Tookays
English looking for information about Mauritius
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Speaks English, Hindi and Bengali
Registration: 14 December 2022
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I am Retired.
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Mauritius
England
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Looking for inexpensive apt by jewel niles
Hi Im a US retiree looking at Mauritius as a retirement home. Any suggestions for inexpensive apts? Or who to contact to find the inexpensive places. ..also what area has safe walkable outdoor markets.Also what do you see as dead weight.. to ...
Please tell us why you think Mauritius will be good for you.It is a small country, but there is lots to learn before you decide to retire here.The procedure is quite straight forward but takes time, as expected; sometimes more than expected!Come ... Read More
Medical insurance in Mauritius by sharmaritachetty
What are the cheapest medical insurance packages available in Mauritius?Are there any such packages which offer reimbursement of unused contributions?
Government hospitals are really not as bad as they are made out to be.Doctors consultation fees too are reasonable unless you go to one of the big corporate hospitals.Most of the surgeons/doctors working in the corporate hospitals also work in the ... Read More
Looking for inexpensive apt by jewel niles
Hi Im a US retiree looking at Mauritius as a retirement home. Any suggestions for inexpensive apts? Or who to contact to find the inexpensive places. ..also what area has safe walkable outdoor markets.Also what do you see as dead weight.. to ...
Welcome to the forum.As mentioned above, please tell us a bit more of yourself and what you expect as a retiree. Are you coming alone? What is your budget? Have you visited before?There are so many things to consider before making any decisions. The ... Read More
10-year retirement residence permits for British retirees by gordon081257
Good afternoon.A British couple of my acquaintance wish to emigrate to Mauritius. The (retired) husband's sole source of income is his state pension, almost £10,000p.a. Now the minimum annual guaranteed sume is USD18,000, about £13,200. ...
@karibi I think the only time you 'might' be asked for any proof of how much money you have brought into your Mauritius bank account will be when you apply for an extension to your permit. You could request a bank statement to show this every year ... Read More
Why is it so hard to find a good plumber ? by AussieInMauritius
Plumber needed. I am looking for a professional & reliable plumber that is available to do some work in the next few days. Work includes fixing a leak from shower to outside wall (pipes need replacing & shower needs to be resiliconed), ...
On a side note -- this is a good business oppprtunity for a skilled plumber. Read More
"Guaranteed income" for a 10-year retirement residency visa by gordon081257
Good afternoon. A friend (57) wishes to apply for a 10-year retirement residency visa, but we're both struggling to establish what income will be treated by EDB as "guaranteed income" for the visa. He's not yet entitled to his company or state ...
@david6363 Barclays said they do not 'certify' statements. They only send statements with the letterheads. Read More
10-year retirement residence permits for British retirees by gordon081257
Good afternoon.A British couple of my acquaintance wish to emigrate to Mauritius. The (retired) husband's sole source of income is his state pension, almost £10,000p.a. Now the minimum annual guaranteed sume is USD18,000, about £13,200. ...
Here we go again with the latest budget.The good news is that, as far as I can see, not much has changed from last year. Retirement permit applications cost $50, and visa $1000. You still need to transfer $24000 per year into a Mauritius bank ... Read More
G+2 LOA processing time by Gojko Mladenovic
Hello, has anyone recently had any experience purchasing a G+2 apartment? Or has any insight into how long it might take or any way to speed it up? We signed a presale last September, but due to a very lazy notary, our application was only submitted ...
@Bhavna We noticed that new rule. However, if an existing owner wishes to sell to a foreigner, does this apply ?Also, the rule says 'government land' -- what about private developer of a new G+2 propertyt being built on private land?Best wishes. Read More
"Guaranteed income" for a 10-year retirement residency visa by gordon081257
Good afternoon. A friend (57) wishes to apply for a 10-year retirement residency visa, but we're both struggling to establish what income will be treated by EDB as "guaranteed income" for the visa. He's not yet entitled to his company or state ...
@david6363 Unfortunately the tax rules in the UK have changed recently. If you have any ties to the UK you still have to pay some tax in the UK. Expert advice is needed. Banks in the UK no longer 'certify' any statements. Read More
Residence Permit - Processing Duration by rspadinger
Hello,I just applied for a residence permit (Retirement Permit) on the EDB site, I paid the USD 50 permit fee and the application is now in "processing" state. Does anyone know, how long it takes in average until one gets the "Approval in Principle" ...
I think they are waiting for the new budget, to see if they can get even more money out of you by increasing the fees. Read More
Retired Residence Permit Form - Transfer Details Section by rspadinger
Hi Everyonen, I'm just in the process of applying for a Retirement Permit for Mauritius and on the main form (on the business.edbmauritius.org site), there is a section: "Transfer Details" and a value needs to be provided in the field: "Proposed ...
@lynnederry The rules have changed to the ones above. Please check edb website.As long as you can show that you can transfer $2000 per month -- $24000 per year -- then you should be OK.If your foreign bank statements show you have at least that ... Read More
properties for sale on Expat.com by Inge g
I don't understand why real estates post properties that only locals can buy. this is misleading. expats can only buy PDS properties....
Hello.As far as I am aware, expats can buy apartments in G+2 blocks which may not be PDS or any of the other recommended schemes. They would still need to get permission etc. I think. Read More
Is a bank account required before the EDB appointment? by rspadinger
Hello everyone,I am currently applying for a Retirement Permit for Mauritius and would like to clarify one point regarding the process.At the stage of the EDB appointment (for verification of original documents and visa issuance), is it already ...
Chicken and egg!Banks should let you open an account with the approval in principle, according to the EDB. Most banks will not . They will want to see the UID and proof of address. Or at least that was the system a while ago.Good luck. Read More
Retirement Permit Application - dependant application by rspadinger
Hello everyone,I am currently in the process of applying for a Retirement Permit for Mauritius. I have just submitted my application and paid the USD 50 fee. The application is still under review, but I have already received an Application Reference ...
Hello and welcome.Wait till you get your permit and UID in hand.That will make life easier. Also you should have a bank account by then and money in the account for payments.Best wishes. Read More
"Guaranteed income" for a 10-year retirement residency visa by gordon081257
Good afternoon. A friend (57) wishes to apply for a 10-year retirement residency visa, but we're both struggling to establish what income will be treated by EDB as "guaranteed income" for the visa. He's not yet entitled to his company or state ...
@david6363 If I was living in Mauritius and was tax resident there, I would transfer most of my money to Mauritius. Savings interest rates are definitely higher than in the UK. Read More