Leslie Jarrett
English expat in Mauritius
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Registration: 21 April 2016
Driving licence convertion: attestation letter from issuing country by StéfS
Hello, I wonder what is the attestation letter from issuing country, requested to get a mauritian converted driving licence. I don't have such document, I only have my french driving licence. Is this attestation letter mandatory? If yes, how to get ...
Attestation has to be done in the country of origin of your Driving Licence i.e. UK for mine, It has to be verfied by an attorney or lawyer to be formerly apostles. For your information the British Embassy told me that they are not allowed by law ... Read More
Travel insurance for expats living in Mauritius by WackyWombat
Hello all you lovely peopleI was trying to find out whether anyone has had a good experience purchasing travel insurance while living here, for occasional travel to other countries. Many thanks in advanceLouise
EAGLE INSURANCE are quite good Read More
What is the validity of certificate of character in mauritius by Shar786
Hello everyone, I need to know the validity of my certificate of character. I had done mine in the month of August and went ro collect on 16 september 2019. Can someone shed some light on this question as i will be travelling abroad in need of ...
i suggest calling the police station where it was issued such as ROSE HILL as they can advise best. I also have one that is more than two years old but in some areas it seems to be valid and others not. Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritius. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritius you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritius? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Electricity in Mauritius is based on a Tariff system that allocates a price per unit on certain usage and at the end of the smaller priced tariff units the last section is the remainder which is 100% more expensive than the cheapest part of the ... Read More
British Expats by islander421
Hello, I moved to Mauritius in October last year after spending my whole life up to that point in the UK. I was wondering if there are many British Expats on the island, particularly in their twenties and thirties. Whilst I am very fortunate to ...
Although i dont go anymore at present there is a Regular coffee morning on a Saturday at TIDEZ in Flic En Flac from around 10:00 There are several English and others who speak english who meet up. Read More
Overstay in Mauritius by Yash0520
Hi my self yash(india)was landed as a visit visa on Mauritius 15th march they given me 15days stay but for some work issues i stay 35days more should i ban for Mauritius once i go india can i come again Or what can i do......
I take from the text that he was given a tourist visa for 15 days stay. If you are here working you should have got a work permit visa or entry clearance on that basis. You cannot simply just enter a country as a visitor and then work for an extra ... Read More
Motorbike club by vinni01
I ride a 650 cc Suzuki Boulevard and love to cruise around the island in the weekend . Anyone interested in joining ? Please let me know we can have a get together and visit Mauritius in all its beauty. Let me know.
EAL Man Hin and Sons Cassis Port Louis are the main Honda dealers Read More
Import Duties on motor vehicle for an expat returning to Mauritius by pauldarne
Currently living in South Africa, I am trying to find out if it is worth it to ship my car back to Mauritius with me or to sell it here and buy another one on my return? Can anyone with experience with this advise me? Thank you:)
Importing a car to Mauritius is not an easy task you have so many offices to visit before you can get your car on the road here. I imported my car from the UK because i had only purchased one month before deciding to come to Mauritius. However it ... Read More
Divorcing. by Mark2208
Hi, I am an Expat living here since 2011. I married my Mauritian wife in 2013. We have 9 yo twins. My wife surprised me when she said she wants a divorce. My question is, what are my rights as an expat father? Would I have to leave my children here ...
Get advice from your lawyer in the first instance of course or take a new lawyer who has expertise in these matters. there is some information here ... Read More
Motorbike helmet.
perhaps there is another way in that you contact one of the many motorcycle dealers in Mauritius to see if they are able to get it for you or they have in stock Read More
Wifi - how to get it set up by SammyMaria
Does anyone know how to go about getting thiscset up at home?
When you are in Mauritius pop along to Cafe Tidez at Flic En Flac on a Saturday morning where a few expats meet up for coffee and a chat etc. Read More
Wifi - how to get it set up by SammyMaria
Does anyone know how to go about getting thiscset up at home?
