matt4509
English looking for information about Mauritius
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Lives in Redhill
Speaks basic French. Very basic !
Registration: 19 June 2013
working visa to permanent visa? by coolinny
About visa conversion..A friend of mine asked me for advice.He is not familiar with the internet...he is really an analog person,He is currently working for a company in Mauritius,But he is skeptical whether the company will continue to renew his ...
What is a PRP please?? Read More
Mauritian citizenship and passport for foreign spouse by Dorothydot
My husband is Mauritian and we have been living together under same roof for 20 yrs +, last 6 married. The roof was in uk now France. We are looking at retiring to mauritius when my father passes. Can I apply for Mauritian citizenship and passport ...
Hi Dorothy. I鈥檓 in a similar position, my wife is UK born but has full Mauritian citizenship through both her parents being Mauritian born and bred. I鈥檓 British and we both want to be able to retire to Mauritius eventually. As i ... Read More
Application for residents permit by telbowler
Hi I am married to a Mauritian and have been for 16 years now . My wife and children live in Mauritius and I am applying for my residents permit. My question is I have been told by immigration that it will take six months to process will I be ...
@robertcohen14months ?? Read More
Application for residents permit by telbowler
Hi I am married to a Mauritian and have been for 16 years now . My wife and children live in Mauritius and I am applying for my residents permit. My question is I have been told by immigration that it will take six months to process will I be ...
I鈥檓 about to try again for residency for the third time!! I will let you all know how it goes. 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 ...
Imagine trying to re-register my SIM from the UK then. Took 3 attempts at uploading everything required, received a reply from My-T saying my re-registration had been unsuccessful and that I鈥檓 to contact the PIO by email. Ive emailed PIO three ... Read More
Calling all Expat Retirees by karibi
My wife and I, both English and in our sixties, have currently retired to South Africa. We are very interested in relocating to Mauritius and are visiting Mauritius in two weeks to complete our application for our retirement permit. We would like to ...
@wenris Thanks for that. And i believe from what i understand that the required minimum amount of money can be deposited in a Mauritian Account monthly now, i think it used to be annually? Read More
Calling all Expat Retirees by karibi
My wife and I, both English and in our sixties, have currently retired to South Africa. We are very interested in relocating to Mauritius and are visiting Mauritius in two weeks to complete our application for our retirement permit. We would like to ...
Id be interested to hear of your experience applying for the retirement permit? is it straighforward or very complex? How long it takes etc . Thanks Read More
Evolution of banking services in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, With rapid technological advancements, banking services are digitizing at lightning speed. Expats are thus propelled into a new era of options and payment methods, disrupting the traditional banking services of local ...
Yes, its at least 10 yrs behind UK banking too. Read More
Evolution of banking services in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, With rapid technological advancements, banking services are digitizing at lightning speed. Expats are thus propelled into a new era of options and payment methods, disrupting the traditional banking services of local ...
I dont see any 鈥檙apid advances鈥� when i go into MCB to withdraw cash from my MCB account. i still have to fill out a paper form ! pen and paper for a simple cash withdrawal is from 20 years ago. Read More
Definitions: 'Expat' or ' Immigrant' by Tookays
Sorry to bring up a sensitive issue.I am not Mauritian but would love to relocate/retire, live and possibly work in Mauritius. I have read and enquired about all the different types of visas and permits. My question is different -- once I am living ...
@Fred good answer. Glad you鈥檙e enjoying life there, I intend to do the same later in life. Read More
Mauritian woman marrying a UK resident by Anna_2448
Hello, I am a mauritian woman. My fianc茅 is a UK resident (but polish national). We are getting married in Mauritius and among the documents needed by the civil registrar office, there is "Certificate of character/morality (Original) from ...
DBS check will suffice. It鈥檚 done online, and very easy. I think it costs about 拢40 GBP . Read More
Passport for my non-Mauritian husband by anuja10
Hello, I am stuck :(I am Mauritian and live in England with my non-Mauritian husband, he is British.We want to move to Mauritius now.I am stuck with the forms as it seems to say we must have lived in Mauritius for 4 years before he can apply for ...
