You've finally made it to Mauritius after months of preparation. Once you have settled in, there are still some administrative tasks you'll have to take care of. If you're not sure where to start or feel a bit overwhelmed, here is a summary.
Registering with the EDB
The first step to settling in Mauritius is to apply for the correct permit: residency, retirement, or work. To do this, you will need to contact the Economic Development Board (EDB). The application is done online and can be completed before your arrival, especially for work permits.
Once you receive the provisional approval, the EDB will schedule an appointment for you, and you will need to present yourself at their offices with the original required documents.
Procedures for working in Mauritius
Thanks to the National Electronic Licensing System platform, an employer of a future foreign employee can start the work visa application process online, even before the employee arrives in Mauritius.
Unless you are working in a regulated sector (banking, engineering, medicine, veterinary medicine, paramedical, etc.), it is not necessary to register to apply for a license or authorization to work.
For the work permit, if your application is accepted, you will need to finalize everything using your original documents at the EDB offices. Once in Mauritius, you will receive an SMS invitation to complete your procedures for obtaining your permit.
Registering with your embassy in Mauritius
Most foreign nationals can register with the consulate or embassy of their country in Mauritius. This process helps their home country authorities to keep track of different nationalities, enabling them to provide additional assistance and protection if needed.
Enrolling children in school in Mauritius
For families relocating with school-aged children, school enrollment also takes place once settled in Mauritius, although you should certainly contact the schools you are interested in and even reserve spots well before your arrival.
Some institutions, such as Lycée La Bourdonnais, require parents to present their Resident Permit or Occupation Permit to enroll their children.
Opening a bank account in Mauritius
Foreigners can open a resident or non-resident account, depending on their needs. To easily prove the source of your funds on a Mauritian account, choose a Mauritian bank that has financial relationships with your country of origin.
Getting familiar with the commute in Mauritius
Between driving and public transport, you have several options for getting to work.
By car
Rush hours are between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning, then between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening, whether heading to the North or from the North to Port Louis. For a more comfortable journey, leave 10 to 15 minutes earlier than your ideal time.
Public transport
The bus
The Mauritian bus network operates from 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM in urban areas and from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM in rural areas.
The Metro Express
The Metro Express serves 20 stations from Port Louis to Curepipe with 6 major stations adjacent to bus terminals, as well as 3 stations from Rose-Hill to Réduit and two stations from Rose-Hill to Ébène.
Line Curepipe — Port Louis:
- Curepipe Centre
- North of Curepipe
- Floréal
- Sadally
- Vacoas Centre
- Palmerston
- Phoenix Mall
- Phoenix
- Trianon
- St Jean
- Quatre Bornes Centre
- Belle Rose
- Rose Hill Centre
- Vandermeersch
- Beau Bassin
- Barkly
- Coromandel
- St Louis
- Port Louis Victoria
- Place d'Armes
Line Rose-Hill — Réduit:
- Rose-Hill
- Ébène
- Réduit
Finding amenities in Mauritius
Supermarkets
Mauritius hosts several French and South African retail chains.
Intermart (Intermarché)
Intermart | Mon - Thu | Fri & Sat | Sun & holidays | Contact | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bagatelle | 09:00 – 21:00 | 09:00 – 22:00 | 09:00 – 19:00 | (230) 468 8088 | Bagatelle Mall of Mauritius, Bagatelle |
Ébène | 09:00 – 20:00 | 09:00 – 20:30 | 09:00 – 14:30 | (230) 465 9000 | Ébène Commercial Centre, Cyber City, Ébène |
La Croisette | 09:00 – 20:00 | 09:00 – 21:00 | 09:00 – 17:00 | (230) 269 6666 | Grand Baie La Croisette, Royal Road, Grand Bay |
Beau Bassin | 09:00 – 20:00 | 09:00 – 21:00 | 09:00 – 17:00 | (230) 454 6888 | Royal Road, Chebel, Beau Bassin |
Curepipe | 08:00 – 20:00 | 08:00 – 20:00 | 08:00 – 15:00 | (230) 670 5110 | Botanical Garden Street, Curepipe |
So'flo | 08:00 – 20:00 | 08:00 – 21:00 | 08:00 – 16:00 | (230) 660 8898 | Royal Road, Floréal |
Calodyne | 08:00 – 20:00 | 08:00 – 20:00 | 08:00 – 17:00 | (230) 283 1068 | Royal Road St François, Calodyne |
Quatre Bornes | 08:00 – 19:30 | 08:00 – 20:00 | 08:00 – 16:00 | (230) 425 7788 | 19 St Jean Road, Quatre Bornes |
