KC_
Irish expat in Mauritius
Forum posts
27
About me
Irish
Lives in Tamarin, Black River, Mauritiu
Speaks English, Irish, a little French, a little Spanish
Registration: 17 January 2025
10-year retirement residence permits for British retirees by gordon081257
Good afternoon.A British couple of my acquaintance wish to emigrate to Mauritius. The (retired) husband's sole source of income is his state pension, almost 拢10,000p.a. Now the minimum annual guaranteed sume is USD18,000, about 拢13,200. ...
I'm just in the first year of my 10-year retirement permit, so not 100% sure about this yet, but I did think that you needed to provide annual evidence to the EDB that you've complied with the $2400 per month requirement? Either way, I reckon it's ... Read More
Retirement visa waiting time by sharmaritachetty
Good day, what is the approximate waiting time between lodgement and grant ?
Around 5 weeks between submission and Approval In Principle Read More
Medical tests for residency visa applications by sharmaritachetty
Good day, at which medical facility in Mauritius can one have all the required medical tests done and how much have they all cost?
@sharmaritachetty I did them recently at Life Nova clinic in Tamarin and it cost Rs 4000 .. It only took 45 mins, and I had all the results the same day and all the required documents by the following day. Read More
Passport photo booth? by KC_
A lot of govt application forms, for visas etc., require recent passport photos. What do people here do for this? Are there photo booths/machines in shopping malls or anything like in a lot of other countries? Any recommendations or experiences of ...
Thanks all. I found a place beside Super U at Coeur de Ville, Tamarin. Read More
Passport photo booth? by KC_
A lot of govt application forms, for visas etc., require recent passport photos. What do people here do for this? Are there photo booths/machines in shopping malls or anything like in a lot of other countries? Any recommendations or experiences of ...
I am in Tamarin - thanks everyone Read More
Passport photo booth?
A lot of govt application forms, for visas etc., require recent passport photos. What do people here do for this? Are there photo booths/machines in shopping malls or anything like in a lot of other countries? Any recommendations or experiences of ... Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Mauritius as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
I don't have any issues with mail delivery here. Ok, I can't have Amazon next day or even same day delivery anymore, but that's a small price to pay to live here.Addressing here is not very precise, often with no house numbers or names or even ... Read More
Road safety in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Mauritius as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Mauritius, whether ...
I feel that if you come from a right-hand-drive vehicle country and start driving here, you have a distinct advantage and will find it far easier to drive here initially. Switching sides introduces a whole new level of distractions for you when you ... Read More
Can't renew Premium Visa 2025 by brandonber101
Hi All,I wanted to start a new topic as I don't see any recent or updated details regarding Premium Visa renewals.As most of us are aware, during the last budget speech it was mentioned that COVID-era permit provisions would likely be repealed, ...
It would be useful to know if they're not renewing 4th and subsequent premium visas and that they will renew up to the 3rd one? It doesn't seem like they've any immediate plans to eliminate it, or it would have probably been done this year in the ... Read More
Sunday building work regulations by graemewilliams
Recently moved into rental property at Trou-aux-Biches. Just after moving in work started on land immediately behind the property. Taking the weekday noise as the building work needs to progress. However, 8am this morning, Sunday, the noise started ...
I believe there are no specific Sunday regulations - it falls in with the rest of the days.聽 The restrictions are not specifically to do with construction work聽 but rather, noise levels.Max permitted level in residential areas at different ... 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 ...
@nicholasmound Ah ok, thanksHowever, I've just read and searched the Immigration Act 2022 and also any amendments to it contained in the Finance Bill 2025 and cannot find any reference to 180 days. I must be looking in the wrong place. My bad. 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 There is no mention of it in the published Finance Bill 2025 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 ...
@nav56 I think you can request it on their website or ask by email. I did one of these, but can't remember which, I didn't phone them for sure. Anyway, it's a pretty standard request and they'll send it out after you request it. 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 ...
@mike102 Yes, the DVLA says that this document has no legal status since 2015 and if you have one if should be destroyed. I can't understand how Mauritian authorities are asking for it as most people don't have it and can't even get it. I wonder ... 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 ...
@Novalis1 It's definitely $2000 per month and 5 years going forward. It was only in the recent budget so perhaps has not made it to the official EDB websites yet, but the budget was passed. 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 ...
