Chris Wilson
@karibi
South African and English looking for information about Mauritius
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106
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About me
South African and English
Speaks English
Registration: 28 November 2023
My expat journey
Mauritius
South Africa, South Africa
Derby, England, England
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Supplier Recommendations by karibi
We are building a house in the northern area of Mauritius and I am looking for personal supplier recommendations for the following:Fitted kitchensFitted bedroom furnitureGeneral furnitureTiles both floor and wallSanitary wareLighting fixturesAir ...
@IntermezzoThanks for the recommendation, much appreciated. I have also contacted Reneworld for a proposal to include both solar panels, battery and potentially charging point for n EV car 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?
I now have a proposal for medical insurance for a 66 and 69 year old from MUA. The proposal covers a number of options but monthly costs for two people range from Rs7K to Rs18K. The proposal is a PDF so I can't readily post it. However if anybody ... 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?
I am 67. However you do have access to the public hospitals, and I have heard some good reports. Out of hospital services are reasonable. We are currently deciding on whether to take out some local insurance for in hospital care or just pay as you ... 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?
I have just asked for a quote from MUA for a hospital plan with a large excess for a 66 and 69 year old. I would expect to get the quote over the next day or so. International plans seems to be very expensive about four times the cost of Discovery. Read More
Supplier Recommendations by karibi
We are building a house in the northern area of Mauritius and I am looking for personal supplier recommendations for the following:Fitted kitchensFitted bedroom furnitureGeneral furnitureTiles both floor and wallSanitary wareLighting fixturesAir ...
Hi Cheryl, I was surprised that we never got any recommendations. We are in Mauritius at the moment and looking. We have made progress with furniture but nothing else at the moment. I have a meeting with our architect next week and I hope he can ... 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. ...
We took out our retirement permit in April 2024 and we have never been asked for proof that we transfer $2400 per month. At one stage I was concerned about this and wrote to the EDB to see if I needed to supply a bank statement etc. However they ... Read More
Time Taken for EDB Approval for Property Transaction by karibi
We already have our residency permits and are currently in the process of purchasing a small plot of land. This purchase is subject to EDB approval. My question is based on your experience, how long does it take for the EDB to approve such a ...
The location was the St Antoine Reserve. If you goggle it you will find it easily. I believe it is a PDS development. Read More
Time Taken for EDB Approval for Property Transaction by karibi
We already have our residency permits and are currently in the process of purchasing a small plot of land. This purchase is subject to EDB approval. My question is based on your experience, how long does it take for the EDB to approve such a ...
No,it was at St Antoine Reserve, see https://www.pamgolding.mu/en/property-details/offer/saint-antoine/property/132762/st-antoine-private-residences.html.It is part of a PDS scheme, I think. Read More
Time Taken for EDB Approval for Property Transaction by karibi
We already have our residency permits and are currently in the process of purchasing a small plot of land. This purchase is subject to EDB approval. My question is based on your experience, how long does it take for the EDB to approve such a ...
We purchased a plot of land, not sure of the exact time period but less than 2 months. Read More
Calling South Africans - Transferring Funds out of SA by karibi
We have just sold our home in SA and now wish to transfer the funds out of South Africa, not necessarily to Mauritius. I appreciate that I need to jump through the hoops with SARS to get an AIT (Approval of International Transfer) Pin. However if I ...
@Shakil - Thank you, very insightful. Clearly you have the battle scares to prove it. This all aligns with my own research but had failed to identify Currency Partners. The 2% being charged by the major banks would make we feel very unwell, almost ... Read More
Calling South Africans - Transferring Funds out of SA
We have just sold our home in SA and now wish to transfer the funds out of South Africa, not necessarily to Mauritius. I appreciate that I need to jump through the hoops with SARS to get an AIT (Approval of International Transfer) Pin. However if I ... Read More
Reliable IPTV Providers by karibi
We are visiting Mauritius in late June/July and my wife is a keen watcher of Wimbledon Tennis. Are there any reliable IPTV services that provide access to sport content? Thanks
Much appreciated. Read More
Reliable IPTV Providers by karibi
We are visiting Mauritius in late June/July and my wife is a keen watcher of Wimbledon Tennis. Are there any reliable IPTV services that provide access to sport content? Thanks
Thanks, which VPN provider to you use, any buffering? Thanks. Read More
Supplier Recommendations
We are building a house in the northern area of Mauritius and I am looking for personal supplier recommendations for the following:Fitted kitchensFitted bedroom furnitureGeneral furnitureTiles both floor and wallSanitary wareLighting fixturesAir ... 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 ...
To determine your UK/Mauritian tax residence just goggle UK Statutory Residence Test (SRT). The rules are generally fairly straight forward to follow. Even if you are tax resident in Mauritius the double taxation agreement (UK/Mauritius) will ... Read More