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Andy_dw

@Andy_dw

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Belgian looking for information about Mauritius

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Belgian

Lives in Gent

Speaks Nederlands, English, French

Registration: 23 November 2015

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Andy_dw replied to a thread
5 years ago
katriendeschrijver

Where to live: West, South or East? Looking for a 3 months housing! by katriendeschrijver

As a family of six (children age 10 to 16) we will be moving to Mauritius this summer 2019. Currently we're trying to figure out where to live and finding suitable accommodation. Our budget is not unlimited, but still we are looking for a quiet ...

Andy_dw

@priscilla.. If I don't post on Katrien's post she won't know that there is a reaction, right? I have read well the forum code of conduct. I didn't make a new thread to advertise but answered a question of the topicstarter here. ... Read More

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5 years ago
katriendeschrijver

Where to live: West, South or East? Looking for a 3 months housing! by katriendeschrijver

As a family of six (children age 10 to 16) we will be moving to Mauritius this summer 2019. Currently we're trying to figure out where to live and finding suitable accommodation. Our budget is not unlimited, but still we are looking for a quiet ...

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5 years ago
ChritselleDalle

Feedback buying from amazon & ebay from Mauritius. by ChritselleDalle

Hello, Does any one have experience buying items from amazon (US) and ebay or any major US online shopping from Mauritius? The research i've done, i noticed that not all items ship to Mauritius and those who ship to Mauritius, shipping is very ...

Andy_dw

@vincent1990 : The link you provided is not correct. not www but the secured https and your're missing the 'r' in parcels. https://parrotparcels.com/ I found another one when I was in Mauritius a few weeks ... Read More

Andy_dw replied to a thread
6 years ago
vasoov

Boat yard prices around Tamarin by vasoov

Hello people. Would anyone know how much are the boat yard tariffs around Tamarin for boats up to 10 meters long?

Andy_dw

No, not really but my guess is that you'll find the information you look for can be found on the website of labalissemarina dot com Not sure if hotlinking is allowed here. Read More

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6 years ago
DanielAustralia

Citizenship by descent by DanielAustralia

Hi, I am interested in gaining citizenship of Mauritius by descent. My mother was born in Mauritius, moved to Australia in 1986 and has been a citizen of Australia since( I am not sure what year it that she became a citizen) What my question is, ...

Andy_dw

You never give the originals to the Mauritian authorities but you need to show these and give a copy. Read More

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6 years ago
Dayn

Application of Mauritian Citizenship by Descent by Dayn

Hi all, I am hoping to gain some clarity and reassurance with this post. My father was born in Mauritius in 1952 and left the island with his parents to come to South Africa. By 1968 he was granted citizenship in South Africa by virtue of ...

Andy_dw

I knew I had to go to the PMO through my family living there but all the info I used came from the website. I was in Mauritius at the time of application, so I went to the PMO myself with the original documents from my mum and the certified ... Read More

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6 years ago
Dayn

Application of Mauritian Citizenship by Descent by Dayn

Hi all, I am hoping to gain some clarity and reassurance with this post. My father was born in Mauritius in 1952 and left the island with his parents to come to South Africa. By 1968 he was granted citizenship in South Africa by virtue of ...

Andy_dw

Hi, I basically followed the same procedure as Mauritian_spurs, with 2 different aspects; I didn't have to go to the supreme court AND my mother (born in 1952 in Mauritius had regained her nationality in 2009 after more than 30 years. I ... Read More

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6 years ago
Patrushka

Mauritian Citizenship query by Patrushka

Hi....please do I need to go personally to Port Louis in Mauritius to apply for my Mauritian Citizenship? Both my parents were Mauritian born. Any help will be most welcome. Urgent please.

Andy_dw

http://dha.pmo.govmu.org/English/Mandate/Pages/CITIZENSHIP.aspx In your case: You need to go in person to request the citizenship, cost 2000 Rs @ PM's Office; Wait for a year!!! in most cases and; after you get a letter from the PM's ... Read More

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6 years ago
TessaAnderson

Pros and Cons - North versus West by TessaAnderson

Good day everyone My husband and I are most likely going to be moving to Mauritius in September this year. My husband will be working in Port Louis and I will not be working. I have been looking at properties online in the Grand Baie, Tamarin and ...

Andy_dw

I used to like the North more but I changed my opinion on that. There are a lot more activities in the Center and West now (Bagatelle, Ebene, Cascavelle). If you're into hiking the south of the island is a better place for that. If it comes to ... Read More

Andy_dw replied to a thread
8 years ago
Veedushi

Budget 2016 - 2017: Incentives for foreign investment by Veedushi

Hello everyone, The Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Jugnauth, presented the Budget 2016-2017 this Friday, July 29, 2016 at the National Assembly. During the Budget speech, the Minister of Finance laid a particular emphasis on the ...

Andy_dw

Well, that's great or not so... Only electrical cars up to 180KW will be excempt from duty. Smells like the government ran in to the lobbying of Nissan here. Read More

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8 years ago
Julien

Best cities to live in Mauritius by Julien

Hi, It’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Mauritius. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...

Andy_dw

Tamarin will be our place. As half-Mauritian and expat from Europe it will be easier to adapt. I have family in the centre of the island (Vacoas, Quatre-bornes and Floreal) and and I like the busy moments there but I just can't live with the ... Read More

Andy_dw replied to a thread
9 years ago
Stormtrooper

Laptop Fraud at C*** and C*** Store by Stormtrooper

DON'T buy from C** 'n' C***. My son went there to purchase an HP laptop, 2.0ghz i3 processor (with Windows 10) yesterday. He saw this model and asked for it. They said it was the only one left. He then tested the laptop and it crashed 3 ...

Andy_dw

I actually counted the number of staff working in one of the stores: 21. 21! for a shop not bigger then 400m². And as you said, most of them are just counting the minutes on their watch. We bought a rice-cooker and I don't know about the ... Read More

Andy_dw replied to a thread
9 years ago
Darknstormy

Starting a business or self-employed by Darknstormy

Hi, I own a succesfull bar back here in Belgium, but fell in love with Mauritius while being there for business.. I've already looks up some info and talked to Mauritians about moving, but there's one question that needs clearing... ...

Andy_dw

Ok. Yes as presumed, Belgium has a double tax agreement with Mauritius. Read More

Andy_dw replied to a thread
9 years ago
Darknstormy

Starting a business or self-employed by Darknstormy

Hi, I own a succesfull bar back here in Belgium, but fell in love with Mauritius while being there for business.. I've already looks up some info and talked to Mauritians about moving, but there's one question that needs clearing... ...

Andy_dw

Hey Tom, I see you more on the net then in the bar :-) Even for me it's a pain to start something here. Especially because my wife is Mauritian I have to channel everything though her. Even my contacts here in Mauritius that work for the MRA ... Read More