@nicholasmound I had obtained a Premium Visa before I even landed in Mauritius. Always, the issue is proof of address.聽 I stayed in an AirBnB for my first 2 months, and I couldn't open a bank account during that period because of this. I had to ... 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 ...
@Novalis1 No...to this day, I've never visited an ABSA branch. Digital documents were fine. My debit card was delivered by courier. Read More
10-year retirement residence permits for British retirees by gordon081257
Good afternoon.A British couple of my acquaintance wish to emigrate to Mauritius. The (retired) husband's sole source of income is his state pension, almost 拢10,000p.a. Now the minimum annual guaranteed sume is USD18,000, about 拢13,200. ...
@External I've been told that this is now $2000 per month, which is $24k per year and not $20k ? Read More
Visas, business etc by Lpeacock
My family and I want to move to Mauritius in January. We have a fully online business which we want to move from the uk to Mauritius. Both my partner and I will draw an income from this business in Mauritius and live off this income. Which visa is ...
@marius123 @CeresietI don't think the Premium Visa is being removed. I think the length of the Self Employed Occupation Permit is being reduced from 10 yrs to 5 yrs however. @LPeacock - The Premium Visa is a 1 yr renewable visa but you cannot work ... Read More
Clarity on Currency by cnicholson124
HelloCould someone please explain the difference between Rs and Mur? I see different currencies for different things from my understanding Rs is Indian Rupee and Mur is Mauritian rupee which one is used mostly and more accepted?also what鈥檚 ...
Rs and MUR are the same thing, as others have said, and nothing to do with the Indian rupee.As for exchange, I move money from my home country to my Mauritian bank accounts when the ForEx rate is good for me, but I also often use my foreign debit ... 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 ...
I recently opened bank accounts here. I didn't need to visit a branch to open the ABSA one. It was all online. The MCB one took 3 visits, the first being a full refusal due to proof of address issues.Best of luck with it. Read More
House Insurance by DonDanA
Hi our home is nearly completed in Albion! We now have to apply for an 鈥淥ccupancy Certificate鈥� from the district council. One of the documents needed is a home insurance. Can anyone recommend a company that does home insurance? Many ...
@DonDanA I was literally in Swan's office this morning doing this very thing.https://www.swanforlife.com/en/branch-locator Read More
Good areas to live in Mauritius by craigconley
HiLooking for recommendations please for good areas to live. We want to be away from the main tourist places so we don't have neighbours who are partying all the time, but not too isolated. West coast seems preferable because of the better weather ...
@craigconley I would suggest Tamarin area, and travel to Flic en Flac if you want to experience some night-life, more restaurants etc. Read More
Stuck in legal rigmarole by GuestPoster377
How to open a local bank account for a minor who is British, and does not live on the island, but Mauritian decent by mother.No one is able to assist in the banking sector as everyone is quoting different rules and no one seems to be sure.Want to ...
@sv250616 As someone who is physically on the island and struggling to open a bank account, I think I can safely say that you won't be able to do this. Proof of address will be your problem. Incidentally it is also mine as I am not yet in long-term ... Read More
Premium Visa processing times 2025
I've seen a few topics on how long it takes to get a Premium Visa, ranging from 20-60 days.聽 I guess this varies at certain times, so I just wanted to update people on the current situation.I've just had a premium visa issued in 14 days...which ... Read More
Having issues with EDB website by Nmuhammad
HiI have been trying to register with the EDB website and got to the part where you enter your phone number to get a code back. I have entered my number as well as everyone I know numbers but get nothing. What's going on? Is there something I'm ...
It doesn't work. If you raise a support ticket they will send you a link to register with instead. This is what I had to do. The SMS thing doesn't work. Read More
Premium visa & taxes by Macmac0065
Hello, as i have understood, if you get a premium visa in Mauritius, you dont pay taxes in Mauritius, on income from outside Mauritius (in my case, pension from Sweden, that also has a double tax agreement with Mauritius). Is this correct? Is ...
From what I understand... for Premium Visa holders, any foreign earnings are taxed in Mauritius on a remittance-basis only. This means that anything you remit to Mauritius is taxable in Mauritius, unless you can prove that taxes have already been ... Read More