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Olga

@Olga17

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Russian expat in Mauritius

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Russian

Lives in Flic-en-Flac

Speaks Russian, English

Registration: 01 May 2013

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Olga
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9 years ago
Isa_bell

Good female gynecologist in Mauritius by Isa_bell

Hello ladies, could you recommend me a good female gynecologist in Mauritius because Im pregnant? I have already tried to get an appointement with Dr. Aumeerally (Clinique Bon Pasteur) and Dr. Sinha (Apollo) - two highly recommended gyns. But it ...

Olga

Hi! I can recommend Dr. Haroon Beebeejaun. I'm visiting him during my pregnancy. Several women I know well he observed during pregnancy. And they have successfully given birth under his supervision. His cabinet in Rose Hill, tel. 4676400 Read More

Olga
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9 years ago
Diane LS

Baby clothes and equipment by Diane LS

Hi all, I am having my first baby in a few months and I am looking for nice baby shops on the island to get all that stuff. Do you have any favorite stores to recommend? I am in Flic en Flac so it's best to get adresses around, but it is a small ...

Olga

Hi Diane, I'm also a future mama from Flic en Flac:) most essentials for baby I found in Meem at Cascavelle. Some clothes for newborn you can buy in Woolworth. Very good shop is Orchestra at Bagatelle. But actually I prefer internet shopping ;) Read More

Olga
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9 years ago
aakayb

Credit cards and deposit by aakayb

Hi all, I am looking to get a bank card that will allow me to shop online and I was previously told I will need a credit card, as the standard debit card here will not allow online purchases. I currently have a bank account with SBM and I ...

Olga

Yes, you understand it right. It is impossible to do a transfer. And there is no internet banking for this type of card. Read More

Olga
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9 years ago
aakayb

Credit cards and deposit by aakayb

Hi all, I am looking to get a bank card that will allow me to shop online and I was previously told I will need a credit card, as the standard debit card here will not allow online purchases. I currently have a bank account with SBM and I ...

Olga

Hi, If the credit itself is not mandatory for you, SBM has an option - Smile card. It is VISA card and I used it successfully for online shopping. No any extra deposit was required. You able to spend only amount of money which you put on card. Read More

Olga
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9 years ago
shénou

Sega class by shénou

Hello all, I was wondering if there'd be people interested in some Sega work out ;-) Someone asked me if I knew of any Sega dance class do she doesn't look 'funny' while trying to dance...so if there's enough people interested, ...

Olga

Good location! Please update the info when you get the group. Hope some more people are interested:) Read More

Olga
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9 years ago
shénou

Sega class by shénou

Hello all, I was wondering if there'd be people interested in some Sega work out ;-) Someone asked me if I knew of any Sega dance class do she doesn't look 'funny' while trying to dance...so if there's enough people interested, ...

Olga

Hi! It would be interesting :) Read More

Olga
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10 years ago
Nika_k

Residence permit after marriage by Nika_k

Hello! I would like to know where can i get the residence permit after marriage to mauritian citizen and which documents do I need for that? Thank you!

Olga

Hi Nika! I just applied for residence permit as spouse of mauritian citizen. This page was very helpful http://passport.govmu.org/English/Residence%20Permit/Pages/Female-spouse-of-a-Mauritian.aspx Also if you already staying in MU more then 6 ... Read More

Olga
Olga17 replied to a thread
10 years ago
vadim kampel

To Reunion from Mauritius. Visa for russian by vadim kampel

May be somebody know. Where and how can i have visa to go for 2-3 days Reunion trip? I need to go to russian or french embassy? i have tourist visa on Mauritius only

Olga

Hi! Last year we were on Reunion for Christmas. As I'm Russian working here, I needed to do a special Reunion visa at French consulate in Port Louis. It takes few days to do it. At first you have to call them and make an appointment. You able to ... Read More

Olga
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10 years ago
Olga17

Please advise filter for drinking water. by Olga17

Hello! I began to notice that the water in the kettle sometimes gave a precipitate, sometimes a little muddy. Who uses stationary water filters in the kitchen, please advise the filter and the seller.

Olga

When will happen rainy season you will see why better to filter it) Water in kettle become not clear and even some mud and particles can appear. Read More

Olga
Olga17 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Olga17

Please advise filter for drinking water. by Olga17

Hello! I began to notice that the water in the kettle sometimes gave a precipitate, sometimes a little muddy. Who uses stationary water filters in the kitchen, please advise the filter and the seller.

Olga

Thank you Karen! Very interesting. Read More

Olga
Olga17 replied to a thread
10 years ago
jrishabh

Is return ticket mandatory if I join a company on occupation permit ? by jrishabh

If I come to Mauritius to join a software company, do I need to show the return ticket as well along with the offer letter in order to enter ? Any other document required in that case ? Can anyone suggest ?

Olga

Hello Jrishabh, Yes, the return ticket is mandatory. If you already sure that you will get this job, you can buy a ticket with full refund option. I missed this step when came in Mauritius. I was already on customs when they told me to buy it, they ... Read More

Olga
Olga17 replied to a thread
10 years ago
k3n

Mauritius Map Roads & Gps by k3n

Bonjour Maurice/hi everyone, can someone please tell me where can i find a gps. Am i better off to use the mobile internet i.e. Google maps Application or simply buy a gps. Thank You and have a good day. Regards Kyle

Olga

Hi Kyle, As I realised GPS not very popular here, I even don't know is there any special Mauritian map. I'm successfully using Google maps with its navigation. Actually there are not a lot of roads here)) I mean main roads. In any ... Read More

Olga
Olga17 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Wandlewed

Surfing, kite-boarding and paddle boards by Wandlewed

Hello I'm a forty one year old Irish man from Dublin. I've been visiting the island regularly for the last ten years and am making the transition to living there full time. I'm fairly fit and a reasonable swimmer. I'd like to have ...

Olga

Hello Wandlewed, I have two friends who sell surf and kite equipment in Mauritius. They also have a school here. I'll send you PM with contacts. Read More

Olga
Olga17 replied to a thread
10 years ago
anshulmathur2807

Relocating to Floreal, Mauritius by anshulmathur2807

I am being offered 80,000 MUR per month without accomodation n transportation. We are an elderly couple with no kids. If you can help us to know the following: - will 80,000 MUR per month be sufficient, considering accomodation and transportation ...

Olga

Dear anshulmathur2807, I was saying about MUR. Read More

Olga
Olga17 replied to a thread
10 years ago
anshulmathur2807

Relocating to Floreal, Mauritius by anshulmathur2807

I am being offered 80,000 MUR per month without accomodation n transportation. We are an elderly couple with no kids. If you can help us to know the following: - will 80,000 MUR per month be sufficient, considering accomodation and transportation ...

Olga

Dear anshulmathur, Actually, it is not bad salary in Mauritius. It depends on your usual expenses, will it be enough or not. The rental cost of apartment around this place starts approximately from 15 000Rs. To rent a car - about 20 000Rs/month. If ... Read More