peterg123
English expat in Kenya
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English
Speaks French KiSwahili
Registration: 11 April 2019
Managing retirement savings in Kenya by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Saving for retirement as an expat in Kenya can be challenging. With different options, rules or even taxation, expats have to understand how it works to make informed decisions. We invite you to share your insights in order to ...
There is no taxation on any foreign sourced pension in Kenya. Kenya is a source income taxation regime. Money must be earned in Kenya or else if outrside Kenya by a company, entity or person working from Kenya.KJenya has one of the best tax ... Read More
Taxes for expats in Kenya by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Kenya, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What are ...
Expats wishing to reside in Kenya without working here are entirely free of income taxes on their non-Kenyan income. . It does not even have to be declared. But will not be free of any income earned in Kenya.This makes ... Read More
Taxes for expats in Kenya by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Kenya, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What are ...
@FrankLancs You don't have to. Kenmya is strictly a ource income tax system. Your foreign income, if not accrued in or derived from Kenya is exempt. Read More
A Hammer Blow to Real Estate Confidence by peterg123
These peoposals on retroactive tax increase on purchase, and compultory 20% sales tax or 30% of profit are going to cause a drop in confidence in Mauritius real estate. Take my own case: Our contractor has endlessly delayed our PDS ...
@SimonMT 100% agree. It's bait and switch. Many other aspects of the budget are good but punishing investors sold on one sales pitch by switching once you have their money is not on. Now with the new property "entry and exit ... Read More
A Hammer Blow to Real Estate Confidence by peterg123
These peoposals on retroactive tax increase on purchase, and compultory 20% sales tax or 30% of profit are going to cause a drop in confidence in Mauritius real estate. Take my own case: Our contractor has endlessly delayed our PDS ...
We all appreciate MU has rising public debt, faces Moodys downgrade and needs to raise revenue to correct a lot of things that seem to have gotten to lose after the last regime that has been swept clean. Those of us planning to live here ... Read More
A Hammer Blow to Real Estate Confidence by peterg123
These peoposals on retroactive tax increase on purchase, and compultory 20% sales tax or 30% of profit are going to cause a drop in confidence in Mauritius real estate. Take my own case: Our contractor has endlessly delayed our PDS ...
Correstion the "exit tax" is 10% not 20%. Read More
A Hammer Blow to Real Estate Confidence
These peoposals on retroactive tax increase on purchase, and compultory 20% sales tax or 30% of profit are going to cause a drop in confidence in Mauritius real estate. Take my own case: Our contractor has endlessly delayed our PDS ... Read More
Agriculture incentives by Tookays
@peterg123 I believe the government is now encouraging agriculture with lots of incentives. Hydroponics is increasing. However, I do not know how many people/businesses are interested in developing this ...
Mauritian friends tell me working in agriculture is considered not good: if Indo-Mauritian it is a reminder of indenture, is Creole a reminder of slavery. It is a looked down upon profession.I expected a massive greenhouse culture in Mauritius, not ... Read More
Navigating administrative procedures in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating through the administration in Mauritius can be quite a challenge. With the variety of procedures, their complexity, and the local specifics, many factors need to be considered. Here are some questions worth ...
There are two Mauritiuses living side by side. Cyber City and Traditional. The government and authorities work in the second sector. Compared to say Kenya, it is surprising how few govt services are digitized and yes, emails are almost never ... Read More
5 goods reasons for not choosing Mauritius by Julie
Hi, After exploring the positive aspects of living in Mauritius last week, we invite you in [i]Weekly Magazine[/i] to discover the 5 good reasons for not choosing to live here ;). What about you: what would be your good reason for not choosing to ...
@mike102 Agriculture is not a culturally preferred investment. Should be but is not. Read More
5 goods reasons for not choosing Mauritius by Julie
Hi, After exploring the positive aspects of living in Mauritius last week, we invite you in [i]Weekly Magazine[/i] to discover the 5 good reasons for not choosing to live here ;). What about you: what would be your good reason for not choosing to ...
@mike102 Haha..actually my wife and I love kale as we ate tons of it in Africa, as one also does in USA southern cooking but certainly Maurtians do not grow it..we are trying to on our own. We are also carnivores! Read More
Opinions from people with more experience by Bill GM
Hi all!My name is Bill and I am looking to relocate from the UK to Mauritius as a digital nomad later this year.Thanks very much to expat.com for putting together the 2024 guide, it has been very helpful. But I had a couple more queries, so it would ...
@Bill GM The internet is fine and cleap. For your level of work, English will so well. You have to own a car. Or a motorbike. Or rent. Mauritiusis Los Angeles with mopeds., Read More
Land or property by Konsito911
Hello my name is Diyan I am from Bulgaria but I am in London last 8 years,me and my family was in Mauritius for 15 days and I want bay land for my future house there. Prefer Grand Baie! Can we bay land for building ? I am not Mauritius resident ? ...