Depending on your area and needs MT is reasonable as you can get Fibre optic broadband package that includes a multi-channel Tv service called Mytv. This will give you a BBC world news and a few other English channels but most are in French or Hindu ... Read More
Wifi - how to get it set up by SammyMaria
Does anyone know how to go about getting thiscset up at home?
If you get internet package from EMTEL or MAURITIUS TELECOM or other providers they will normally include in the set up the internet router. This is the gateway into your home. Most have several sockets on them for input of signal down the wire or ... Read More
Living close to a river in Tamarin by NickyPicky
I am planning to buy a house in Tamarin close to a small river. I would like to know if there are a lot more mosquitoes and other insects in that region in the evening. The reason for this question is that I would like to make the most of my ...
You don't have to live by a river in many parts of Mauritius to get Mosquitos. The simple thing is in many areas any piece of ground that is not in a field and has not been built often becomes a fly-tipping spot. These are usually in villages ... Read More
Fatal Accidents in the Cascavelle and Flic-En-Flac area !!!!
What is happening on the roads near my village Three fatal accidents in as many weeks. Two of them suspiciously happening in the early hours of a Sunday Morning. Are these related to the fact that there are two very active NIGHT CLUBS opposite the ... Read More
The problems with Mauritius Franchises by Leslie Jarrett
It is the same issue I had today that others have had with the Fast Food Outlets in Mauritius in that you expect the 'BIG-BRAND' quality and service that the Franchise is showing the logos etc. However my experience is not with Fast Food ...
Update on the parcel delivery After i said that if i did not get the parcel by 13:00 on Friday that i would contact the company head office and CEO to report the franchise the parcel arrived at 11:45 Perhaps they will take care now Read More
The problems with Mauritius Franchises
It is the same issue I had today that others have had with the Fast Food Outlets in Mauritius in that you expect the 'BIG-BRAND' quality and service that the Franchise is showing the logos etc. However my experience is not with Fast Food ... Read More
Where to live near Ebene Cyber City? by CharlesWinstanley
Hi all, I am considering a move to Mauritius, with the company based in Ebene Cyber City. Can anyone recommend a pleasant, close area, where I can rent a 1 bed apartment for the initial 6 months, so I can get established? I have been looking at a ...
I believe there are some new residential apartments opening at EBENE itself , not sure if some will be rented out Read More
Looking 2 making new friends
if you are in Flic En Flac , pop along to Tidez cafe opposite the beach on a Saturday morning where a group meet for coffee at 10:30 Read More
2017 latest football Trend
Have you contacted the Mauritius Football Association as they might have some contacts you could use Read More
I want to meet people speaking english.
i am english and can help you Read More
Meeting English speaking friends by Philippe9507
I'm living in Mauritius,originally from South Africa looking to make new friends,preferably who speak English
There is a group of expats who meet up on a Saturday Morning who are mainly ladies. I sometimes go if i am at home. They meet from 10:30 to 12:00 for coffee, etc and a chat at Cafe Tidez at Flac en Flac which is opposite the beach. Read More
Motorcycles
I am not sure if they can help or advise but have you contacted the Mauritius BMW dealership. I am not promoting or advertising them in anyway in this reply. The BMW dealer is Leal and Co and they are on the motorway at Pailles. They may have had ... Read More
What are the dos and don'ts of finding a job in Mauritius? by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Where is the best place to start when looking for a job in Mauritius? Is it better to job-hunt by directly contacting the company of your interest, or should job-seekers rely on a recruitment agency, for example? Are there any ...
