@BowcoH
English expat in Mauritius
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Lives in Balaclava
Registration: 30 March 2023
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Prescription Medication by T?Wey
Both my wife and myself wish to retire in Mauritius. However we are both on prescription based medication in the UK. We have arranged medical insurance with Swan medical, but how do we go about arranging to continue our prescription medication in ...
@T?Weywe retired here last sept here you can get most things over the counter but a consult with doctor is £30 and next day where you can get prescription's and then take to pharmacy we are with sygner and opted to pay for meds but i think it ... Read More
Medical Examinations for Residence Permit by T?Wey
Please can any body advise us on a medical facility that can provide the mandatory 3 x medical checks (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, HIV and Chest X Ray) necessary prior to applying for a Residence Permit? We are currently in the Palmar Beach ...
@T?Weycity clinic grand bay turn up 0830 fasting blood test and xrays go back next day pick up paperwork all recognised by EDB no appointment is nessesary just turn up go to reception tell them you need an EDB medical and you will be guided from ... Read More
Waste Management in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in Mauritius, waste management can often pose challenges and requires an understanding of local standards and regulations. Understanding local practices is essential for environmental compliance and seamless ...
we have separated glass cardboard tins and plastics and take them once a week to la croisette shopping centre to the recycling bins the organic waste is composted and put on garden rest is black bag. The island suffers from a cultural indifference ... Read More
Orchids for Mauritius by brianwizzit
I am thinking of starting a business distributing and selling orchids in Mauritius. I have the necessary licenses and secured arrangements with the largest Orchid Grower in Africa as well as professionals in Mauritius for the incubation of the ...
do you think that once purchaced the conditions here would be ok for orchids to thrive i for one would love to have them in my garden and house Read More
upcoming visit/future move by laurensbrashears
Hi I’m Lauren! I will be visiting Mauritus in march for two weeks to look for properties to purchase for a near future move. I was hoping to meet up with some social groups willing to share with me the ins and outs of the island so I am better ...
we moved here in sept bought a house in january live in perybere in the north if your up this way and want a beer a chat and a laugh penny and i would be happy to take you over the ins and outs we have come across feel free to pm if you wish to ask ... Read More
Mauritius - VOIP Service Provider by karibi
I am looking to establish a local Mauritius VOIP telephone number for residential purposes. We travel so having a local VOIP number is useful. Are there any service providers that offer such a service? Thanks.
if you get a standard mauritian mobile phone load wassap and turn oon wifi calling you have a local number with message voip and video calling where ever you have internet connection in the world but your number would not change Read More
Mauritius Retirement by Johnprint23
Hello, I am a 62 year old male thinking of retiring in Maritius. My monthly retirement income from American social security is $2,300 a month US dollars. 2,questions- Is my social security taxes by Maritius government? And can I live fairly ...
@Johnprint23the EDB is the economic development board when you apply for your permit you will get an interview with the EDB and Immigration at which you show your original copies of the document you submitted to get your letter of approval Read More
Mauritius Retirement by Johnprint23
Hello, I am a 62 year old male thinking of retiring in Maritius. My monthly retirement income from American social security is $2,300 a month US dollars. 2,questions- Is my social security taxes by Maritius government? And can I live fairly ...
inboxed you john Read More
Looking for a physio in the grand bay area
Anyone know of a good Physio grand bay area that also does heat treatment for my wife (ive suggested a couple of good restaurants with pizza ovens so i can eat while i wait but apparently not a runner . you think outside the box no gratitude ) Read More
Dog grooming Grand Bay
Anyone know of a good dog grooming service in the grand bay area i have a long haired german shepard and would like to sort her a nice hairdresser Read More
Shipping furniture over or not? by Posy_and_I
Hello, We are moving to Mauritius early February. My husband's employer is paying for shipping our belongings. We read that most rentals are furnished. However we have young children so their furniture is quite specific, and also we plan to furnish ...
@Posy_and_Iwe moved from spain 2 months ago just make shore any goods that arrive do so AFTER you have your visa otherwisw you will have to pay tax on it then claim it back when you have your visa Read More
Any mums in the north of babies under a year? by Littleone626
Hi we have recently moved into the north (Trou aux biches) and have an almost 8 month old. I’m looking for mums of similar aged babies to meet up or chat and just make some other mum friends. I have no idea how to go about it on the island and ...
I do believe there is a facebook page called mums of the north i saw it on a youtube video by lucy leheilleix she does a few good vids for info Read More
Transporting items of furniture to Mauritius by DonDanA
Hi we have been looking for reputable companies to transport certain items of furniture and other household items from London to Mauritius.Can anyone recommend any company? Is it difficult to collect containers once it’s arrived in port? ...
@DonDanAwe have just moved from spain to mauritius make shore you get a company that does door to door make an invetory off all you have and its value if you are moving perminantly make shore your goods arrive after you have your visa or you will ... Read More
Retirement documents by oshudofsky
Hi there, are there a lot of documents I need to collect before starting the retirement visa process? Do they have to be in English because I am Dutch? Can I also come on a tourist visa and then apply for the retirement visa? Is it advisable to hire ...
I used samina and sean from dodo relocations been here 5 weeks have my retirement visa living in rented accomadaition buying a new villa got a car they sorted my car rental and are there to advise me if i need it well worth a call pm me if you need ... Read More
Tips for Relocation Agencies by ChrisJohan
Hello!We want to move from Europe to Mauritius and would like to get the support of a Relocation Agency (help with the Resident Permit, the purchase of the house, the creation of a Ltd, the export of our pet).What has been your experience?Do you ...
We moved here with our 3 german shephards with the help of do do relocations Sean found us a rental property ,rental car , dog agent , a villa to buy , helped us with bank contacts and visa contacts he is well connected and always there to help cant ... Read More