Features for expats in Mauritius
Leisure
Often as an expat in Mauritius, researching and finding different ways to stay inspired can be challenging so let's look at some tried and tested activities to keep you inspired and motivated on your journey here.
Work
Finding a job in Mauritius is not that easy as it seems to be. And as in any country, there are things you should look out for! So if you're planning to relocate to Mauritius for work amid or after the crisis, here are key points to consider.
Everyday life
Moving abroad is a real challenge. Unfortunately, not everyone is conscious of this! People who have never travelled or lived abroad usually have a lot of misconceptions about expat life. So here are some of the most common remarks you should expect from people abroad or your friends and family in your home country.
Shopping
Local consumption means caring about the environment, empowering local enterprises and often, ensuring better quality. So how to go about shifting to local consumption.
Everyday life
Are you tempted by a delicious KFC or a McDonald's burger? Or a nice “mine bouillie” in your favourite snack? Like most people in Mauritius, you're probably waiting for the lockdown to end so that you can have your favourite foods. How about getting them delivered to your doorstep?
Everyday life
In the COVID-19 era, many countries such as Canada, New Zealand and South Korea are placing their bets on immigration for economic recovery. Can immigration be the answer to the current economic downturn?
Everyday life
It might not be very perceptible in English but Mauritian towns and villages can have peculiar names, to say the least. Here is a rundown of how some Mauritian towns and villages were named.
Leisure
Week 5 of lockdown. And it must be starting to feel very boring. Are you running out of ways to keep yourselves busy? Let's have a look at how to make the best of this lockdown Mauritian-style!
Leisure
If the lockdown has got you bored, we've got the perfect idea for you. Have you tried listening to Mauritian music? We have compiled some of the most popular artists to keep you busy for a whole week.
Everyday life
Like last year, Easter will be celebrated this Sunday in Mauritius amid the lockdown. But being locked down doesn't mean you can't enjoy it at all. Although churches will be closed, families will still gather in peace and harmony.
Schools & studies
All schools in Mauritius are closed since the lockdown was announced. Still, international schools have implemented homeschooling to help their students during this complicated period. Kirsty Lallchand, Head of Dukesbridge Primary school, talks to us about the challenges and benefits of homeschooling.
Leisure
Including a workout in your routine will definitely help maintain mental and emotional balance during these uncertain times. Inka Goodwin, a Personal Trainer (PT) living and working in Mauritius gives us a few tips on keeping fit during the lockdown.
Blakkayo is an artist and an activist. His fourth album came out in February. A whole eleven years after Love N Respect, Orizinal Blakkayo is back with "Soz serye". Twenty-two songs on this new album. This is the perfect occasion for expats to get to know this singer.
For environmental, religious or even animal protection reasons, more and more people are adopting vegetarian or vegan diets. How easy is it to live in Mauritius when you are a vegetarian or a vegan?
Everyday life
Mauritius, you would have noticed it by now, is an absolute melting pot of cultures and religions. Four main religious groups can be found amongst the Mauritian population: Islam, Hinduism, Christianism and Buddhism.
We're bringing to you this week, a rather rare mauritian creole expression, but definitely an interesting one. Here what it means and how you can use it.
Rainy season on the island calls for one thing for hikers: waterfalls! Yes, the January to March period is the best time to visit waterfalls. Here is a list of the most beautiful and most accessible waterfalls on the island.
The creole language is full of surprising expressions. With the aim of giving you the full Mauritian experience, Expat.com will bring you a new expression every month. This week, we are teaching you the meaning of “bat bis” in Mauritian creole.
Other Types
Visas
Mauritius is taking its attractiveness strategy to the next level. Announced at the Cabinet Meeting on April 10, 2026, a Golden Visa Scheme is currently in the works, alongside a dedicated concierge service for ultra-high-net-worth investors. Behind the announcement lies a clear and deliberate ambition: to capture capital on the move, and fast.
Everyday life
At a time when the Middle East is going through one of its most serious geopolitical crises in decades, Mauritius finds itself on the front line of the economic repercussions of a conflict beyond its control. A recent UNDP report has quantified the extent of these risks with precision. Diesel prices have already increased. Rumors of rising petrol and bread prices continue to circulate, despite government efforts to deny them. Meanwhile, the first concrete responses are beginning to emerge within businesses. Here is a full breakdown of the measures shaping daily life in Mauritius.
Accommodation
For many expatriates, it is the signal they have been waiting for. According to the latest Property Cloud index, rents for properties accessible to foreign tenants have fallen for the first time in several years. While the local rental market continues to climb, this shift creates a window of opportunity for those planning a move to Mauritius. The real question is how long it will stay open.
Leisure
MAMA JAZ returns this April for its 11th edition. Staying true to its spirit of creation and improvisation, this year's festival highlights “Natural Intelligence,” celebrating human creative genius at a time when artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly prominent role in our societies. Concerts, performances and artistic encounters will take place throughout April in Port Louis, with the aim of bringing together a wide audience around a free and universal vision of music. Gavin Poonoosamy, the founder of this now-unmissable event on the local music scene, spoke to Expat.com.
Everyday life
Caity De Chasteigner Dumée-Duval's move from South Africa to Mauritius marked a turning point in both her personal and professional life. After years in the fast-paced world of corporate advertising, she chose to embrace a different rhythm, one that places family, creativity and balance at the centre. Now based in Tamarin and founder of Eighty Twenty, a creative agency, she reflects on the leap that brought her to the island, the challenges of starting a business as a newcomer, and the philosophy that now guides the way she works and lives.
Everyday life
Mauritian authorities have reported no shortages or supply disruptions, whether for fuel, food, or other essential goods. Yet the impact of the war that broke out on 28 February between the United States, Israel and Iran is already being felt, even 6,000 kilometres away. For expats living in Mauritius and those planning to move here, the coming weeks will require vigilance and forward planning in several areas of daily life.
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