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Mikey

@shantanukumar847

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Lives in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

Speaks english

Registration: 29 August 2014

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Mikey
shantanukumar847 replied to a thread
3 years ago
RenataAHUN

Digital Nomad Visa in Mauritius? by RenataAHUN

Hi! I was wondering if there are any options to get a visa/rp to stay/live in Mauritius while working remotely for a european country. I know about the premium visa option, but I’m not sure if that would work without a certain amount of ...

Mikey

If you can prove source of income via salary slips, receipts, invoices then you should be good. The minimum requirement is 1500 USD per month for 1 adult. Read More

Mikey
shantanukumar847 created a thread
4 years ago

Buying A New Motorbike As An Expat

Hi there, What documents are required to purchase a motorbike (from a showroom) in Mauritius as an expat? Will my passport and visa do? Also does anyone have any idea on how much time will it take to get the motorbike, I read somewhere that it can ... Read More

Mikey
shantanukumar847 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Online shopping in Mauritius by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Mauritius? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently ...

Mikey

You can order Food Online and have it delivered to your doorstep from www.ordermanzer.mu But they deliver only in a few regions and take a loooot of time sometimes. Still, this is better than driving to a restaurant on a Saturday night. Read More

Mikey
shantanukumar847 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Zounal

Supplements and health foods by Zounal

Hi - where do people buy supplements and health foods in Mauritius please?

Mikey

I buy my here: http://www.musclesperformance.mu/shops.html Read More

Mikey
shantanukumar847 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Raghu8

Money conversion by Raghu8

Hello.I am from India looking to study in mauritius. I would like to know how much cash can I carry in hand from India to Mauritius and where I can exchange it.Also I would like to know about the sbi bank in mauritius. Do they offer any good ...

Mikey

It is illegal to carry Indian currency outside India and all the top banks in India namely ICICI, Axis, SBI do not deal in Mauritian Rupee. However you can bring a travel currency card or your international debit/credit card to Mauritius. Atm ... Read More

Mikey
shantanukumar847 replied to a thread
9 years ago
barbara torrance

Mobile and tv package by barbara torrance

Hi Can anyone advise what is best. On arrival at airport do I buy new SIM card and which is the best for reception and price OR do I wait until I get my tv package? Thanks in advance

Mikey

Its better to get your sim at the airport... Very easy. You just need your passport and an unlocked phone. costs 100 MUR and gets you around 70 MUR talktime balance. usually activated within 1-2 hours.. I guess prepaid option is best because you can ... Read More

Mikey
shantanukumar847 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Gregsons2015

Life in Mauritius by Gregsons2015

Hi all, So my family and I are planning to relocate to Mauritius in the new year and would like to live in a gated development could anyone recommend a site in Tamarin that is family friendly, we have 3 young children. Thank You The Gregsons

Mikey

Lol Bhavna has posted "Hell to you, the Gregsons" :D :lol: Read More

Mikey
shantanukumar847 created a thread
9 years ago

Schengen Visa from MRU

Hey, I'll be starting my studies in Mauritius this September and I want apply for a Schengen Visa for Sweden (for December 2015) Will it be possible to do so on my student visa ? Read More

Mikey
shantanukumar847 replied to a thread
9 years ago
des39lynch

mauritian rupee by des39lynch

Hi can anyone tell me what fate is the rupee to euro at the moment as I'm traveling there next week Thanks !

Mikey

Here you can check the rates the local Mauritius Banks are offering https://www.hsbc.co.mu/1/PA_ES_Content_Mgmt/content/website/documents/board_rates.pdf?WT.ac=HBAP_MU_HomePage_Daily_Rates http://www.mcb.mu/en/ Read More

Mikey
shantanukumar847 created a thread
9 years ago

Are there shops at MRU International Airport

What kind of shops can I find at the Mauritius airport arrival hall... For instance is there a mobile sim card shop? Read More

Mikey
shantanukumar847 replied to a thread
9 years ago
chevydeevus

Cost of furniture and household goods by chevydeevus

Hi guys, I am migrating to Mauritius this year with my husband and kids. We are trying to decide whether it will be better and cheaper to bring all our house hold items with us in a container or would it be cheaper to buy everything new on arrival ...

Mikey

Instead of buying stuff you can easily rent a furnished apartment or house depending on your budget and location. Read More

Mikey
shantanukumar847 created a thread
9 years ago

ATM withdrawal limit

What is the daily ATM withdrawal limit for a foreign VISA/Mastercard (in Mauritius)..... My bank states that the daily withdrawal limit is 5,000 USD or equivalent in foreign currency which means around 180,000 MUR. Surely I cannot withdraw that much ... Read More

Mikey
shantanukumar847 created a thread
9 years ago

Buying Kitchen equipment

Where can I buy basic kitchen equipment (frying pan, casserole, spoons and stuff) near medine education village ? Read More

Mikey
shantanukumar847 created a thread
9 years ago

ATM and Currency exchanger in MRU

How do atm work in mauritius ? I have Euros loaded in my travel card... so if use an ATM, how much will I be charged for my transaction in MUR ? Also, is it better to go to the money exchange companies like shibanifinance or use the atm (Which one ... Read More

Mikey
shantanukumar847 created a thread
9 years ago

Help needed

Can anyone tell me of cheap places to buy meat products (chicken and mainly) near Medine Education Village, Pierrefonds. Read More