Hi. I am in the same position, wife is Mauritian and I鈥檓 British. We both live in the UK. We鈥檝e tried 3 times for me to acquire citizenship but have been turned away by the immigration office each time. We鈥檝e given up now. Read More
Where to rent a house with office in ebene? by Romonika
I am moving to Mauritius in November and a little confused about which area to rent a house. If i rent a house in Grand Baie or Cap Malheureux, will it be a nightmare to commute to the cybercity in Ebene? I will have a car so what will be the ...
The commute between Grand Bay and Ebene each morning and afternoon is quite a long commute, I鈥檇 say allow one hour each way in rush-hour traffic . Unfortunately Ebene is right in the centre of the island so any home near a beach will involve a ... Read More
Dependent visa for husband by Rup24
Hello, Me and my husband came to Mauritius, We did apply for occupational permit. We get the occupational permit for me but not for my husband. So, now can he get the dependent visa as I have occupational permit?
Thanks Winston, you鈥檝e been very helpful Read More
Dependent visa for husband by Rup24
Hello, Me and my husband came to Mauritius, We did apply for occupational permit. We get the occupational permit for me but not for my husband. So, now can he get the dependent visa as I have occupational permit?
Thanks again, that鈥檚 very interesting . Can I ask how you鈥檙e so well informed on this matter? I find the Gov.MU website incredibly confusing, as do others on here judging by comments in similar posts . You seem to have all the facts at ... Read More
Dependent visa for husband by Rup24
Hello, Me and my husband came to Mauritius, We did apply for occupational permit. We get the occupational permit for me but not for my husband. So, now can he get the dependent visa as I have occupational permit?
Thanks Winston H. I read somewhere that my daughters are eligible to apply for Residency up until they reach 24 years of age, is this still the case? The rules seem to change every time there is a new government or a new Budget . Thanks Read More
Dependent visa for husband by Rup24
Hello, Me and my husband came to Mauritius, We did apply for occupational permit. We get the occupational permit for me but not for my husband. So, now can he get the dependent visa as I have occupational permit?
Hi, I have a similar question. My wife is British-born to Mauritian parents. She has full Mauritian citizenship, Mauritian passport, Mauritian ID card. Am I right that I can apply for residency as I am her spouse? And also our two daughters? Thanks Read More
Application for residents permit by telbowler
Hi I am married to a Mauritian and have been for 16 years now . My wife and children live in Mauritius and I am applying for my residents permit. My question is I have been told by immigration that it will take six months to process will I be ...
Hi Sablo. I know this post is a year old now, but may i ask a question about being financially able to support myself in MRU. As you'll see in my post a bit further on in this thread, I am applying for Residency next time I visit ( when COVID ... Read More
Application for residents permit by telbowler
Hi I am married to a Mauritian and have been for 16 years now . My wife and children live in Mauritius and I am applying for my residents permit. My question is I have been told by immigration that it will take six months to process will I be ...
Yes I鈥檇 like to know this too. Thanks for asking Read More
Application for residents permit by telbowler
Hi I am married to a Mauritian and have been for 16 years now . My wife and children live in Mauritius and I am applying for my residents permit. My question is I have been told by immigration that it will take six months to process will I be ...
Hi Daisy, I've dropped you a PM, hope it finds it way to you. Cheers Matt Read More
Expat interest in politics in Mauritius by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Mauritius is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
Hi. Mauritian politics are among the most corrupt in the developed world . You only have to look at the recent election involving blatant vote rigging to realise this. There is no point in getting involved in Mauritian politics for this very reason ... Read More
Moving To Flic en Flac, Mauritius by January
Hi. You know that the University has Student accommodation that you can apply for? I had a look round there last month with my daughter. It鈥檚 quite basic but at least you will be with fellow students to socialise with . Read More
Application for residents permit by telbowler
Hi I am married to a Mauritian and have been for 16 years now . My wife and children live in Mauritius and I am applying for my residents permit. My question is I have been told by immigration that it will take six months to process will I be ...
