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AndrewM replied to a thread
12 years ago
Loella10

Wild Turkey by Loella10

Hi, I'm going to Mauritius for my wedding on the 28th of December. My partner only drinks Wild Turkey and i'm not sure if i can get it in Mauritius. Does anyone know if they sell Wild Turkey there? If not i will have to either bring it with me or ...

AndrewM

Thanks Andrew. If that's the price for Champagne, i'm guessing Bourbon will be more expensive. It might not really be worth it in the end!:/Here's the list. sorry forgot to include Whiskey it's Rs750/l http://mcci.org/photos/exciseact10.pdf so ... Read More

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12 years ago
Loella10

Wild Turkey by Loella10

Hi, I'm going to Mauritius for my wedding on the 28th of December. My partner only drinks Wild Turkey and i'm not sure if i can get it in Mauritius. Does anyone know if they sell Wild Turkey there? If not i will have to either bring it with me or ...

AndrewM

Hi, custom duties are: sparkling wine Rs 126/l champagne Rs600/l fortified wine Rs150/l and normal wine Rs 126/l hope this helps Andrew Read More

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12 years ago
SLB999

Help with Visa requirements by SLB999

Hi All My first post so thanks for reading. My family are looking to relocate to Mauritius for 1 or 2 years. From our enquiries we have been told that we need to apply for a residence permit. My husband and I work in IT supporting companies ...

AndrewM

In the UK most 'normal' people wont have a pension of anywhere near $40,000 per year. You would need an annuity sum of around $1.2m to get that as annual pension income based on the current low interest rates, probably much more if you retired at ... Read More

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12 years ago
SLB999

Help with Visa requirements by SLB999

Hi All My first post so thanks for reading. My family are looking to relocate to Mauritius for 1 or 2 years. From our enquiries we have been told that we need to apply for a residence permit. My husband and I work in IT supporting companies ...

AndrewM

hadn't spotted that small detail! Must refer to a letter from your last employer stating you have retired. but what if you are/were self-employed - you'd have to write it yourself! If you follow this route you know you have to transfer $40k at the ... Read More

AndrewM replied to a thread
12 years ago
SLB999

Help with Visa requirements by SLB999

Hi All My first post so thanks for reading. My family are looking to relocate to Mauritius for 1 or 2 years. From our enquiries we have been told that we need to apply for a residence permit. My husband and I work in IT supporting companies ...

AndrewM

where does it say you have to have proof of being retired? thanks Read More

AndrewM replied to a thread
12 years ago
SLB999

Help with Visa requirements by SLB999

Hi All My first post so thanks for reading. My family are looking to relocate to Mauritius for 1 or 2 years. From our enquiries we have been told that we need to apply for a residence permit. My husband and I work in IT supporting companies ...

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just wondering what is the age limit for non-citizen retirement with a residence permit - I have the following quote from InvestMauritius (BOI website): A residence permit for retired non-citizens allows an eligible person to reside in Mauritius ... Read More

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12 years ago
SLB999

Help with Visa requirements by SLB999

Hi All My first post so thanks for reading. My family are looking to relocate to Mauritius for 1 or 2 years. From our enquiries we have been told that we need to apply for a residence permit. My husband and I work in IT supporting companies ...

AndrewM

Hi, If the government made it easy then many people would come to Mauritius to live as you want to and the island would/could become overcrowded. I was wrong on the retirement age it is 50 and above and includes ... Read More

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12 years ago
SLB999

Help with Visa requirements by SLB999

Hi All My first post so thanks for reading. My family are looking to relocate to Mauritius for 1 or 2 years. From our enquiries we have been told that we need to apply for a residence permit. My husband and I work in IT supporting companies ...

AndrewM

Hi Sarah, I think it is going to be difficult to do. You say you are not an investor, not sponsored by a local company, and not self employed so these are all ruled out. The system appears to be set up to prevent people who are not adding anything ... Read More

AndrewM replied to a thread
13 years ago
Ddubai

Re residency visa for MU by Ddubai

Hello Just wondering if anyone may have an answer I'm after.. My business partner and myself bought a property in villa valriche bel ombre and it's not in a joint name but in my partners name. my family and I are considering relocating to Mauritius ...

AndrewM

If you come in under the IRS scheme then you are not permitted to work. So you can move into your villa but you wont be able to work and earn income. If you have overseas income from investments etc then I think you should be ok. Read More

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13 years ago
AndrewM

Cheap international phone calls by AndrewM

Just wondering how you guys make cheap phone calls to friends and family overseas and if your're happy with the service quality. Anyone use phone to phone via a local Mauritian access number for super cheap rates? Anyone use Vonage? Thanks Andrew

AndrewM

thanks. Yes Skype is great for the video. I've not moved out yet, so am just gathering useful info! Read More

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13 years ago
AndrewM

Cheap international phone calls by AndrewM

Just wondering how you guys make cheap phone calls to friends and family overseas and if your're happy with the service quality. Anyone use phone to phone via a local Mauritian access number for super cheap rates? Anyone use Vonage? Thanks Andrew

AndrewM

thanks Rosie, Skype is free is you are both online. I was looking more at phone to phone ie if your're not online. Read More

AndrewM replied to a thread
13 years ago
AndrewM

Cheap international phone calls by AndrewM

Just wondering how you guys make cheap phone calls to friends and family overseas and if your're happy with the service quality. Anyone use phone to phone via a local Mauritian access number for super cheap rates? Anyone use Vonage? Thanks Andrew

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Great, thanks Lafaz Read More

AndrewM replied to a thread
13 years ago
AndrewM

Cheap international phone calls by AndrewM

Just wondering how you guys make cheap phone calls to friends and family overseas and if your're happy with the service quality. Anyone use phone to phone via a local Mauritian access number for super cheap rates? Anyone use Vonage? Thanks Andrew

AndrewM

Thanks Kaybee. Andrew Read More

AndrewM replied to a thread
13 years ago
AndrewM

Cheap international phone calls by AndrewM

Just wondering how you guys make cheap phone calls to friends and family overseas and if your're happy with the service quality. Anyone use phone to phone via a local Mauritian access number for super cheap rates? Anyone use Vonage? Thanks Andrew

AndrewM

Hi Adri, That looks very interesting, but I can't see Mauitius coming up on their website as one of their local access number countries, which means you wouldn't be able to use it (unless you already use it and have a local access ... Read More

AndrewM replied to a thread
13 years ago
Vijee

Searching for a well paid job in Mauritius by Vijee

Hi there, I am thinking of moving back to Mauritius but very skeptic about it. I move to London when i was a teenager and did all my studies here in Law, I am a qualified company lawyer but currently work as a Ministerial Advisor, done for for the ...

AndrewM

Hi VG Actually, reading all the reasons you're giving (beer at end of day, ocean, sailing etc), I can see what you're looking for. Basically you want to come here for ALL the reasons I came here too! Okay, I'll look at it from your point of ... Read More