Features for expats in Mauritius
With the summer season, comes the heavy rains (or so we hope, anyway!). This week, Mauritius has been under a heavy rain warning. What are the real risks of flooding and water accumulation? What are the most vulnerable areas? What are the precautions to take?
Expat.com is back this week with a new dish: Mauritian fried noodles. Of Chinese origin, the fried noodles is one of the most popular dishes on the island. It is easy to make and there is no doubt that the whole family will enjoy it.
Everyday life
During the early days of the COVID pandemic, some were betting on the end of expatriation. Governments were taking steps to promote the employment of locals, as in Singapore, where companies were encouraged to favor nationals. Did that mean that foreigners were no longer welcome? Did that point to a place where local policies would dictate the future of national economies? Obviously not! Actually, moving abroad plans only changed their form. Digital nomadism, entrepreneurship, professional opportunities, and studying abroad are as many facets of post-COVID moving abroad plans. So, why should you move abroad in 2023, and how?
Leisure
There are many expat blogs on the Internet, but many have, in some ways, run out of steam over time. The reasons for this are numerous, including the lack of interest and inspiration, fewer visits, too much competition, or a return to the country of origin. Let's try to find an explanation as to why expat blogs have been on the decline lately.
The year 2022 is coming to a close. Whether it's been good or bad, ending the year on a high is paramount. If you've just arrived on the island and are looking for a place to celebrate New Year's Eve, Expat.com has some places to say goodbye to 2022.
This holiday season is a special time to spend with family and friends. If you're far from home and are still wondering how to spend this special time of the year, Expat.com brings to you various events throughout the island to enjoy these moments alone or with your family or friends.
A few Christmas markets will be held this weekend, the last before Christmas. These events are gaining in popularity year after year as they allow you to avoid the big crowds of the shopping malls and are an opportunity to privilege local craftsmen.
Head to the southeast of the island to discover the village of Grande-Rivière-Sud-Est, a region that has kept its authenticity. The village is known for having one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country, but also for being the main meeting point to go to the popular Ile aux Cerfs.
The Clarisse Sisters have had an incredible 30 year long international career. It is on their native island that they have decided to launch their second album, 'Fire and Ice', during a concert on December 22nd. On this occasion, here's an insight into the jazz world of these three talented sisters.
Expat.com is back with the “satini brinzel” recipe, a vegetable you surely know under the name of eggplant. It is mainly served as a side dish that will enhance many of your dishes. The "satin brinzel" is easy to prepare and everyone will love it.
Expat.com is back with a new Mauritian creole expression that will help you blend right in. This week's expression is "bav dan minn".
Visas
Does being the holder of a work permit in your expat country mean that everything is possible? In the era of remote work and digital nomadism, the work permit is quite likely to be mistaken for a visa with all possibilities. Although it does grant rights to foreign workers, it also comes with a set of rules. What are the risks in case of infringement? Are you allowed to leave your host country for as long as you want?
Schools & studies
Two major events disrupted international student mobility during the past years – Brexit and the Covid pandemic. However, international mobility has picked up again with border reopenings worldwide, and some countries are among the new favorites among students. Which are they, and how are they beneficial for international students?
Work
Presented as one of the new flexicurity solutions, the four-day week seems to have a lot of benefits. Young workers, especially generation Z, are especially favorable to the option. While physicians and sociologists are researching the phenomenon, countries are experimenting with the new system by conducting full-scale tests. How does the four-day work week impact the lives of expatriates? Should it be part of the criteria for choosing your next destination?
Years go by and we still can't get enough of Cassiya, regardless of generations. Désiré François and the group Cassiya are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. 30 years of sega and fighting for justice through their lyrics and their music.
Work
Are you tempted to start a business abroad or create one in your home country with the possibility of working from anywhere in the world? With the boom of digital nomadism, more and more freelancers are taking the leap. But are they covered by their home country's social security? Are they entitled to some form of social assistance?
Who needs paradise when Rodrigues Island is only an hour and a half flight away? The tiny island where time stands still... The island of a thousand and one beaches, of a thousand and one smiles. Need a break? This little paradise is the perfect place.
Work
As work-from-home becomes the new normal, more expats feel tempted by the possibility of being a digital nomad who works from a Brazilian beach or a European summer house. However, some expats are doing it without the prior consent of their employers. This can create serious compliance and regulatory issues for the company, issues for which the worker can get sacked.
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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