David
@David Expat
English citizen
Forum posts
57
About me
English
Speaks English, Creole, French
Registration: 08 November 2012
Newbie by Andre Swanepoel
Hi Everyone We arrived on 2 October in Mauritius and have now settled in. Our family is still small, my wife and I and our little baby girl of 20months. We stay in Tamarin. I work in Ebene as an Electrical Engineer/Project Manager. Looking ...
Hi Andre, Congratulations on making your move. You picked a good area to move to in terms of English speakers. We finally made it here in November, and live in Rose Hill. We have a daughter of a similar age to you. Happy chat or private ... Read More
Bus service website
Thanks Waller, The website looks useful - particularly the detail about air-conditioned buses - I'd seen signs for some. David. Read More
Kia cars by David Expat
Hello, Well, we've finally moved here, and are considering getting a (5 seat, 5 door, diesel, manual) Kia car, due to the long term warranty deal (we don't want any surprises), and because we assume that they're relatively cheap, which suits us ...
Thanks for your replies Kaviraj and Julien, The situation with Kia in Mauritius sounds better than I'd expected. I guess you mean that French cars are not so common here - we've only seen our old car once or twice before over the ... Read More
Kia cars
Hello, Well, we've finally moved here, and are considering getting a (5 seat, 5 door, diesel, manual) Kia car, due to the long term warranty deal (we don't want any surprises), and because we assume that they're relatively cheap, which suits us ... Read More
Alcohol
Hi, If home brew alcohol, then that's unfortunately illegal - I had to leave all of my stuff in England. David. Read More
Are there any english churches in Mauritius? by bronindubai
I am looking for an english church in Mauritius not too fussed about denomination - preferably somewhere near Tamarin but will travel if need be.
Hello Brinindubia, I've attended both St. Thomas, in Rose Hill, mentioned by Terence, and St. Simon the Fisherman, in Tamarin, mentioned by Sedzia, and they are both good, well-attended and family friendly. I hope that you find the church that ... Read More
Hi - Just moved to Quatre Bornes by Ben411
Hello good people, I have recently moved to QB and was wondering if you could share some information on the finer points of this (allegedly) lovely city. For instance: Recommendations regarding pubs/bars, restaurants (local Mauritian especially) ...
Hi Ben, It's perfectly safe in QB after 6 pm. I didn't get the slightest attention even going in a local's bar to watch football, have spirits and fried fish. David. Read More
British, moving to Mauritius by David Expat
Hi all, My name's David, I'm British (English), and my Mauritian wife, baby daughter and I are looking to move to Mauritius. We'll be in Mauritius from early December to mid-January staying with our family, when we also hope to sort out residency ...
Hi Nik, You have my sympathies with your permit issue: any slight differences in names can be a big issue and involve getting sworn identity documents made up in court! Still, at lest yougot it sorted quickly. David. Read More
British, moving to Mauritius by David Expat
Hi all, My name's David, I'm British (English), and my Mauritian wife, baby daughter and I are looking to move to Mauritius. We'll be in Mauritius from early December to mid-January staying with our family, when we also hope to sort out residency ...
Hi Ben, Great to hear from another Spurs fan, who also works in the 'environmental field'. It's surprising the level of response from mentioning Spurs in my first post! Cheers for the mention of the Ministry re work Ben. My Wife and I have found ... Read More
Vets in Mauritius - Animal problems. by Stormtrooper
I have a number of animals (cats/dogs) and I would like to share some knowledge to pet owners in Mauritius, regarding Vets. This is not advertising (i get no commission out of this. I will mention names and places so just google for location details ...
If your cockatiel has bubbles in the fluid, or it has gone 'crusty' they may need some antibiotics from a Vet. This is based on my chickens! :-) Read More
baby in Mauritius by lne1
Hi, Has anyone recently had a baby in Clinic in Mauritius. Hubby and i are moving to Mauritius but also want another child but it would be born there, it sounds silly but i am abit scared. Someone please reassure me?!! Thanks
Hi, Does anyone on the forum have experiences of giving birth in government hospitals? How did you find it? Thanks, David. Read More
Better late than never by GT77
Hey everyone Firstly I wanted to mention how useful this site has been. I have actually been in Mauritius for a couple of months and certainly found some of the info very useful. I was born and raised in England, but my father is Mauritian. I have ...
Hi Guy, I'm also English, having been in Mauritius recently for a month or so with my Mauritian wife and daughter, sorting residency/passport and work issues like you. Hopefully back within a few months depending on how things play out... Good ... Read More
British, moving to Mauritius by David Expat
Hi all, My name's David, I'm British (English), and my Mauritian wife, baby daughter and I are looking to move to Mauritius. We'll be in Mauritius from early December to mid-January staying with our family, when we also hope to sort out residency ...