Also be prepared for the usual range of tricky interview questions that often get asked such as -: Why do yo want to leave your current job ? . You need to have truthful answer to this as often companies will contact your current employer for a ... Read More
Drivers licence by chris muller
Will my SA drivers license be valid if I want to move to Mauritius
It is quite possible that a UK License is always going to be ok as well as other countries that drive like Mauritius on the left. Maybe with some EU countries and USA because they drive on the RIGHT that maybe the MPF feel that after a period they ... Read More
Drivers licence by chris muller
Will my SA drivers license be valid if I want to move to Mauritius
but if you are not sure check with a local police station to be safe and sure . with the silly excessive number of accidents here now you will see many many random checks being made on vehicles and drivers now. you could be stopped at random any ... Read More
How to save money in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Mauritius? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
Le Morne , Grand Baie are two places where local Fresh fish are sold but you need to know what days they sell the fish on Read More
Drivers licence by chris muller
Will my SA drivers license be valid if I want to move to Mauritius
according the Traffic Branch Mauritius Police website quote "International Driving Permit Any person holding a valid International Driving Permit or Driving Licence issued by a competent foreign authority shall not be required to pass a ... Read More
Excess Baggage?????? What to do at the airport? by rooimot
Hi All We are moving to Mauritius in November and have booked in total of 25 bags on the flight, this will hold all our clothes and bit of used home stuff. Have anyone done this before and how did you go about booking it in and most important how ...
If you are moving to Mauritius the NRA (customs department) may take a considerable time with you and your personal belongings. This is because you are not coming to Mauritius as a "tourist" and yes nowadays all bags will be liable to be ... Read More
Cheap shipping to Mauritius by collisheen
Hi, does anyone know of a cheap and easy way to ship items to Mauritius? I've been looking for a levelling compound to mix with acrylic paint that simply doesn't exist here. I can buy it on Amazon from UK or US or from other online suppliers ...
Have you had quotes from DHL or UPS or FEDEX on this item as these companies have world wide operations and in past experience on-line shops tend to have a general fee that they apply whereas the regular parcels companies will have price tariffs. ... Read More
How to save money in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Mauritius? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
There are also some very good supermarkets like LOLO that discount a lot of food items because they do not have such fancy shelves etc like SUPER U or JUMBO. Other supermarkets have 'HOT" days where a range of discounts apply on a variety ... Read More
Cheap way to call from LANDLINE number from UK
if you goto some of the local indian shops you can get call cards that give you cheaper rate calls. But the best thing is to use the internet at both ends and apps such as WhatsApp etc. as you can also do video conferencing and the cost is cheap if ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Mauritius by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Mauritius? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
i think the law perhaps needs to be clarified as under the current legislation document downloaded from the Mauritius Government section 5 . "5. Registration of Commonwealth citizens (1) Subject to this section, the Minister may cause any ... Read More
Asslyum in Mauritius
Normally Refugees and Asylum seekers arrive firstly at the country they intend to apply for that sort of status and I suppose to get to Mauritius from any of the countries where many of these people come from would cost a lot of money as in reality ... Read More
Is overstaying implies ban in Mauritius ? by GuestPoster172
Hello, Kindly assist me with some advice if you have the information about what the immigration law say. I made 2 entries in Mauritius in 2015 & 2016, all on business visa entries. In my first visit i went for visa extension. My second visit ...
Oh dear , when you said " I took inspiration from the fact that i ve done it before " i hope you did not mean that you have overstayed a visa before. If it has happened and it was in Mauritius for both times then I think you will have ... Read More
Is overstaying implies ban in Mauritius ? by GuestPoster172
Hello, Kindly assist me with some advice if you have the information about what the immigration law say. I made 2 entries in Mauritius in 2015 & 2016, all on business visa entries. In my first visit i went for visa extension. My second visit ...
If you overstay in most countries of the world then in the eyes of the law in many cases you are in fact an "illegal immigrant". I think you may find it hard to gain entry to Mauritius on the basis of overstay as you could easily do it ... Read More
Mauritius - here I come!! by paulamilligan
Dear all A brief intro - I am a South African (from Johannesburg) but have just obtained my Mauritian Citizenship! I will be coming to our gorgeous island quite soon for a visit to look at schools, homes to rent, business opportunities! I am ...