Hi Daisy.. Sorry to pester you again.. I鈥檓 assuming when I attend the Immigration office with my application and relevant documents, that my wife will need to be with me? It鈥檚 just that I may be able to get some time off work to come ... Read More
Application for residents permit by telbowler
Hi I am married to a Mauritian and have been for 16 years now . My wife and children live in Mauritius and I am applying for my residents permit. My question is I have been told by immigration that it will take six months to process will I be ...
Great! Can鈥檛 wait to come back to Cornwall next week then 馃槩 Read More
Application for residents permit by telbowler
Hi I am married to a Mauritian and have been for 16 years now . My wife and children live in Mauritius and I am applying for my residents permit. My question is I have been told by immigration that it will take six months to process will I be ...
Ah yes, got it now thanks. You鈥檝e been very helpful, I鈥檓 going to get this sorted , it all sounds quite straightforward actually . I鈥檇 imagine that the 鈥榤orality 鈥� certificate would be equivalent to the DBS ( Disclosure ... Read More
Application for residents permit by telbowler
Hi I am married to a Mauritian and have been for 16 years now . My wife and children live in Mauritius and I am applying for my residents permit. My question is I have been told by immigration that it will take six months to process will I be ...
Thanks for this Daisy. What does 鈥榓postled鈥� mean and what does it involve ? Thank you Read More
Application for residents permit by telbowler
Hi I am married to a Mauritian and have been for 16 years now . My wife and children live in Mauritius and I am applying for my residents permit. My question is I have been told by immigration that it will take six months to process will I be ...
Thanks so much for this Daisy. Can you recall what forms I need to fill in to apply for residency? I鈥檓 guessing I鈥檇 need to produce my UK Passport and marriage certificate to prove we are actually married? Sorry to pester you . ... Read More
Application for residents permit by telbowler
Hi I am married to a Mauritian and have been for 16 years now . My wife and children live in Mauritius and I am applying for my residents permit. My question is I have been told by immigration that it will take six months to process will I be ...
Hi Daisy, I wonder if I could pick your brains on this? I鈥檓 also British , as is my wife, but she holds dual nationality and has Mauritian citizenship, a Mauritian passport and a Mauritian ID card. This is because both of her parents are born ... Read More
R茅sidence permit for male 茅pouse (British) to mauritian citizen
Interested. As a UK citizen married to a UK wife who has dual nationality with Mauritius( her parents are born and bred Mauritian ), would I be eligible for residency ? Read More
UK citizen wanting to move to Mauritius by Selinakumari
Hi I'm in love with Mauritius and I would love to move there. I'm from the UK and I really want to get the ball rolling. I have been applying for jobs and trying to find somewhere to live but I haven't had much success. I would love to ...
So how am I supposed to live on the island for 4 years , when the Immigration Dept tell me I am not allowed to stay in Mauritius for that length of time ?!? That makes no sense. Read More
Application for residents permit by telbowler
Hi I am married to a Mauritian and have been for 16 years now . My wife and children live in Mauritius and I am applying for my residents permit. My question is I have been told by immigration that it will take six months to process will I be ...
Hi telbowler. I too am married to a Mauritian citizen, although she was born in the UK. Her parents are Mauritian-born, so my wife acquired her Mauritian citizenship, Mauritian passport and Mauritian ID card many years ago. We too have been to the ... Read More
Inquires about working in Mauritius and standard of living there by omobaj12
I am about about coming from Nigeria to Mauritius on a work visa, from an Agent as a bell boy. Please i want to know if i am making the wrong or wright decision, i need advice please.
Hi , you have definitely been scammed. Mauritius is a VERY difficult country to gain permission to enter. Just to give you an idea, I am British , my wife is British born but her parents are Mauritian. My wife has full Mauritian citizenship, ... Read More
UK citizen wanting to move to Mauritius by Selinakumari
Hi I'm in love with Mauritius and I would love to move there. I'm from the UK and I really want to get the ball rolling. I have been applying for jobs and trying to find somewhere to live but I haven't had much success. I would love to ...