@Konsito911 You will have to spend half of 220US$ or similar. That's the minimum. Read More
Land or property by Konsito911
Hello my name is Diyan I am from Bulgaria but I am in London last 8 years,me and my family was in Mauritius for 15 days and I want bay land for my future house there. Prefer Grand Baie! Can we bay land for building ? I am not Mauritius resident ? ...
@Bhavna Indeed Mauritius could be bought by rich foreigners and it's population reduced to vassals, so everyone undertands....or should..... the need for balance and there is everything good in Mauritians patriotically setting rules to benefit them. ... Read More
Land or property by Konsito911
Hello my name is Diyan I am from Bulgaria but I am in London last 8 years,me and my family was in Mauritius for 15 days and I want bay land for my future house there. Prefer Grand Baie! Can we bay land for building ? I am not Mauritius resident ? ...
@HansExpat You are correct...$220K or so for G+2 apartments . Read More
Highest Deposit Rates/Stock market trading. by GuestPoster377
Hello,Is someone on this forum is from Financial Background and can advise on Investments in Mauritius similar to the ones in UK.I am a Analyst and unable to find anything over 3.5%-4.5% in Mauritius for investments.Surely there are larger gains to ...
Mauritius Govt Bonds are around 4.2% I believe. Where are you looking? Read More
I need the service of immigration lawyer by Litho007
Hello does anyone have the contact of a good immigration lawyer in Mauritius.
@traciwoodley I entered Hault in FB and got zero Read More
Re-Registration of MYT Sim Cards by lesmar54
Today I visited the Myt shop at Cascavelle to re-register my Myt Sim card. I believed I had all the correct information as I had my passport the phone my residence permit and proof of address. I thought the process would be quick but then the ...
@lesmar54 You emailed them? I have emailed them x10 and called them x 10. Nobody ever does anything or picks up. Let me know if you get a response. Read More
Re-Registration of MYT Sim Cards by lesmar54
Today I visited the Myt shop at Cascavelle to re-register my Myt Sim card. I believed I had all the correct information as I had my passport the phone my residence permit and proof of address. I thought the process would be quick but then the ...
@lesmar54 The same. I have a Emtel SIM and re registered with no probelm,using the App even though mine dates from 2020 and was a Tourist issue. My wife, who is Malagasy, also has an EMTEL SIM but it refused to recognise her. Even though both ... Read More
My experience relocating to Mauritius (2015) by rushikay
Hello folks, I see a lot of people asking questions here that are repetitive, and although I admire some of the forum members for still replying to those, I am going to attempt a different kind of thread/post and share my experience relocating to ...
@rushikay Whyare you pay 10K MUR for Internet when I pay 975 KUR or so? Read More
Why are Malagasy Treated different?
After planning for 4 years to move our family life and wealth to MU we arrived here in August and erolled our kids in fine schools. However, my wife ( she is Malagasy, I am British) is not happy with the prejudice against Malagasy in MU. ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
@DiannaR I can't see why..therte are so many South Africans in MU. Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Mauritius, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...
@Tookays Thanks, we spend as much time as possible buying at the local markets. Lamb and beef are pretty much out of sight.... the closer one gets to the farmers, the better the price. Moris should seriously encourage food crop growing, there is so ... Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Mauritius, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...
If you shop in giant malls and expat hangouts and not in local markets you will pay more for everything . 45 to 50K for a house seems a reasonable rate. The cost is food. Since my first budget calculations in 2019 before Covid, fresh ... Read More
Visa & public healthcare by Macmac0065
As i understand, all habitants of Mauritius with a visa, have access to free public healthcare? Do you get access to public healthcare also with a premium visa. If not, i understand you have to buy a private healthcare insurence. As i understand a ...
Myself and my children have been very well treated at Grand Gaude Public clinic ( small stuff) and Goodlands Hospital ( more extensive). We are on Premium Visas. Being from Kenya and having been given every imaginable medicine and vitamin, after ... Read More
Over 60Yrs Driving License Requires Medical Test. Details?
Not mentioned in the driving forums that I have seen, and only when I got to the Traffic HQ in Pt. Louis with every other document, is that they require of foreign drivers over 60 years have a medical "fitness to drive" test. Which I was told in a ... Read More
Converting a NON-SA Commonwealth driving License by peterg123
I will want to convert my Kenya driving license to a MU one at some point. We don't have police clearance certificates like SA I have read about. We are just a typical commonwealth type driving license here in Kenya. Does anyone know the regs and ...