You can find her on expat it's Patricia Prepok or same on Facebook. Her daughter is a teenager I think 15 or 16 years old . In fact I met them this morning in a supermarket here Read More
Mauritius - here I come!! by paulamilligan
Dear all A brief intro - I am a South African (from Johannesburg) but have just obtained my Mauritian Citizenship! I will be coming to our gorgeous island quite soon for a visit to look at schools, homes to rent, business opportunities! I am ...
i have a South African Friend in Flic En Flac who is also a member she has a teenage daughter . We meet up nearly every saturday Morning At cafe Tidez in Flic En Flac Read More
Mauritian Bucket list
As a whimsical thing to see , there is the "DODO ROUNDABOUT" in Flac en Flac, it is of interest to GEOCACHERS as there is something stored there. IT is a roundabout with model dodo birds in the middle which has a nice garden. Read More
Mauritian Budget 2017 : end of a benign tax regime? by GuestPoster195
From last weeks budget statement there were 2 points that leapt out at me : The first was the wealth tax , whereupon those with an income exceeding MUR3.5 million , including dividends, will pay an extra 5% on all income above this MUR3.5 million ...
The Motto of Mauritius is "Many People - One Nation" yes it may seem bad to tax the high income earners but they are probably like most countries a small percentage of the working population. However when you look perhaps at the ... Read More
bringing a car from uk to maurtius by najs
hi I was just wondering if I were to bring a car to Mauritius and then eventually want to sell it there what is the law regarding how long I would have had to have it in my possession .???
I also imported my car into Mauritius and used the same broker who dealt with my furniture. The car will be inspected and must not be very old Read More
Naturism in Mauritius. by VINCENTVANDERVENTER
A friend coming to the Island would like to know if there are any quiet and remote naturist beaches for swimming ?
Nothing legal here , it is not allowed , all beaches by law are public Read More
Looking for English speaking friends in Mauritius by Jewlz7
Looking to meet some new friends , Preferably English speaking people . I've just moved to Mauritius
At least a new friend was made at Tidez on Saturday for me, very good conversation and shared interests in sport etc. Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Mauritius by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Mauritius? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
When you look at the diverse culture of Mauritius it brings to mind the sign at Grand Bassin that simply sums up Mauritius. "Many PEOPLE - One Nation" Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Mauritius by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Mauritius? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
If you come from a Commonwealth country on their list then you have to apply for citizenship on a special form and in many cases you will not be allowed dual nationality if your own countries laws allow you to renounce citizenship. IF you are from ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Mauritius by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Mauritius? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
the information is in the immigration documents in the Prime Ministers office section of the government web site Read More
Getting Marriage in Mauritius by Simonjaan
Hi, I'm currently dating a person from Mauritius and we have planned to get married. We never met each other as yet but connected on Facebook since 8 years. Now i have planed to visit Mauritius to meet her and check if everything is okay to get ...
They will look at the events leading up to the divorce of course and why the divorce occurred . Every case is different and if there is a blanket "No" as it seems to be suggested then it should be raised in parliament and the media and ... Read More
Getting Marriage in Mauritius by Simonjaan
Hi, I'm currently dating a person from Mauritius and we have planned to get married. We never met each other as yet but connected on Facebook since 8 years. Now i have planed to visit Mauritius to meet her and check if everything is okay to get ...
Most of the details anybody needs can be downloaded from the Government Website the document is called The IMMIGRATION ACT. I would tend to think that they treat each case fairly and yes unfortunately in some cases they make a judgement which ... Read More
Getting Marriage in Mauritius by Simonjaan
Hi, I'm currently dating a person from Mauritius and we have planned to get married. We never met each other as yet but connected on Facebook since 8 years. Now i have planed to visit Mauritius to meet her and check if everything is okay to get ...
I am sure that if you approach the correct office with the correct papers , documents they will consider every case on its merits as per the laws of the country. If they never give anybody residency anymore then they are not morally acting within ... Read More
Getting Marriage in Mauritius by Simonjaan
Hi, I'm currently dating a person from Mauritius and we have planned to get married. We never met each other as yet but connected on Facebook since 8 years. Now i have planed to visit Mauritius to meet her and check if everything is okay to get ...
