Macmac0065
Swedish looking for information about Mauritius
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Swedish
Speaks Swedish, english, espanol (poquito), planning to learn mauritian creol(dont speak now)
Registration: 17 August 2021
Advise about private health insurance by Macmac0065
Hello, Im planning to get a premium visa & need to get a private health insurance. There seem to be a jungle out there & would like to get advise on a good insurence company that really works. Id like to have an insurance where the hospital ...
@Bhavna Yes, i guess ill need cover for 60+ since i turn 60 in august:). A couple of months before i plan to come to Mauritius Read More
Advise about private health insurance by Macmac0065
Hello, Im planning to get a premium visa & need to get a private health insurance. There seem to be a jungle out there & would like to get advise on a good insurence company that really works. Id like to have an insurance where the hospital ...
@Bhavna Doesnt matter. I just need the cover to be good in Mauritius, so a local one would be fine. Read More
Advise about private health insurance
Hello, Im planning to get a premium visa & need to get a private health insurance. There seem to be a jungle out there & would like to get advise on a good insurence company that really works. Id like to have an insurance where the hospital ... Read More
Tourist visa by Macmac0065
Hello, im planning to apply for a premium visa for one year this year. I plan to arrive in Mauritius in octobre/novembre. If i for some reason dont get a premium visa, i read that youre able to stay on a tourist visa for 6 months/calender ...
Im a little confused about applying for premium visa. I cant buy a private health insurance before i get the visa. Is it enough to show a quote on the insurence i intend to buy? The same with the flight ticket? Ive read that its enough to reserve a ... Read More
Tourist visa
Hello, im planning to apply for a premium visa for one year this year. I plan to arrive in Mauritius in octobre/novembre. If i for some reason dont get a premium visa, i read that youre able to stay on a tourist visa for 6 months/calender ... Read More
Premium visa & taxes by Macmac0065
Hello, as i have understood, if you get a premium visa in Mauritius, you dont pay taxes in Mauritius, on income from outside Mauritius (in my case, pension from Sweden, that also has a double tax agreement with Mauritius). Is this correct? Is ...
@KC_ Thanks for your valuable information Read More
Premium visa & taxes by Macmac0065
Hello, as i have understood, if you get a premium visa in Mauritius, you dont pay taxes in Mauritius, on income from outside Mauritius (in my case, pension from Sweden, that also has a double tax agreement with Mauritius). Is this correct? Is ...
@Tookays Yes, & even higher in Sweden, where i currently live. Problem was just that i missed the part about money being remitted to Mauritius & the definition of it. As i see it, im safe & it isnt an issue anymore. I was also worried ... Read More
Premium visa & taxes by Macmac0065
Hello, as i have understood, if you get a premium visa in Mauritius, you dont pay taxes in Mauritius, on income from outside Mauritius (in my case, pension from Sweden, that also has a double tax agreement with Mauritius). Is this correct? Is ...
@Macmac0065 Would not* Read More
Premium visa & taxes by Macmac0065
Hello, as i have understood, if you get a premium visa in Mauritius, you dont pay taxes in Mauritius, on income from outside Mauritius (in my case, pension from Sweden, that also has a double tax agreement with Mauritius). Is this correct? Is ...
@karibi Yes, definitely would prefer to pay taxes in two countries. After doing some research on Internet, i understood that you might need to pay taxes in Mauritius for money that is remitted to Mauritius, for example a to a bank account. Money ... Read More
Premium visa & taxes
Hello, as i have understood, if you get a premium visa in Mauritius, you dont pay taxes in Mauritius, on income from outside Mauritius (in my case, pension from Sweden, that also has a double tax agreement with Mauritius). Is this correct? Is ... Read More
Private healthcare
Hi, im planning to relocate to Mauritius on a premium visa autumn 2025 for a year to begin with. As i understand you have to have a private healthcare insurance when you apply for the visa & cant wait until youre in Mauritius, even though you ... Read More
Swedes in mauritius by storräkan
any swedish speaking people on this forum?
@storräkan ja, jag 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 ...
@Bhavna thx. Very helpful 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 ...
@Davidray10 thx for your reply. It was very helpful. Yes, ill probably go for a private health insurance as well Read More
Visa & public healthcare
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 ... 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 ...
@amrinder1188 very good & wise answer imo. Worth considering. Read More
Retieree visa by Macmac0065
As i understand, youre allowed to bring your wife to Mauritius if you get a retiree visa. My question is, if shes not a retiree. Is it possible for her to get some kind of work permit, or does she need to apply for some other kind of visa, or do we ...
@Ceresiet thankyou very much. Very informative & in addition, the answers i was hoping for. Now i only need to find a wife:). Peace of a cake as a disabled stroke survivor:) Read More
Retieree visa
As i understand, youre allowed to bring your wife to Mauritius if you get a retiree visa. My question is, if shes not a retiree. Is it possible for her to get some kind of work permit, or does she need to apply for some other kind of visa, or do we ... Read More
What would you like to say to someone looking to move to Mauritius? by Anne-Lise Mty
Hello everyone,I hope you're well and enjoying the sunshine while it lasts.As usual, at this time of the year, we're working on our Mauritius Expat Guide and we'd love our readers who are looking to move to Mauritius to hear from you! As such, I am ...
