BowcoH
English expat in Mauritius
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English
Lives in Balaclava
Registration: 30 March 2023
Prescription Medication by T?Wey
Both my wife and myself wish to retire in Mauritius. However we are both on prescription based medication in the UK. We have arranged medical insurance with Swan medical, but how do we go about arranging to continue our prescription medication in ...
@T?Weywe retired here last sept here you can get most things over the counter but a consult with doctor is £30 and next day where you can get prescription's and then take to pharmacy we are with sygner and opted to pay for meds but i think it ... Read More
Medical Examinations for Residence Permit by T?Wey
Please can any body advise us on a medical facility that can provide the mandatory 3 x medical checks (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, HIV and Chest X Ray) necessary prior to applying for a Residence Permit? We are currently in the Palmar Beach ...
@T?Weycity clinic grand bay turn up 0830 fasting blood test and xrays go back next day pick up paperwork all recognised by EDB no appointment is nessesary just turn up go to reception tell them you need an EDB medical and you will be guided from ... Read More
Waste Management in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in Mauritius, waste management can often pose challenges and requires an understanding of local standards and regulations. Understanding local practices is essential for environmental compliance and seamless ...
we have separated glass cardboard tins and plastics and take them once a week to la croisette shopping centre to the recycling bins the organic waste is composted and put on garden rest is black bag. The island suffers from a cultural indifference ... Read More
Orchids for Mauritius by brianwizzit
I am thinking of starting a business distributing and selling orchids in Mauritius. I have the necessary licenses and secured arrangements with the largest Orchid Grower in Africa as well as professionals in Mauritius for the incubation of the ...
do you think that once purchaced the conditions here would be ok for orchids to thrive i for one would love to have them in my garden and house Read More
upcoming visit/future move by GuestPoster994
Hi I’m Lauren! I will be visiting Mauritus in march for two weeks to look for properties to purchase for a near future move. I was hoping to meet up with some social groups willing to share with me the ins and outs of the island so I am better ...
we moved here in sept bought a house in january live in perybere in the north if your up this way and want a beer a chat and a laugh penny and i would be happy to take you over the ins and outs we have come across feel free to pm if you wish to ask ... Read More
Mauritius - VOIP Service Provider by karibi
I am looking to establish a local Mauritius VOIP telephone number for residential purposes. We travel so having a local VOIP number is useful. Are there any service providers that offer such a service? Thanks.
if you get a standard mauritian mobile phone load wassap and turn oon wifi calling you have a local number with message voip and video calling where ever you have internet connection in the world but your number would not change Read More
Mauritius Retirement by Johnprint23
Hello, I am a 62 year old male thinking of retiring in Maritius. My monthly retirement income from American social security is $2,300 a month US dollars. 2,questions- Is my social security taxes by Maritius government? And can I live fairly ...
@Johnprint23the EDB is the economic development board when you apply for your permit you will get an interview with the EDB and Immigration at which you show your original copies of the document you submitted to get your letter of approval Read More
Mauritius Retirement by Johnprint23
Hello, I am a 62 year old male thinking of retiring in Maritius. My monthly retirement income from American social security is $2,300 a month US dollars. 2,questions- Is my social security taxes by Maritius government? And can I live fairly ...
inboxed you john Read More
Looking for a physio in the grand bay area
Anyone know of a good Physio grand bay area that also does heat treatment for my wife (ive suggested a couple of good restaurants with pizza ovens so i can eat while i wait but apparently not a runner . you think outside the box no gratitude ) Read More
Dog grooming Grand Bay
Anyone know of a good dog grooming service in the grand bay area i have a long haired german shepard and would like to sort her a nice hairdresser Read More
Shipping furniture over or not? by Posy_and_I
Hello, We are moving to Mauritius early February. My husband's employer is paying for shipping our belongings. We read that most rentals are furnished. However we have young children so their furniture is quite specific, and also we plan to furnish ...
@Posy_and_Iwe moved from spain 2 months ago just make shore any goods that arrive do so AFTER you have your visa otherwisw you will have to pay tax on it then claim it back when you have your visa Read More
Any mums in the north of babies under a year? by Littleone626
Hi we have recently moved into the north (Trou aux biches) and have an almost 8 month old. I’m looking for mums of similar aged babies to meet up or chat and just make some other mum friends. I have no idea how to go about it on the island and ...
I do believe there is a facebook page called mums of the north i saw it on a youtube video by lucy leheilleix she does a few good vids for info Read More
Transporting items of furniture to Mauritius by DonDanA
Hi we have been looking for reputable companies to transport certain items of furniture and other household items from London to Mauritius.Can anyone recommend any company? Is it difficult to collect containers once it’s arrived in port? ...
@DonDanAwe have just moved from spain to mauritius make shore you get a company that does door to door make an invetory off all you have and its value if you are moving perminantly make shore your goods arrive after you have your visa or you will ... Read More
Retirement documents by oshudofsky
Hi there, are there a lot of documents I need to collect before starting the retirement visa process? Do they have to be in English because I am Dutch? Can I also come on a tourist visa and then apply for the retirement visa? Is it advisable to hire ...
I used samina and sean from dodo relocations been here 5 weeks have my retirement visa living in rented accomadaition buying a new villa got a car they sorted my car rental and are there to advise me if i need it well worth a call pm me if you need ... Read More
Tips for Relocation Agencies by ChrisJohan
Hello!We want to move from Europe to Mauritius and would like to get the support of a Relocation Agency (help with the Resident Permit, the purchase of the house, the creation of a Ltd, the export of our pet).What has been your experience?Do you ...