It is wrong to judge the culture of a whole nation because of one bad experience. Considerable amount of information about the divorce and the petition for divorce will be reviewed by the Prime Ministers Office where you apply for Residents Permit. ... Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Mauritius, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...
you must always be careful with the contract for employment of course. Teaching in Mauritius is big business now but you must be careful as some people are thinking that they can make much money from opening a school here and start to recruit only ... Read More
Mauritan Spouse can buy a land in Mauritius? by jennifer soobhug
Dear All After going trough very thought period in Mauritius , I decided to not give up and return to my country as this will be a failure. Now I want to do a project on agricultural land. I want to plant some of my countries specialities and ...
Even if the plant species exists in Mauritius I think still you cannot just bring in the same type of plants from another country . I know you cannot bring sugar cane plants through the airport so maybe other plants are the same . It would be best ... Read More
Mauritan Spouse can buy a land in Mauritius? by jennifer soobhug
Dear All After going trough very thought period in Mauritius , I decided to not give up and return to my country as this will be a failure. Now I want to do a project on agricultural land. I want to plant some of my countries specialities and ...
Don't forget that you would need to get the types of vegetables and plants approved by the government . Plants can carry plant diseases and could cause damage to existing plants etc. If you remember when you arrive in Mauritius you had to ... Read More
Starting your Business and life in Mauritius by rooimot
Hi All We are planning to move to Mauritius in the last quarter of next year 2017. I want to come on a Self-Employed occupation permit and my family as dependents. My questions: 1. How do you start with accommodation, is it better to rent then ...
I used to work for a bank in the UK and I can understand the frustration of it taking a long time to get an account opened. I was not working in compliance but in Information Technology but however i knew what each depart did and what paperwork and ... Read More
Mauritian Bucket list
TROU AUX CERFS at Curepipe/floreal you can walk around the volcano crater and have very good views of a lot of the ridges of mountains . there are two car parks at the top so not a lot of walking. Read More
Divorce in Mauritius by Pigsy
About a year ago my ex sent me divorce papers which i signed and sent back. But have heard nothing back from the courts. I am in Australia and need the divorce do i get in contact with the courts and how do about doing this. Your help will be ...
Firstly be careful what you sign and for what reason you sign something. The "EX" for a Divorce would need to submit a petition to the court via an attorney and or a barrister. The petition would get registered at the court office in Port ... Read More
Athletics club in the West
Not sure exactly if what you want exists at The stadium at Bambous Read More
How to bring your car to Mauritius by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Mauritius, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
The problems in bringing a car fro say the United Kingdom is that spare parts despite perhaps being a well known make may not be easy to obtain as the appropriate model in Mauritius may have different part numbers etc. Another problem is the amount ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Mauritius? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Hello Priscilla, MISTAKES MOVING TO MAURITIUS (a) Change in everyday culture , London, Paris etc. are 24 Hour capital cities , Port Louis closes at 6 pm (b) Checking Prices why do it you are no longer in the UK but are in a local economy, what you ... Read More
Looking for English speaking friends in Mauritius by Jewlz7
Looking to meet some new friends , Preferably English speaking people . I've just moved to Mauritius
Yes as the cafe is closed on some Sundays Read More
Looking for English speaking friends in Mauritius by Jewlz7
Looking to meet some new friends , Preferably English speaking people . I've just moved to Mauritius
Welcome from Flic En Flac we have expats coffee and a chat nearly every Saturday at 10:30 Cafe Tidez opposite the beach Read More
Photography! by Tappan
Hey you beautiful people! Anybody up for practicing landscape and street photography on this beautiful island? Lets catch up over the weekends.....
I have many Mauritius photographs and will be ok for photo walks etc Read More
How has your life changed in Mauritius
I retired and came here to live and I find the "Mauritius" Way of doing things funny at times like going to shop to buy a tin of paint especially in Port Louis As it may involve the use of 6 pieces of paper and three or four rubber stamps ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Mauritius can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Mauritius? What are ...
