Expat interviews from Mauritius
Everyday life
Francesca first discovered Mauritius in 2004 and immediately fell in love with the island. Today, she is the happy wife of a Mauritian and is enjoying her expat life, based in the north of the country. She talks to us about her intercultural experience.
Schools & studies
Would a global pandemic stop Sarah Hofbauer from living her dream of studying in Mauritius? Not a global pandemic, not the tedious procedures, not the uncomfortable flight and definitely not the two-week quarantine. The young Austrian student started her course at the University of Middlesex this week.
Leisure
Before getting to the island, he had not heard a lot about little Mauritius. Today, Javier, a Spanish expat, knows this island by heart. He fell in love with the dolce vita, the beach life, the warmth of the inhabitants, the lively music…
Lionel Magisson is passionate about entrepreneurship and, above all, devoted to entrepreneurs. Originally from Normandy, he landed in the Indian Ocean in the early 1990s. After spending a few years in Reunion Island, he decided to relocate to Mauritius where he started his own business in 2011. He talks to Expat.com about his expat journey and shared his view about entrepreneurship in his host country.
She is herself an expat in Mauritius. Sophie Gidrol is specialised in accompanying expats having lost a closed one or living abroad while a loved one is dealing with a progressive, incurable disease.
Sunniva is a Norwegian expat who has been living in Mauritius for nine years now and like most Mauritians and residents, she was devastated when the MV Wakashio ran aground on the 25th of July 2020. The mum of two, therefore, decided to write a book recalling the chronology of the shipwreck. The pictures in “Wakashio- Oil Spill in Paradise” were also painted by Sunniva's friend.
Moving
Before completing her Master's in Non Profit Administration in San Francisco, Kelly was working in both the corporate and government sectors of Singapore, her home country. Two years ago, what was supposed to be a short-term visit to her husband's mother land, Mauritius, opened their eyes to the flaws of the local food system. Ever since, they have focused on developing a sustainable farming model in Mauritius with international applicability. Kelly speaks to Expat.com about the unexpected change in the course of her life and how she feels about Mauritius, her new home.
Leisure
Laura spent two years and a half travelling the world as a backpacker before she moved to Mauritius in 2009. She has now set up a cultural business and organises the popular Kaz'Out which is one of the leading festivals on the island. Laura shares her cultural passion with Expat.com.
Moving
The excitement and anticipation when moving abroad goes hand in hand with the anxiety and stress, and all of these feelings are heightened when moving as a family. In any event, embarking on your next great adventure abroad with your family means different priorities and preparation. We at Expat.com spoke to Halima about her experience of moving to Mauritius from Paris with her husband and two children, and what advice she would give other families who are thinking of moving overseas.
Dee comes from Hampshire. She moved to Mauritius four years ago with her husband who was offered a professional opportunity. Dee enjoys volunteering, going around with friends, catamaran trips and watching dolphins, etc.
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.
Leisure
The MAMA JAZ festival unveils its Grand Concerts program for April, featuring a series of unmissable musical evenings at the Galerie du Génie, Édith, in Port-Louis. Every Wednesday from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM, audiences are invited to explore distinctive artistic worlds brought to life by local talent.
Leisure
After the lively summer months, April brings a welcome change of pace to Mauritius. As humidity drops and the atmosphere becomes more pleasant, it's the perfect time to make the most of local events, which are often easier to access. That said, rest assured that the cultural calendar remains packed. From music festivals and international concerts to sporting events and outdoor experiences, April is full of surprises. Here are the highlights to add to your diary.
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.
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