whitesharkbait
Irish expat in Mauritius
Forum posts
36
About me
Irish
Lives in Pereybere
Registration: 27 September 2011
International money transfers by somodav
Hi community, who can recommend a trusted and efficient money transfer company/app to move funds from both the U.S and U.K to Mauritius? Thanks!
With Currencyfair or Revolut you can send money to Mauritius Euro Bank Acc Read More
Moving to Mauritius by Sarnellq
Hi everyone, my family and I will be moving from South Africa to Mauritius in May. We were considering Flic en Flac but have been told that it isn’t a nice area to settle in. A few people have suggested Tamarin. Can anyone assist with the ...
"Ask this to the Irish whose wife got raped & murdered in Grand Gaube by locals", This family has already suffered enough maybe you should get your facts right first She was not raped. Her death was horrific enough without adding to it. Read More
Moving to Mauritius
"Ask this to the Irish whose wife got raped & murdered in Grand Gaube by locals", This family has already suffered enough maybe you should get your facts right first She was not raped. Her death was horrific enough without adding to ... 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 ...
If you are from the UK you need them Apostilled by the DFA in the UK. You then present them in Mauritius for your Citizenship Application Read More
Internet Speeds by Guestposter633
Hi, I've seen mixed reports about internet speed in Mauritius. I'm thinking of coming over on a PV but need good access to internet whilst I'm there. How is the fixed line / cable network? Does anyone have any recent stats? Last ...
oh nearly forgot no 5g available at present but 4g reception everywhere pretty good Read More
Internet Speeds by Guestposter633
Hi, I've seen mixed reports about internet speed in Mauritius. I'm thinking of coming over on a PV but need good access to internet whilst I'm there. How is the fixed line / cable network? Does anyone have any recent stats? Last ...
Generally good. Fibre Connection available mostly everywhere and you can have different packages from 20mb up to 100mb download. Sometimes there are dropouts. Mauritius telecom and myt are the best options i think and are normally very responsive to ... 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
Can anyone confirm......on the previous press release one of the items/activities allowed from the 31st March was. "Individual Outdoor Sports" this seems to be missing from the latest press release. So can we go Cycling etc on our ... 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 ...
And they also charge the owner one months rental as fees and if you renew after 12 months, yipee here we go again. Read More
Affidavit for Identification by katechady
Hi, I need someone, a Solicitor I think to draw up Affidvid Papers, for me, just so I can swear that I am the same Person, as all the different names on my Identification. My passport for example, says Kate, but my Birth Certificate says Katie, and ...
Hi Kate Thank you for clarifying and the contact, that makes it so much easier hopefully. Will give her a call probably next week now. We are both Irish but spent some years in Australia before coming here. Even no witnesses helps I thought the two ... Read More
Affidavit for Identification by katechady
Hi, I need someone, a Solicitor I think to draw up Affidvid Papers, for me, just so I can swear that I am the same Person, as all the different names on my Identification. My passport for example, says Kate, but my Birth Certificate says Katie, and ...
Hi Kate Just found this thread as my wife is going through exactly the same process with exactly the same errors on Passport, Birth cert, Marriage cert etc. We have been told we need to go to a Lawyer to get the Affidavit done and then to the ... Read More
Are there may timber home builders in Mauritius? by allirog2
Does anyone know what the cost is for timber homes? Are there may timber home builders in Mauritius? Thank you
With risk of Cyclones and Possibility of termites i do not think its a wise choice but i may be wrong. Have not seen one being built here. Everything is concrete and rebar. I guess there is a reason for this Read More
Medication in Mauritius by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Mauritius ...
Hi Kate Can you recommend a private Health Cover on the Island if you have got something Many thanks Read More
Car company, telecom, broadband internet, home advice by Johns_HK
Hello We have decided to move to Mauritius this August! My boy has already been accepted by Northfields Int'l School and we will stay in Pereybere, Grand Baie or Mont Choisy area. This is my first time experiencing relocation, some advices are ...
Depending on where you are coming from be prepared to wait and wait and wait when getting things done. Re Accommodation, 2 to 3 weeks might be pushing it, you need to inspect yourselves before accepting anything, standards very considerably and ... Read More
Mauritian Driving License? by nileshd
We have just moved to Mauritius and have local US drivers licenses. On previous trip, police had told me I can drive in Mauritius while on holidays with my US drivers license and it was no problem. But now that we have moved here, I am wondering if ...
Just checking I thought i saw somewhere you need a letter from your country of origin as well as your current driving licence and passport, permit etc stating it is your driving licence or something to that effect now i cant find that document. Can ... Read More
best hair transplant clinic in Mauritius
Bald is Beautiful :) embrace yourself....................shave it Read More
The owner does not solve the problems in our rented accommodation by D.M.
