myb003
South African looking for information about Mauritius
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Registration: 22 July 2021
about mt friend BRANDI - WHY HAS SHE BEEN BLOCKED??????
I'm not sure what her msg said but I think this forum doesn't want to spread rumors or false info that has not been verified. Don't take effence. This virus has taken so much of all of us that we sometimes don't want to hear the good ... Read More
Establishing new business in Mauritius by GetishMu
Hi all, I am an Ethiopian, currently lives in Australia. I have a plan to relocate to Mauritius in a month. I want to come and apply an occupation permit as self employed visa. I want to open some small business there. I am qualified for it. i am ...
Self employed according to Mauritius is a docter, dentist consultant, web designer so it would not be possible to go on self employed, trust me my husband is a carpenter and he wanted to make and sell furniture and we can't be on self employed, ... Read More
UK citizen wanting to live/work in Mauritius by Selinakumari
Hi everyone I hope you're well. I am a UK citizen interested in working and living in Mauritius. I have no idea where to start and ideally would love to find a job and somewhere to live as I will be travelling alone. I know I would have to ...
Regarding a work permit, you can't apply for it, the compsny that you going to work for is the only one that can apply for work permit. Read More
Car Hire in Mauritius by crosbymichelle
Hello there, Please can you suggest a reasonably cost car hire for the month. I am finding it so expensive on the websites. I would be very appreciative of any help. Kind regards Michelle
We hired a i10 and paid Rs11000 for month Read More
Will I need to buy a return ticket to enter MU? by shortxrp
Hey guys, I've been trying to figure this out but I literally can't find anything about it. I've been checking Mauritius now, the Ministry of Tourism, and the EDB office but everyone is providing different answers. To keep a long ...
Yes you need a return ticket, if you coming over on a travel visa, only if you have applied for permits as a foreigner and it's been approved can you do a one way. If I'm not mistaken if you come on travel visa and apply for permit to stay ... Read More
Permis import by sisisartous
Bonjour à tous Je vais partir à l’île Maurice en octobre pour m’installer définitivement. Je veux emmener mon chien avec moi là-bas. J’ai fait tous ...
Best is to call a company that does pet travel import. Rules are strict, Rabies test, certain breeds not allowed and no parasites. If they positive for any of these like you said your dog is positive for ehrlichiosis (tick fever) that stays in a dog ... Read More
Electricity cost by myb003
What is the cost per kilowatt hour. I've Heared electricity is cheap in MUR. My son is a electrical Draughtman so love to know numbers. Anyone with info
Thx so much for this info Read More
Electricity cost
What is the cost per kilowatt hour. I've Heared electricity is cheap in MUR. My son is a electrical Draughtman so love to know numbers. Anyone with info Read More
Commercial and industrial property purchases by tashwilmot
Morning, I have seen a lot of discussions around expats buy houses on the island but nothing on them buying either commercial or industrial? What is the situation around this for expats? Thank you
If commercial property or land is in the many smart city schemes they are available to foreigners. I've Heared that they also allowing foreigners to by farming land. If that's true I'd look at a foreign as a partner. Read More
New to Mauritius by crosbymichelle
Hello Everyone, I am moving over to Mauritius to live in November. I come from South Africa and my company is moving me over there on a work visa. I work for a digital learning company and my partner is a senior construction manager and in design ...
Try www.ayaviva.com, best deals on rentals I've seen. What's nice lots of them don't charge the agents fee. Cause in MUR rental people want Rent Dep Agents fee. So prepair yourself for high rental fee first month. Read More
Buying property by Steve Williams123
If I get a retired non citizen visa, am I able to buy any property (not RES or other schemes)? I want a house, freehold only. I'm thinking I can get a wider choice at lower prices if I don't need a residence permit. Is this correct? Thanks ...
Non citizens can only buy ground 2 (must buy Rs 6 milj) or in a City housing scheme 375000US US$, or build a house on a piece of land in a scheme.375000US$ and above. What sad is I want to be part of te country and its people not be forced to buy ... Read More
'Verifying' documents required for Citizenship application by bensons
Hi, could any one explain the procedure prior to submitting documents required for Citizenship application? I understand that certain documents need to bear the seal of "Apostille" of the country where they were issued But I am ...
Department of foreign affairs Read More
How to pack while moving? The do's and don'ts by myb003
Can I ask, my husband has bottles and packets of different screws and bolts say about 50 of each size and shape, and washers pop ribbets, wood screws, cement screws and dowls and self tapped screws. It's all in little bottles and he would want ...
Thx Read More
Opening a bank account by WeeberE
Good morning allexpat.com members. Please can someone advice on the following: We will be traveling to MU in October to get our permit (retiree permit) approval finalized. This process includes paying the required amount of money into a MU bank ...
If I may ask where you coming which country are you from, cause we are applying online for a bank acc at Absa in Mauritius from SA. Read More
Health Insurance - Swan by sandrad01245
Hi all, Anyone covered by Swan for their health insurance, how are you finding it and issues when claiming? Thanks
Stan, if I may ask what did they quote you, cause we considering Swan or Discovery Africa plan but it's only covering hospital and chronic for R4800 for two people, would love to know what Swan cost Read More
Mauritius A Serious Consideration by GuestPoster174
My wife and i are from South Africa and live in Benoni 20km East of Johannesburg. We are seriously considering Mauritius. I personally have never been there but from what i hear a lovely place. My wife was there many years ago and is very excited ...