Thanks Daisymay! I'm very pleased. Read More
Late Introduction by PaulChoy
Hi all, I am a little late to the party, having only just discovered the 大咖福利影院 site. Oops! I moved from the UK to Mauritius in 2011. In the UK I ran a busy investment company, but after doing the corporate thing for twenty years my wife and I ...
Hi Paul, Good to hear that you're enjoying yourselves in Mauritius. What do you do now you've slowed things down? David. Read More
British, moving to Mauritius by David Expat
Hi all, My name's David, I'm British (English), and my Mauritian wife, baby daughter and I are looking to move to Mauritius. We'll be in Mauritius from early December to mid-January staying with our family, when we also hope to sort out residency ...
Dear all, A final update on my residency: it came through a few days ago, so it took about a month and a half - very quick! :top: Just waiting on sorting work now... :rolleyes: David. Read More
Driving license and new points system by aakayb
Hi all, I have a UK driving license. I have a resident permit and have been living in Mauritius for about a year. Have heard recently that Mauritius will implement a points system shortly for driving offences and you need to get a counterpart ...
Hi Daisymay, Yes, my reading is that after three years on a UK (or other non-Mauritian) licence we must apply for one that is acceptable in Mauritius. So either an international licence, which is definitely available to us without a test, or a ... Read More
Driving license and new points system by aakayb
Hi all, I have a UK driving license. I have a resident permit and have been living in Mauritius for about a year. Have heard recently that Mauritius will implement a points system shortly for driving offences and you need to get a counterpart ...
Evening all, I know this one, as I checked out the Government Police Traffic Branch webpage a few weeks back given all the news about the licence changes. It appears from the webpage that you can only drive on a foreign driving licence or ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Mauritius by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Mauritius ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Mauritius ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...
Thanks for the advice on transfer charges Stormers and Rosie. Had been considering HSBC and MCB. Had not considered using a money transfer shop like Forex Direct, as had assumed that they'd be expensive. Read More
Job in Mauritius
Dear Mark, It is much more than most Mauritians are on, but you may have more costs coming from abroad. I understand it, it currently converts as: INR 350,000 = MUR 197,000 INR 400,000 = MUR 225,000 So MRU 16,400 - 18,750 per month. There are ... Read More
Has anyone brought pet chickens to Mauritius? by David Expat
Hello all, We have a couple of pet bantams that we will bring with us when we move over. I've seen RosieWestie's (and others') excellent advice on Julian's [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=103029]thread on the formalities of ...
Hi Mark, I recently saw at least three different breeds of chickens in the window of 'Alain Aquapet' in Rose Hill (perhaps this is the shop you mentioned?), which is roughly near the former Billabong Factory Shop. I'm not sure what varieties they ... Read More
Marine Biologist by Rosiewestie
Hi All, I know a job search should be put in the other job search section but this is a question I need advice on :) My friend is a Marine Biologist and has been all over the World, she is now living in Italy and would like to come to ...
Hi Rosiewestie, I just had a thought: as both the MOI and University are part of the Government, it would be worth your friend checking the latest Pay Research Bureau to see if the potential salaries are high enough for permit ... Read More
Marine Biologist by Rosiewestie
Hi All, I know a job search should be put in the other job search section but this is a question I need advice on :) My friend is a Marine Biologist and has been all over the World, she is now living in Italy and would like to come to ...
Hi Rosiewestie, Your friend could try contacting the MOI (Mauritius Oceanography Institute), which is under the auspices of the Prime Minister's Office. I recalled this from my own job searches. David. Read More
1 year course in hospitality in Mauritius by pardeep3006
hi everyone i wanna just know that i am getting admission in 1 year course in hospitality in Mauritius and i am told that 6 month study and after that i will be getting 6 month paid internship of around 4000 US$ is this true guys please help me in ...
It does sound a bit like a scam on the face of it? Beware. Read More
HELP!- De facto Visa for Mauritius ? by Holly.cooling
Hi Guys Just a quick questions. Is it possible to apply for de facto/unmarried partner visas for Mauritius?? Im austrlian and my partner is mauritian and im trying to move there but finding it hard to get a job(to get the work permit visa) with ...
Hi Holly, BOI is the Board of Investment, basically for those who are intending to set up a significant enterprise (as I understand it). Another option that requires a lot of money is IRS, where you buy an IRS scheme property that conveys ... Read More
Vets in Mauritius - Animal problems. by Stormtrooper
I have a number of animals (cats/dogs) and I would like to share some knowledge to pet owners in Mauritius, regarding Vets. This is not advertising (i get no commission out of this. I will mention names and places so just google for location details ...
Dear all, I just spotted that the Government plans to build a "modern animal hospital" with "state-of-the-art facilities" in it's Government Programme 2012-2015. Were you aware of this? David. Read More
Opening a bank account in Mauritius by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Mauritius ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Mauritius ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...