We moved here with our 3 german shephards with the help of do do relocations Sean found us a rental property ,rental car , dog agent , a villa to buy , helped us with bank contacts and visa contacts he is well connected and always there to help cant ... Read More
Meet and greet by BowcoH
my wife and i have just retired here and are living in the north of the island . We are looking to meet new people and make friends anyone up for a beer coffee or meal and chat we are english trying to learn a bit of french and currently live in ...
@sunnybansal039 when did you get here we came 3 weeks ago and where are you we are balaclava moving to pereybear must meet up when are you free Read More
Meet and greet by BowcoH
my wife and i have just retired here and are living in the north of the island . We are looking to meet new people and make friends anyone up for a beer coffee or meal and chat we are english trying to learn a bit of french and currently live in ...
@brianwizzit looked at cap marina really beautifull place and the gate is going to be rather swish . look forward to a meal and a beer private message ill give you my email Read More
Meet and greet
my wife and i have just retired here and are living in the north of the island . We are looking to meet new people and make friends anyone up for a beer coffee or meal and chat we are english trying to learn a bit of french and currently live in ... Read More
Living in Mauritius by susanhilling
My husband and I are considering retiring to Mauritius. I know holidaying there and living there are completely different so we are coming over in November and will be looking at it differently!! I read with interest five reasons NOT to live in ...
@susanhilling my wife and I have been 3 times over the years the problems you describe have got much better over the year broadband is up to 1gbps Mauritius telecom but that would depend on the property you live in. We have a business in the Uk ... Read More
Retiring to Mauritius 2 brits moving from Spain going to balaclava by BowcoH
My wife and I are retiring to Mauritius in sept with our dogs from Spain. We are moving to royal park balaclava. Can anyone recommend a good vets (this is important to my wife were as we just need someone with good internet access and a sense of ...
@Cheryl my apology as it was sent in French I thought it polite to reply in French Read More
Retiring to Mauritius 2 brits moving from Spain going to balaclava by BowcoH
My wife and I are retiring to Mauritius in sept with our dogs from Spain. We are moving to royal park balaclava. Can anyone recommend a good vets (this is important to my wife were as we just need someone with good internet access and a sense of ...
@ErrolR I will look it up thank you hope to meet up 👍👍👍 Read More
Retiring to Mauritius 2 brits moving from Spain going to balaclava by BowcoH
My wife and I are retiring to Mauritius in sept with our dogs from Spain. We are moving to royal park balaclava. Can anyone recommend a good vets (this is important to my wife were as we just need someone with good internet access and a sense of ...
@Waheeda. Jmerci beaucoupThank you Read More
Retiring to Mauritius 2 brits moving from Spain going to balaclava by BowcoH
My wife and I are retiring to Mauritius in sept with our dogs from Spain. We are moving to royal park balaclava. Can anyone recommend a good vets (this is important to my wife were as we just need someone with good internet access and a sense of ...
@Davidray10 it would be great to meet up we are in balaclava if you know of a good restaurant we could have a meal and a chin wag Read More
Retiring to Mauritius 2 brits moving from Spain going to balaclava by BowcoH
My wife and I are retiring to Mauritius in sept with our dogs from Spain. We are moving to royal park balaclava. Can anyone recommend a good vets (this is important to my wife were as we just need someone with good internet access and a sense of ...
@Nicolas COET-TOMATIS hope to meet up some time good luck with your move Read More
Retiring to Mauritius 2 brits moving from Spain going to balaclava
My wife and I are retiring to Mauritius in sept with our dogs from Spain. We are moving to royal park balaclava. Can anyone recommend a good vets (this is important to my wife were as we just need someone with good internet access and a sense of ... Read More
Relocating to Mauritius by qcarelsen
Hi. Me and my wife with 2 kids are looking to relocate to Mauritius from the UK. I have got a British passport and my wife has got a European passport, the kids has got both. Me and my wife are directors of a well established company here. We will ...
@AussieInMauritius we are already not paying tax in the uk and will deregister in spain when we leave then submit tax in mauritius after i think it 183 days of residents Read More
Retiring to mauritius by BowcoH
My wife and i are moving to mauritius in the next few months from spain permit permitting. We will be renting until our villa in spain has sold . We are bringing our three dogs and have a few questions .what are the rules concerning dog walking and ...
@Tookays yes on lexpress and property cloud Read More
Retiring to mauritius by BowcoH
My wife and i are moving to mauritius in the next few months from spain permit permitting. We will be renting until our villa in spain has sold . We are bringing our three dogs and have a few questions .what are the rules concerning dog walking and ...
@Tookays we have visited 3 times in the past and are looking forward to settling down my wife is on a property recce june 11 staying at the westin by time she returns we should have at least somewhere to live Read More
Retiring to mauritius by BowcoH
My wife and i are moving to mauritius in the next few months from spain permit permitting. We will be renting until our villa in spain has sold . We are bringing our three dogs and have a few questions .what are the rules concerning dog walking and ...
@Tookays thankyou for your reply my wife knows some french and im trying to learn the niceties of creole but discovered its better to learn in country rather than on the net dogs are all under an import company sorting paperwork and they have always ... Read More
Retiring to mauritius by BowcoH
My wife and i are moving to mauritius in the next few months from spain permit permitting. We will be renting until our villa in spain has sold . We are bringing our three dogs and have a few questions .what are the rules concerning dog walking and ...
@Bhavna thankyou for your reply most helpful looking forward to getting to mauritius Read More
Retiring to mauritius
My wife and i are moving to mauritius in the next few months from spain permit permitting. We will be renting until our villa in spain has sold . We are bringing our three dogs and have a few questions .what are the rules concerning dog walking and ... Read More