anne8639
Australian expat in Mauritius
Forum posts
25
About me
Australian
Lives in Grand Baie, Rivière
Speaks English and school girl French badly
Registration: 23 May 2022
Criminal records check for a 10-year retirement residency permit by mike102
Good morning. I'm a 66yo British citizen hoping to emigrate from the UK to Mauritius in the autumn. I've just applied to the police for a certificate showing my criminal records, required for the first (online) part of the 10-year retirement permit ...
Mike are you going to buy a home and if so and spend a certain amount then a residency status is more than 10 years have you checked this out? Read More
Criminal records check for a 10-year retirement residency permit by mike102
Good morning. I'm a 66yo British citizen hoping to emigrate from the UK to Mauritius in the autumn. I've just applied to the police for a certificate showing my criminal records, required for the first (online) part of the 10-year retirement permit ...
Not jailed then no problem Read More
Self employed Visa documents required by sandyabboud33
Dear Team,I hope this email finds you well.My name is Sandy, and I'm reaching out to you from Beirut, Lebanon. My partner and I are interested in working and relocating to Mauritius Island. Currently, we freelance in managing Airbnb apartments and ...
Sandy i cannot answer your questions but i suggest you get answers from various sources as we have found that more often than not we get incorrect information even from Government people or bank people. we have been here retired for 2 1/2 years so ... Read More
Lady friends in Grand Baie by valeriegrandbaie
Hello, I am a franco-Mauritian and would be happy to meet up with ladies who would like to go out for coffee or for a meal in Grand-Baie. I am equally at ease speaking English and French. See you!
Hi I am interested in joining group in Grand Baie, English speaker group, it there one , or does your group have English speakers. I'm a retired business woman and now just a writer from Australia. Just me my dog and husband here, all children and ... Read More
Do you tip in Mauritius and how much? by Guest140423
What is the tipping guide in Mauritius and why? I tip abundantly in USA, less in Canada, and rarely in Europe. In USA, restaurant workers rarely earn a living wage and rely on tips to make ends meet. This is much less the case in Canada and ...
Adding to the last post expectations need to be lowered or it will drive you mad. Also you need a fixer; a local person who can help you when it's very important to know the truth, or the right process. Our estate agent was that person and we rely ... Read More
Do you tip in Mauritius and how much? by Guest140423
What is the tipping guide in Mauritius and why? I tip abundantly in USA, less in Canada, and rarely in Europe. In USA, restaurant workers rarely earn a living wage and rely on tips to make ends meet. This is much less the case in Canada and ...
I rarely tip due to extra bad advice and service. The Island time life is a reality here, so do expect a totally new way of life as everyone wants to please but they think that not telling the truth, as they don't want you to be upset if bad news, ... Read More
Relocating from U.K. 1 dog (air transport agents) by Starrystarrynight
Hi everyone, hope you’re all well? We are looking to relocate ASAP under the retirement visa scheme (looked at the investment scheme but it seemed complicated and the Premium long stay doesn’t allow the import of a dog as we need ...
I went through this with two dogs from the USA. best person with lots of experience is Hanna Kootbally. +230 57979027 Relocation and Consulting services. Grand Baie for two dogs she cost 26,700 Rs. Local currency.email her on Hanna Kootbally ... Read More
Relocating from U.K. 1 dog (air transport agents) by Starrystarrynight
Hi everyone, hope you’re all well? We are looking to relocate ASAP under the retirement visa scheme (looked at the investment scheme but it seemed complicated and the Premium long stay doesn’t allow the import of a dog as we need ...
Welcome to your nightmare if you bring a dog here. I bought two and lost one soon afterwards. The quarantine system is really bad and the best way is to pay for service or else your dog has a really bad stay, be prepared to visit your pet daily and ... Read More
Friends in Grand-Baie by Guest9782
Hello & Bonjour, I am Swiss (girl) newby in Mauritius, looking for ladies to meet for lunch or a coffee around Grand-Baie. I speak English and some slow French. Looking forward to read from you. Bests, Nofri
Hi I am Anne an Australian who moved here over a year ago with Husband and small dog. Can't speak french so isolated a lot. But happy to meet any English speakers. Read More
Contemporary Art Scene Mauritius by GuestPoster0407
Hi, I am an artist considering relocating to Mauritus and I would like to get a feel for the contemporary art scene in Mauritus, particularly related to visual arts. Are there many spaces,events and oppourtunities for emerging artists? Are there ...
