my state and company pensions. Read More
Criminal records check for a 10-year retirement residency permit by mike102
Good morning. I'm a 66yo British citizen hoping to emigrate from the UK to Mauritius in the autumn. I've just applied to the police for a certificate showing my criminal records, required for the first (online) part of the 10-year retirement permit ...
@anne8639Thanks, it's as simple as that? I hope so!!! Read More
Criminal records check for a 10-year retirement residency permit by mike102
Good morning. I'm a 66yo British citizen hoping to emigrate from the UK to Mauritius in the autumn. I've just applied to the police for a certificate showing my criminal records, required for the first (online) part of the 10-year retirement permit ...
@TookaysThanks! Read More
Criminal records check for a 10-year retirement residency permit by mike102
Good morning. I'm a 66yo British citizen hoping to emigrate from the UK to Mauritius in the autumn. I've just applied to the police for a certificate showing my criminal records, required for the first (online) part of the 10-year retirement permit ...
@yeti1952Thanks. When I went on the police website it didn't offer a choice of basic or enhanced. I was fined for my 'crime'. Read More
Criminal records check for a 10-year retirement residency permit
Good morning. I'm a 66yo British citizen hoping to emigrate from the UK to Mauritius in the autumn. I've just applied to the police for a certificate showing my criminal records, required for the first (online) part of the 10-year retirement permit ... Read More
Curepipe - pros and cons of living as an expat / retiree there? by mike102
Hi, I'm a 66yo retired Brit hoping to emigrate to Mauritius in the autumn. Just coming to the end of the first of four weeks' vacation, Curepipe seems to tick a lot of boxes (I want somewhere on the Metro line, as cool as possible!) Can anyone ...
@AussieInMauritiusMany thanks, that inclines me to an apartment, not on the ground floor! Read More
Curepipe - pros and cons of living as an expat / retiree there? by mike102
Hi, I'm a 66yo retired Brit hoping to emigrate to Mauritius in the autumn. Just coming to the end of the first of four weeks' vacation, Curepipe seems to tick a lot of boxes (I want somewhere on the Metro line, as cool as possible!) Can anyone ...
@BretonneMauriceBM, do you manage without aircon? I ask because most apartment contracts are 12 months, and I'd hate to discover in the summer that I couldn't live without aircon, particularly at night. Though maybe a good fan would be enough (as it ... Read More
Curepipe - pros and cons of living as an expat / retiree there? by mike102
Hi, I'm a 66yo retired Brit hoping to emigrate to Mauritius in the autumn. Just coming to the end of the first of four weeks' vacation, Curepipe seems to tick a lot of boxes (I want somewhere on the Metro line, as cool as possible!) Can anyone ...
@BretonneMauriceThanks BM, very helpful. I'm starting to check out apartments in Curepipe next week. Does Floreal have any advantages over Curepipe, do you think? Read More
Curepipe - pros and cons of living as an expat / retiree there? by mike102
Hi, I'm a 66yo retired Brit hoping to emigrate to Mauritius in the autumn. Just coming to the end of the first of four weeks' vacation, Curepipe seems to tick a lot of boxes (I want somewhere on the Metro line, as cool as possible!) Can anyone ...
@TookaysThanks Tookaps, very helpful. Just starting a week in Trou aux Biches which I think will be warmer. Read More
Curepipe - pros and cons of living as an expat / retiree there? by mike102
Hi, I'm a 66yo retired Brit hoping to emigrate to Mauritius in the autumn. Just coming to the end of the first of four weeks' vacation, Curepipe seems to tick a lot of boxes (I want somewhere on the Metro line, as cool as possible!) Can anyone ...
@BhavnaThanks Bhavna, great advice and a great link. I'm getting to love this website and the helpfulness of the people who reply to questions.From the PDF linked on your link, average min temp (for Vacoas) from 15.1C (August) to 20.7C (February), ... Read More
Curepipe - pros and cons of living as an expat / retiree there? by mike102
Hi, I'm a 66yo retired Brit hoping to emigrate to Mauritius in the autumn. Just coming to the end of the first of four weeks' vacation, Curepipe seems to tick a lot of boxes (I want somewhere on the Metro line, as cool as possible!) Can anyone ...
