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myb003
South African looking for information about Mauritius
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About me
South African
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Registration: 22 July 2021
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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 ...
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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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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 ...
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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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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
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We hired a i10 and paid Rs11000 for month Read More
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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 ...
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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 ...
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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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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 ...
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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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'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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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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Thx Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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 ...
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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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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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Thx Read More