I hate expats that say it is so nice to live here but they hide in their "prison resedential compounds with high walls and barbed wire on top. Where do they think they are living this is not South Africa etc. I don't have high walls or ... Read More
Dangerous areas by Maria Ad
Hello everyone!! I am going to work in Mauritius for a year and among my doubts there are: -Are there dangerous areas? Are there places where it is not recommended to go? -In general, how is the people? Are they open, or is it difficult to talk ...
I don't have any problems with local people and I have been about late at night sometimes . What I don't understand is expats at times saying how wonderful it is to live in certain parts of the island but if you go to see where they live ... Read More
Formalities for a UK citizen to Get married to a Mauritian?
I think it is safe to book a return flight just in case the authorities take their time or do not give straight away the residence permit as spouse of a Mauritian citizen. Read More
Pets in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Mauritius have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Mauritius? What about pet adoption procedures in the ...
How about animals adopting humans !!!. A few months ago while sitting on my veranda a ginger and white cat came up to me looking very hungry and started talking to me . I gave the cat some food and it ate it and went away . I thought it would ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Mauritius is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
Mauritius is very abundant with Mangoes , however I don't see any industry in making a flour full of vitamins from the big stones that are wasted. Read More
MBC TV Licence
http://attorneygeneral.govmu.org/English/Documents/A-Z%20Acts/M/Page%202/MAURITIUSBROADCASTINGCORPORATIONLICENCEFEES1.pdf. See section 3.1 (A) and (B) you can be exempt from paying if you submit the form Read More
Kittens for adoption by Geenino
Hi, I have three kittens, I am looking for someone to adopt kittens. They born before five week. I am located in quatre bornes. For more information, please send a message to me. Thank ...
I would love to help but unfortunately I have been adopted by an abandoned cat. Hope these cute kittens get to a nice kind home and family that treat them well Read More
Moving household furniture by TracyJP
Hi there everyone, I need to decide if I will move with my furniture to Mauritius, or whether I should just buy stuff when I get there. I hear that the taxes to move stuff into Mauritius is very high. Do you have any experience of this or any ...
Always the question on whether or not to bring personal items is how long are you staying in Mauritius as the Revenue Authority if they do give you allowance on import duty the items have to remain in your possession for a number of years. You may ... Read More
Halloween/Trunk or Treat for the kids this year?
I am sorry to say that in general apart from some night clubs and a few resort hotels , Halloween is something that is not generally celebrated in Mauritius. In fact you may find it hard apart from maybe one or two of the very large supermarkets ... Read More
Fibreglass Jeeps
Not heard of any for sale , jeeps are not that common as most utility /terrain vehicles are the larger 4 x 4 vehicles. Possibly there may be somebody who has what you need but perhaps one way is to put an advert in the local newspapers under the ... Read More
A video on how Mauritius life compares to London life (with kids)? by FranglaiseMummy
I moved from London to Mauritius with my husband and two daughters nearly a year ago, and people ask me all the time how family life in London compares to family life in Mauritius. So I did a little video sharing my thoughts and experiences. I ...
One of the interesting things about the media is the evening news service on MBC it is shown English French and Creole . The daily newspapers are 99% in French or creole there is the strange part of the daily life in Mauritius is that people such ... Read More
In Love with Mauritius - Tips on getting a job? by SimoneRachelProsee
I was in Mauritius in June for two weeks and completely fell in love with the people , culture and Island. I have been trying to find work in Mauritius since. I have applied for plenty of positions but have unfortunately not been successful. I ...
It is also unfortunate that you only made your decision after your two weeks as while you was here you could have perhaps visited some companies in CYBER CITY EBENE as these are where multi-nationals operate mainly. At least then you would have made ... Read More
In Love with Mauritius - Tips on getting a job? by SimoneRachelProsee
I was in Mauritius in June for two weeks and completely fell in love with the people , culture and Island. I have been trying to find work in Mauritius since. I have applied for plenty of positions but have unfortunately not been successful. I ...
