nicholasmound
South African looking for information about Mauritius
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Registration: 19 December 2024
A Hammer Blow to Real Estate Confidence by peterg123
These peoposals on retroactive tax increase on purchase, and compultory 20% sales tax or 30% of profit are going to cause a drop in confidence in Mauritius real estate. Take my own case: Our contractor has聽 endlessly delayed our PDS ...
Tookays.Is this information anywhere to be found regarding 180 days. Read More
A Hammer Blow to Real Estate Confidence by peterg123
These peoposals on retroactive tax increase on purchase, and compultory 20% sales tax or 30% of profit are going to cause a drop in confidence in Mauritius real estate. Take my own case: Our contractor has聽 endlessly delayed our PDS ...
@KC_ KC, you need to refer to the immigration bill for the 180 day rule. Read More
A Hammer Blow to Real Estate Confidence by peterg123
These peoposals on retroactive tax increase on purchase, and compultory 20% sales tax or 30% of profit are going to cause a drop in confidence in Mauritius real estate. Take my own case: Our contractor has聽 endlessly delayed our PDS ...
@drossiter The 180 day rule cannot be found in the Finance bill 2025.You need refer to the Immigration Bill 2025. The 180 day rule is still in there. Not sure when it will officialy come into Law. Read More
Retirement residency scheme by craigconley
HiAre there any expats out there who have moved to Mauritius under the retirement residency scheme ?Can anyone recommend a company to assist with the process, preferably one they have used. Many thanks
Hi Everyone@@Abhijit BagalI have just completed my retirement visa (and dependant for my Wife) ourselves, without an Agent, so it is possible if you do your research and read the posts on the Forum and ask questions, and also read the guidelines on ... Read More
Retirement permit and USD 18 000.00 by nicholasmound
Hi Everyone, very happy to have received our agreement in Principle. Please is anyone able to clarify the issue of the $18000 and a Mauritian bank account, when we come for the appointment for the issue of the permit.I know that a certified bank ...
Hi KC, thanks for the info. We will try MCB first but I know there have been many difficulties discussed on the Forum. Presumably you had your Permit first before applying online with Absa? Regards Nick Read More
Pemits and "Section 3 Declaration'
Hi everyone One of the items on the checklist for Retired permit is "Section 3 Declaration "Does anyone know what this is and where to find it? Is it a form to be completed?Many thanks for any information, regards Nick Read More
Retirement permit and USD 18 000.00 by nicholasmound
Hi Everyone, very happy to have received our agreement in Principle. Please is anyone able to clarify the issue of the $18000 and a Mauritian bank account, when we come for the appointment for the issue of the permit.I know that a certified bank ...
Many thanks for the heads-up re Absa Port Louis, will definitely keep in mind, Nick Read More
Retirement permit and USD 18 000.00 by nicholasmound
Hi Everyone, very happy to have received our agreement in Principle. Please is anyone able to clarify the issue of the $18000 and a Mauritian bank account, when we come for the appointment for the issue of the permit.I know that a certified bank ...
Hi Sarahcansler and many thanks for your reply.We will be arriving in just over 2 weeks time (towards end Jun) to complete our visa. Yes we did contact the EDB and they said we only need to prove that we have $18k in a foreign account and we do ... Read More
Retirement permit and USD 18 000.00 by nicholasmound
Hi Everyone, very happy to have received our agreement in Principle. Please is anyone able to clarify the issue of the $18000 and a Mauritian bank account, when we come for the appointment for the issue of the permit.I know that a certified bank ...
Hi Sarahcansler and many thanks for your reply.We will be arriving in just over 2 weeks time (towards end Jun) to complete our visa. Yes we did contact the EDB and they said we only need to prove that we have $18k in a foreign account and we do ... Read More
Retirement permit and USD 18 000.00 by nicholasmound
Hi Everyone, very happy to have received our agreement in Principle. Please is anyone able to clarify the issue of the $18000 and a Mauritian bank account, when we come for the appointment for the issue of the permit.I know that a certified bank ...
@appelanchelle, many thanks for your reply and will DM you, Nick Read More
Retirement permit and USD 18 000.00
Hi Everyone, very happy to have received our agreement in Principle. Please is anyone able to clarify the issue of the $18000 and a Mauritian bank account, when we come for the appointment for the issue of the permit.I know that a certified bank ... Read More
Pet relocation from UK by nicholasmound
Hi Everyone,we will be relocatiing to Mauritius on a retirement visa and will be bringing our dog with. Please advise any recommendations for pet relocation agencies in the UK. Many thanks in advance.
Many thanks Tookays, I will definitely contact them for a quotation. Read More
Pet relocation from UK by nicholasmound
Hi Everyone,we will be relocatiing to Mauritius on a retirement visa and will be bringing our dog with. Please advise any recommendations for pet relocation agencies in the UK. Many thanks in advance.
Thank you everyone for all your useful advice, and to Chris for all the additional information. We do understand that it is a rather complicated process with a lot of paperwork, and that is why we require the services of a pet agent both in the UK ... Read More
Pet relocation from UK
Hi Everyone,we will be relocatiing to Mauritius on a retirement visa and will be bringing our dog with. Please advise any recommendations for pet relocation agencies in the UK. Many thanks in advance. Read More
Self-catering temporary accommodation Tamarin and Blue Bay
Hi Everyone, my Wife and I will be coming soon to complete the Retirement visa application and we are looking for suggestions for self catering accommodation for the 2 of us in Tamarin for about 1 week. and possibly Blue Bay for another week or so, ... Read More
Police clearance certificate from South Africa - living in UK by nicholasmound
HI EveryoneI am wanting to apply for a retirement visa and am currently living in the UK for the past 5 years, having relocated from South Africa in 2019.I believe I need a police clearance certificate for the past 10 years so will need an SA police ...