What level of conversion or exchange fees do your banks levy for transferring money to or from Mauritius? I was wondering which bank(s) have the most reasonable rates. Thanks, David. Read More
Job hunting
Hi Suzie, I know that your post is a few months old, but I remembered it when I saw an advert on Myjob for a Marketing and Events Coordinator in Moka that was added on the 21st. I hope that this is of interest if you are still looking? Kind ... Read More
British, moving to Mauritius by David Expat
Hi all, My name's David, I'm British (English), and my Mauritian wife, baby daughter and I are looking to move to Mauritius. We'll be in Mauritius from early December to mid-January staying with our family, when we also hope to sort out residency ...
Hi Daisymay, An update on my residency application, as promised: It was relatively straight forward, when I made it about a week or so ago, with no real issues for me. So should get it within 2-3 months. Thanks for your advice. David. Read More
Charity organisation for clothes donation
Hi Conface, I you have children's clothing, you could try asking if http://www.actogether.mu/education_details.aspx?id=101 would take it. You can find get the charity's contact details and find out about their work with children from the ... Read More
Quad biking Activities in Mauritius
Kevin, We went to to Domaine des 7 Vallees a couple of years ago, which was great, as it was quite rural and unspoiled, being a former private hunting estate now open for outdoor activities. A bit further out from Rose-Hill than Casela ... Read More
British, moving to Mauritius by David Expat
Hi all, My name's David, I'm British (English), and my Mauritian wife, baby daughter and I are looking to move to Mauritius. We'll be in Mauritius from early December to mid-January staying with our family, when we also hope to sort out residency ...
Hi Mark and Nik, Good to hear from you both. Sorry for the delay, as had been a bit busy in preparations for visiting Mauritius and residency. Mark, yes I can imagine that you'd hold all the positions in a Mauritian Leicester City fan club! We're ... Read More
Has anyone brought pet chickens to Mauritius? by David Expat
Hello all, We have a couple of pet bantams that we will bring with us when we move over. I've seen RosieWestie's (and others') excellent advice on Julian's [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=103029]thread on the formalities of ...
Thanks for all the replies everybody! Hi Amy, that's brilliant information on the UK end, I'll definitely contact Defra. Character is the right word for them! Hi Dina, Yes, we can't leave the little chickens behind! We might take you up on getting ... Read More
moving to mauritius by angiepauljacklizzie
Hi I'm Ange , I'm currently on holiday here for the second time in just over a year with the big decision , should we move or should we stay where we are? My husband has the chance of a job at the airport and we are just waiting to see what the deal ...
Hi Courtney and company, The half marathon went to plan, well if you exclude the challenging gale force head winds: they apparently reached 33 mph by the end, though I appreciate that the wind can get much stronger in Mauritius (perhaps you would ... Read More
Has anyone brought pet chickens to Mauritius? by David Expat
Hello all, We have a couple of pet bantams that we will bring with us when we move over. I've seen RosieWestie's (and others') excellent advice on Julian's [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=103029]thread on the formalities of ...
Hi Rosiewestie, Thanks, they make surprisingly good pets! We'll contact quarantine as you suggested - may also visit them when over in a few weeks. Enjoy your weekend - I think that you'll get better weather... David. Read More
Has anyone brought pet chickens to Mauritius?
Hello all, We have a couple of pet bantams that we will bring with us when we move over. I've seen RosieWestie's (and others') excellent advice on Julian's thread on the formalities of bringing pets, but wondered if anyone had experience or ... Read More
British, moving to Mauritius by David Expat
Hi all, My name's David, I'm British (English), and my Mauritian wife, baby daughter and I are looking to move to Mauritius. We'll be in Mauritius from early December to mid-January staying with our family, when we also hope to sort out residency ...
Hi Mohammed, Thanks for the hello and offer of advice. David. Read More
Which area to live in for a single, british female? by LaylsUK
Hi all, Firstly, thank you to all of you that have posted re cost of living etc. I have been looking at various property sites and I'm rather confused as the price for a house in one area can be significantly higher than with a very similar house ...
Hi Layls, You seem to have got good advice in terms of renting first, close to where you'll be working. From then on you can make an assessment on where you want to buy, live and in what type of accomodation. When we visit, we stay with family ... Read More
Flic en Flac
Hi Jennniff, For starters you could take a look at Grand Basin, or the Black River National Park. What's your PhD on? I'm guessing biological or reef conservation given your location? David. Read More
British, moving to Mauritius by David Expat
Hi all, My name's David, I'm British (English), and my Mauritian wife, baby daughter and I are looking to move to Mauritius. We'll be in Mauritius from early December to mid-January staying with our family, when we also hope to sort out residency ...