You may find it hard as some jobs here in Mauritius may sound easy but when you see the long list of educational requirements about certificates and degrees and experience it is hard to get an employer to establish the applicants credentials if they ... Read More
In Love with Mauritius - Tips on getting a job? by SimoneRachelProsee
I was in Mauritius in June for two weeks and completely fell in love with the people , culture and Island. I have been trying to find work in Mauritius since. I have applied for plenty of positions but have unfortunately not been successful. I ...
The problem is that the same perhaps in many countries in the world now is that un-employment is high , the paperwork you have to go through to get a visa and the fact that many companies are obliged to only fill the vacancy if no local person can ... Read More
Reminder : expat.com afterwork drink on Thursday 22nd Sept by Julien
Hi everyone, hope you are well. Just a quick message to remind you that we're organizing an afterwork drink on Thursday, in a nice italian pub / restaurant ; you will find all the details on the event page ...
sorry not able to attend due to computer work at home Read More
music licence for public beach area by VINCENTVANDERVENTER
What licence if any to play music on the beach for a children activity group
You also perhaps need to check if playing recorded music that no infringement on artists rights are fouled as some artists have their work protected against un-authorised public performance. I think there is a protection system under Mauritius ... Read More
JET SKIING IN MUR by abby321
Hello guys i have been here for like a year now and i dont think i have ever seen any jet skiing activities, i am only seeing other water sports but jet skiing, if any one has an idea on were i can find this activity please pm me or link me ...
it does seem strange that they are allowing kite surfing where people have boards with fins and constantly are often falling into the water. Surely that is doing damage to the coral areas around places like le morne where the water is shallow , but ... Read More
New member from Holland
you must pay a visit to Flying Dodo they make some good beers Read More
New member from Holland
Welcome Daan Mauritius is just a bit more hilly than Holland , but the beer is good Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Mauritius can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent ...
Maybe one can try the process of 'home-sickness' management by only dealing with it one day a week. Don't watch BBC world service or newspapers from your country on the internet etc. Use social media on a person by person basis in that ... Read More
Notaries in Mauritius by LAIP
Can someone recommend a Notary in Mauritius. My experience of those fellows has been very disappointing and unprofessional. Are they governed by any code of conduct ? I can be contacted at xxx Many thanks
As with most countries you need to check on what services you need as well as some lawyers or notaries specialise in family matters and others in company law etc. Read More
Living in Floreal by radha
Hello all, We are moving into Mauritius next month and thinking of moving into Floreal. Is it a safe area ? Would it be easy to find gym ,shopping etc close by ? And is it a friendly neighborhood where one can integrate easily with the locals and ...
Floreal is in a nice area of Mauritius with some very nice houses but it is on the central plateau and you will find that when it rains in Mauritius usually Floreal and Vacoas Curepipe will get the rain more than the coastal areas. Shopping is not ... Read More
The Olympic Games lived from Mauritius
It was interesting to note that part of the BBC WORLD NEWS team was devoted to interviewing Olympic members and they interviewed Fabienne ST Louis. They talked about her fight against cancer and how this was an inspiration in the spirit of competing Read More
New: Gatherings and events in Mauritius by Julien
Hi, Would you like to have a coffee, organize a dinner or find people for activities in Mauritius? To help you meet people and find outings in Mauritius, we launched a [b]Gatherings and Events section[/b] in Mauritius: you can now follow ...
On Meetup there is a new EXPAT group and they are having a Picnic at Tamarin beach tomorrow Sunday 4th from 12:00 to 15:00 Read More
New to Mauritius - would anyone be interested in hiking? by kirabreclingen
Hi all, I just moved to Mauritius from the United States. I'll be here until December, and I'd love to meet others and make friends while here. I love being outside - whether it's mountains or the beach - and would love to go hiking ...