Urgently need the help of an experienced lawyer who knows how to solve problems with the owner’s failure to comply with the terms of the rental contract. I will be grateful. Dimitry
Can you politely refuse to pay rent until he honors his side of things. Mention you need to get the items fixed and you will get it done and deduct it from rental. Read More
Future in Mauritius by TodBenjamin
Hello, I've relocated to Mauritius and been working here for about 3 years now. It is indeed a beautiful place, but I've been struggling when it comes to the people's mentality and behaviour. I'm wondering how you all are coping with ...
"I'm wondering how you all are coping with the locals ".............wow that's some comment from a Guest of the Country. I find most of the problems are dealing with foreigners, I am one also, who have an over inflated opinion of ... Read More
Dstv and WiFi
Personally DSTV is a waste of money. Sign you up for a year and channels are rubbish. Get an Nvidia Shield or Apple TV or Chromecast etc and a good Fibre connection 20mb is all you need. Read More
Internet Speeds by Fimill
Hi Everyone, I know this topic has come up before but they all seem a little old and things may have changed in ther interim. I got the impression that the internet was a little slow and that only ADSL was on offer. Would be interested to know if ...
Fibre Optic widely available all over the Island Speds of up to 100mb on offer MyT 100mb offer Read More
Working as an expat elsewhere and living in Mauritius by GuestPoster204
What are the rules about a South African working in Saudi for 3 weeks per month and residing in Mauritius for the remaining week while the rest of the family stay in Mauritius. Also what are the tax implications
"because there are only three ways to gain residence:" maybe there is a 4th way........Retire to Mauritius.......you need to transfer the equivalent of I think 40k USD annually.........you are workiing abroad so that does not matter as ... Read More
Long term stay in Mauritius
You can extend up to 6 months only. http://passport.govmu.org/English/Pages/default.aspx needs to be done in person Read More
Morality certificate by Mishabbeer
Hello im a mauritian living in Italy...i need to apply for a morality certificate so i wanted to know the procedures..thnk u
This should cover everything for you and as previous poster said it is better to get someone in Mauritius to do it in person for you. Ignore the AUD cost and check out the MRU cost Applications for a Certificate of Character should either be ... Read More
Snorkeling gear?
You should get everything you need here 30, Corner Capitaine Bruce & Edison streets, Rose Hill, Mauritius Read More
Beware when Renting accomodation in Mauritius by trish_sewpersad
Hi Everyone... I have been living in Mauritius for almost 3 years now and have had a very bad experience with most of the accommodation I have rented. This article serves to bring awareness to the issues I have experienced and possibly bring people ...
Also be aware RE Agents in Mauritius also charge both the landlord AND prospective tenant commission on the deal (typically one month each) and basically do nothing in return for either party apart from getting the lease. A nice little earner for ... Read More
Retiring to Mauritius .... Maybe :-) by Maurice OConnell
Hi Everyone From Shannon in County Clare with business interests in Limerick City in Ireland. Retirement has finally kicked in and my wife and I are looking to retire to Mauritius ..... Maybe :-) Strong Possibility that we will be travelling out to ...
Hi Maurice In a similar situation as yourself, from Kerry. We have been visiting Mauritius regularly for the last 10 years or so and look to possibly retire there maybe by 2018/19. We live in Aus at present. We are in Irl for a few days and ... Read More
Ghekos by AlfS
Unfortunately cannot acknowledge source didnt mark - but fifty percent dettol solution will make them drop! Good luck with catching them - apologies to all gecko lovers!
Live and let live....... they eat the mosquitoes and cause no one any harm.............bar the gekko poo unfortunately Read More
Satellite DSTV installation by whitesharkbait
Hi all Does anyone have an email address for an installer for DSTV in the north near Grand Baie. Was looking at getting it installed but not in Mauritius at the moment so would prefer to contact by email first. Any ideas on cost for installation or ...
Hi Courtney Thanks a lot for the replies, that's great info, I will give them a try and see what i can sort out Many thanks Read More
Satellite DSTV installation
Hi all Does anyone have an email address for an installer for DSTV in the north near Grand Baie. Was looking at getting it installed but not in Mauritius at the moment so would prefer to contact by email first. Any ideas on cost for installation or ... Read More
no formula1 and live rugby world cup finals in mauritius ?
can anyone say how much the dstv subscription in MRU is per month if you want to have access to the likes of the Rugby World Cup etc Read More
Scuba/snorkling equiptment to buy? by Irish Beach girl
Hi all Does anyone know a good place to buy scuba/snorkel masks and fins. I have been up North and know the shops there, but wondering if there are places in Port Louis or Black River that I don't know about? Thanks in advance for replies
Hi there is a place in rosehill/ that does prof scuba gear has everything you could need jjlemaire.com 30, Corner Capitaine Bruce & Edison streets, Rose Hill, Mauritius I have been there and you should find what you need. There is a place in ... Read More