@karibi Yes the process is quite straightforward except the website does not mention the medical certificate..only when you get all the way to Pt. Louis do you find out.Once there as long as you have the complete list of documents and photios, and ... Read More
Converting a NON-SA Commonwealth driving License by peterg123
I will want to convert my Kenya driving license to a MU one at some point. We don't have police clearance certificates like SA I have read about. We are just a typical commonwealth type driving license here in Kenya. Does anyone know the regs and ...
@Mahjong Oh dear, they get more stupid by the minute. Thanks fpor this Read More
Converting a NON-SA Commonwealth driving License by peterg123
I will want to convert my Kenya driving license to a MU one at some point. We don't have police clearance certificates like SA I have read about. We are just a typical commonwealth type driving license here in Kenya. Does anyone know the regs and ...
I would also like to know about any medical cert. Read More
Converting a NON-SA Commonwealth driving License by peterg123
I will want to convert my Kenya driving license to a MU one at some point. We don't have police clearance certificates like SA I have read about. We are just a typical commonwealth type driving license here in Kenya. Does anyone know the regs and ...
@Sherlock23 Sasa ukitaka kupata Attestation Letter huko Nairobi, chai ni lazima. Kuna mtu moja tu NTSA ambaye ako na haki kusign hiyo barua, and he likes money. I have someone in NTSA who will arrange it for you. Cost is 3 to 5 K of "extra ... Read More
Premium visa processing timeframe by Nessy12
Hi, For anyone who has applied for the premium visa in 2023. How long did it take to get it processed. I recently applied for a premium visa but it's now past the 28 days. I have tried to contact the embassy but no luck getting a helpful ...
Welcome to the party! Well the PV applications are many. Process time has gone from around 21 days to 6 weeks or more. But you can receive it when you are in Mauritius. Read More
Converting a NON-SA Commonwealth driving License by peterg123
I will want to convert my Kenya driving license to a MU one at some point. We don't have police clearance certificates like SA I have read about. We are just a typical commonwealth type driving license here in Kenya. Does anyone know the regs and ...
@BhavnaBavna, I guess "attestation" and "verifivcation letter" ( from an inssuing authority) are one and the same? Read More
Converting a NON-SA Commonwealth driving License by peterg123
I will want to convert my Kenya driving license to a MU one at some point. We don't have police clearance certificates like SA I have read about. We are just a typical commonwealth type driving license here in Kenya. Does anyone know the regs and ...
Hi I have not tried yet...will try in December. I have the letter of validation, it's issued by our National Transport Authory, so we will (wife and I) have a go in December when am back in MU and will update. NTSA walinisumbiua kama nini..finally ... Read More
Local Health Cover for over 65s by GuestPoster369
Dear all…I am seeking advice on obtaining suitable health insurance from a local provider. I am currently covered by an international policy.Unfortunately, my age (67) prohibits me from joining Swan as they only accept applications from ...
The MUAS insurance is OK and I could get it at age 77 it's almost 4 x cheaper than my Allianz/Aetna insurance which runs US$8500 annually...but there is a big catch...You can't claim certain things, cardio, cancer etc...until you have been on it for ... Read More
Tax Consultant For Personal Taxes by peterg123
Looking for someone in the Tamarin/Flic/Riviere Noir area who consults on personal taxation, exemption and etc with expats in mind. Do not need a large multinational firm that specializes in businesses. Any leads with recommendations are welcome...I ...
@BobbyBurger Iwill have to send you a personal message I do have someone recommendable but I cannot post publicly here. Read More
Local Health Cover for over 65s by GuestPoster369
Dear all…I am seeking advice on obtaining suitable health insurance from a local provider. I am currently covered by an international policy.Unfortunately, my age (67) prohibits me from joining Swan as they only accept applications from ...
I thought that in the last budget it was passed that there could be no denial outright of visitors or Mauritians over 65 years old and it was certainly an item that was noted in this forrum"Expat retirees-Medical patients and retirees as well as up ... Read More
Scooter Driver Licensing Rules
Kindly assist. Am I wrong to believe that to drive a scooter 125cc or under you don't need anything other than a car driver's license, and only need a separate motorcycle license for scooters or bikes bigger than 125cc? Read More
How much do you guys pay for a long term car rental by zurtle
I'm in Mauritius now and looking for a long term car rental.How much does it usually cost to rent the following cars on a long term basis (>6 months)1. Small Hatchback2. Sedan3. Mid- Sized SUVWould it be possible to get a car for 15k a month? I ...
@Ceresiet Thanks for this well worked example! Read More
Managing child-related expenses in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Embarking on an expat journey to Mauritius with children presents unique challenges, particularly concerning the financial considerations related to raising kids. Whether you are planning to relocate to Mauritius or have already ...
