sharmaritachetty
South African looking for information about Mauritius
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Registration: 09 October 2025
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Shipping Household Affects from Cape Town to Port Louis by karibi
I am trying to understand whether it is sensible to ship used household effects to Mauritius. Can anybody:(a) Provide any insight into approximate costs for a half or a full container.(b) Any challenges with SARS or any other official body out of ...
@karibi Good day, thanks for the recommendatiom. I'm based in central South Africa and would probably ship my goods from Durban. Also the goods I plan to ship only fill one third of the container and so, I would like to share the costs with someone ... Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius in 2026 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Mauritius, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Mauritius or already living ...
@Cheryl Thanks, will await the responses. Read More
Mauritius Retirement Visa Deposit: Taxable or Not? by sharmaritachetty
If one has a retirement visa and one deposits the required annual capital amount into a Mauritian bank account, that amount is not taxable in Mauritius because its capital, even though it is used for upkeep in the same way as income. ?
It will be the $24000 annual deposit (retirement visa) Read More
Mauritius Retirement Visa Deposit: Taxable or Not? by sharmaritachetty
If one has a retirement visa and one deposits the required annual capital amount into a Mauritian bank account, that amount is not taxable in Mauritius because its capital, even though it is used for upkeep in the same way as income. ?
@Ramelak Hi, thanks for all the inputs. If possible, can someone enquire from the official revenue services office in Mauritius, please.I've been advised by another source that, because its capital its not taxable. Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius in 2026 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Mauritius, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Mauritius or already living ...
@leandrobernal2000 Thanks Read More
Mauritius Retirement Visa Deposit: Taxable or Not?
If one has a retirement visa and one deposits the required annual capital amount into a Mauritian bank account, that amount is not taxable in Mauritius because its capital, even though it is used for upkeep in the same way as income. ? Read More
Hiking or Nature walk by vikramraj.b
Hello everyone,I consider myself to have a moderate fitness level and am interested in going for long walks. I am comfortable with a 10 km hike. I'm happy to join if there is any group or individual planning for long walks on weekends [Saturdays and ...
@vikramraj.b Sounds wonderful. Read More
Importation of pets by sharmaritachetty
Good day, The Mauritian authority responsible for pet importation applications has not replied to my 2 email requests for the relevant forms and requirements. Their email address (moa-dvs@mail.govmu.org) was supplied by the EDB.Can anyone supply me ...
@Cheryl Hi, thanks very much. Will try those addresses. Read More
Retirement visa waiting time
Good day, what is the approximate waiting time between lodgement and grant ? Read More
Hill Science Cat food by sharmaritachetty
An expat recently enquired about the availability of Hill Science Cat food in Mauritius.Please let me know if you've been able to locate a supplier and post the supplier's contact details.Thanks
@Cheryl Thanks very much Read More
Importation of pets
Good day, The Mauritian authority responsible for pet importation applications has not replied to my 2 email requests for the relevant forms and requirements. Their email address (moa-dvs@mail.govmu.org) was supplied by the EDB.Can anyone supply me ... Read More
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?
Thanks for the info. Read More
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?
@appelanchelle Good day, thanks for this information. Read More
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?
@Bhavna Hi Bhavna, thanks, once again for your kind assistance and the information.I will stay in Grand Baie when I come for these tests, lovely place, too, Grand Baie. Read More
Medical tests for residency visa applications
Good day, at which medical facility in Mauritius can one have all the required medical tests done and how much have they all cost? Read More