1. The interesting culture & the beautiful scenery. Read More
Boat between Mauritius & reunion by Macmac0065
Hello, ill be spending a few months in Mauritius next year (sep - nov). Id also like to see reunion, but as i have understood it there is no ferry between Mauritius & reunion at the moment. Or is there. I understand that the ...
@Brian G64 i completely agree Read More
Boat between Mauritius & reunion by Macmac0065
Hello, ill be spending a few months in Mauritius next year (sep - nov). Id also like to see reunion, but as i have understood it there is no ferry between Mauritius & reunion at the moment. Or is there. I understand that the ...
Tthx for your reply & youre right, with my limited mobility i should probably skip agalega, but go to reunion & rodrigues where the infrastructure is ok. Read More
Boat between Mauritius & reunion
Hello, ill be spending a few months in Mauritius next year (sep - nov). Id also like to see reunion, but as i have understood it there is no ferry between Mauritius & reunion at the moment. Or is there. I understand that the ... Read More
Discover Mauritius by Anou86
Hello everyone, You can find so many resources on Mauritius online. For those who would love to see daily life, get tips and see places of interest in Mauritius, I personally find these 2 youtubers to be very active on their channels by sharing ...
Agree. I just love their vlogs. A lot about everyday life in Mauritius. Ive followed them closely. Also Will tevs has an interesting vlog. A little more adventurous for a younger audience. Read More
go on vacation in Mauritius as a resident by coolinny
How do you go on vacation in Mauritius? We currently live in Mauritius. Now I'm looking for a place to rest for the upcoming Easter holidays. I'm looking for a bigger and quieter place because the population density is too high where I live ...
I dont know about cheap, but ive found quite a lot short term rentals on airbnb & trip advisor. Seems cheaper than what you find on lecpress properties & propertycloud.mu, where you also find some. Ill definitely use the first two when ... Read More
Accommodation in Mauritius by kress12
HI, Can someone please tell where's the best place to rent a family house in Mauritius. somewhere safe ? Ideally tourist area. Thanks
I agree with that. Thats what im planning to do in a few years, when i hopefully relocate to Mauritius. Even though its a small island, i get the impression that the towns have very different characteristics. Then we can move around the Island ... Read More
Buying appartment in Mauritius by Macmac0065
Hello everyone, Im considering to buy an appartment for foreigners in Mauritius. If you do buy an appartment in Mauritius. Do you also need to pay a monthly fee to be allowed to live there ( you do have to do that in Sweden where i live, which ...
Thankyou, that was good news. Youre always very helpful! Read More
Buying appartment in Mauritius
Hello everyone, Im considering to buy an appartment for foreigners in Mauritius. If you do buy an appartment in Mauritius. Do you also need to pay a monthly fee to be allowed to live there ( you do have to do that in Sweden where i live, which ... Read More
The driving force of your expatriation in Mauritius by Diksha
Hello everybody, Moving abroad, to a destination such as Mauritius, is often the result of careful consideration. It is a major life decision and one that should not be taken lightly as the implications are so diverse. We would like to know what ...
I had a major stroke in2014, which left me partly paralyzed & wheelchair bound. That changed my life in such a big way that i can change it a lot more, this time in the direction i chose. Ive always been driven out of what i thought others ... 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 ...
Can only find one, which wont prevent me from relocating to Mauritius, no ice hockey league. Well, i Think i can live with that:) 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 ...
Yes, i can only say that my opinion differs a lot from the creator of the thread. I havent spent so much time in Mauritius. 4 weeks divided on two occasions ten years appart. My experience is the direct opposite. I found the local population ... Read More
Noisy frogs by Macmac0065
Hello, both times ive been in Mauritius ive been fascinated by the noise created by what i Believe are frogs or toads. Are those frogs big & could someone put a pic of the noisy frogs? Would be embarrassing if it wasnt frogs. Merry christmas ...
Probably just because its so different from where i live (Sweden). Im also very interested in animals. Ofc i encountered things that made a bigger impression on me, but i wanted to know the answer about the noisy frogs, who i found a little ... Read More
Noisy frogs by Macmac0065
Hello, both times ive been in Mauritius ive been fascinated by the noise created by what i Believe are frogs or toads. Are those frogs big & could someone put a pic of the noisy frogs? Would be embarrassing if it wasnt frogs. Merry christmas ...
Thankyou very much. Good for my curiousity Read More
Noisy frogs
Hello, both times ive been in Mauritius ive been fascinated by the noise created by what i Believe are frogs or toads. Are those frogs big & could someone put a pic of the noisy frogs? Would be embarrassing if it wasnt frogs. Merry christmas ... Read More
Cost for filling water tank & emptying septic tank by Macmac0065
Hello everone, Since im planning to relocate to Mauritius & some things are really different from Sweden, id like to know the answers to the above. I understand it depends on the size of the water tank, but just an average sized tank, if ...