@Bhavna Well plastic is sold and used in vast quantities in Mauritius in hundreds of products, so what you perhaps mean is "disposable plastic polates" like party plates, cups etc...those you can only find throw away paper ones...but solid plastic ... Read More
Managing child-related expenses in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Embarking on an expat journey to Mauritius with children presents unique challenges, particularly concerning the financial considerations related to raising kids. Whether you are planning to relocate to Mauritius or have already ...
@Vanessa Anderson42 Glad it seems helpful..so Vanessa you can easily get caught in "Expat Traps" here...I just did, looking for plastic plates and cups for our 6 and 7 years old and getting a tsern "We don't sell plastic cups and plates" from the ... Read More
Premium visa processing timeframe by Nessy12
Hi, For anyone who has applied for the premium visa in 2023. How long did it take to get it processed. I recently applied for a premium visa but it's now past the 28 days. I have tried to contact the embassy but no luck getting a helpful ...
@crew3femme Mine is sorted. It took about a month till I got the approvals but my wife, a Malagasy, has to apply in person. So we were at PIO today in the Premium section. They told me they have a ` 1000 Premiums in the pipeline and ... Read More
Managing child-related expenses in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Embarking on an expat journey to Mauritius with children presents unique challenges, particularly concerning the financial considerations related to raising kids. Whether you are planning to relocate to Mauritius or have already ...
Well, our family is on it's way to MU. We are " school fee refugees" from Kenya, the most expensive private fees in Africa. Our estimations are that private school fees in Maujritius are one sixth that of UK, half that of South Africa and one ... Read More
Bringing Canned/Boxed Food?? by peterg123
I know bringing "food" into MU is illegal just as it is for example iin UK or USA, through the airport. However, in America and most other countries, canned goods and unopened branded items ( eg soup mixes, sauces, jams, candies), branded ...
@Rakhesh POONIT Simply domestic foodstuffs that our children and we consume normally..more or less exactly what one finds at Super U, all canned or sealed in factory packaging.nothing gfresh or directly edible.... for our use in our stay in ... Read More
Bringing Canned/Boxed Food??
I know bringing "food" into MU is illegal just as it is for example iin UK or USA, through the airport. However, in America and most other countries, canned goods and unopened branded items ( eg soup mixes, sauces, jams, candies), branded ... Read More
Scooter/motorbike permit and insurance by Silas99
Hello, I want to buy a pre owned scooter/motorbike (125cc), because renting is more expensive for 6months.What do I need to do until I am allowed to drive with the scooter? How do I get the permit and insurance? and how long does it take?I have a ...
@Silas99 My understanding is for under 125cc you need just an ordinary license. from the bettertourismafrica website"Can I ride a scooter on my driving licence?Yes, if you have a full car licence you can ride a 125cc scooter" Read More
Import and duties payable on a vintage car (1981 model) by marclbd4
I am importing a 1981 Mercedes from South Africa. The vehicle is considered to be "vintage" here in Mauritius? What are the duties payable as well as total amount payable
I am aware that vintage vehicle's ( cars) can be imported into MU,,,however I own beautiful award winning vintage motorcycles and am told these can never be allowed into Mauritius, which seems to be rather absurd if cars are allowed?I am very much ... Read More
Is it worth taking lots of belongings with us ? by lavrun
hello there,our family is thinking of spending a year or two in Mauritius. We come from England. Would probably come as Premium tourists. We have 3 boys school age.would need some advise if it is worth takings lots of belongings with us. Is it ...
@LavrunSome airlines allows 23 kgs hold baggage x 1 and 10kg hand luggage. Others like Kenya Airways allow each passenger 23 kgs x 2 + 12 kgs hand or cabin luggage.Infants do not get luggage allowance that big, but any fare payers over age of two ... Read More
How to get a Postal Address/Box? by peterg123
We will soon be in MU for a year. How to get a postal address? Do you rent a Post Office Box? Or do you use a residential reference? Or do you need to collect from a Post Office?Is mail delivered to your house? Any and all information ...
Thanks no just personal Read More
How to get a Postal Address/Box? by peterg123
We will soon be in MU for a year. How to get a postal address? Do you rent a Post Office Box? Or do you use a residential reference? Or do you need to collect from a Post Office?Is mail delivered to your house? Any and all information ...
Thank you very much. I have bever seen a comestic kind of postbox ( USA style?) in Mauritius, maybe I just never looked hard!?I am in a gated compound..... anyone have any idea how it works there? Read More
How to get a Postal Address/Box?
We will soon be in MU for a year. How to get a postal address? Do you rent a Post Office Box? Or do you use a residential reference? Or do you need to collect from a Post Office?Is mail delivered to your house? Any and all information ... Read More
Premium visa processing timeframe by Nessy12
Hi, For anyone who has applied for the premium visa in 2023. How long did it take to get it processed. I recently applied for a premium visa but it's now past the 28 days. I have tried to contact the embassy but no luck getting a helpful ...
