Vayid MOHAMUDALLY
@Vayid
Mauritian citizen
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About me
Mauritian
Lives in Vacoas
Speaks English & French
Registration: 10 May 2009
short stay co working / office facilities near Curepipe by mauritian_spurs
Does anyone have any recommendations for a place where one could work from for a few days (UK hours), within easy reach of Curepipe?
Dear Mauritian SpursKindly contact me through message.RegardsVayid Read More
Special Needs Education by clairedobson
Hi We are looking to move to Mauritius within this year. I have done quite a bit of research in regards to schooling on the island. My 13yr old daughter has pervasive developmental disorder (PDD-NOS) which falls under the Autistic Spectrum ...
Dear Claire and Ujbhurtah Below is a link that could facilitate your search of the most appropriate institution. https://education.govmu.org/Documents/educationsector/Documents/Special%20Education%20Needs/List%20of%20SEN%20Schools.pdf Best of ... Read More
Change of job by MauriceNet
Hello all, I would like information when changing job. I am now working in Mauritius under Work permit/Resident Permit. I have got an offer from the competition. Understood that my actual company should provide: authorisation letter and cancel my ...
Dear MauriceNet I am a Human Resource Consultant and could advise you free of charge on your issue. Kindly send me a private message. Kind regards Vayid Read More
Part-time job availability by I am Sue
Hello, I am a Kenyan currently studying here in Mauritius, Pamplemousses to be specific. I am looking for a part-time job and I would appreciate any leads and insights. Thanks
Hi Sue Kindly contact me on *** There are interesting leads available. Regards Vayid Read More
Border opening by Jackie6
Hi Dies anyone know when the airport will be re opened. I am prepared to go into quarantine as my mother is very ill
Dear Jackie Reopening of frontiers could be by end of August 2021. This is due to the fact that the vaccination campaign will not be completed as per the planned schedule, and the quarantine capacity of hotels is nearly saturated, and is being ... Read More
Agency fees for rentals by Starrystarrynight
Hi everyone Hope you are all keeping well. Can someone explain this following paragraph which appears in most property rental adverts. “Close to our clients, in view of the current economic crisis striking, we have decided to apply an agency ...
Dear MaisonMaurice You are perfectly right. I believe there was some timid initiatives by the authority in 2016 towards regularising the Estate Agency Sector. Since then nothing. The right term, though, would be crook pseudo-Estate Agencies and ... Read More
Covid restrictions by RenataAHUN
Hi! I am wondering how strict restrictions are in place in Mauritius at the moment? Also, is it really true that if a PCR test shows positive upon arrival, we must quarantine in a local hospital? Thanks Renata
Dear Anouskha It’s really a wonderful work that you are doing by updating the English-speaking community with practically real-time updates on COVID-19. « I will get back to you later tonight with more infos ». Hats off for this ... Read More
Covid restrictions by RenataAHUN
Hi! I am wondering how strict restrictions are in place in Mauritius at the moment? Also, is it really true that if a PCR test shows positive upon arrival, we must quarantine in a local hospital? Thanks Renata
Dear Michael Indeed, these updates on the current status of COVID-19 from Anoushka are quite helpful. Just a small clarification regarding your post. I believe that you are making a confusion between Occupation Permit and Work Permit. The ... Read More
Agency fees for rentals by Starrystarrynight
Hi everyone Hope you are all keeping well. Can someone explain this following paragraph which appears in most property rental adverts. “Close to our clients, in view of the current economic crisis striking, we have decided to apply an agency ...
Dear ALL Though not really of direct interest to me, I wish to intervene on this topic, as the post of Whitesharkbait to the effect « And they also charge the owner one month’s rental as fees and if you renew after 12 months, yipee here ... Read More
Opening a car rental business in Mauritius by NolanDuval
Good morning. I am Nolan and currently residing in Mauritius. I would like to know the conditions and know exactly what needs to be done and all the licenses/papers needed to open a car rental company, along with the fees. Can anyone guide me ...
