@whitesharkbait
Irish expat in Mauritius
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36 posts
About me
Irish
Lives in Pereybere
Registration: 27 September 2011
Activity
International money transfers by somodav
Hi community, who can recommend a trusted and efficient money transfer company/app to move funds from both the U.S and U.K to Mauritius? Thanks!
With Currencyfair or Revolut you can send money to Mauritius Euro Bank Acc Read More
Moving to Mauritius by Sarnellq
Hi everyone, my family and I will be moving from South Africa to Mauritius in May. We were considering Flic en Flac but have been told that it isn’t a nice area to settle in. A few people have suggested Tamarin. Can anyone assist with the ...
"Ask this to the Irish whose wife got raped & murdered in Grand Gaube by locals", This family has already suffered enough maybe you should get your facts right first She was not raped. Her death was horrific enough without adding to it. Read More
'Verifying' documents required for Citizenship application by bensons
Hi, could any one explain the procedure prior to submitting documents required for Citizenship application? I understand that certain documents need to bear the seal of "Apostille" of the country where they were issued But I am ...
If you are from the UK you need them Apostilled by the DFA in the UK. You then present them in Mauritius for your Citizenship Application Read More
Astra Zeneca Vaccine Sunday 9th May
HI All Does anyone know where you may be able to get the newly arrived doses (Sunday 9th May) of Astra Zeneca. As this is the only one available here that is recognized in Europe if you have to travel to there. Only other option is Sinopharm ... Read More
Internet Speeds by Guestposter633
Hi, I've seen mixed reports about internet speed in Mauritius. I'm thinking of coming over on a PV but need good access to internet whilst I'm there. How is the fixed line / cable network? Does anyone have any recent stats? Last ...
oh nearly forgot no 5g available at present but 4g reception everywhere pretty good Read More
Internet Speeds by Guestposter633
Hi, I've seen mixed reports about internet speed in Mauritius. I'm thinking of coming over on a PV but need good access to internet whilst I'm there. How is the fixed line / cable network? Does anyone have any recent stats? Last ...
Generally good. Fibre Connection available mostly everywhere and you can have different packages from 20mb up to 100mb download. Sometimes there are dropouts. Mauritius telecom and myt are the best options i think and are normally very responsive to ... Read More
Covid restrictions by RenataAHUN
Hi! I am wondering how strict restrictions are in place in Mauritius at the moment? Also, is it really true that if a PCR test shows positive upon arrival, we must quarantine in a local hospital? Thanks Renata
Can anyone confirm......on the previous press release one of the items/activities allowed from the 31st March was. "Individual Outdoor Sports" this seems to be missing from the latest press release. So can we go Cycling etc on our ... Read More
Agency fees for rentals by Starrystarrynight
Hi everyone Hope you are all keeping well. Can someone explain this following paragraph which appears in most property rental adverts. “Close to our clients, in view of the current economic crisis striking, we have decided to apply an agency ...
And they also charge the owner one months rental as fees and if you renew after 12 months, yipee here we go again. Read More
Affidavit for Identification by katechady
Hi, I need someone, a Solicitor I think to draw up Affidvid Papers, for me, just so I can swear that I am the same Person, as all the different names on my Identification. My passport for example, says Kate, but my Birth Certificate says Katie, and ...
Hi Kate Thank you for clarifying and the contact, that makes it so much easier hopefully. Will give her a call probably next week now. We are both Irish but spent some years in Australia before coming here. Even no witnesses helps I thought the two ... Read More
Affidavit for Identification by katechady
Hi, I need someone, a Solicitor I think to draw up Affidvid Papers, for me, just so I can swear that I am the same Person, as all the different names on my Identification. My passport for example, says Kate, but my Birth Certificate says Katie, and ...
Hi Kate Just found this thread as my wife is going through exactly the same process with exactly the same errors on Passport, Birth cert, Marriage cert etc. We have been told we need to go to a Lawyer to get the Affidavit done and then to the ... Read More
Are there may timber home builders in Mauritius? by allirog2
Does anyone know what the cost is for timber homes? Are there may timber home builders in Mauritius? Thank you
With risk of Cyclones and Possibility of termites i do not think its a wise choice but i may be wrong. Have not seen one being built here. Everything is concrete and rebar. I guess there is a reason for this Read More
Medication in Mauritius by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Mauritius ...
Hi Kate Can you recommend a private Health Cover on the Island if you have got something Many thanks Read More
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 ...
Avonmore Irish Full Fat Milk and Kerrygold butter what else do you need Laughed at the Hellmans Mayo mention. Been there. Can confirm not available in all my searches :-) Roads are getting better Internet is better than we got in Australia or ... Read More
Car company, telecom, broadband internet, home advice by Johns_HK
Hello We have decided to move to Mauritius this August! My boy has already been accepted by Northfields Int'l School and we will stay in Pereybere, Grand Baie or Mont Choisy area. This is my first time experiencing relocation, some advices are ...
Depending on where you are coming from be prepared to wait and wait and wait when getting things done. Re Accommodation, 2 to 3 weeks might be pushing it, you need to inspect yourselves before accepting anything, standards very considerably and ... Read More
Mauritian Driving License? by nileshd
We have just moved to Mauritius and have local US drivers licenses. On previous trip, police had told me I can drive in Mauritius while on holidays with my US drivers license and it was no problem. But now that we have moved here, I am wondering if ...
Just checking I thought i saw somewhere you need a letter from your country of origin as well as your current driving licence and passport, permit etc stating it is your driving licence or something to that effect now i cant find that document. Can ... Read More