My experience was that Mauritius is disable friendly, with disable friendly wcs quite everywhere & above all, friendly & helpful people. Ofc its a little tricky to get to the beaches sometimes, but you cant ask for everything. My opinion ... Read More
Cost for filling water tank & emptying septic tank by Macmac0065
Hello everone, Since im planning to relocate to Mauritius & some things are really different from Sweden, id like to know the answers to the above. I understand it depends on the size of the water tank, but just an average sized tank, if ...
Thx, sadly i wont go to Mauritius before jan- maybe 23 when im planning to stay a few months renting something to find out what its like to actually live in Mauritius. Not staying at an all inclusive hotel as ive done twice before a week or two. ... Read More
Cost for filling water tank & emptying septic tank by Macmac0065
Hello everone, Since im planning to relocate to Mauritius & some things are really different from Sweden, id like to know the answers to the above. I understand it depends on the size of the water tank, but just an average sized tank, if ...
Thx again. Like your advices since those regions are exactly those that interest me( plus grande riviere) & i do plan to rent first & move aroundvikligt on the Island to know where i want to settle down permanently. I guess flaqc is very ... Read More
Cost for filling water tank & emptying septic tank by Macmac0065
Hello everone, Since im planning to relocate to Mauritius & some things are really different from Sweden, id like to know the answers to the above. I understand it depends on the size of the water tank, but just an average sized tank, if ...
Thankyou for your very useful answers. Due to your answers i feel i can disregard from cyclones & generator. Good to hear about quatre bornes since thats an area im considering. Its a lot milder climate there compared to any coast. Mild in ... Read More
Cost for filling water tank & emtying septic tank
Hello everone, Since im planning to relocate to Mauritius & some things are really different from Sweden, id like to know the answers to the above. I understand it depends on the size of the water tank, but just an average sized tank, if ... Read More
Moving to Mauritius - How much are foreigners paid in Mauritius? by Chukwudumebi
Hi. I wanted to move to Mauritius before the pandemic but now the pandemic is eased I'm also making the plans again. I just need some answers from you all. How much are foreigners paid in Mauritius? Can I get a job offer in Mauritius from my ...
I can inform you that Mauritius is supercheap compared to Sweden. Also Mauritius is a much safer country than Sweden, not to mention the lifestyle & environment. The reason i have decided to relocate to Mauritius isnt that its supercheap, but ... Read More
What are you missing in Mauritius?
I expect to miss the northern sky of stars since im very interested in astronomy. On the other hand ill have a completely new sky to explore which makes up for that. Will probably take a while before i can find my way around the southern sky. ... Read More
For the Newcomers and Expats/Refugees/Asylum seekers to Mauritius by Guest72364927
Came across this article on Expat.com Must read for the new arrivals on the shores of Mauritius. If you are fleeing your country and Mauritius is welcoming you with your open arms, this is the least expected from you. After all no one forced you to ...
Can agree to that. Im considering myself a refugee from Sweden, which was a good country to grow up in, but has been completely destroyed by mad politicians the last two decades. I dont even consider it a democracy anymore & the worlds ... Read More
New members of the Mauritius forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mauritius forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Agree on that. All the major vloggers put up very informative videos on Mauritius. Very good for me who is planning to relocate there in a few years. Ive been to Mauritius a couple of times on holiday (& honeymoon). Im actually thinking about ... Read More
Reliable dentist in pereybere area by Macmac0065
Im considering to put in a tooth implantat when going to Mauritius the next time. Im wondering if anyone can recommend a reliable dentist in the payebere / grand baie area. If its good value for money its a bonus, but more impirtant that the dentist ...
Thankyou. Rather close to grand baie Read More
Reliable dentist in pereybere area by Macmac0065
Im considering to put in a tooth implantat when going to Mauritius the next time. Im wondering if anyone can recommend a reliable dentist in the payebere / grand baie area. If its good value for money its a bonus, but more impirtant that the dentist ...
Thankyou, is he located in the grand baie area or where. Not really necessary but would be an advantage. Appreciate the recommendation Read More
Reliable dentist in pereybere area
Im considering to put in a tooth implantat when going to Mauritius the next time. Im wondering if anyone can recommend a reliable dentist in the payebere / grand baie area. If its good value for money its a bonus, but more impirtant that the dentist ... Read More
New members of the Mauritius forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mauritius forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Might be of big interest to me when i go to Mauritius feb to april 23. Is the house also available for short term rent? I plan to check out places i havent seen yet, but ill probably stay in pereybere & do some physiotherapy with a ... Read More
New members of the Mauritius forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mauritius forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Yes, ill definitely check out flic en flac when ill go on a recon trip feb to march 23. Its definitely on The top of my interest list. Also found a house for a reasonable price to buy there accessible to foreigners (even though it might be wiser to ... Read More
New members of the Mauritius forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mauritius forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I had another account here which i lost access to so i created a new. Heres my story (again). I had a massive stroke 2014 which left me paralyzed in my left side. I have recovered some, so i can walk very short distances (not fast, not pretty or ... Read More