SamanthaRamloll
English expat in Mauritius
Forum posts
30
Contacts
19
About me
English
Lives in Trou aux Biches, Pamplemousses
Speaks English
Registration: 21 January 2018
Coming to Mauritius in a month with the intention of staying... by JeremyPaulCarroll
Hello everyone. My self, my partner and our 4-month old son are arriving in Mauritius from the UK at the end of November and we are expecting to stay for the full 60-day visa allowance. This is an exploratory trip in that we are looking to move ...
If you come in on a tourist visa you will have to leave Mauritius in order to get your business visa on arrival. This can be done by taking a day trip to the nearby island of Reunion. Check the airfares to see whether this would be an option for ... Read More
Private Primary Schools by LittleRedWagon
Hello We are looking to hear about positive/negative issues with any of the following schools IPS, Lighthouse, Alexandra House, Clavis, Dukesbridge or Telfair. Many thanks :)
Good post as I would also be keen to know the answer. I did phone IPS the other day and they were “as much use as a chocolate teapot” 😂 Telephone manner and ability to answer basic questions was awful. This is making me wonder ... Read More
Expat Salaries by LeRouxExpats
Can the local Mauritius companies offer similar salaries as the South African companies.The Mau salary guide says It manager earn 60 000 Mau. In SA you can earn 180 000 Mau and living costs are lower.
Hi External In this instance the basic salary is in usd and will therefore be paid into a foreign currency account. Usually these are held offshore / in another jurisdiction. Local salary will be in NGN and will be paid into a local bank account. ... Read More
Query by Sharadhr
Hello myself Dentist from india. I was offered a job of dentist in Mauritius through a consultancy service of India. Then i talked / interviewed by the employer of Mauritius. They asked me to send my documents attested by indian MEA, alongwith ...
Just to add to External’s very valid comments. I think there has to be a signed offer of employment in place before an occupational visa (assuming that is the visa your potential “employer” was going for) can be issued. It was ... Read More
Research: Is there a need for a specialized mother and baby store
In respect of your question regarding shops, the answer is no. We already have two good stores - Meem and Orchestra. However, neither provide support services such as what you mentioned. Do shops even provide this sort of thing in other countries? ... Read More
Braai stand /BBQ grill
We got ours from Eapace Maison. They seemed to have a fairly large selection in there when I walked past today, but I didn’t pay much attention to quality / price. Read More
Chiropractors by VivvZ
Hi there Can anyone tell me what the average cost of a chiropractic appointment is please? Many thanks Viv
The one I use charges Rs 1100 and is based at Endemica. Can highly recommend - she sorted out an ongoing back problem which chiropractors in the uk struggled with. Let me know if you want her details and I will pm you 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 ...
I don’t have any experience of the work permit but when we were doing my occupational permit I was phoning every day to get a status ( I was bored at home ). I would suggest that a gentle enquiry can’t do any harm. Kind ... 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 ...
12th sounds good to me. Where is Lambic? Haven’t been to PL for ages so not sure if it is me being blind or whether it is somewhere new! 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 ...
Definitely up for a meetup on a weekend during the day. Read More
Gynegologist
Try Dr Rajabally in Q Bornes. Can highly recommend - 4657314 Read More
Where is the most foreigner-friendly neighborhood in Mauritius by coolinny
My family has been moving to Mauritius since 2019 and is preparing to settle down. So I'm exploring Mauritius for three weeks now. 1. Where is the most foreigner-friendly neighborhood in Mauritius? Yesterday and today I went to the north and ...
Hi. I have not had any problems conversing with Mauritians. I always speak in English simply because my ability to speak French is so embarrassingly awful. As I said in my original post you might need to supplement with a little sign language if you ... Read More
Where is the most foreigner-friendly neighborhood in Mauritius by coolinny
My family has been moving to Mauritius since 2019 and is preparing to settle down. So I'm exploring Mauritius for three weeks now. 1. Where is the most foreigner-friendly neighborhood in Mauritius? Yesterday and today I went to the north and ...
Hi Coolinny I unfortunately don’t speak much French and no Creole. Despite this I have never had a problem conversing with people in Mauritius. Yes in some of the villages you may have to use a bit of sign language but on the whole I have ... 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 ...
Hi Emma If you are not married you will need an occupation permit. I don’t think a work permit would be suitable / relevant. Once you are married you will have the right to live and work here freely. The employer will have a bit of admin work ... 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 ...
Hi Emma What type of job are you looking for and what will be your residence status when you come here ie are you married to a Mauritian? Samantha 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 ...