Hi Mark, It sounds like we have quite a lot in common in terms of background and aspirations. Re Spurs, you've probably noticed that we're in a minority, as most Mauritians support Man U or Liverpool, though someone did recognise my 125th ... Read More
British, moving to Mauritius by David Expat
Hi all, My name's David, I'm British (English), and my Mauritian wife, baby daughter and I are looking to move to Mauritius. We'll be in Mauritius from early December to mid-January staying with our family, when we also hope to sort out residency ...
Hi Daisymay, Thanks for all your help. Will keep you posted. David. Read More
moving to mauritius by angiepauljacklizzie
Hi I'm Ange , I'm currently on holiday here for the second time in just over a year with the big decision , should we move or should we stay where we are? My husband has the chance of a job at the airport and we are just waiting to see what the deal ...
Yes, nice people. Happy to meet you if we've emigrated by then (should be!). Our little one is a similar age to your youngest. David. Hi all, I find it really reassuring to know that it can be relatively easy to make friends in Mauritius and ... Read More
moving to mauritius by angiepauljacklizzie
Hi I'm Ange , I'm currently on holiday here for the second time in just over a year with the big decision , should we move or should we stay where we are? My husband has the chance of a job at the airport and we are just waiting to see what the deal ...
Hi Courtney, Thanks for the running group links - I'd been meaning to do a Hash House Harriers run after meeting a lcoal club in the pub. Will let you know about the half marathon. Fingers crossed it will be a sub 1 hour 40 run. Cheers, David. Read More
British, moving to Mauritius by David Expat
Hi all, My name's David, I'm British (English), and my Mauritian wife, baby daughter and I are looking to move to Mauritius. We'll be in Mauritius from early December to mid-January staying with our family, when we also hope to sort out residency ...
Thanks Daisymay, Those are the documents that we've got for me (courtesy of Norfolk Constabulary), so should be fine. Cheers, David. Read More
British, moving to Mauritius by David Expat
Hi all, My name's David, I'm British (English), and my Mauritian wife, baby daughter and I are looking to move to Mauritius. We'll be in Mauritius from early December to mid-January staying with our family, when we also hope to sort out residency ...
Hi Daisymay, I think that I'll take up your offer of advice on the residency, as can't be too careful on something so important! I've got everything on the list for the application permit for a male spouse of a Mauritian, as per the Government ... Read More
British, moving to Mauritius by David Expat
Hi all, My name's David, I'm British (English), and my Mauritian wife, baby daughter and I are looking to move to Mauritius. We'll be in Mauritius from early December to mid-January staying with our family, when we also hope to sort out residency ...
Thanks for your replies Emilia and Rosie. I forgot to say that we'll be staying (and when we move), living around Rose Hill. I apprecaite the offer of advice Emilia. By the way, we have some Polish friends in the UK. Read More
British, moving to Mauritius
Hi all, My name's David, I'm British (English), and my Mauritian wife, baby daughter and I are looking to move to Mauritius. We'll be in Mauritius from early December to mid-January staying with our family, when we also hope to sort out residency ... Read More
What work do expats do? by thedandan
Hi, I'd like to know what kind of work expats end up doing in Mauritius. I imagine it's an interesting mixture, and am curious to know the good and bad experience people have had. So my questions are: 1. Do you work working as an employee for a ...
A good and helpful chat guys for those looking to move and work in Mauritius, I may have to go down the consultants route, though not outsourcing. I shouldn't need a local partner, as have Mauritian family. Kind regards, David. Read More
Salary negotiation
Hi Akas, Most online Mauritian job adverts do not give salaries, though you sometimes see them on myjob, maujobs, or g3rs. Some of these should help you get an idea of what you could earn. Good luck, David. Read More
Cornish Expats
Hi Eric, You sound to be in a similar position to my Mauritian Wife and I. Will be visiting next month to sort out my residency and follow up job leads/look for jobs. I'm not Celtic or Cornish I'm afraid, apart from some Celtic ancestors. Happy ... Read More
Seriously considering a move to Mauritius and need advice by Henry Porter
My family and I are interested in moving to Mauritius. We would like to live there with our four children. I have read through the www.gov.mu but the options do not quite fit our family. I聮ve also read through this forum but can聮t find exactly ...
Henry, Probably a bit late, but you may be eligible for residency as the spouse of a Mauritian if your Wife gets her Mauritian Nationality. Kind regards, David. Read More
New Life
Hello Busmonkey! We hope to moving soon ourselves. We're visting in December/January to help sort my residency and job hunt etc. Good luck, David. Read More
moving to mauritius by angiepauljacklizzie
Hi I'm Ange , I'm currently on holiday here for the second time in just over a year with the big decision , should we move or should we stay where we are? My husband has the chance of a job at the airport and we are just waiting to see what the deal ...
Hi Ange, Courtney et al, Ange, I'd agree with what everyone else has said: you and your family will not be lonely. Mauritians are all very friendly, welcoming and willing to help (that's my experience of family, friends and neighbours when ... Read More