Blessing Bhavna Read More
Converting a NON-SA Commonwealth driving License by peterg123
I will want to convert my Kenya driving license to a MU one at some point. We don't have police clearance certificates like SA I have read about. We are just a typical commonwealth type driving license here in Kenya. Does anyone know the regs and ...
Interesting...our Kenya licences are QR coded so anyone can simply point at them and verify..I will have to see if they issue letters of attestation Many thanks for your tireless help..I looked up your link and it seems simple but there is ... Read More
Premium visa processing timeframe by Nessy12
Hi, For anyone who has applied for the premium visa in 2023. How long did it take to get it processed. I recently applied for a premium visa but it's now past the 28 days. I have tried to contact the embassy but no luck getting a helpful ...
Thanks Bavna...kind of you..I have picked up on here that the Edb just passess you onto the PIO and indeed it is the PIO that issues the Premiums. I am pretty sure we will end up visiting both.We have kids entering Northfields on 23 Aug, won't be ... Read More
Is it worth taking lots of belongings with us ? by lavrun
hello there,our family is thinking of spending a year or two in Mauritius. We come from England. Would probably come as Premium tourists. We have 3 boys school age.would need some advise if it is worth takings lots of belongings with us. Is it ...
I can help a bit as in weeks we are coming for a year Premium in Mauritius.As far as I know, it is only those with occupation permits or perm rez status, which Premium is not, that can bring in a container load of household ... Read More
Premium Visa- parent dependent by SMore
Hi there,Does anyone have experience with bringing along their parent as a dependent on the premium visa?Any extra requirements or documentation needed?I have emailed EDB but still awaiting feedback. Thanks in advance for any information.
In the Premium process, the application for yourself is very detailed as you can easily find out by the checklist and also by applying for yourself. But only after you have applied can you apply for a dependant.That process is extremely simple, once ... Read More
Stonefish at Flic and Flac by andrew9799
My wife and I nearly stood on a stonefish in the roped off swimming area at Flic en Flac beach today. It was lying on the bottom in about 40cm of water. Luckily it had it's fins out which are brightly coloured so that how my wife noticed it. Anyway, ...
Indeed wear swim shoes. I have read that the pain from Stonefish is so severe it is not worth the risk. Read More
Converting a NON-SA Commonwealth driving License
I will want to convert my Kenya driving license to a MU one at some point. We don't have police clearance certificates like SA I have read about. We are just a typical commonwealth type driving license here in Kenya. Does anyone know the regs and ... Read More
Premium visa processing timeframe by Nessy12
Hi, For anyone who has applied for the premium visa in 2023. How long did it take to get it processed. I recently applied for a premium visa but it's now past the 28 days. I have tried to contact the embassy but no luck getting a helpful ...
I applied and very quickly, within a week got an email that British we and my British kids (dependants) Premiums were all in order, but that my wife, their mother, who is Malagasy, could not apply for a Premium until she arrives in Mauritius.I ... Read More
Tax Consultant For Personal Taxes by peterg123
Looking for someone in the Tamarin/Flic/Riviere Noir area who consults on personal taxation, exemption and etc with expats in mind. Do not need a large multinational firm that specializes in businesses. Any leads with recommendations are welcome...I ...
Yes he is npt on Tamarin but well worth hje drive and fee. Pm me you nber I will call u I just me him for consultation 2 days ago. Read More
Car Storage, Professional, Monthly, in Mauritius? by peterg123
Someone must do it... a standard procedure where you can safely garage your car for a month or 6 months , and pay a rate... normally includes secure covered artea and a guard. Thanks
@banusvanderwalt I have found one ad for covered, guarded storage in Pt. Louis but, it was a on a classifiueds site...might even be a pre-COVID. Let's see if they reply at all. I will pass the info on here.R Read More
Motorbike driving school by billalkajee
Does anyone know of any motorbike / motorcycle driving school contact details.
@shirley1421971 I can certainly teach you to drive a motorbike in Mauritian conditions. The only place I have ever driven that respects motorcyclists have been Thailand and Madagascar. In Mauritius, assume every car driver is either willing to or ... Read More
Car Storage, Professional, Monthly, in Mauritius?
Someone must do it... a standard procedure where you can safely garage your car for a month or 6 months , and pay a rate... normally includes secure covered artea and a guard. Thanks Read More
How much do you guys pay for a long term car rental by zurtle
I'm in Mauritius now and looking for a long term car rental.How much does it usually cost to rent the following cars on a long term basis (>6 months)1. Small Hatchback2. Sedan3. Mid- Sized SUVWould it be possible to get a car for 15k a month? I ...