Dear Nolan Whilst not discouraging you in your venture, I would say that, other than the sector of car-rental being quite saturated, the timing for such a venture is not the right one. Indeed, car-rental activities rely mainly on tourists, who are ... Read More
Equivalence of secondary school qualifications by Anu B
Hi there, I moved to Mauritius from India early this year and I am having trouble getting an appropriate equivalence for my secondary school qualifications from National Equivalence Committee (NEC). Since I am an educator by profession so getting ...
Hi Anu I suppose you contacted the Mauritius Qualifications Authority and the Tertiary Education Commission. Please send me a Private Message if you so wish. I could assist. Regards Vayid Read More
Inquiry about work permit
Dear KamalPreet Please send me your CV, and I'll advise you on your chance of obtaining a Work Permit. Kind regards Vayid Read More
Advice Please
Dear Nadia Such commercial activities - renting of heavy duty machinery - will not qualify you as an investor in Mauritius. Though there are other related avenues. Regards Vayid Read More
Work permit process by Redgina Lavr
Good afternoon, My name is Regina, i am planning to move to Mauritius. I would like to discuss all stages of work permit process: 1. Insurance of health and academic education 2. Work permit 3. Residence permit After that 3 major items, ...
Dear Redgina Though somewhat late, I would still like to bring in some clarifications, with a view to sparing you from unnecessary misconception which could affect your project/dream to come to work in Mauritius under a Work Permit. The first and ... Read More
WORK PERMIT-MAURITIUS by Livin90
Hi all I have few questions re work permit as follows: 1. How long does it take to know that the work permit application is denied in Mauritius? 2. Can i send a n email to labour department to inquire on the status? especially if it has already ...
Dear Livin90 Far from willing to bring any doubt or despair, I would say that despite the snail pace of the processing of Work Permits, there is practically no chance that they would take more than six months to process one, irrespective of the ... Read More
pregnancy-equal opportunity
Dear Virgilio The employer won’t ask. However, there are high chances that in case he/she suspects same, she will not be given the job except of she possesses exceptional competencies. However, it would be most fair that your wife disclose ... Read More
Tips on managing labourers by Blackriver
Hi all, If you would like to employ a labourer to carry out some work in your home for example (electrican, plumber, builder (mason)) what is the process here in Mauritius? - Do I need to agree a contract? What does one look like and is it ...
Dear BlackRiver I can surely assist. Please send me a private message. Cheers Vayid Read More
Can any body guide me how i can get the work visa?
Dear Faheem Please contact me through Private Message. Cheers Vayid Read More
Whats the easiest way to get a job as a foreigner in Mru? by enitram
Hei guys! Scrolling up and down the myjob.mu site and so on, it seems pretty difficult to get a job in this beautiful island as a foreigner.. Im sure there are plenty of us out there who would love some "inside-input" on how to be able to live the ...
Dera Zeain Please send me your contact details through a Private Message. Cheers Vayid Read More
Mandarin Classes
Hi Kiran Millenium Archademia - www.mil-arch.com - in Vacoas is soon launching courses in foreign languages, including Madarin. You could contact them. Cheers Vayid Read More
medical tests for obtention of an occupation permit in the North
Good morning to everybody I enjoy a very special tariff with a Medical Laboratory, located next to Ebène, with which I work for all my expat Clients and foreign employees recruited for different firms. Their services are very professional. ... Read More
Making cheese / managing projects in Mauritius? by RikiA
Hi all, I currently have a dairy in Croatia but might move to Mauritius soon with my husband (family business opportunity). I am from an engineering project management background ( large petrochemical and power generation projects) in South Africa ...
Good morning Rikia I must confess that the approach of Nadeem is a most enlightened one, and comprises all the essential aspects linked to the project. Still, you will have to source fresh milk, the production of which, as rightly pointed out by ... Read More
Taking business equipment to Mauritius
Hi Tracy The advices of Nadeem are always straightforward and precise. ;) I understand that you have already obtained all the necessary permits from the BOI? Cheers Vayid Read More
request for info about setting up a busineee in mauritius by hounameali
Hello everybody Could someone living and working in Mauritius help me in the following matter plz : 1) I would like to start a business in Mauritius and I want to know what are the most demanding items in this islands ( stationaries, shoes, Scholl ...