Hi. I dont want to put you off, but trying to get permission to live in Mauritius is a total nightmare. I鈥檓 british born, as is my wife, but her parents are born and bred in Mauritius. My wife has full Mauritian citizenship, passport and ID ... Read More
Pros and Cons - North versus West by TessaAnderson
Good day everyone My husband and I are most likely going to be moving to Mauritius in September this year. My husband will be working in Port Louis and I will not be working. I have been looking at properties online in the Grand Baie, Tamarin and ...
Personally I鈥檇 go for Black River/Tamarin, there are wonderful outdoor activities in that region, anything from mountain trekking to kite surfing, to hiking, great cycling routes, plus easy access to numerous shopping malls at Tamarin, ... Read More
Pros and Cons - North versus West by TessaAnderson
Good day everyone My husband and I are most likely going to be moving to Mauritius in September this year. My husband will be working in Port Louis and I will not be working. I have been looking at properties online in the Grand Baie, Tamarin and ...
Getting to Port Louis from ANY direction is a nightmare. Read More
Motorbike club by vinni01
I ride a 650 cc Suzuki Boulevard and love to cruise around the island in the weekend . Anyone interested in joining ? Please let me know we can have a get together and visit Mauritius in all its beauty. Let me know.
Just checked their website... seem to be Honda cars rather than motorcycles ? Read More
Motorbike club by vinni01
I ride a 650 cc Suzuki Boulevard and love to cruise around the island in the weekend . Anyone interested in joining ? Please let me know we can have a get together and visit Mauritius in all its beauty. Let me know.
Is there a Honda motorcycle dealership in Mauritius? I'd very much like to import a Honda 250cc from the UK to my inlaws house in Vacoas for my regular visits but would only do so if I can get it properly serviced, and obtain genuine Honda parts ... Read More
Hello everyone! Lots of advice needed! by LondonAmbulanceguy
Hi guys! Thanks for reading! I'm a 32 year old English guy living in London and working in a very stressful job taking emergency calls for he ambulance service. My grandad was born in Mauritius, and now i think it's time I came to the ...
Now that is very interesting, thanks for posting. Read More
Where to live near Ebene Cyber City? by CharlesWinstanley
Hi all, I am considering a move to Mauritius, with the company based in Ebene Cyber City. Can anyone recommend a pleasant, close area, where I can rent a 1 bed apartment for the initial 6 months, so I can get established? I have been looking at a ...
Hiya Charles. May I suggest the Vacoas / Phoenix area? This is a 10-15 minute direct bus to Ebene, plus you have the large shopping mall at Jumbo Phoenix which has absolutely every kind of shopping outlet that you'd need . It is also a ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Mauritius by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Mauritius? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
No violence? Come on , that's not true. One only has to read the local newspapers to see that there is considerable violence in Mauritius Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Mauritius by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Mauritius? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
Leslie , you are wrong... your information is incorrect . My wife is born and bred British but has dual nationality with Mauritius. She does not have to give up being ' British' and never will. Read More
Property prices in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Mauritius is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What ...
Yes, agree ...if you can cope with the heat and love a good sunset from the beach then I'd suggest Tamarin. If you like a cooler climate where you won't need aircon in your house, then Vacoas/Phoenix or Floreal/Curepipe are the places to be, ... Read More
In a need of a bicycle by Medicinex
I am planning two week stay in Mauritius late in December, and to make a bike tour around the island. I will try to buy a bicycle in Port Louis, and need an advice where to go and what to look for. I would like to buy a simply, one/three speed, ...
The best place for a cheap but useable bike for your two weeks is Courts , a large store that sells mainly homeware, furnishings, electrical goods etc. They have branches all over the island and you will find a useable bike for around 拢100 GBP. ... Read More
3 mo Tourist Visa, leaving, coming back for another 3 mo Tourist Visa by sue_ring
My name is Sue and I'm coming from San Francisco, California. Early next year I'm going to come to Mauritius on a Tourist Visa and right away apply for the Retirement Permit. I don't expect to have any problems but just in case, I'm ...
