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English expat in Mauritius

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Registration: 21 April 2016

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Leslie Jarrett replied to a thread
9 months ago
StéfS

Driving licence convertion: attestation letter from issuing country by StéfS

Hello, I wonder what is the attestation letter from issuing country, requested to get a mauritian converted driving licence. I don't have such document, I only have my french driving licence. Is this attestation letter mandatory? If yes, how to get ...

Leslie Jarrett

Attestation has to be done in the country of origin of your Driving Licence i.e. UK for mine, It has to be verfied by an attorney or lawyer to be formerly apostles. For your information the British Embassy told me that they are not allowed by law ... Read More

Leslie Jarrett replied to a thread
9 months ago
WackyWombat

Travel insurance for expats living in Mauritius by WackyWombat

Hello all you lovely peopleI was trying to find out whether anyone has had a good experience purchasing travel insurance while living here, for occasional travel to other countries. Many thanks in advanceLouise

Leslie Jarrett

EAGLE INSURANCE are quite good Read More

Leslie Jarrett replied to a thread
4 years ago
Julie

5 goods reasons for not choosing Mauritius by Julie

Hi, After exploring the positive aspects of living in Mauritius last week, we invite you in Weekly Magazine to discover the 5 good reasons for not choosing to live here ;). What about you: what would be your good reason for not choosing to live ...

Leslie Jarrett

There is a difference in VISITING Mauritius and LIVING in Mauritius. I came to live here from the United Kingdom. I had been a visitor with my late wife for many years as she was from Mauritius. So I knew what to expect. The beauty of the island ... Read More

Leslie Jarrett replied to a thread
5 years ago
Shar786

What is the validity of certificate of character in mauritius by Shar786

Hello everyone, I need to know the validity of my certificate of character. I had done mine in the month of August and went ro collect on 16 september 2019. Can someone shed some light on this question as i will be travelling abroad in need of ...

Leslie Jarrett

i suggest calling the police station where it was issued such as ROSE HILL as they can advise best. I also have one that is more than two years old but in some areas it seems to be valid and others not. Read More

Leslie Jarrett replied to a thread
5 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Mauritius by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritius. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritius you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritius? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...

Leslie Jarrett

Electricity in Mauritius is based on a Tariff system that allocates a price per unit on certain usage and at the end of the smaller priced tariff units the last section is the remainder which is 100% more expensive than the cheapest part of the ... Read More

Leslie Jarrett replied to a thread
6 years ago
islander421

British Expats by islander421

Hello, I moved to Mauritius in October last year after spending my whole life up to that point in the UK. I was wondering if there are many British Expats on the island, particularly in their twenties and thirties. Whilst I am very fortunate to ...

Leslie Jarrett

I’m arriving on the 11th in Black river. Free for coffee xAlthough i dont go anymore at present there is a Regular coffee morning on a Saturday at TIDEZ in Flic En Flac from around 10:00 There are several English and others who speak english ... Read More

Leslie Jarrett replied to a thread
6 years ago
Yash0520

Overstay in Mauritius by Yash0520

Hi my self yash(india)was landed as a visit visa on Mauritius 15th march they given me 15days stay but for some work issues i stay 35days more should i ban for Mauritius once i go india can i come again Or what can i do......

Leslie Jarrett

Hi my self yash(india)was landed as a visit visa on Mauritius 15th march they given me 15days stay but for some work issues i stay 35days more should i ban for Mauritius once i go india can i come again Or what can i do......I take from the text ... Read More

Leslie Jarrett replied to a thread
7 years ago
vinni01

Motorbike club by vinni01

I ride a 650 cc Suzuki Boulevard and love to cruise around the island in the weekend . Anyone interested in joining ? Please let me know we can have a get together and visit Mauritius in all its beauty. Let me know.

Leslie Jarrett

EAL Man Hin and Sons Cassis Port Louis are the main Honda dealers Read More

Leslie Jarrett replied to a thread
7 years ago
pauldarne

Import Duties on motor vehicle for an expat returning to Mauritius by pauldarne

Currently living in South Africa, I am trying to find out if it is worth it to ship my car back to Mauritius with me or to sell it here and buy another one on my return? Can anyone with experience with this advise me? Thank you:)

Leslie Jarrett

Importing a car to Mauritius is not an easy task you have so many offices to visit before you can get your car on the road here. I imported my car from the UK because i had only purchased one month before deciding to come to Mauritius. However it ... Read More

Leslie Jarrett replied to a thread
7 years ago
Mark2208

Divorcing. by Mark2208

Hi, I am an Expat living here since 2011. I married my Mauritian wife in 2013. We have 9 yo twins. My wife surprised me when she said she wants a divorce. My question is, what are my rights as an expat father? Would I have to leave my children here ...

Leslie Jarrett

Get advice from your lawyer in the first instance of course or take a new lawyer who has expertise in these matters. there is some information here ... Read More

Leslie Jarrett replied to a thread
7 years ago
RMIM

Motorbike helmet. by RMIM

Dear All, I have bought a helmet in the uk (roof boxer v8) and I would like to put it in my suitcase and bring it to Mauritius to use there. Trouble is, a friend told me you cant import motorcycle helmets to Mauritius? Is this true? I don't ...

Leslie Jarrett

perhaps there is another way in that you contact one of the many motorcycle dealers in Mauritius to see if they are able to get it for you or they have in stock Read More

Leslie Jarrett replied to a thread
7 years ago
SammyMaria

Wifi - how to get it set up by SammyMaria

Does anyone know how to go about getting thiscset up at home?

Leslie Jarrett

When you are in Mauritius pop along to Cafe Tidez at Flic En Flac on a Saturday morning where a few expats meet up for coffee and a chat etc. Read More

Leslie Jarrett replied to a thread
7 years ago
SammyMaria

Wifi - how to get it set up by SammyMaria

Does anyone know how to go about getting thiscset up at home?

Leslie Jarrett

Depending on your area and needs MT is reasonable as you can get Fibre optic broadband package that includes a multi-channel Tv service called Mytv. This will give you a BBC world news and a few other English channels but most are in French or Hindu ... Read More

Leslie Jarrett replied to a thread
7 years ago
SammyMaria

Wifi - how to get it set up by SammyMaria

Does anyone know how to go about getting thiscset up at home?

Leslie Jarrett

If you get internet package from EMTEL or MAURITIUS TELECOM or other providers they will normally include in the set up the internet router. This is the gateway into your home. Most have several sockets on them for input of signal down the wire or ... Read More

Leslie Jarrett replied to a thread
7 years ago
NickyPicky

Living close to a river in Tamarin by NickyPicky

I am planning to buy a house in Tamarin close to a small river. I would like to know if there are a lot more mosquitoes and other insects in that region in the evening. The reason for this question is that I would like to make the most of my ...

Leslie Jarrett

You don't have to live by a river in many parts of Mauritius to get Mosquitos. The simple thing is in many areas any piece of ground that is not in a field and has not been built often becomes a fly-tipping spot. These are usually in villages ... Read More