@BhavnaThanks Bhavna, appreciated. I may have been lucky when I visited Curepipe the other day, it was lovely and very warm, no rain. To be honest, rain doesn't bother me in the least, I'm more concerned about temperature. Would it at least be ... Read More
Curepipe - pros and cons of living as an expat / retiree there? by mike102
Hi, I'm a 66yo retired Brit hoping to emigrate to Mauritius in the autumn. Just coming to the end of the first of four weeks' vacation, Curepipe seems to tick a lot of boxes (I want somewhere on the Metro line, as cool as possible!) Can anyone ...
@TookaysThanks Tookays. I'll start off in Curepipe and see how I get on, I think. Read More
Curepipe - pros and cons of living as an expat / retiree there? by mike102
Hi, I'm a 66yo retired Brit hoping to emigrate to Mauritius in the autumn. Just coming to the end of the first of four weeks' vacation, Curepipe seems to tick a lot of boxes (I want somewhere on the Metro line, as cool as possible!) Can anyone ...
@emamdeebibizohraaThanks Zora, but I want somewhere on the Metro line. Read More
Curepipe - pros and cons of living as an expat / retiree there? by mike102
Hi, I'm a 66yo retired Brit hoping to emigrate to Mauritius in the autumn. Just coming to the end of the first of four weeks' vacation, Curepipe seems to tick a lot of boxes (I want somewhere on the Metro line, as cool as possible!) Can anyone ...
@CherylThanks Cheryl, appreciated. The climate data I've checked out e.g. https://weatherspark.com/y/105679/Average-Weather-in-Curepipe-Mauritius-Year-Round suggest Curepipe is somewhat warmer than England, and while rainfall higher in the summer, ... Read More
Curepipe - pros and cons of living as an expat / retiree there?
Hi, I'm a 66yo retired Brit hoping to emigrate to Mauritius in the autumn. Just coming to the end of the first of four weeks' vacation, Curepipe seems to tick a lot of boxes (I want somewhere on the Metro line, as cool as possible!) Can anyone ... Read More
Minimum income requirement retiree residency by mike102
Hi, I'm very pleased to have found this resource. I'm a 66yo retired Brit hoping to move here in the autumn, current intended location Curepipe (the cooler climate that the coasts on the West and North appeals!)Just one query at this stage. I'll be ...
@TookaysCan't see how to do that! Read More
Minimum income requirement retiree residency by mike102
Hi, I'm very pleased to have found this resource. I'm a 66yo retired Brit hoping to move here in the autumn, current intended location Curepipe (the cooler climate that the coasts on the West and North appeals!)Just one query at this stage. I'll be ...
@BhavnaThanks Bhavna! Read More
Minimum income requirement retiree residency by mike102
Hi, I'm very pleased to have found this resource. I'm a 66yo retired Brit hoping to move here in the autumn, current intended location Curepipe (the cooler climate that the coasts on the West and North appeals!)Just one query at this stage. I'll be ...
@TookaysThanks Tookays, much appreciated. Next challenge is to understand what will be acceptable as a "Certificate of Character" in the first stage of applying for a 10-year retiree residency permit. Would I need to approach the police in my home ... Read More
Minimum income requirement retiree residency by mike102
Hi, I'm very pleased to have found this resource. I'm a 66yo retired Brit hoping to move here in the autumn, current intended location Curepipe (the cooler climate that the coasts on the West and North appeals!)Just one query at this stage. I'll be ...
@BhavnaBhavna, thanks, that's a relief! The 72-page expat.com guide with the higher figures is gere (p.16):https://www.middlesex.mu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/519522/New-Mauritius-expat-guide-available-to-download.pdf Read More
New members of the Mauritius forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024
Hi, I'm very pleased to have found this resource. I'm a 66yo retired Brit hoping to move here in the autumn, current intended location Curepipe (the cooler climate that the coasts on the West and North appeals!)Just one query at this stage. I'll be ... Read More