Hi, we loved Flacq. We also looking at moving to Mauritius, by Feb 2022, we going for a visit this Dec 2021 to look at options of what usiness to start. We would also love to chat to you or meet up. We considering moving to area Flic on Flac, or ... Read More
How to pack while moving? The do's and don'ts by myb003
Can I ask, my husband has bottles and packets of different screws and bolts say about 50 of each size and shape, and washers pop ribbets, wood screws, cement screws and dowls and self tapped screws. It's all in little bottles and he would want ...
Thx Read More
Furniture removals JHB to Mauritius
Can I ask, my husband has bottles and packets of different screws and bolts say about 50 of each size and shape, and washers pop ribbets, wood screws, cement screws and dowls and self tapped screws. It's all in little bottles and he would want ... Read More
Car Registration in Mauritius by stark_
Could someone please give me a template of "gage sans deplacement", i urgently need same to provide to the NTA upon buying of a second hand car since the owner is unable to come. Thanks
necessary documents - ID, passport, your resident permit, driving license (if required), banking details for payment, etc - and can complete all the required formalities necessary for the transaction. This is the info I received from a ... Read More
medical insurance for premium visa by Aldrid Botes
Hi,as a SA citizen,and the fact that i must have proof of health insurance for the year i want to stay in Mauritius,can i use my existing Medical Cover that i have as proof of this,or must i apply for an international very expensive health ...
Foreigner Medal ins, I got quote from Global and Signa both $2-4000 pm, our SA Discovery is R4500pm (much cheaper). I'm still waiting MUA medical aid. Read More
medical insurance for premium visa by Aldrid Botes
Hi,as a SA citizen,and the fact that i must have proof of health insurance for the year i want to stay in Mauritius,can i use my existing Medical Cover that i have as proof of this,or must i apply for an international very expensive health ...
Pieter Steenkamp Healthcare Advisor CUBE ADVICE Email: pieter@steen.co.za Cell: 079 344 7317 Tel: 011 782 9693 Read More
Buying property by Steve Williams123
If I get a retired non citizen visa, am I able to buy any property (not RES or other schemes)? I want a house, freehold only. I'm thinking I can get a wider choice at lower prices if I don't need a residence permit. Is this correct? Thanks ...
I'm married so my wife would kill me... 😂 Read More
medical insurance for premium visa by Aldrid Botes
Hi,as a SA citizen,and the fact that i must have proof of health insurance for the year i want to stay in Mauritius,can i use my existing Medical Cover that i have as proof of this,or must i apply for an international very expensive health ...
Look into Med Aid MUA call Denise Laure 23057056086 flaure@mauritiusunion.mu. Or look into Discovery Health Classic Core and speak to Pieter Steenkamp 27793447317 but discovery classic Core only covers hospital and chronic meds no savings or ... Read More
Buying property by Steve Williams123
If I get a retired non citizen visa, am I able to buy any property (not RES or other schemes)? I want a house, freehold only. I'm thinking I can get a wider choice at lower prices if I don't need a residence permit. Is this correct? Thanks ...
Hi is this still the case. If we come on noncitizen retirement permit, can we only buy in a G 2 or apartment, and what is the amount we need to buy for. An example if an apartment is going for MUR 4'2 mil can we buy it or do we still have to buy ... Read More
Cell service providers and sim cards by tashwilmot
Hi, when we land on the island we will need to buy a local sim card in order to get our cell phones working so we can use gps to get around. Can one simply purchase one of these on arrival? Pay as you go until we sign up to a long term contract? ...
two main providers are My.T (Mauritius Telecom) and Emtel. You also have Chilli. All 3 operators offer pre pay and post pay packages. For pre pay, you pay as you go, there is no contract and for post paid , you will be required to subscribe to a ... Read More
Organic fruits and vegetables in Mauritius by krusint
Greetings! For those of us who love cooking at home, is there a good selection of organic fruits and vegetables available at the main grocery stores (Food Lovers etc..) ? - Tomatoes - Peppers - Avocados - Carrots - Celery - Eggplant - Cucumbers - ...
Go view some YouTube sites, their is a massive food market in Port Louie and smaller markets in almost every town. You can get fresh produce from malls at stores like Woolworth but it more pricey. Best is to support the locals as they grow it from ... Read More
Covid vaccinations by tashwilmot
Good morning, I am curious to hear what the island makes of the various vaccines we are all using? As we all know some are now regarded as better than others... I see on the island you are making use of the Sinopharm one while here in Botswana we ...
We've Heared Mauritius will only open for visitors in Oct 2021, but if you vaccinated you have asses to the island, if not vaccinated you still have to quarantine for 14 days in approved 3star, 4/5 star hotels, but can't use the island only ... Read More
School transport by Shirl1
Another question as I am new in Mauritius. If I live in Flic en Flac and my daughter goes to school in Phoenix, how is it best for her to get home in the afternoon? I have thought of two possible options: 1. Do the contract buses offer a door to ...
Hi, I'm currently stil in SA, but have a school pick up service in SA too schools from home to school and back. I'm thinking of continuing my service in Mauritius. We moving to Mauritius in 2022. Would there be a need for something like ... Read More
Sa moving to M, Feb 2021 lots of.?
Hi everyone Me and hubby from Jhb, moving to Mauritius 2022. We looking at retirement permit, and then will decide if and what business we would like to oprn or invest in. Have questions about medical insurance, where to look and what comp to get ... Read More