Alenalen
American expat in Mauritius
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Registration: 20 July 2023
House swap holiday by pauldcmt
Hi,We live in a 3 bed beachfront apt in Grand Baie.Wondering if anyone elsewhere on the island (preferably near a beach) would like to do a swap for a few days?Or whether any such arrangements/networks already exist?Used to do this previously when ...
Home Exchange still operating. Here is a newer article too:https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/oct/15/home-swap-holidays-stay-for-free-save-cost-of-living-crisis Read More
Prepaid bank card
Anyone knows if and where they can be bought here? Looking for a bank card you can buy over the counter / in a shop to pay bills etc online. Thanks Read More
Villa de la Playa, Blue Bay by dande1946
We are planning a two month stay in Mauritius and have seen Villa de la Playa, Rue des Aigrettes, Blue Bay, a new listing on a booking site at a good price. The details say, it is at the beach. The booking site maps shows it back from the ...
@dande1946pinned down wrong in Every add, not only on Booking. As a general rule of thumb I would say be wary of booking a place without reviews, verifable details when you have not been to the location before. It may also be difficult to get ... Read More
Villa de la Playa, Blue Bay by dande1946
We are planning a two month stay in Mauritius and have seen Villa de la Playa, Rue des Aigrettes, Blue Bay, a new listing on a booking site at a good price. The details say, it is at the beach. The booking site maps shows it back from the ...
it is pretty common even for guesthouses and privates that owner/ management do not give correct location on map. In all the adds for same property it has been placed in mahebourg, and not in blue bay Read More
Villa de la Playa, Blue Bay by dande1946
We are planning a two month stay in Mauritius and have seen Villa de la Playa, Rue des Aigrettes, Blue Bay, a new listing on a booking site at a good price. The details say, it is at the beach. The booking site maps shows it back from the ...
yes, the map is giving another street with same name but not in blue bay. Also, looks like an apartment in a villa, upper floor and not the whole villa Read More
Looking for gynecologist by FLRN
Hello, we are looking for a good gynecologist on the island please. Preferably French. Thank you
Shes not French but centrally located in the North and lots of good reviewshttps://dr-lalima-verma.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral 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!
lol yes, i think the confusion is due to another thread with similar name but with women looking for other women to lunch and chat with Read More
Invest in Property 2+G Scheme by gukiro
Hello and good day, I would like to know from you on the 2+G Scheme which is incl residence permit. Is bound for one property or if the investment of 375000 USD can be split between 2 properties?I would be happy to know more about this.Many thanks
also, it needs to have been preapproved by the government, i believe, to be part of the scheme meaning not all properties over 375 000 dollars qualifies automatically 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!
women’s finale 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!
Any ladies planning to watch the match today? Read More
Bringing my family to Mauritius for 3 months by Naushad0687
Hii I am work in mauritius I have a work permit so I want to bring my family for 3 months what are the documents required please tell me
https://www.godigit.com/international-travel-insurance/country/mauritius/mauritius-visa-for-indians Read More
Bringing my family to Mauritius for 3 months by Naushad0687
Hii I am work in mauritius I have a work permit so I want to bring my family for 3 months what are the documents required please tell me
They will be allowed to stay here on basis of nationality and Indian passport for 60 days and can apply on arrival at the airport. Given they have the nescessary documents; valid passport, insurance, return ticket and accomodation Read More
Bringing my family to Mauritius for 3 months by Naushad0687
Hii I am work in mauritius I have a work permit so I want to bring my family for 3 months what are the documents required please tell me
ps travel insurance must also include medical insurance, be valid in mauritius and must have been paid for the whole stay nb. BC usually or often you pay month by month but the insurance must have been paid and thus valid for the whole period Read More
Bringing my family to Mauritius for 3 months by Naushad0687
Hii I am work in mauritius I have a work permit so I want to bring my family for 3 months what are the documents required please tell me
here a list of which countries https://mauritiusattractions.com/mauritius-visa-i-107.html Read More
Bringing my family to Mauritius for 3 months by Naushad0687
Hii I am work in mauritius I have a work permit so I want to bring my family for 3 months what are the documents required please tell me
MANY passports give them a right to visit Mauritius for 3 months x2 ie 6 months (the last 3 months by application to Immigration in Port Louis) as airport immigration can only grant up to 3 monthswithout applying beforehand as long as they have ... Read More
Property an expat can buy by ricsman2
My wife and I are English and are looking into the pros and cons of moving to Mauritius as retirees. We would only require a modest 2-bedroom apartment or house. Is it true that our minimum purchase price has to be 375,000 US dollars, please, or is ...