Hounameali For sure the government encourages such investment. Should you give some additional details, I or other members would be please to enlighten you. Still, it would be most intelligent that you explore on the viability of such a venture, ... Read More
request for info about setting up a busineee in mauritius by hounameali
Hello everybody Could someone living and working in Mauritius help me in the following matter plz : 1) I would like to start a business in Mauritius and I want to know what are the most demanding items in this islands ( stationaries, shoes, Scholl ...
Hi Hounameali There are quite appealing investment opportunities in Mauritius, and it is always advisable to go in a line of activities, which you either are well acquainted with or love. Howvere, for sure, you will not get an Occupation Permit ... Read More
starting business by solly_465
I want to move to Mauritius. How easy is it to start business over there, does the law allow anyone to start a small business like business center or foodstuffs business. You may tell me which business sales there for foreigners.
Hi Solly There are quite appealing investment opportunities in Mauritius, and it is always advisable to go in a line of activities, which you either are well acquainted with or love. Setting up a Business Centre or a foodstuffs business will for ... Read More
NEW COMPANY REGISTRATION by ConsciousIncubator
I need to register a new company in Mauritius between 4 - 11 September 2016. Can anyone recommend a Trustworthy - Reliable organisation or individual If you can assist me, please let me know.
Dear ConsciousIncubator When time is of essence, especially in your case - 5 working days - out of which one Public Holiday on 06 September 2016, hence leaving you with only 4 working days, I would rather advise you to hire the services of a ... Read More
Vacancies by therisha
Good Day My name is Therisha Naicker. I am from South Africa. I have just arrived from a 2 weeks hoilday in Mauritius. I must say the island is beautiful, the people are very friendly and helpful. I would love to work in Mauritius. Please can ...
Hi Therisha Members of expatblog, including me, would be willing to assist you in securing a job here. Indeed, I provide Human Resource collaboration to quite some companies in Mauritius. However, without a clear knowledge of your profile, it ... Read More
Medicals for Occupation Permit by FranglaiseMummy
Hi all, Sorry for multiple posting - I've got lots of questions and I thought it would be easier (for me and for other people looking for the same information) to break it down per subject matter! (Hope that's ok.) My husband, daughters ...
Hi everybody I would like to contribute to this thread, as I am pretty aware of the rates practiced by different laboratories, and was bewildered by the wide gap from the most reasonable one to the most unreasonable one, nearly 1:5 Indeed, in ... Read More
Occupation Permit - what's the right order? by FranglaiseMummy
Hi everyone, My husband, children and I are planning to move to Mauritius on a self-employed occupation permit (via my husband - with the children and me as his dependents). Has anyone done this recently and can you help with the order of things? ...
Nadeem Don't you worry. You are still too young to visit abode and your mission here is not yet complete, which explain why you did not get VISA. Cheers Vayid Read More
Occupation Permit - what's the right order? by FranglaiseMummy
Hi everyone, My husband, children and I are planning to move to Mauritius on a self-employed occupation permit (via my husband - with the children and me as his dependents). Has anyone done this recently and can you help with the order of things? ...
Nadeem I can imagine you salivating and having a special brightness in the eyes when remembering the pleasure of owning your personal car, especially at the age of 16. I was not this much fortunate at that age. :( Cheers Vayid Read More
Occupation Permit - what's the right order? by FranglaiseMummy
Hi everyone, My husband, children and I are planning to move to Mauritius on a self-employed occupation permit (via my husband - with the children and me as his dependents). Has anyone done this recently and can you help with the order of things? ...
Dear Nadeem I would say that buying a brand new car, irrespective of the price, does not mean that you can drive it. :( Read More
Occupation Permit - what's the right order? by FranglaiseMummy
Hi everyone, My husband, children and I are planning to move to Mauritius on a self-employed occupation permit (via my husband - with the children and me as his dependents). Has anyone done this recently and can you help with the order of things? ...