I am looking at outright buy and then sell back . I wonder if that would work out> Read More
How much do you guys pay for a long term car rental by zurtle
I'm in Mauritius now and looking for a long term car rental.How much does it usually cost to rent the following cars on a long term basis (>6 months)1. Small Hatchback2. Sedan3. Mid- Sized SUVWould it be possible to get a car for 15k a month? I ...
The simple question is, will it be more economical to buy a car and re-sell to the dealer after a years use ( assume no accidents etc) or rent a car on a year-rate? We are looking at a Compact car like Honda/Jazz Fit and the like.It would seem a ... Read More
Purchasing of property by mariner279
My wife and I, Johan and Liluth have bought a new property from a prominent developer here in Mauritius and are about to take possession to live here permanently The property is exclusive and expensive. Our problem is that the finishes and ...
@Anandcyp This is interesting news. Of course before buying any property, expat or not, you should carefully research the developer and builder - these are statutorily listed.Sadly, I have discovered that for PDS and other expat properties, it is ... Read More
1 Year Car Use- Better to Buy and Resell or Rent?
Folks, we hope to be spending a year in Mauritius starting Jan 2024. We certainly need a car. The simple question is, will it be more economical to buy a car and re-sell to the dealer after a years use ( assume no accidents etc) or rent a car on a ... Read More
How much do you guys pay for a long term car rental by zurtle
I'm in Mauritius now and looking for a long term car rental.How much does it usually cost to rent the following cars on a long term basis (>6 months)1. Small Hatchback2. Sedan3. Mid- Sized SUVWould it be possible to get a car for 15k a month? I ...
@jex2 I live in mainland AFRICA. Driving in Mauritius was like a paradise compared to. Read More
All the budget 2023/2024 on this thread ! by Anne-Lise Mty
Hello all !Hope you're doing well !Today, the Finance Minister is unveiling their budget and economic strategy for the year 2023/2024. I'm sure listening to a two hour budget speech or reading the hundred pages long document is not something you're ...
@jayonline Thank you so much for this. Read More
Procession time for Premium Visa (and other visa) by mail61
Hello everybody,Did anybody apply for a Premium Visa lately? I applied on December 30, last year, and they stated that the processing time would be at least 8 days, with an average of 23 days.I know that I am just a little over the average ...
@RooUK Did you get your Prem Visa and how long did the process ytake? Read More
Retiring to mauritius by BowcoH
My wife and i are moving to mauritius in the next few months from spain permit permitting. We will be renting until our villa in spain has sold . We are bringing our three dogs and have a few questions .what are the rules concerning dog walking and ...
@BowcoH You should be able to find something reasonable at the level of GBP 1000, which translates into 55,000 Rupees. Read More
Do you need the covid vaccine to enter Kenya? by ZachtheLad
Looking for information on covid entry requirements to Kenya.I'm considering visiting soon but I'm unvaccinated and I don't wear masks.Any help/advice would be much appreciated.
@ZachtheLad Not required at all since announcement last week. However you will self-report if you have symptoms. Read More
House prices by Natasha09
Curious to know if the houses priced at the higher end of the scale (pds, irs, res etc) are infact being sold for these prices? With no public data to show 'sold' prices of a property, how does a foreign buyer gauge the market value?Estate ...
I am not a lawyer but a Trust or Foundation imp[lies that you are no longer the controlling owner of the entity.They are not "investments", they are if anything more like corporations at least in a broad legal sense. Thus since you must not be the ... Read More
Long term car rental or buy a second hand car? by peterg123
Hi has any member experience of long term rentals? I should be coming on a premium visa and will need to rent from anywhere from 11 to 13 months.Or would it be cheaper to buy a second hard car and then re-sell it back to the dealer at the end of the ...
@WeeberE Hi Thanks I have sent you a PM Read More
Long term car rental or buy a second hand car?
Hi has any member experience of long term rentals? I should be coming on a premium visa and will need to rent from anywhere from 11 to 13 months.Or would it be cheaper to buy a second hard car and then re-sell it back to the dealer at the end of the ... Read More
Procession time for Premium Visa (and other visa) by mail61
Hello everybody,Did anybody apply for a Premium Visa lately? I applied on December 30, last year, and they stated that the processing time would be at least 8 days, with an average of 23 days.I know that I am just a little over the average ...
@mail61 Thanks so much. This is excellent information. I don't know if you can provide info on those airline agencies that provide this service you mention, but I would be very grateful. There is no point throwing money away on tickets that go ... Read More
Procession time for Premium Visa (and other visa) by mail61
Hello everybody,Did anybody apply for a Premium Visa lately? I applied on December 30, last year, and they stated that the processing time would be at least 8 days, with an average of 23 days.I know that I am just a little over the average ...
