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myb003

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South African looking for information about Mauritius

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Registration: 22 July 2021

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myb003 replied to a thread
3 years ago
GetishMu

Establishing new business in Mauritius by GetishMu

Hi all, I am an Ethiopian, currently lives in Australia. I have a plan to relocate to Mauritius in a month. I want to come and apply an occupation permit as self employed visa. I want to open some small business there. I am qualified for it. i am ...

myb003

Self employed according to Mauritius is a docter, dentist consultant, web designer so it would not be possible to go on self employed, trust me my husband is a carpenter and he wanted to make and sell furniture and we can't be on self employed, ... Read More

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3 years ago
Selinakumari

UK citizen wanting to live/work in Mauritius by Selinakumari

Hi everyone I hope you're well. I am a UK citizen interested in working and living in Mauritius. I have no idea where to start and ideally would love to find a job and somewhere to live as I will be travelling alone. I know I would have to ...

myb003

Regarding a work permit, you can't apply for it, the compsny that you going to work for is the only one that can apply for work permit. Read More

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3 years ago
crosbymichelle

Car Hire in Mauritius by crosbymichelle

Hello there, Please can you suggest a reasonably cost car hire for the month. I am finding it so expensive on the websites. I would be very appreciative of any help. Kind regards Michelle

myb003

We hired a i10 and paid Rs11000 for month Read More

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3 years ago
shortxrp

Will I need to buy a return ticket to enter MU? by shortxrp

Hey guys, I've been trying to figure this out but I literally can't find anything about it. I've been checking Mauritius now, the Ministry of Tourism, and the EDB office but everyone is providing different answers. To keep a long ...

myb003

Yes you need a return ticket, if you coming over on a travel visa, only if you have applied for permits as a foreigner and it's been approved can you do a one way. If I'm not mistaken if you come on travel visa and apply for permit to stay ... Read More

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3 years ago
myb003

Electricity cost by myb003

What is the cost per kilowatt hour. I've Heared electricity is cheap in MUR. My son is a electrical Draughtman so love to know numbers. Anyone with info

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Thx so much for this info Read More

myb003 created a thread
3 years ago

Electricity cost

What is the cost per kilowatt hour. I've Heared electricity is cheap in MUR. My son is a electrical Draughtman so love to know numbers. Anyone with info Read More

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3 years ago
tashwilmot

Commercial and industrial property purchases by tashwilmot

Morning, I have seen a lot of discussions around expats buy houses on the island but nothing on them buying either commercial or industrial? What is the situation around this for expats? Thank you

myb003

If commercial property or land is in the many smart city schemes they are available to foreigners. I've Heared that they also allowing foreigners to by farming land. If that's true I'd look at a foreign as a partner. Read More

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3 years ago
crosbymichelle

New to Mauritius by crosbymichelle

Hello Everyone, I am moving over to Mauritius to live in November. I come from South Africa and my company is moving me over there on a work visa. I work for a digital learning company and my partner is a senior construction manager and in design ...

myb003

Try www.ayaviva.com, best deals on rentals I've seen. What's nice lots of them don't charge the agents fee. Cause in MUR rental people want Rent Dep Agents fee. So prepair yourself for high rental fee first month. Read More

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3 years ago
Steve Williams123

Buying property by Steve Williams123

If I get a retired non citizen visa, am I able to buy any property (not RES or other schemes)? I want a house, freehold only. I'm thinking I can get a wider choice at lower prices if I don't need a residence permit. Is this correct? Thanks ...

myb003

Non citizens can only buy ground 2 (must buy Rs 6 milj) or in a City housing scheme 375000US US$, or build a house on a piece of land in a scheme.375000US$ and above. What sad is I want to be part of te country and its people not be forced to buy ... Read More

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3 years ago
bensons

'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 ...

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Department of foreign affairs Read More

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3 years ago
myb003

How to pack while moving? The do's and don'ts by myb003

Can I ask, my husband has bottles and packets of different screws and bolts say about 50 of each size and shape, and washers pop ribbets, wood screws, cement screws and dowls and self tapped screws. It's all in little bottles and he would want ...

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3 years ago
WeeberE

Opening a bank account by WeeberE

Good morning allexpat.com members. Please can someone advice on the following: We will be traveling to MU in October to get our permit (retiree permit) approval finalized. This process includes paying the required amount of money into a MU bank ...

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If I may ask where you coming which country are you from, cause we are applying online for a bank acc at Absa in Mauritius from SA. Read More

myb003 replied to a thread
3 years ago
sandrad01245

Health Insurance - Swan by sandrad01245

Hi all, Anyone covered by Swan for their health insurance, how are you finding it and issues when claiming? Thanks

myb003

Stan, if I may ask what did they quote you, cause we considering Swan or Discovery Africa plan but it's only covering hospital and chronic for R4800 for two people, would love to know what Swan cost Read More

myb003 replied to a thread
3 years ago
GuestPoster174

Mauritius A Serious Consideration by GuestPoster174

My wife and i are from South Africa and live in Benoni 20km East of Johannesburg. We are seriously considering Mauritius. I personally have never been there but from what i hear a lovely place. My wife was there many years ago and is very excited ...

myb003

Hi, we loved Flacq. We also looking at moving to Mauritius, by Feb 2022, we going for a visit this Dec 2021 to look at options of what usiness to start. We would also love to chat to you or meet up. We considering moving to area Flic on Flac, or ... Read More

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3 years ago
myb003

How to pack while moving? The do's and don'ts by myb003

Can I ask, my husband has bottles and packets of different screws and bolts say about 50 of each size and shape, and washers pop ribbets, wood screws, cement screws and dowls and self tapped screws. It's all in little bottles and he would want ...