Dear Nadeem Don’t you think that it would be illegal for somebody to start operating prior to getting the Occupation Permit, even if he has the BRC, since these two are not necessarily connected? Cheers Vayid Read More
Occupation Permit - what's the right order? by FranglaiseMummy
Hi everyone, My husband, children and I are planning to move to Mauritius on a self-employed occupation permit (via my husband - with the children and me as his dependents). Has anyone done this recently and can you help with the order of things? ...
Nadeem, I perfectly agree with you, and would even go further by saying that this averment comes from the horse’s mouth itself. :D Indeed, you should be prepared for living in Mauritius from your own funds for these two months prior to the ... Read More
settle in mauritius + job vacancies
Hi Libyan Translator For sure there are numerous vacancies in Mauritius, though it depends whether they suit your profile. There are surely many bloggers who would be willing to assist should you be more precise in your search. Cheers Vayid Read More
A friend is looking for a job, office girl or sales girl. by clintonjay
A friend of mine is looking for a job as an office or sales girl. her qualification is HSC. speaks English, French and creole . intelligent and hard working. she resides in the north. inbox me if you have any offer. call 58204898
It’s so nice to have in the forum expert people like Stumpy who is the Laos Expert, expert in which field, we don’t know. Anyway, it’s so strange that in trying to assist, I am being suspected of illicit trades, where our Laos ... Read More
A friend is looking for a job, office girl or sales girl. by clintonjay
A friend of mine is looking for a job as an office or sales girl. her qualification is HSC. speaks English, French and creole . intelligent and hard working. she resides in the north. inbox me if you have any offer. call 58204898
HiI am recruiting some girls/ladies for junior positions for the Ministry of Interior of Dubai. No processing fees and free air-ticket.Should she be interested, please ask her to send detailed CV on *** or to call on ***CheersVayid Read More
buying flats or studio in mauritius
Hi Yassir & Albert I would like to bring a clarification to the effect that as from January 2014: • Professionals earning a monthly salary of not less than US$ 3,000; • Investors having invested not less than US$ 100,000 can ... Read More
BEST AREA TO OPEN HAIR EXTENSION SALON by Mrs Mc
Hi people I want to find out the best are to open a hair extension salon . Again if this idea of Micro-rings ,Nano hair extensions , braiding and cornrows etc will work here in Mauritius. It's very popular in UK where I had my shop so I'm ...
Wonderful observation Nadeem. I agree totally with you. Cheers Vayid Read More
is there trust in mauritian people by yassirnokia
hi am yassir. Well i just wana some opinion on expariate who live in mauritius. Does you trust mauritian people.how the trust is based. Can you trust other people outside your job or place where u live. Do you feel safe making friends.
Sleeping Cookie Hats off for saying in few words the main roots of the problem, namely the selection of your circle, shunning away Mauritians, unfortunately, regularly considered as the third-class people by some foreigners. Read More
is there trust in mauritian people by yassirnokia
hi am yassir. Well i just wana some opinion on expariate who live in mauritius. Does you trust mauritian people.how the trust is based. Can you trust other people outside your job or place where u live. Do you feel safe making friends.
Karen For sure, such a dreadful experience as seeing an intruder trying to get into your premises, will make you, as will be any other person, irrespective of the country, whether expat or local, most uncomfortable and horrified. It is, however, ... Read More
hardware and network engineer
Hi Gallois Though not wanting at all to go into a debate, I consider it a quite hazardous sweeping statement All a degree confirms is the ability to remember short-term, nothing more. I would rather say that a degree does not necessarily mean that ... Read More
hardware and network engineer
Hi Gallois You are very fortunate to have IT degree holders for data-capturing activities, in that there is and will continue for the coming years an acute shortage of specific profiles in IT. I am, due to this situation, being compelled to ... Read More
Moving from South Africa to live and work in Maritius - how to? by TallTrev
I currently reside in Cape Town South Africa. I want to move to and work in Maritius. Whats the best way to do this? 1. Do I look for work remotely first until I find a job them move and sort out visas? 2. Can I come on holiday for a while and then ...