Thanks all. to apply for a Premium you need amongst other things a return ticket and reserved accommodations...I don't know if for a whole year or just a short period. But buying the return ticket max validity will be a year, though who knows how ... Read More
Procession time for Premium Visa (and other visa) by mail61
Hello everybody,Did anybody apply for a Premium Visa lately? I applied on December 30, last year, and they stated that the processing time would be at least 8 days, with an average of 23 days.I know that I am just a little over the average ...
thanks Roo Read More
Procession time for Premium Visa (and other visa) by mail61
Hello everybody,Did anybody apply for a Premium Visa lately? I applied on December 30, last year, and they stated that the processing time would be at least 8 days, with an average of 23 days.I know that I am just a little over the average ...
Hi Folks...I am told they are no longer issuing Premium Visa in 2023...I wonder if anyone else has an update on this? It was an immigration service expert who told me this.On the other hand the app;lication portal of residency.mu is still ... Read More
Homeschooling pr Pods in Mauritius?? by peterg123
There are good schools available in the West Coast we want to have our kids attend and move to Mauritius for that. But there is a big problem of most schools are full and also we have to realign the Mauritian Jan to Dec International Curriculum ...
@andrew9799 Thanks..how old is your daughter? Mine are 5 and 7 so rather flexi. Yep if we stayed out of MU till December 23, then our kids would start 3 months ahead of the British curriculum years in MU, so actually when they started in January ... Read More
Residency holder - What house am I allowed to buy by Kodlan
Good Morning good People,I have a question - I am currently a Resident permit holder (self employed).If I want to purchase a house - What am i allowed to Buy?Should I still spend the minimum of $375,000 or can I look at like buying something for ...
@Tookays Hi, 7 million or US$150K but good luck finding anything at that price in G+2. Since they allowed foreigners to buy any property for $375K, suddenly every apartment and house in MU is selling for $375K ...hahahahahah Read More
Clarification of Retiree Rules Please by peterg123
Here is the bare rule: "If you have lived in Mauritius under the status of Retired Non-Citizen for three years, you are qualified to apply for the Permanent Residence Permit which will be valid for ten years. This also applies to your ...
@Tookays It is accurate if you wish to live an expat lifestyle...but I should when it compared Kenya to Mauritius, it said Mauritius was more expensive for living costs. I did extensive and exhaustive research in Mauritius to check this and cost of ... Read More
Clarification of Retiree Rules Please by peterg123
Here is the bare rule: "If you have lived in Mauritius under the status of Retired Non-Citizen for three years, you are qualified to apply for the Permanent Residence Permit which will be valid for ten years. This also applies to your ...
@Tookays useful advice. Now renting a car is expensive in MU but, are there those who do leasing for a whole year for example? That usually works out m,uch cheaper than renting. Read More
Homeschooling pr Pods in Mauritius??
There are good schools available in the West Coast we want to have our kids attend and move to Mauritius for that. But there is a big problem of most schools are full and also we have to realign the Mauritian Jan to Dec International Curriculum ... Read More
Introduction from Traci :-) by traci79
Hello (hopefully soon-to-be-neighbours!)My partner and I currently reside in South Africa and have a future work opportunity in Mauritius (Black River area). I have gone through the guide for 2023 (very helpful - thank you!) but I still have a ...
@traci79 Washing machines and dishwashers are in nearly every house in Mauritius. The power supply is seriously better than SA and the 4G internet is very good, and there are lots of options.Black River is very pleasant to live in, everything is a ... Read More
Introduction from Traci :-) by traci79
Hello (hopefully soon-to-be-neighbours!)My partner and I currently reside in South Africa and have a future work opportunity in Mauritius (Black River area). I have gone through the guide for 2023 (very helpful - thank you!) but I still have a ...
@Lemmy1958 Kindly inform what size of home are you renting at La Balise and what the rent is? Someone wants me to buy a small 3 bed apt there but I don't know what rental would be askable? Read More
Residency holder - What house am I allowed to buy by Kodlan
Good Morning good People,I have a question - I am currently a Resident permit holder (self employed).If I want to purchase a house - What am i allowed to Buy?Should I still spend the minimum of $375,000 or can I look at like buying something for ...
@Kodlan You must Pay $375K or US$220K ( G+2 apartment only ) unless you marry a Mauritian citizen and become a national. It's that simple. Read More
SAFETY OF NON-BINARIES
@celinaNB I thought you had only just arrived on the plane and knew nothing about Mauritian culture? Then in that case I certainly have direct experience of Mauritian culture and Mascarene culture into which I am married and have often been in ... Read More
SAFETY OF NON-BINARIES
@Starry Expanse The day Mauritius resembles Seattle or LA more than 1%, I'll be packing! Glad you enjoy it so far. It's got a wonderful ambience and I agree, you should go with the local flow. Read More
SAFETY OF NON-BINARIES
Mauritius is a mostly socially conservative and religious society. If you come there thinking you can wave non-binary and LGBTQ around like a flag or start pushing your private sexuality on others as an agenda...how it is done in the West, you ... Read More
Tax Consultant For Personal Taxes by peterg123
Looking for someone in the Tamarin/Flic/Riviere Noir area who consults on personal taxation, exemption and etc with expats in mind. Do not need a large multinational firm that specializes in businesses. Any leads with recommendations are welcome...I ...
