KC_
Irish expat in Mauritius
Forum posts
25
About me
Irish
Lives in Tamarin, Black River, Mauritiu
Speaks English, Irish, a little French, a little Spanish
Registration: 17 January 2025
Activity
Medical tests for residency visa applications by sharmaritachetty
Good day, at which medical facility in Mauritius can one have all the required medical tests done and how much have they all cost?
@sharmaritachetty I did them recently at Life Nova clinic in Tamarin and it cost Rs 4000 .. It only took 45 mins, and I had all the results the same day and all the required documents by the following day. Read More
Passport photo booth? by KC_
A lot of govt application forms, for visas etc., require recent passport photos. What do people here do for this? Are there photo booths/machines in shopping malls or anything like in a lot of other countries? Any recommendations or experiences of ...
Thanks all. I found a place beside Super U at Coeur de Ville, Tamarin. Read More
Passport photo booth? by KC_
A lot of govt application forms, for visas etc., require recent passport photos. What do people here do for this? Are there photo booths/machines in shopping malls or anything like in a lot of other countries? Any recommendations or experiences of ...
I am in Tamarin - thanks everyone Read More
Passport photo booth?
A lot of govt application forms, for visas etc., require recent passport photos. What do people here do for this? Are there photo booths/machines in shopping malls or anything like in a lot of other countries? Any recommendations or experiences of ... Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Mauritius as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
I don't have any issues with mail delivery here. Ok, I can't have Amazon next day or even same day delivery anymore, but that's a small price to pay to live here.Addressing here is not very precise, often with no house numbers or names or even ... Read More
Road safety in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Mauritius as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Mauritius, whether ...
I feel that if you come from a right-hand-drive vehicle country and start driving here, you have a distinct advantage and will find it far easier to drive here initially. Switching sides introduces a whole new level of distractions for you when you ... Read More
Can't renew Premium Visa 2025 by brandonber101
Hi All,I wanted to start a new topic as I don't see any recent or updated details regarding Premium Visa renewals.As most of us are aware, during the last budget speech it was mentioned that COVID-era permit provisions would likely be repealed, ...
It would be useful to know if they're not renewing 4th and subsequent premium visas and that they will renew up to the 3rd one? It doesn't seem like they've any immediate plans to eliminate it, or it would have probably been done this year in the ... Read More
Sunday building work regulations by graemewilliams
Recently moved into rental property at Trou-aux-Biches. Just after moving in work started on land immediately behind the property. Taking the weekday noise as the building work needs to progress. However, 8am this morning, Sunday, the noise started ...
I believe there are no specific Sunday regulations - it falls in with the rest of the days. The restrictions are not specifically to do with construction work but rather, noise levels.Max permitted level in residential areas at different ... Read More
A Hammer Blow to Real Estate Confidence by peterg123
These peoposals on retroactive tax increase on purchase, and compultory 20% sales tax or 30% of profit are going to cause a drop in confidence in Mauritius real estate. Take my own case: Our contractor has endlessly delayed our PDS ...
@nicholasmound Ah ok, thanksHowever, I've just read and searched the Immigration Act 2022 and also any amendments to it contained in the Finance Bill 2025 and cannot find any reference to 180 days. I must be looking in the wrong place. My bad. Read More
A Hammer Blow to Real Estate Confidence by peterg123
These peoposals on retroactive tax increase on purchase, and compultory 20% sales tax or 30% of profit are going to cause a drop in confidence in Mauritius real estate. Take my own case: Our contractor has endlessly delayed our PDS ...
@drossiter There is no mention of it in the published Finance Bill 2025 Read More
Update on exchange of driving licence from Uk to Mauritius by lesmar54
I went as described with all my papers to the Traffic Branch last week to change my UK Licence to Mauritius Drivers Permit and it was rejected for two reasons[1] I needed a photocopy of the page in the passport where I last entered Mauritius.[2] I ...
@nav56 I think you can request it on their website or ask by email. I did one of these, but can't remember which, I didn't phone them for sure. Anyway, it's a pretty standard request and they'll send it out after you request it. Read More
Update on exchange of driving licence from Uk to Mauritius by lesmar54
I went as described with all my papers to the Traffic Branch last week to change my UK Licence to Mauritius Drivers Permit and it was rejected for two reasons[1] I needed a photocopy of the page in the passport where I last entered Mauritius.[2] I ...
@mike102 Yes, the DVLA says that this document has no legal status since 2015 and if you have one if should be destroyed. I can't understand how Mauritian authorities are asking for it as most people don't have it and can't even get it. I wonder ... Read More
Retirement permit and USD 18 000.00 by nicholasmound
Hi Everyone, very happy to have received our agreement in Principle. Please is anyone able to clarify the issue of the $18000 and a Mauritian bank account, when we come for the appointment for the issue of the permit.I know that a certified bank ...
@Novalis1 It's definitely $2000 per month and 5 years going forward. It was only in the recent budget so perhaps has not made it to the official EDB websites yet, but the budget was passed. Read More
Retirement permit and USD 18 000.00 by nicholasmound
Hi Everyone, very happy to have received our agreement in Principle. Please is anyone able to clarify the issue of the $18000 and a Mauritian bank account, when we come for the appointment for the issue of the permit.I know that a certified bank ...
@nicholasmound I had obtained a Premium Visa before I even landed in Mauritius. Always, the issue is proof of address. I stayed in an AirBnB for my first 2 months, and I couldn't open a bank account during that period because of this. I had to ... Read More
Retirement permit and USD 18 000.00 by nicholasmound
Hi Everyone, very happy to have received our agreement in Principle. Please is anyone able to clarify the issue of the $18000 and a Mauritian bank account, when we come for the appointment for the issue of the permit.I know that a certified bank ...
@Novalis1 No...to this day, I've never visited an ABSA branch. Digital documents were fine. My debit card was delivered by courier. Read More