Expat news in Mauritius
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Summer is finally here, the Mauritian vaccination certificate recognised in the United Kingdom, fear of a new wave of Covid-19 following the extended weekend... Find out what's happening in Mauritius in this first week of November.
Once again the work permit project for expat spouses with Occupation Permit has been abandoned. What does this mean for expats or future expats?
Government measures to attract expats and foreign investment seem to be working. In addition to the 1,000 Premium Visa applications, the Expat.com website has seen a spike in traffic from future expats. A 40% jump in visits to its Mauritius pages, to be precise.
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Mauritius exits the FATF grey list. In other news, the government issued 750 premium visas to foreign nationals.
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As of September, nearly 2,500 tourists had arrived in Mauritius, and many more are expected in the coming months. Besides, the Ministry of Education has revisited the health protocol for schools in case students have been in contact with a Covid-positive person.
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Approved vaccines for travelers who had received Sinopharm, repercussions of the Pandora Papers on Mauritius, FlySafair soon serving Mauritius…
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Tourists are finally here. After 18 months, Mauritian hotels are breathing again. A reopening that happened without a hitch. However, operators are unanimous: it will take a few more months before tourism really takes off. As for expats, they're just happy to be able to get or get back to their home away from home.
Reopening of borders as from today 1st of October, Air Mauritius will not shut down and finally, less foreign workers in Mauritius.
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This September, many countries reopened their borders (Canada, Senegal, etc.); others are planning to follow suit (United States, Australia). It is indeed great news for people who were looking to move abroad. The new world map shows a majority of countries open to vaccinated travellers, but with certain restrictions. But immigration still largely relies on government announcements. In such circumstances, considering the pandemic, is it still possible to plan international relocation?
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This week: Arrival of a Pfizer-BioNTech cargo, record of COVID-19 related deaths and cheaper milk...
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This week on the island: Preparing for the opening of the borders, more than 5000 expats are currently working in Mauritius, FATF visit to Mauritius and more.
Health system
The booster shot is upon us. After pondering on the idea for a while, the High Committee for Vaccines against COVID-19 has announced last Friday that third vaccine doses will be available to residents as early as October. This news has stirred controversy this past week.
Leisure
Suspension bridge, parachuting, paragliding, canyoning... Expat.com offers a list of activities that might interest you if you are looking for an adrenaline rush.
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This week in Mauritius: the government is preparing for the FATF visit to review the inclusion of Mauritius on the FATF gray list and the EU black list, Navin Ramgoolam, former prime minister positive for COVID-19, COVID -19: New records, back to school scheduled for September 18?
Health system
Many Mauritians and expat have been wanting to travel overseas since Mauritius reopened its borders two months back. Expats have especially been planning their vacations overseas after spending more than a year and a half away from home and their loved ones. It's worth noting that the international approval of vaccines administered in Mauritius has also taken a lot of time. Many European countries, for example, have only approved AstraZeneca Covishield after intense lobbying by stranded expats. Also, in spite of quarantine and isolation rules introduced by certain countries, a lot of expats have been prevented from travelling from the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Mauritius.
This week in Mauritius: a new variant, Mauritian population dropping and more…
New measures for new arrivals, boat on fire in the port and shortage of antigen tests. Here is the news for the week of August 23.
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COVID-19 cases keep rising, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine made available, pilot project allowing cannabis culture in Mauritius and much more in the news at a glance...
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Trail, festivals, theater... Looking for plans this month? Explore our June agenda!
Often described as an exotic paradise, Mauritius continues to attract retirees from around the globe. But what makes this island so appealing for those looking for a new home? Let's explore.
On the nights of Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11, our fellow Réunionnais were treated to a rare and captivating cosmic event: southern auroras illuminating the sky due to intense solar activity. What causes these auroras, and why were they barely visible in Mauritius? Expat.com has all the answers!
As temperatures begin to fall, the Mauritius Meteorological Service has released its forecast for winter 2024.
Looking for a fun family outing or a chance to meet new people and celebrate? Look no further. Here's our list of must-attend events for May!
For the past seven years, the Mama Jaz festival has established itself as a must-attend event for jazz enthusiasts in Mauritius. This year once again, the event delighted music lovers with a rich and diverse program, taking place at two emblematic sites: the Caudan Arts Centre and the Creative Park in Beau-Plan.
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