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Ludovicaalbisetti

How does buying on internet work in mauritius? by Ludovicaalbisetti

Is it like in Europe you can buy anything on the internet? Are the fees high ?

AstroGolf

I do this quite often. In principle it is the same, but shipping costs can be ridiculous, so you need to be careful. In addition, there may be import duties and radio transmitting equipment needs appropriate approval, using an easy online system. Read More

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dawnjeanpierre

MAURITIUS ELECTRIC PLUGS AND ADAPTERS by dawnjeanpierre

Hi Goodday everyone !My name is Dawn, my mom Angela and I are to move to Mauritius this September. I earn my living online.I understand that all countries have there own electric plug typesMauritius type C and G, I thinkMoving from South Africa to ...

AstroGolf

Hi , There are plenty of plus and adapters in the supermarkets. No problem with 240v appliances and UK 3 pin plugs. There are also what I believe are french style sockets, but easy to get adaptors to UK 3 pin. Very easy, I have not had any issues . Read More

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AstroGolf

Radio Control Model Aircraft by AstroGolf

Does anybody fly RC aircraft or know any groups, especially in the North

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Thanks Read More

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Radio Control Model Aircraft

Does anybody fly RC aircraft or know any groups, especially in the North Read More

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Tookays

Police certificate from UK by Tookays

Hell again. I know this has been asked earlier.I was filling in the form for the ACRO police certificate -- I live in the UK currently. The last part of the application form asks which country the certificate is for. Believe it or not -- Mauritius ...

AstroGolf

I got mine OK, try Republic Of Mauritius Read More

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richardmonteith78

Golf partners by richardmonteith78

I am looking to get some friendships with local golf players around Grand Baie, English speaking preferably? Thank you

AstroGolf

@VeeBasin Sorry for late reply but only just saw your message. I am a Member at Mont Choisy and very happy to arrange games with fellow golfers. My natural language is English. Read More

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2 years ago
2019MUR

Importing Pets into Mauritius - Urgent help required by 2019MUR

Please can someone assist us urgently. We have received communication from our agent in Mauritius that the department of veterinary services is no longer allowing more than 1 pet to be imported into Mauritius. We are absolutely devastated as we ...

AstroGolf

We brought our 4 cats from Mauritius, you will need to get organised quickly. A lot of paperwork, certificates etc. We had a very good agent. Read More

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2 years ago
Busy Bee29

MCB resident bank account by Busy Bee29

Good morning all,I wonder if anybody experienced the same when trying to open up a resident bank account with the MCB. We had been at the branch in Black River THREE WEEKS AGO and an Officer had been taking care of the application. After ...

AstroGolf

I found it very easy with MCB. I went into the Branch at La Croisette Mall, just waited for 30 minutes before my ticket came up. They were very helpful, everything was fully set-up within an hour. I left with my card etc. Read More

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2 years ago
Busy Bee29

MCB resident bank account by Busy Bee29

Good morning all,I wonder if anybody experienced the same when trying to open up a resident bank account with the MCB. We had been at the branch in Black River THREE WEEKS AGO and an Officer had been taking care of the application. After ...

AstroGolf

I think the issue is that you do not yet have your permit. I had already been granted my permit, went into the branch and everything was completed in less than an hour. If you have an HSBC account already, try using that route, that is what we did ... Read More

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2 years ago
coolinny

Driving safely in Mauritius? by coolinny

I've been living in Mauritius for 6 months now and I'm happy with the situation for the most part.Mauritians are friendly to me, and I am learning new cultural differences every day.But there are still difficulties that cannot be overcome.That's ...

AstroGolf

I can give you a Contact I used, send me a private message Read More

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2 years ago
richardmonteith78

Golf partners by richardmonteith78

I am looking to get some friendships with local golf players around Grand Baie, English speaking preferably? Thank you

AstroGolf

Hi Richard. Another Richard here, also looking for golf partners, english speaking but hoping to relearn some french. We just moved to Mauritius from Malaysia  and are staying at Bain Boeuf , 15 minutes from Mont Choisy. Played this afternoon, ... Read More

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3 years ago
Warmup

Sat Nav in Mauritius by Warmup

Hello all, I'm coming over to Mauritius in January to furnish my apartments and will be visiting a number of furniture outlets, stores and generally just visiting a lot of people around the island. I'm hiring a car for the task and would like to ...

AstroGolf

I noticed apartments, plural. Are they for you or for renting out ? Read More

AstroGolf replied to a thread
3 years ago
richardmonteith78

Golf partners by richardmonteith78

I am looking to get some friendships with local golf players around Grand Baie, English speaking preferably? Thank you

AstroGolf

Happy to travel as well, the courses look great. Will contact you next year once we have moved. Read More

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3 years ago
richardmonteith78

Golf partners by richardmonteith78

I am looking to get some friendships with local golf players around Grand Baie, English speaking preferably? Thank you

AstroGolf

We are hoping to move to Mauritius ~March next year. I currently play 2 or more times each week, so am keen to find groups, friends to join. Currently thinking of joining Tamarin or Avalon. Read More