Good morning Trevor External is perfectly right in his approach. As a Human Resource Consultant, I have quite some of my Clients who would be interested to hire your services, provided they can afford to do so. You could, if you so wish, send me ... Read More
Interest to move and work in Mauritius..
Arun You can email me your CV on vayid.wimacon@gmail.com as from time to time such vacancies become available. Best of luck Cheers Vayid Read More
Looking for work
Dear Heatherfeather The position of ADMINISTRATION / MARKETING EXECUTIVE on the job section of expatblog Mauritius is still available. Please submit your application soon, as the selection process is on. Cheers Vayid Read More
I would like to emigrate to Mautitius.
Oosthuizen There are many opportunities for persons having the right profile in jobs of great demand. As such, you will be able to be enlightened further on this issue only after giving some additional details of your profiles - Qualifications + ... Read More
Hi every one by Efaranghi
Hi every one , my name is Eric , I am coming to Mauritius to work for a fashion retail company called Cerruti 1881 . I am a fashion designer by profession and thus is a new part time project for me , it is great giving me a chance to slow down my ...
Hi Efaranghi Most welcomed to Mauritius. You will surely love the island, as it is surely of slower pace than other countries you have known so far. I would say, according to your brief profile, that you are a walking encyclopaedia in the field of ... Read More
Project/maintenance manager with autocad experience
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Settle down in Mauritius by MohitK
Hi, I am new to this forum. I worked in Mauritius for about an year as a Senior Software Engineer(SAP ABAP), but unfortunately i had to came back to my place i.e India, but i just love this place very much and having an urge to relocate there on ...
HI Mohit Please send your detailed CV + salary expectations on vayid.wimacon@gmail.com There could be some opportunity with one of my Client. Cheers Vayid Read More
Ofered a job by nenanena
Hello, I got a job offer and now I would like to know what the standard procedure from that on is. I am offered to work for 3 years and my salary will aproximately be 26000 MRU, but everthing is not defined yet. The main concern I have is if the ...
Nanena Welcome to Mauritius I fully agree with External regarding the distinction between Work Permit and Occupation Permit The minimum salary level is not as high when the recruitment has gone though a Work Permit rather than an Occupation ... Read More
Canceling the lease by Nikolite
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Hi Nikolite DomPriya is quite right in advising you to write a letter stating all the shortcomings. However, I feel that you no longer feel like living in this house and area and deal with this person. If you so wish, I would advise that you send ... Read More
Canceling the lease by Nikolite
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Hi Nikolite Its really disturbing, not to say disgusting, that some dishonest estate agent joins hands with house owners of the same type to make life of people difficult, and at the same time to tarnish the reputation of Mauritius and Mauritians ... Read More
Indian groceries by gurj
Please could anyone help me find out where can I get Indian groceries from. I know there are some items in the supermarkets, I have bought small quantities, but I was considering things like wholemeal atta for chappatis( 10kg bags) imli, methi etc. ...
Hi Gurj My wife - from India - use to buy all these stuffs from "MAMEE" a groceries store in Corderie Street, not far from the Central market. Unfortunately, I do not have the contact number right now, but could arrange soon, when going to ... Read More
optometry in mauritius by ekta dedhia
i have just come to the island and have been looking for a work opportunity here.but sadly i have known that mauritius dosent register or allow an optometrist from india to work here.i really dont understand as to what is the problem.please do guide ...
Hi Ekta You can have your certificates authenticated and seek their recognition and equivalence from the local authorities. There are many other optometrists from India working in Mauritius, though I do not know whether they followed their courses ... Read More
furnishing an apartment in mauritius by veejay.archary
hi, we have purchased an apartment in Tamarin, and was considering the pro's and con's of either buying furniture there or shipping from South Africa. with shipping costs and time issues, i am really keen to purchase good quality furniture in ...
