rozannejsmith
South African looking for information about Mauritius
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Registration: 25 October 2023
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Retirement /Residence Permit by appelanchelle
HI All! I received my Approval in Principle .....I need some advice from residence/ retirement permit holders. I need to purchase my return flight ticket so I am not sure if I should choose 6 months or one year (return ticket) Not planning to ...
I tried to open a bank account after the final interview and was told that I needed the actual Retirement Permit certificate. Make sure when you apply to open a bank account you have all your docs ie permit, proof of funds passport, proof of address ... Read More
Retirement /Residence Permit by appelanchelle
HI All! I received my Approval in Principle .....I need some advice from residence/ retirement permit holders. I need to purchase my return flight ticket so I am not sure if I should choose 6 months or one year (return ticket) Not planning to ...
We could only open a bank account once we had the actual Retirement Permit. We also used a Relocation company who were excellent Read More
Fresh milk by info6760
Hi everyone, this may sound silly but I have looked in multiple supermarkets for fresh, semi-skimmed milk and can't find it. There only seems to be UHT milk, which I don't like the taste of, or lait caille, which is not the same thing at all. Am I ...
I found it in the U Store, Grand Baie, it sells out quickly. I'm not a fan of long life milk either, but the Clover one from SA is the best 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
Dodo relocations, they were excellent Read More
Where to watch the Bok game on Saturday by ianwolmarans
Hi AllNew to town. Where can I watch SA Vs Wales on Saturday.
Beach House Grand Baie, best you book a table very popular spot. Bullies towards Pereybere 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 Weekly Magazine 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 live ...
Well said, we love the buses they part of the character of living in Mauritius. Read More
Car rental Mauritius
Need to rent a small car in Mauritius. I need the car for 1 week (21st to 28th june) to check out properties to rent. Any advice sincerely appreciated? Read More
Tourist-pack SIM cards only for local use? by Digi-Nom@d
It seems the tourist-pack SIM-cards cannot receive OTP's (validation codes) from outside of Mauritius. I need to do internet banking, but cannot link my banking app because the validation codes don't come in. I have a similar problem with validating ...
Thanks for this tip, I am about to travel to Mauritius to sort out bank accounts, visa etc Read More
Medical Examinations for Residence Permit by T?Wey
Please can any body advise us on a medical facility that can provide the mandatory 3 x medical checks (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, HIV and Chest X Ray) necessary prior to applying for a Residence Permit? We are currently in the Palmar Beach ...
Thanks for that info we will be needing to do our medicals next month Read More
Dependants visa by T?Wey
I am currently living in the UK and as soon as I receive my police record check I am then able to submit my application for a retirement visa. However, the application for a dependants visa states that:The dependent should ensure that he/she has a ...
Oh thanks, will bear this in mind when we see them next month Read More
Dependants visa by T?Wey
I am currently living in the UK and as soon as I receive my police record check I am then able to submit my application for a retirement visa. However, the application for a dependants visa states that:The dependent should ensure that he/she has a ...
Thanks so much for yr help. The last time we visited the EDB offices was in 2022, and their office was in Port Louis, have they now moved?? Read More
Dependants visa by T?Wey
I am currently living in the UK and as soon as I receive my police record check I am then able to submit my application for a retirement visa. However, the application for a dependants visa states that:The dependent should ensure that he/she has a ...
Thanks, yes please that would be helpful. Do you mean a utility bill from our SA address or a new lease address in Mauritius?? Read More
Dependants visa by T?Wey
I am currently living in the UK and as soon as I receive my police record check I am then able to submit my application for a retirement visa. However, the application for a dependants visa states that:The dependent should ensure that he/she has a ...
What documentation do you need to open the bank account?? Thankyou Read More