Apologies, PCC! Read More
Police clearance certificate from South Africa - living in UK by nicholasmound
HI EveryoneI am wanting to apply for a retirement visa and am currently living in the UK for the past 5 years, having relocated from South Africa in 2019.I believe I need a police clearance certificate for the past 10 years so will need an SA police ...
Hi Everyonemany thanks for all the information I have done the fingerprints at the police station in UK, @ 拢120 snd submitted my OCC through an agent in RSA Read More
Marriage certificate and South African Police Clearance by nicholasmound
Hi EveryoneJust a question regarding my Wife who will be a dependent on my Retirement visa that I am in the process of applying for:we have been married 32 years,聽 is it a requirement for her visa application that her married name as well as ...
@ Shakil NuckchadyAppreciate your detiled time on this and will keep all your suggetstions Read More
Marriage certificate and South African Police Clearance by nicholasmound
Hi EveryoneJust a question regarding my Wife who will be a dependent on my Retirement visa that I am in the process of applying for:we have been married 32 years,聽 is it a requirement for her visa application that her married name as well as ...
@SafferCAI have just had a look at the notes again for dependant on Retirement Visa, and I cannot see any mention of a PCC for dependant I am not sure how I thought that she did! Very grateful to you for pointing that out. So it would only be the ... Read More
Marriage certificate and South African Police Clearance
Hi EveryoneJust a question regarding my Wife who will be a dependent on my Retirement visa that I am in the process of applying for:we have been married 32 years,聽 is it a requirement for her visa application that her married name as well as ... Read More
Police clearance certificate from South Africa - living in UK by nicholasmound
HI EveryoneI am wanting to apply for a retirement visa and am currently living in the UK for the past 5 years, having relocated from South Africa in 2019.I believe I need a police clearance certificate for the past 10 years so will need an SA police ...
@ Karibi Many thanks for you reply and information. Good to know the ARCO works. I have since found out that fingerprints can be done at certain police stations in the UK with an appointment and quite a hefty fee. Does anyone on the forum have ... Read More
Police clearance certificate from South Africa - living in UK
HI EveryoneI am wanting to apply for a retirement visa and am currently living in the UK for the past 5 years, having relocated from South Africa in 2019.I believe I need a police clearance certificate for the past 10 years so will need an SA police ... Read More
Wise money account and EDB
Hi everyoneI am in the UK and considering opening a Wise account in UK. For the retirement permit application it possible to submit proof of the $18 000 fund held in the UK, but held in a Wise UK account?Many thanks, Nick Read More
Working abroad as a residence permit holder by nicholasmound
Hi there.My wife and I plan to move to Mauritius in November 2025. She will apply for a Retired persons visa. I would still like to continue working for my company. The company is based in Malta and I work on a 17on/13off basis. Would I be able to ...
@Tookays,SafferCa, Gilbert GrantMany thanks to all of you for your advice and information which is very helpful. I will think about the way forward, regards Nick Read More
Advisor for setting up Company and residence by nicholasmound
Hi Everyone, my name is Nick and I am new to the Forum and happy to meet you all.I am looking for recommendations for an Advisor, as my situation is not that straightforward. I need to open a Company in Mauritius as my Employer is based in Malta ...
@MrRossie Thanks very much, all the suggestions are very helpful as it seems I may need a few quotes. Read More
Advisor for setting up Company and residence by nicholasmound
Hi Everyone, my name is Nick and I am new to the Forum and happy to meet you all.I am looking for recommendations for an Advisor, as my situation is not that straightforward. I need to open a Company in Mauritius as my Employer is based in Malta ...
@info6760 Many thanks for your information and helpful advice. I hope that all goes well for you. Read More
Advisor for setting up Company and residence by nicholasmound
Hi Everyone, my name is Nick and I am new to the Forum and happy to meet you all.I am looking for recommendations for an Advisor, as my situation is not that straightforward. I need to open a Company in Mauritius as my Employer is based in Malta ...
@Gilbert Grant Hi Gilbert thank you for your response, I will check it out Read More
Advisor for setting up Company and residence by nicholasmound
Hi Everyone, my name is Nick and I am new to the Forum and happy to meet you all.I am looking for recommendations for an Advisor, as my situation is not that straightforward. I need to open a Company in Mauritius as my Employer is based in Malta ...
@Julien Many thanks Julien for the info and quick reply, I will have a look Read More
Advisor for setting up Company and residence
Hi Everyone, my name is Nick and I am new to the Forum and happy to meet you all.I am looking for recommendations for an Advisor, as my situation is not that straightforward. I need to open a Company in Mauritius as my Employer is based in Malta ... Read More
Working abroad as a residence permit holder by nicholasmound
Hi there.My wife and I plan to move to Mauritius in November 2025. She will apply for a Retired persons visa. I would still like to continue working for my company. The company is based in Malta and I work on a 17on/13off basis. Would I be able to ...
Thanks for the help.much appreciated. Read More
Working abroad as a residence permit holder
Hi there.My wife and I plan to move to Mauritius in November 2025. She will apply for a Retired persons visa. I would still like to continue working for my company. The company is based in Malta and I work on a 17on/13off basis. Would I be able to ... Read More