This is fairly useful https://www.mra.mu/index.php/media-centre/19-individuals Read More
Tax Consultant For Personal Taxes by peterg123
Looking for someone in the Tamarin/Flic/Riviere Noir area who consults on personal taxation, exemption and etc with expats in mind. Do not need a large multinational firm that specializes in businesses. Any leads with recommendations are welcome...I ...
@peterg123 I should expand a bit, maybe someone knows online here:I have been looking for ways to preserve capital, as a retiree, from MU's 10 to 15% taxation regime. Brining money into MU when you are actually resident here makes it fall under the ... Read More
Where do people living in Mauritius invest their savings? by zurtle
I was wondering what most people in Mauritius do with their savings.Is it invested in bank fixed deposits?How viable is the Mauritian stock market? (I saw the MUA Insurance stock gave a decent return)Are there high yield govt bonds that can be ...
I have been looking for ways to preserve capital, as a retiree, from MU's 10 to 15% taxation regime. Brining money into MU when you are actually resident here makes it fall under the "in hand and remittance" nature of MU personal taxation. However ... Read More
Tax Consultant For Personal Taxes
Looking for someone in the Tamarin/Flic/Riviere Noir area who consults on personal taxation, exemption and etc with expats in mind. Do not need a large multinational firm that specializes in businesses. Any leads with recommendations are welcome...I ... Read More
Clarification of Retiree Rules Please by peterg123
Here is the bare rule: "If you have lived in Mauritius under the status of Retired Non-Citizen for three years, you are qualified to apply for the Permanent Residence Permit which will be valid for ten years. This also applies to your ...
OK so the basic answer is if the holder dies during the 10 years of the retiree permit and the defendant or one of them is over 50 years, they can apply for their own retiree permit under the same conditions.If they are under 50 years then they can ... Read More
Clarification of Retiree Rules Please by peterg123
Here is the bare rule: "If you have lived in Mauritius under the status of Retired Non-Citizen for three years, you are qualified to apply for the Permanent Residence Permit which will be valid for ten years. This also applies to your ...
@peterg123 Hi no need to answer, I have found out the answer for myself. Thanks folks. Read More
WHAT DO YOU ALL THINK ABOUT 'LOCAL' PRICES & 'OUTSIDER' PRICES? by Guestposter006
I am getting a little frustrated at merchants selling me things at double the price 'real Mauritians' pay. I was born here, lived in Australia & returned about 8 months ago. I am a Mauritian citizen & speak Creole, but apparently I look ...
@shirley1421971 I dunno about this...I am a Euro-African who cut his teeth dealing in local markets. My wife is Malagasy from a modest background and she bargains tough for breakfast and worse by lunchtime. Everything in Mauritius is negotiable , ... Read More
Clarification of Retiree Rules Please
Here is the bare rule: "If you have lived in Mauritius under the status of Retired Non-Citizen for three years, you are qualified to apply for the Permanent Residence Permit which will be valid for ten years. This also applies to your ... Read More
mean street dogs by Kaupo Klaas
Hi here's my opinion on street dogs in Mauritius ...for sure it is in Pereybere I start by saying that I have never hated animals, I have never been, I have not been afraid of them, I have not given a reason for the attack myself ... maybe I ...
Packs of wild dogs are one of Mauritius least attractive features. I hope the government will not be put off by the patronising and bigoted attacks on it's control measures by the Daily Mail, who whip their audiences into frenzy over animal ... Read More
5 goods reasons for not choosing Mauritius by Julie
Hi, After exploring the positive aspects of living in Mauritius last week, we invite you in [i]Weekly Magazine[/i] to discover the 5 good reasons for not choosing to live here ;). What about you: what would be your good reason for not choosing to ...
Really? You should see us, particularly the wife, in the local market! As for shelter, anyone who does not bargain for less than the sticker price will be disadvantaged....especially in a low prospect current economy. Never ever pay the sticker ... Read More
5 goods reasons for not choosing Mauritius by Julie
Hi, After exploring the positive aspects of living in Mauritius last week, we invite you in [i]Weekly Magazine[/i] to discover the 5 good reasons for not choosing to live here ;). What about you: what would be your good reason for not choosing to ...
This expat is from Kenya..we bargain like death-match. Wait till I hit Mauritius! :D My wife is worse, she is Malagasy. They bargain till people weep blood! Read More