Hi Veejay I think that it is all a question of budget and standard of furniture, otherwise no-one would be able to gove you some clear advice, isn't it? Cheers ;) Vayid Read More
photography course by Anita B.
Hi everyone, I am searching for photography courses anywhere in Mauritius. Any idea?
Hi friends May be you could contact Jean Alain LAPEROTINE on 797 7337 or on jisstudio@yahoo.com He is running courses in this field and work for international bodies too. Enjoy your courses well. Cheers Vayid Read More
I am looking for a Driving instructor in Flic en Flac.
Thanks for the advice Armand. Cheers Vayid Read More
I am looking for a Driving instructor in Flic en Flac.
Hi Katerina-Alexandra and Esther I am not a driving instructor, but know a very talented one. Kindly contact me on vayid.wimacon@gmail.com or 712 9799 Cheers Vayid Read More
Informations on how a Nigrian can get a job in Mauritius
Hi Tenny For sure, it is much more comforting to live away from frequent bomb blasts, riots, and other such horrifying events. What it takes for a Nigerian or any other foreigner to get a job in Mauritius is for you to have some unique skills, ... Read More
Coming to Mauritius 1st March 13 by 5001Club
Hi, Im thinking of going to Mauritius in March for 3 months maybe longer and am looking for some guidance on where to stay and accommodation costs with good internet access. I am going to be writing a book so I am looking for peace and quiet but ...
Ed A monthly budget of US$ 1,200/- is highly reasonable. As for a cheap temporary accommodation pending choosing one for a longer term, I would budget a figure not exceeding US$ 75/- par day. I do not know the daily rental of a scooter, whilst ... Read More
Coming to Mauritius 1st March 13 by 5001Club
Hi, Im thinking of going to Mauritius in March for 3 months maybe longer and am looking for some guidance on where to stay and accommodation costs with good internet access. I am going to be writing a book so I am looking for peace and quiet but ...
Hi Ed I would have loved to have the same guts and talent as you do and live my passion against all odds. There are so many places which satisfy your quest for quietness and surely ... inspiration. It depends on how close you would like to have ... Read More
COMING TO MAURITIUS by Rajendraa
my posting was previously removed and i was told that this forum is not a dating service. That's fine as I was not aware I could not be helped in that area. Now, some good news, got my papers and will be coming soon to mauritus. please tell me how ...
Rajendraa Whilst not willing to make any hasty inference, I could not understand the burning concern regarding as to whether homosexuality is illegal in Mauritius, though, I must confess, is quite an original one. Indeed, most people ask about ... Read More
Type of visa
They do not give such VISA in India. This gas to be applied at SSR Read More
Type of visa
Morality Certificate and Academic and Professional certificates (for work purpose) attested by indian authority Read More
Type of visa
Well my friend He will be able to get married civilly only if he asks and is granted a Marriage Visa at the immigration counter at the airport of Mauritius. No other visa will be valid. However, the visa is only for one month. Since you cannot ... Read More
Long term car rental
Vincent I always thought that a monthly rental of 600, which I arrange for some friends was most appealing. It would be most interesting to see what type of car Vikram can get you at a monthly rental of 350. Anyway, Ill send a private message ... Read More
Atheism by linapascal
Hi people, I'm looking for atheists and non-believers in Mauritius. Anyone out there? Thanks!
Sleeping Cookie I don't know if I'm an atheist, but I certainly don't believe in following religion blindly like most ppl do I am of the same belief and I think that many of the members of the forum too. Any specific name for such an ... Read More
moving to mauritius
Hi Souhail The world may, one day, run out of most of its vital natural resources, but not of bigheaded and nonsensical creatures. Though I do not intend to start a futile debate with anyone, I would still say that a small two-room house with a ... Read More
Staff company in Mauritius
Hi windmistral Please send me your CV on vayid.wimacon@gmail.com Cheers Vayid Read More
trying to move to mauritius by Avinashtanwarr1
Hi all, i am trying to move to mauritius with my mother and fiancee, what formalities should i complete and what documents i needed to do so. I am an indian and wants to work and live in mauritius...plz help me.....thanks in advance...:-)
Avinash Quite tough without work experience. Read More
trying to move to mauritius by Avinashtanwarr1
Hi all, i am trying to move to mauritius with my mother and fiancee, what formalities should i complete and what documents i needed to do so. I am an indian and wants to work and live in mauritius...plz help me.....thanks in advance...:-)
Avinash CV - Qualifications + work experience? Cheers Read More
Do you generally get 1 or 2 days off per week?