Rose-Hill | 09:00 – 20:00 | 09:00 – 21:00 | 09:00 – 17:00 | (230) 460 5888 | Plaza Boulevard, 8–10, Sir Celicourt Antelme Street, Rose-Hill |
Mahogany | 08:30 – 20:00 | 08:30 – 20:00 | 08:30 – 19:00 | (230) 260 7788 | L'Aventure du sucre, Pamplemousses |
Montebello | 09:00 – 20:00 | 09:00 – 21:00 | 09:00 – 17:00 | (230) 290 8877 | Montebello Mall, Montebello |
Rose Belle | 08:00 – 20:00 | 08:00 – 21:00 | 08:00 – 19:00 | (230) 690 7788 | A10, Royal Road, Rose Belle |
Super U
Super U | Mon - Sat | Sun & holidays | Contact | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Goodlands | 09:00 - 20:30 | 09:00 - 15:00 | (230) 263 0502 | Cœur de Ville |
Grand Baie | 09:00 – 20:30 | 09:00 – 15:00 | (230) 263 0502 | La Salette Road, Grand Bay |
Flacq | 09:00 – 20:30 | 09:00 – 15:00 | (230) 413 5752 | Avenue Président François Mitterrand, Central Flacq |
Belle Rose | 09:00 – 20:30 | 09:00 – 15:00 | (230) 454 6640 | Royal Road, Belle Rose |
Tamarin | 09:00 – 20:30 | 09:00 – 15:00 | (230) 484 0062 | Cap Tamarin Smart City, Royal Road Tamarin |
Carrefour
Carrefour | Mon - Thu | Fri & Sat | Sun & holidays | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Carrefour Phoenix | 09:00 – 21:00 | 09:00 – 22:00 | 09:00 – 20:00 | Phoenix Mall, S Sivananda Ave, Vacoas-Phoenix |
Carrefour Riche Terre | 09:00 – 21:00 | 09:00 – 22:00 | 09:00 – 20:00 | Riche Terre Mall, Riche Terre Road, Port Louis |
Carrefour City Moka | 07:00 – 20:00 | 07:00 – 20:00 | 07:00 – 18:00 | Les Allées d'Helvetia, Moka |
Carrefour City Pasadena | 08:00 – 21:00 | 08:00 – 21:00 | 08:00 – 20:00 | Pasadena Village, Coastal Road, Flic en Flac |
Winner's
With 28 supermarkets, Winner's also sells Leader Price brand products. Open Monday to Sunday, Winner's extends the hours of some outlets on Sundays until 8:00 PM. Island-wide delivery and Click and Collect options available.
Food Lover's Market
This South African supermarket chain focuses on premium quality and organic products. The products are sourced locally, as well as from the UK or South Africa.
- Bagatelle Shopping Mall — Mon-Thu: 9:30 AM-8:30 PM, Fri-Sat: 9:30 AM-10:00 PM, Sun: 9:30 AM-3:00 PM
- Tamarin, Black River — Mon-Thu: 9:30 AM-8:30 PM, Fri-Sat: 9:30 AM-10:00 PM, Sun: 9:30 AM-3:00 PM
Dream Price Supermarkets
This supermarket chain continues to grow and modernize. Present in about thirty locations, Dream Price offers products mainly from Turkey at very competitive prices—a must-know address when living in Mauritius on a tight budget.
Postal services in Mauritius
The growing tourism industry generates a significant flow of mail and frequent international deliveries thanks to air service. However, during the peak tourist season, delivery times range from 4 days to 3 weeks.
Post office hours: Monday to Friday from 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturday from 8:15 AM to 11:45 AM.
Useful link:
Express Mail
Several express mail services are available in Mauritius:
Television programs in Mauritius
The Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) broadcasts local channel programs. Movies and shows are aired in several languages: Mauritian Creole, English, French, Hindi, Bhojpuri, and other oriental languages. Some TV5 Monde shows and French channels are also retransmitted.
Canal+ Maurice
Available TV Packs:
Pack | Price |
|---|---|
Sports | Rs 500 |
Cinema & Series | Rs 550 |
Family | Rs 500 |
Subscription duration: no commitment (Rs 2,700 for installation), 12-month commitment, or 24-month commitment (often subject to promotions).
Additional Options:
Option | Price |
|---|---|
Bollywood Channels | Rs 250/month |
Discovery Channels | Rs 250/month |
Disney Channels | from Rs 190/month |
OCS Channels | Rs 350/month |
Netflix | from Rs 190/month |
2nd TV | Rs 400/month |
All CANAL+ | Rs 2,450/month |
How to Subscribe? Online or at Canal+ agencies (available in shopping centers). Hotline available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, including holidays, at (230) 602 18 18.
my.t
The market leader offers a particularly wide range of packages and channels, all paired with internet access. Discover my.t's television offers on their website: www.myt.mu
Media in Mauritius
All international newspapers, magazines, and journals are available for sale in Mauritius in supermarkets.
Television
- MBC — mbcradio.tv/
- Canal Plus Mauritius — www.canalsat-maurice.com
- my.t — www.myt.mu
Radios
- Radio Moris — www.radiomoris.com
- Radio Plus — live.radioplus.mu
- Radio One — www.r1.mu
- Top FM Radio — www.topfm.mu
Newspapers
- L'Express Mauritius — www.lexpress.mu
- Le Mauricien — www.lemauricien.com
- Le Défi — www.defimedia.info
- 5 Plus Dimanche — www.5plus.mu
- News on Sunday — defimedia.info/categorie/news-sunday
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