I think the retirement permit requires the holder to bring large amounts of cash to Mauritius every year until i drop dead, so thats a no go. Read More
New Year's Eve 2016 for newcomers from London? by helen_f
Hello all, nice to meet you! My husband and I are arriving from the UK (London) at the end of December - he has a permanent job and we are excited to make Mauritius our new home. We are living in the North of the Island near Perybere/Cap Malhereux ...
Hi Helen, I live in the UK but visit Mauritius often as my wife parents are Mauritian, their house is in Vacoas. In fact I will be in Mauritius next week, until mid January so I too will be spending New Years Eve in the country. As has already been ... Read More
New Year's Eve 2016 for newcomers from London? by helen_f
Hello all, nice to meet you! My husband and I are arriving from the UK (London) at the end of December - he has a permanent job and we are excited to make Mauritius our new home. We are living in the North of the Island near Perybere/Cap Malhereux ...
Dramkiss, thats a bit negative. Driving at night is not a big problem, many roads are street lit. Im guessing you haven't been to Mauritius for about 30 years ?? There is absolutely no requirement to live in a secure compound, Mauritius ... Read More
3 mo Tourist Visa, leaving, coming back for another 3 mo Tourist Visa by sue_ring
My name is Sue and I'm coming from San Francisco, California. Early next year I'm going to come to Mauritius on a Tourist Visa and right away apply for the Retirement Permit. I don't expect to have any problems but just in case, I'm ...
Be prepared for a different answer each time you visit the passport office, as the staff there seem to either get very confused with their own legislation, or just seem to make it up as they go along. Also, just to re-enforce how difficult it is for ... Read More
irish in mauritius by alanah
hi im new to the site, im looking for irish people who live in mauritius to make new friends my husband is mauritian we plan to move there get in touch would love to hear from anyone:)
Thanks Ronan, one of the things I miss when I visit is a decent pint of Draught Guinness. Looking forward to visiting you later in the year. Cheers mate. Read More
Importing car to Mauritius from UK as "returning" citizen by Neo-UK
I'm moving to Mauritius next month (mid-June) and wish to take my car over from the UK. I have never been to Mauritius before, but I am in the process of applying for my Mauritius passport as I am Mauritian by descent (mother). I have read on ...
Interesting post sevenCrystal. So, in your experience of the whole process, is it more cost-effective to buy a new car in the UK and export it direct to Mauritius? It still sounds like a lot of hassle. Read More
irish in mauritius by alanah
hi im new to the site, im looking for irish people who live in mauritius to make new friends my husband is mauritian we plan to move there get in touch would love to hear from anyone:)
Do they sell draught Guinness in the Irish Bar, because the stuff in cans is rotten. Cheers. Read More
Where can i buy Rugby Jerseys/tops? by SarahCourtis
Hi there Does anyone know where i can find rugby jerseys preferably South Africa?
You can have all my England shirts for free if you want, I'm too ashamed to wear them. Read More
Dual Nationality and Citizenship issue by Odyssey
Hi all, although it could be fairly assumed that any child born abroad of at least one Mauritian parent would have automatic right to Mauritian Nationality and Citizenship, however i was also informed not so long ago that any such child would only ...
That all sounds quite straightforward and simple. We're going to MRU ( Vacoas ) next month for 4 weeks, so we hope to get myself and our 2 daughters sorted out with Passports/ ID card etc...fingers crossed folks. Thanks for all your help and ... Read More
Dual Nationality and Citizenship issue by Odyssey
Hi all, although it could be fairly assumed that any child born abroad of at least one Mauritian parent would have automatic right to Mauritian Nationality and Citizenship, however i was also informed not so long ago that any such child would only ...
Digressing slightly, but almost on topic....my wife is UK born, but both her parents are Mauritian. She therefore has a Mauritian passport and I/D card, as well as her uk one. We both currently live in the UK but would like to live in Vacoas in the ... Read More