There are many hiking places in Mauritius but it is best to go in a group with at lease one or two local people as some nice routes are on private but allowed parts of the island. Moka is close to one popular hiking it is up the mountain Le Pouce ... Read More
Where can I get a memory card from for my Canon camera - sandisk? by daisymay2
Or get them to check the camera is OK? Getting message "No memory card" when card reinserted in camera after uploading photos to laptop. I am in Grand Baie. Thanks!
yes but they are in Grand Bay behind e-vida cafe on the main road just after the carpark on the bay front where they sell fish , they have a telephone number if it is in stock you can buy it from them. It comes with two adaptors when i got it an Sd ... Read More
Where can I get a memory card from for my Canon camera - sandisk? by daisymay2
Or get them to check the camera is OK? Getting message "No memory card" when card reinserted in camera after uploading photos to laptop. I am in Grand Baie. Thanks!
I use the microSD from Price Guru in Grand Bay it is called strontium i also use canon dslr cameras Read More
Money transfer (MUR to EUR) by GuestPoster41852
Hello, I am looking for the best option to transfer (and convert) some MUR into EUR. With the development of the fintech industry, there are now a lot of providers (especially UK based) providing this service for a very cheap cost (especially in ...
There are some major international banks in Maurituis that might offer a service at a reasonable rate such as Barclays or HSBC. Most major banks operate telegraphic transfers around the world through the SWIFT network they will have a BIC code ... Read More
Mountaineering Le Pouce by pramsham
Hi all. Am planning for a group to hike le pouce mountain just after the new year. Anyone interested?
I came across this website that offers routes for other mountains in Mauritius complete with notes and GPS files. Maybe if the expat group gets together other places can be visited as well as Le Pouce as once you have been there you may want to try ... Read More
Expand your social circle in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to Mauritius means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one develop ...
There are several ways in getting new friendships with local people in Mauritius which can be different to ex-pat meetings. To gain an insight into the island and its people of course you can read the newspapers but it maybe easier to watch the ... Read More
Mosquitos by gssilemaurice
Hello again What do people do about them? We have used repellant from Boots Chemist but it actually seems to attract the little b@$/@£#s rather than repell them. Also indoors, we keep the air con running at night and the windows closed but ...
I found that after a while if you resist the urge to scratch then you seem better to cope with the bites. I found that i get bitten less now that i don't scratch them Read More
Single Mom moving to Mauritius - Where is a safe place to stay? by Espyluv
Hi everyone, I am a single mum of one and would like some advice on where to stay that would be safe, economical and friendly. any advice will be greatly appreciated. thanks :)
Flic-En-Flac is very safe place , the police station is central and the village has a large number of monitored cctv cameras on the roads, shops etc are plenty as well as pharmacy, there are several good schools nearby including the International ... Read More
An older single woman wants to move to Mauritius by bingo12
I'm asking for an aunt who has been on holidays to Mauritius and loves it; is fit and active and now is thinking of buying a property and basically moving there by herself to live for the rest of her life. She has traveled a lot - lived in ...
Bingo12 your header was not a mistake as you told the truth , however it has probably given the wrong impression to a few people who are members of expat.com The mistake people make is that they only read the headline and not the full text of the ... Read More
An older single woman wants to move to Mauritius by bingo12
I'm asking for an aunt who has been on holidays to Mauritius and loves it; is fit and active and now is thinking of buying a property and basically moving there by herself to live for the rest of her life. She has traveled a lot - lived in ...
Well said Bingo12, don't get put off by these requests for private contact. I am sure your aunt is old enough and wise enough anyway to determine how to make new friends in Mauritius in her own time. She should come here without any pressure of ... Read More
An older single woman wants to move to Mauritius by bingo12
I'm asking for an aunt who has been on holidays to Mauritius and loves it; is fit and active and now is thinking of buying a property and basically moving there by herself to live for the rest of her life. She has traveled a lot - lived in ...
I am retired to Mauritius (former mauritian wife died) , I have found that in general everyone is good mannered and just want to enjoy life here. There are many people I think that are non-mauritian and have retired to a life away from Europe and I ... Read More