Hi MizzHK The normal working week in the hospitality industry consists of 48 hours work, excluding time allowed for meal and tea breaks. This is usually spread over five and a half days. In my capacity as ex-Human Resource Manager of a reputed ... Read More
Life in Mauritius by Birgit Austria
Hello, I am an Austrian and I need some info about life in Mauritius. I would request forum members to provide me with the guidance on important aspects about the life in Mauritius. 1. Are there any do's and don'ts I should know? 2. How are the ...
Birgit Austria It would be so enlightening to learn what Nero Life qualifies as a quite disastrous political situation, when he left. I am a local, and I can neither recall any such situation nor understand this observation. There are quite many ... Read More
Indication on package
Dear zewise Welcome to Mauritius The package differs widely across firms. Still, something not less than US$ 5,000/- would be fine. The following can be negotiated without much difficulty: Size and approximate location of the house Medical ... Read More
Job for Dependent
Hi Jay Please ask your wife to send me her CV and some samples of her articles on vayid.wimacon@gmail.com Cheers Vayid Read More
Local leave payment by Dhav
Hi everyone, I worked two and eight months in a call center in Mauritius. I left the company, by there was about +15 local leaves left. Is the company obliged to refund me these local leaves ? I have a strong doubt.... Thanks Please help me
Its a bit belated, but at least this post could be useful to others. Labour laws are not universal meaning that each country has its specificities. Local leave can be taken only after approval of the employer, except in case of emergency. Local ... Read More
Process of Moving to Mauritius by lau_fox
Hello there, My name is Lauren from South Africa. My boyfriend and I are looking at moving to Mauritius. And were looking for some advice on how to do so. We have read many different websites and spoken to different people and everyone has given ...
Dear Melanie Joyce Its so wonderful to hear such wholeheartedly nice words on Mauritius and Mauritians from a non-Mauritian. This tends to reassure foreigners hesitating to make the venture to Mauritius, and also quash negative opinions, which, ... Read More
business in Mauritius
Dear John There are so many opportunities, needs and wants in Mauritius that it would be useless to try to give a list. There are opportunities in the field which you would like to venture. Still it depends on the scale of business. Should you ... Read More
Salary for an intership in Mauritius by Sharon sharon lim
minimum of how much is the salary for an internship?
VISA not delivered by BOI Read More
Salary for an intership in Mauritius by Sharon sharon lim
minimum of how much is the salary for an internship?
It's an internship visa, which needs to be applied for by the firm offering internship. Cheers Vayid Read More
Salary for an intership in Mauritius by Sharon sharon lim
minimum of how much is the salary for an internship?
Dear Sharon The visa for internship clearly mentions that the prospective student will not earn any salary or any other earnings by whatsoever name it may be called. However, this does not prevent the company to grant, at its own discretion, some ... Read More
working in Mauritius by jungleonyx
hello every one,I'm a newbie in this forum my name is Onyx a Filipino optometrist,a job offer has given to me to work in Mauritius as optometrist 3 months from now I'll be working in Mauritius Island.I just want to know the Cost of living there coz ...