I think this is a good idea. We need to start somewhere and just talking about it isn’t going to achieve anything! Maybe we can see if expat.com will then post a link to the Facebook site as well? I will see if I can reach out to the ... Read More
Maternity photoshoot
Hi Shwetas If you do find one, please could you share the details as I would also like to do the same. Same, if I am successful in finding one I will let you know. Samantha 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 ...
Hi Islander Welcome to Mauritius and to the forum. My husband is Mauritian and whilst I love living here I do miss the British sense of humor 😀 . Would love if we can set up some sort of group where we can all meet up .... and of course any ... Read More
Help with my Occupation permit by idagim
Hey guys, Im happy to join this group forum site. I need help pls. Im looking for an office that can take care of my Occupation permit for me. If you know any please share with me Thanks a million
I thought they were called something other than an occupation permit. If not, I stand corrected 😀 Read More
Help with my Occupation permit by idagim
Hey guys, Im happy to join this group forum site. I need help pls. Im looking for an office that can take care of my Occupation permit for me. If you know any please share with me Thanks a million
Occupation permits need to be sponsored by an employer. It is usually your employer that will facilitate the process. Read More
Looking for recommendations: French lessons by SamanthaRamloll
Hi. I am looking for recommendations of someone who can provide one-on-one French lessons in the Trou aux Biches area. Also the lessons would need to be in the evening / on weekends. Thanks in advance.
Thank you to everyone for your suggestions. Read More
Looking for recommendations: French lessons by SamanthaRamloll
Hi. I am looking for recommendations of someone who can provide one-on-one French lessons in the Trou aux Biches area. Also the lessons would need to be in the evening / on weekends. Thanks in advance.
@Rachel Most definitely!!! When are you moving over? Let’s stay in touch and we can give each other some moral support / encouragement 😀 Read More
PAYE FILLING FOR NON RESIDENT by EvaR
Hello! Anybody know what the NCID stands for? It is apparently a 14 digit number in the Non resident's ID Card but my husband has only 7 numbers...?? Thanks in advance!
Just enter the seven digits. I did and nobody ever came back to me with this being a problem! I believe the identity number for a Mauritian is fourteen characters which is why they have probably given space for 14 characters. Read More
Looking for recommendations: French lessons by SamanthaRamloll
Hi. I am looking for recommendations of someone who can provide one-on-one French lessons in the Trou aux Biches area. Also the lessons would need to be in the evening / on weekends. Thanks in advance.
That sounds an interesting alternative. Could you share the contact details, please. Read More
Tours & travel business in Mauritius by nishu1432
I am an Indian and as side Business I would like to organise tours & travel business in Mauritius meaning sending people from Mauritius to India. I want to know what Mauritian likes to see in India (Like shopping, Temple, sightseeing Etc) and ...
You could try tapping into the expat community. As Islander316 said there is a common heritage, so in theory if an expat enjoys the Mauritian heritage you might be able to leverage off of that. Read More
Looking for recommendations: French lessons by SamanthaRamloll
Hi. I am looking for recommendations of someone who can provide one-on-one French lessons in the Trou aux Biches area. Also the lessons would need to be in the evening / on weekends. Thanks in advance.
Thank you for everyone’s suggestions 😀 Read More
Looking for recommendations: French lessons by SamanthaRamloll
Hi. I am looking for recommendations of someone who can provide one-on-one French lessons in the Trou aux Biches area. Also the lessons would need to be in the evening / on weekends. Thanks in advance.
That would be a good idea - yes I am interested Read More
Looking for recommendations: French lessons by SamanthaRamloll
Hi. I am looking for recommendations of someone who can provide one-on-one French lessons in the Trou aux Biches area. Also the lessons would need to be in the evening / on weekends. Thanks in advance.
Hi Pascal It’s not urgent no. More a case of I have been here five years and not made much progress - slightly embarrassing! Plus I am so slow and my accent is awful 😂 Read More
Looking for recommendations: French lessons by SamanthaRamloll
Hi. I am looking for recommendations of someone who can provide one-on-one French lessons in the Trou aux Biches area. Also the lessons would need to be in the evening / on weekends. Thanks in advance.
Hi Pascal It would be for myself. I studied French at school many years ago but am very rusty / lack confidence. Ideally I want to be able to hold every day conversations with confidence, as well as improve my writing skills. I can just about ... Read More
Looking for recommendations: French lessons
Hi. I am looking for recommendations of someone who can provide one-on-one French lessons in the Trou aux Biches area. Also the lessons would need to be in the evening / on weekends. Thanks in advance. Read More