@Mohini17 Hi I am an Australian Gallery owner and art collector, apart from a framer who had local and international art at his premises for framing, I have not seen any good art in Mauritius at all, all the local artist's works are like high school ... Read More
Broker for pet import from Paris to Mauritius by Brahim AKHDIME
Hello Dears,I am relocating to Mauritius on July and would like to bring my dog with me, and for that I will need a local registered agent (Broker) who can collect and pay for the import permit and carry out the pet clearance at the airport.Has ...
Also when you arrive contact me again and I will fill you in on quarantine info you must know if you are to endure the process. Confidential phone conversation needed. ********** Read More
Broker for pet import from Paris to Mauritius by Brahim AKHDIME
Hello Dears,I am relocating to Mauritius on July and would like to bring my dog with me, and for that I will need a local registered agent (Broker) who can collect and pay for the import permit and carry out the pet clearance at the airport.Has ...
I went through this with two dogs from the USA. best person with lots of experience is Hanna Kootbally. +230 57979027 Relocation and Consulting services. Grand Baie for two dogs she cost 26,700 Rs. Local currency.email her on Hanna Kootbally ... Read More
New members of the Mauritius forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 your ...
Hi, we are Anne and Rob, a couple of Australians.Previously lived in Australia, USA , Cuba and now here.We have three sons and ten grandchildren, six are of mixed race in Australia. We live in Grand Baie. My husband Rob and I came here to retire, ... Read More
Cost of transport from Airport by Madeleine Jonsson
Hi, I'm coming to Mauritius in 11 days and I just wondered the transport rate (taxi, bus) from the airport to Port Louis? Cheers, Madeleine
@Madeleine Jonsson I usually get to the North, Grand Baie for around 2,200 Rs so Port Louis is a 3/4 hour closer to airport so maybe under 1500, just bargin and they come down, they will walk away if you have gone too far. Read More
Comforter availability and other by traciwoodley
Hi EveryoneWe arrive 28 Feb 2023 on Retirement visa and I am trying to find out if Comforters are freely available to buy in Mauritius or should I bring from UK.The other question is; When renting a property (house/flat/villa) and it is furnished - ...
@traciwoodley We shop for food at Intermart and SuperU in Grand Baie.Homewares are more difficult, need to go to shopping centres like La Croisette in Grand Baie. Shops to look at are Mr Bricolage - Hardware and homewares, get member card for ... Read More
Comforter availability and other by traciwoodley
Hi EveryoneWe arrive 28 Feb 2023 on Retirement visa and I am trying to find out if Comforters are freely available to buy in Mauritius or should I bring from UK.The other question is; When renting a property (house/flat/villa) and it is furnished - ...
@traciwoodley Bring the comforter, the lightest one possible just to dress the bed, you won't need it to sleep, its too hot then.Bring all baking goods with you down to measuring cups, and bring spices and small essences etc too hard to get ... Read More
Top Ten Reasons Why I love this Island by anne8639
The Weather - warm all year, cool breezes, rainfall creates great natural beautyThe Food - mix of so many nations, you never get bored with so many choicesThe Fresh Air - most of the time, just a bit of sugar cane or rubbish burning, or the main ...
To the person who said I spoke Propaganda it’s so easy to criticize and respond out of context. My right is free speech and to have personal views. My reference to French and English buildings is a historic ... Read More
Top Ten Reasons Why I love this Island
The Weather - warm all year, cool breezes, rainfall creates great natural beautyThe Food - mix of so many nations, you never get bored with so many choicesThe Fresh Air - most of the time, just a bit of sugar cane or rubbish burning, or the main ... Read More
Ten Important Mauritius DISCOVERIES
Ten Important Mauritius DISCOVERIES for new residents (that can affect life here on a daily basis)Always check the information you are given in any situation with another person or two. Many will give you wrong information, as they would rather ... 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 ...
@Natasha09 Hi we are Australian and bought last year. From all life in Melbourne some of the highest house prices in the World. Three years in the USA with two houses both rented out near Disney. An apartment in Havana. Moved to Mauritius hated USA ... Read More
New members of the Mauritius forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 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 ...
@Guest6789 Hi , My husband and I and two dogs have moved from Orlando USA to Mauritius and spent some months here when we came to look at the Island and more recently in February 2022 to move into a home which we bought off plan in August ... Read More
A good dermatologist by GuestPoster66
Hi all. does anyone have a name of a good dermatologist in the North. Cheers :cool:
@GuestPoster66 Dr Doarika in Grand Baie on the Beach Road next door to Pharmacie Ducasse. park in Car Park for Beach House Read More
Need 10 members for Book Club by cleopatra101
This is not your regular book club. This is wine, food and literary excellence. I need 10 members. #mauritiusmustread #bookclub #literaryconnect
Being a writer I am so interested, just arrived here. Avid reader and networker, let me know when your ready to start. Read More