@ricsman2 Yes, as far as i know the min amount is the same for everyone (just double checked). However, you do not need to buy to get residency. Everyone who is fifty plus can apply for retiree visa w very few requirements.Maybe consider that first, ... Read More
Sick plus Visa extention by Alenalen
My brother is about to extend his tourist visa. However he has fallen ill and unable to meet up at Immigration before his visa runs out. (His passport would allow him to extend for several months and he has return ticket and living with me so should ...
Thanks. Yes he has been to a doctor. Not possible to get in touch w immigration on the phone, it is a common issue as i understand (via google). Read More
Sick plus Visa extention by Alenalen
My brother is about to extend his tourist visa. However he has fallen ill and unable to meet up at Immigration before his visa runs out. (His passport would allow him to extend for several months and he has return ticket and living with me so should ...
@Bhavna Thanks. Yes I think the «challenge» many ppl have is that calling Immigration is not an easy task, mostly noone answers hence the post Read More
Teacher Math - in French by Alenalen
Looking for someone who teaches Math at College/ Lycee level, must be able to teach in French
@Bhavna Thanks, yes thought it was only for offering, not searching. Have put one now, thank you Read More
Teacher Math - in French
Looking for someone who teaches Math at College/ Lycee level, must be able to teach in French Read More
Sick plus Visa extention
My brother is about to extend his tourist visa. However he has fallen ill and unable to meet up at Immigration before his visa runs out. (His passport would allow him to extend for several months and he has return ticket and living with me so should ... Read More
Meet up plan by GuestPoster3101
Hi friendsAnyone free this Friday, We can plan a meet up in about Grand Bay We can have a chat in connection to life, culture, music, life in Mauritius as an expat over a drink Send a message See ya RegardsJoe
@Joe9 will be in the north this weekend Read More
Barbie - any interest?
Anyone interested in seeing the Barbie movie this week? Looks like Thursday evening may be last opportunity in Port Louis. Will make an even and post, but wanted to check if anyone’s up for it first. Would prefer Orginal version, Read More
Meet up plan by GuestPoster3101
Hi friendsAnyone free this Friday, We can plan a meet up in about Grand Bay We can have a chat in connection to life, culture, music, life in Mauritius as an expat over a drink Send a message See ya RegardsJoe
Any time and place agreed upon yet? Great initative Read More
School transport by Shirl1
Another question as I am new in Mauritius. If I live in Flic en Flac and my daughter goes to school in Phoenix, how is it best for her to get home in the afternoon? I have thought of two possible options: 1. Do the contract buses offer a door to ...
Sorry, can’t help. However, maybe consider Westcoast in Flic en Flac from age 5/ primary / maternelle Read More
Any "Digital Nomads" in Flic en Flac by zurtle
I'm a remote worker and was wondering if there's similar people in Flic en Flac.Please PM if you'd like to connect. Would be nice to hang out and talk once in a while
Great suggestions, I too was thinking about Mafiozzo since bus stop both directions and close to the beach. My suggestion would be same day and time and whoever wants to come, come. And once there if anyone wants to hit the beach or whatever; easier ... Read More
Any "Digital Nomads" in Flic en Flac by zurtle
I'm a remote worker and was wondering if there's similar people in Flic en Flac.Please PM if you'd like to connect. Would be nice to hang out and talk once in a while
Cool, any suggestions on time and place? Read More
Any "Digital Nomads" in Flic en Flac by zurtle
I'm a remote worker and was wondering if there's similar people in Flic en Flac.Please PM if you'd like to connect. Would be nice to hang out and talk once in a while
Any suggestions on time and place? Read More
Any "Digital Nomads" in Flic en Flac by zurtle
I'm a remote worker and was wondering if there's similar people in Flic en Flac.Please PM if you'd like to connect. Would be nice to hang out and talk once in a while
Let’s have a meetup for Digital Nomads in Flic en Flac soon Read More
Any not working mums in Flic en Flac by JennyRodari
Hello everyone, I was wondering if there is mums who willing to meet up sometimes in Flic en Flac area. I have a son of 18 months old. I want him to socialise a bit with other kids.
Any families still in flic en flac and ready to meet up? Read More
Where to complain the property agency if they overcharge[B]requested by GuestPoster300723
Normally if buying/selling property the agency charge 2% plus vat for agency fees. But there’s one agency charge 75000 plus vat if property if selling price is less than 3 million, is it normal practice? Where can I complain? Because their ...
Good luck and good that you named them so others on the forum can be aware. (Personally I am not suprised as also bigger companies pretty much seem to do as they please. Like not responding when contacted etc. Though «minor» detail ... Read More
Expat in TROU D'EAU DOUCE? by Yvette Curtin
HiAny expats living in Trou d'eau Douce?I am moving there beginning of August.
me too, near to that until October 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!
ps only taking initative for a New Group of ladies /gals meeting up, please no more dm from men / not asking for dates 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!
Great. How should we proceed? 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!
New Group; anyone interested in joining/rejoining? Christi Read More