Hi Junglebox Welcome to Mauritius ☺ Nadeem is perfectly right. Surely, you will be working on an Occupational Permit, where the procedures are less cumbersome. For sure Rs 45,000/- does allow one to lead a proper style of living. Still, ... Read More
IS MOVING...INDIA TO MAURITIUS IS RIGHT WAY FOR GOOD FUTURE?????? by manjeet_singh
HI TO ALL......I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THAT IS MAURITIUS IS GOOD LAND FOR MAKING GOOD FUTURE..PLEASE ANYONE SUGGEST ME..I HAVE AN JOB OFFER FROM MAURITIUS IN SALES N MARKETING SECTOR ..OFFERING 20000 MU MONTHLY WITH CONTRACT OF 2 YRS...IN ...
Welcome to Mauritius Manjeet ☺ For sure Rs 20,000/- does not allow one to lead a big life. Surely, you will earn commissions too. It is mere nonsense of talking about salaries of Rs 90,000/- which, by the way, less than 1% of salaried ... Read More
Is it possible to find a job in Mauritius without knowing French? by namitaa
Hi, I was wondering if I could find a job here without being fluent in French. I am permanently settled in Mauritius but most vacancies advertised seem to require a good knowledge of French. If it is necessary, is there somewhere you could learn ...
Though knowledge of French is a significant advantage in securing a job, for sure it is not compulsory, especially when you work in certain high level organisations. Still to be a successful Human Resource Manager you need to know the different ... Read More
T-shirt printing by Irish Beach girl
Hi forum I know this has been asked before, but does anyone know where to get T-shirts printed? Thanks in advance Irish Beach girl
Dear Irish Beach Girl I can give you addresses on the basis of the quantity involved. Is it for few ones for your own utilisation or rather in big quantities for business purposes? Cheers Vayid Read More
Design & Print Industry in Mauritius
Dear etketie There are quite many print and design firms which I know quite well. Still, you need to be more precise in which position you are looking to be hired. Kindly send me your CV and salary expectations on vayid.wimacon@gmail.com if you ... Read More
Health food supplies - nuts and seeds by gillid
Anyone know if it's possible to get hulled sunflower seeds or buckwheat seeds in Mauritius? Also a bulk source of almonds and other nuts would be handy. Thanks Gilli
Dear Gillid and Disha I was waiting for other members of the forum to react I recently bought such stuffs for one close friend for wedding reception purposes. These can be obtained from some groceries shop in Port-Louis. Still, to avoid ... Read More
Moving to Mauritius
Welcome to Mauritius For sure this amount is enough to lead a comfortable life. Still no dom perignon every two nights. Hope that you enrich your network soon. Cheers Vayid Read More
Moving to Mauritius
Hi Iowee Thats great to see that more and more Nigerians are coming to work in our small island. I had a warm welcome and a nice stay in Abuja and Lagos in May this year when I headed a team for a Human Resource consultancy assignment for the ... Read More
Is it possible to find a job in Mauritius without knowing French? by namitaa
Hi, I was wondering if I could find a job here without being fluent in French. I am permanently settled in Mauritius but most vacancies advertised seem to require a good knowledge of French. If it is necessary, is there somewhere you could learn ...
Dear Xoli and Namitaa It would be most inelegant from my side not to express my appreciation for the high level qualifications you both possess. I am Human Resource Consultant, and I can assure you that though knowledge of French is a significant ... Read More
Business establishment help by ajace
I'm planning to come to Mauritius to open a small company, I already contacted the BOI and they told me that I can qualify under the self-employed category, yet the whole process & the paper work seems to be very complicated. BI'm wondering if ...
Dear Ajace I would, first of all, like to wish you best of luck in your venture in Mauritius. Well, it would, in my opinion, be advisable that, in the first place, you enquire whether there is an interesting market for the product or the service ... Read More
Hello everyone i m Maurizio :) by AlanMcJ
Hello ppl :) I m sorry if i m going to introduce myself copying and pasting what i have already posted in other forums(Belize, Panama, Philippines): I m Maurizio, i m 30yo, i come from Rome and i m living in Byron Bay, Australia, since 6 months ...
Dear Maurizio Please disregard the previous figure. Through a mistype, I indicated a wrong figure. I am really disturbed with myself. The figure is US$ 100,000, which is equivalent to some 75, 000 My sincere apologies for same Vayid Read More