@tashwilmot
Batswana looking for information about Mauritius
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Batswana
Lives in Port Louis, Port Louis
Speaks English
Registration: 22 January 2021
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WHAT DO YOU ALL THINK ABOUT 'LOCAL' PRICES & 'OUTSIDER' PRICES? by Guestposter006
I am getting a little frustrated at merchants selling me things at double the price 'real Mauritians' pay. I was born here, lived in Australia & returned about 8 months ago. I am a Mauritian citizen & speak Creole, but apparently I look ...
I agree 100%. As an expat one gets very tired of paying the expat price knowing full well it differs with others. I feel sorry for friends of mine living in a home of their own here. When they need to get work done on the house, the rates range ... Read More
Second Hand Furniture by andrew9799
Anyone know of any places that sell second hand, but still ok, furniture. We have rented partially furnished, but not sure how long we will stay there so don't want to spend too much. We need a desk, small table, set of draws and wardrobe for our ...
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Horse keeping by sannefleurvb
Hello everyone, We are looking to moving to Mauritius next year and we are wondering if it is allowed in some areas to keep a horse or two horses near your house, on your own land. Does anyone know? Thank you so much! With kind regards, Sanne-Fleur
Hi, we live here. Kids all ride at the various riding stables where you can certainly own your own and keep at the stable yard. Or half lease / full lease. Or simply use stable horses for lessons. All horses or 90% of them come off the race ... Read More
Premium Visa Inquiry by ouskei94
Greetings, I hope you are doing well.I would like to ask a question if you would mind.Since early November 2022, I have applied for a Premium visa and received the confirmation email but up to now I haven't received any response as it's mentioned on ...
Hi I used an agent to get mine but you certainly don't have to. Our second one this year was applied for on the 23 September and we got them last week.... We were told by immigration they had a massive back log. One can call the office and ... Read More
Metal detecting groups
Hi, wondering if there are any metal detecting groups / clubs on the island? Others that enjoy the hobby? Read More
School options for expats by davinawakefieldtravel
I will be relocating with my family in 2023. Are kids allowed to enroll in school in Mauritius if we are on a premium visa? Then what are our options as expats as we are not planning on doing the private school system. The school I have found that ...
Yes we are on premium visa and daughter attends the West coast high school. I cant answer questions on other schools as we only looked at the private ones. I do know there are two tier rates - one for locals and one for expats. May well apply ... Read More
Renting furnished VS. shipping all belonging from SA by NanouSA
Hi to all,We are in a conundrum regarding the option we'll opt for when we move. Likely to move for a minimum of 4 years, we are bsuy weighing the shipping the content of our house and car VS. coming with the bare minimum.What is your insight about ...
Once you look into cost of shipping you may well make up your mind quickly! No change out of around South African Rand 100,000 for 6m container! You can buy all here, big second hand market with expats coming and going. Hope that helps. Read More
Is the Premium Visa Multiple entry? by zurtle
Has anyone here travelled in and out of Mauritius while being on the premium visa?I've asked EDB(no response yet) and looked at the govt websites but it doesn't specify anywhere that the Visa is multiple entry(Even though logically it should ...
Mine took over a month to renew / apply for new one for second year on island. Although approved by EDB they will not give me a copy of the permit until my current one runs out. They can only give the new one the day after the old one expires. Read More
Renting furnished VS. shipping all belonging from SA by NanouSA
Hi to all,We are in a conundrum regarding the option we'll opt for when we move. Likely to move for a minimum of 4 years, we are bsuy weighing the shipping the content of our house and car VS. coming with the bare minimum.What is your insight about ...
@Starry Expanse sure, but think I am not allowed to share names of companies on here... Read More
Renting furnished VS. shipping all belonging from SA by NanouSA
Hi to all,We are in a conundrum regarding the option we'll opt for when we move. Likely to move for a minimum of 4 years, we are bsuy weighing the shipping the content of our house and car VS. coming with the bare minimum.What is your insight about ...
John you are a pleasure to read and had me in stitches! NanouSA I have now lived here for a year and would agree with John all the way. I recently enquired about a 6m container full from Cape Town to here, R100,000 later I quickly changed my mind. ... Read More
Is the Premium Visa Multiple entry? by zurtle
Has anyone here travelled in and out of Mauritius while being on the premium visa?I've asked EDB(no response yet) and looked at the govt websites but it doesn't specify anywhere that the Visa is multiple entry(Even though logically it should ...
@zurtle Yes no problem, done so myself Read More
Container from johannesburg to mauritius by Alta
If anyone is sending goods from Joburg to Mauritius between Feb and May please let me know. I have 4 boxes and some pics to send. Happy to share costs
@DavidKuschke no problem, wait to hear. Thanks Natasha Read More
Container from johannesburg to mauritius by Alta
If anyone is sending goods from Joburg to Mauritius between Feb and May please let me know. I have 4 boxes and some pics to send. Happy to share costs
@DavidKuschke Hi David, I could include a crate or two if you looking to fill a container. Presently live on the island and have a few items to bring across. Let me know who to get in touch and if what you are looking ... Read More
Shipment of bikes by MarieLouiseDK
Hello I plan to move with my family from Mauritius and back to Denmark soon. Does anyone know how to ship our electrical bikes? By ship i guess because of the Lithium batteries. Thanks Marie
HiI forgot to mention on my post that I am trying to import a dirt bike of my daughters. So not a registered motorbike / no registration documents as not used on roads. Does this make any difference?Thank you Read More
Some details of immigration procedure by Novalis1
About the procedure: We are still in Europe are preparing all the necessary documents (including translation of birth and marriage certificates, certificate of good conduct, etc.). Then travel to Mauritius to do the medical check there. Then back to ...
@Novalis1 Hi, I opened an account with Absa before I got my premium visa, if that is any help to you. Natasha Read More