@Katrienlombard
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Big increase in airport parking fee as from 1 June 2023 by vrtlmadness
Hi all,For those who don't know, the parking fee at SSR airport has increased considerably as from 1 June 2023 - see here https://mauritius-airport.atol.aero/passengers/to-from-airport/parkingI just came back from a 4-day (5 night) overseas trip ...
@vrtlmadness we are all hoping for the train. Unfortunately Uber tried but was not allowed. Wait and see ..Your suggestions re the shuttle is prima but I think there is less hope for that than for the train. In the meantime we will just soldier on Read More
Big increase in airport parking fee as from 1 June 2023 by vrtlmadness
Hi all,For those who don't know, the parking fee at SSR airport has increased considerably as from 1 June 2023 - see here https://mauritius-airport.atol.aero/passengers/to-from-airport/parkingI just came back from a 4-day (5 night) overseas trip ...
@vrtlmadness it is still worth it to park for a short stay. We live in Flic en Flack and to get a Taxi from the airport costs RS 2200 to Rs 2500.The other option is to hire a car for a day and drive home, which of course would mean you have to get ... Read More
South Africa expats by rob6367
We are considering relocating to Mauritius and I am trying to ascertain how many South African expats currently permanently reside in Mauritius and where the biggest communities of South African are concentrated.
@bernardwiehe totally agree with location of SA expats. We are from Cape Town and live in Flic en Flac. The private school behind Cascavelle is an indication of hou many households with school going kids from SA live in this area.A few years ago it ... Read More
Medication - Contraceptives by Ashleigh01
Hi there, I am relocating to Mauritius on 20 June and was wondering if anyone can guide me on medication I may bring with me. My gynae has written me a 6 month script for my contraceptives, and I was wondering if it is recommended to bring my 6 ...
Bring all 6 months supply. Just have your original prescription on hand. I normally bring supply of prescription medication for the duration of our stay however long it will be and have never had a problem. Read More
Your year 2022 by Mickael
Hello everyone, Every year, our lives are punctuated by events, twists and turns and all sorts of unexpected things. Local and international news has inevitably had an impact on your life and your projects in Mauritius in one way or another. ...
Hi. 2022 was rather tough in SA but our highlights included spending a little time in Mauritius and the best of all is that we got our 10 year residency permits as retired non-citizens , our first permit having been issued in 2015 when we bought our ... Read More
House prices by Natasha09
Curious to know if the houses priced at the higher end of the scale (pds, irs, res etc) are infact being sold for these prices? With no public data to show 'sold' prices of a property, how does a foreign buyer gauge the market value?Estate ...
@tashwilmot not if you are holding a residence permit as a retired non-citizen, then you can buy from a Mauritian under prescribed conditions Read More
House prices by Natasha09
Curious to know if the houses priced at the higher end of the scale (pds, irs, res etc) are infact being sold for these prices? With no public data to show 'sold' prices of a property, how does a foreign buyer gauge the market value?Estate ...
@rajturbo yes you CAN buy from a Mauritian direct under the following proviso1. You must be over 50 and holding a retired non-citizen residence permit2 you will have to confirm that you will not earn an income in Mauritius3 You must buy a ... Read More
SpaceX Starlink by Starry Expanse
Starlink in Mauritius, 300 Mbps nonstop.Mauritians can now preorder a Starlink system.The decision came after SpaceX announced that it will be able to cover the area with ~300 Mbps speed anywhere in the Republic (Mauritius, Rodrigues, ...
Any takers on this in Mauritius? That would be the greatest news ever for work from home and gaming in Mauritius. Please keep us posted Read More
MAURITIUS FORUM CODE OF CONDUCT by expat.com
Hi all, In order to keep the forum clear, friendly and useful, we invite you to follow these guidelines. They have been made to help you in using the forum. FIRST STEPS ON THE FORUM: > Before writing, we invite you to have a look at the previous ...
Dear Forum Admin. You are doing a Sterling job here. Than you Read More
School transport by Shirl1
Another question as I am new in Mauritius. If I live in Flic en Flac and my daughter goes to school in Phoenix, how is it best for her to get home in the afternoon? I have thought of two possible options: 1. Do the contract buses offer a door to ...
@myb003 if you are going to retire in Mauritius you will have to agree not to work and make an income in Mauritius so are you going to offer this service for free? Make very sure that this will be allowed as Mauritian government is ... Read More
Driving safely in Mauritius? by coolinny
I've been living in Mauritius for 6 months now and I'm happy with the situation for the most part.Mauritians are friendly to me, and I am learning new cultural differences every day.But there are still difficulties that cannot be overcome.That's ...
Seems like the problem is your own nerves. Stop being over cautious and go with the flow. We are from South Africa and the driving here is really not worse than there.By being as over cautious as you explain I think you are actually ... Read More
experience with banking solutions / recommendations by dirk_nomad
i am looking for a bank in mauritius for day to day personal banking, company account as well as asset management. i am in between mcb, investec and hsbc. any recommendations and experience / reviews?
Hi. We are from SA and have been with MCB since 2015...savings acc as well as quite a substantial investment, with more than acceptable yields. Can truly say we have never had any problems even in times when we could not come to Mau because of ... Read More
Covid Protocol for Flights Arriving and Departing by PSKara
Hi All I wish to know since the lifting of the flight ban early this month, what is the latest relating to Covid regulations when passengers are arriving and departing MAU. Thank you Regards Pravin
Hi. We have a private home in Flic en Flac (not in a foreign complex). We arrived from South africa on the 5th of Feb 2022 with our PCR test results and vaccination certificates in hand. NONE of these were requested at all. Immigration did not ... Read More
Price for deep cleanning by Michael Hwang
Hi, Do anyone knows how much does a deep cleaning for 1 floor 3 beds apartment cost?
Sorry to agree. The deep cleaning services socks. They charge RS9000 and very little cleaning happens. Best to do it yourself and save the money and your nerves. Cleaners on the Island is a joke! We have property in Flic en Flac and when we come ... Read More
Ear Nose and Throat Specialist for Children - Removal of adenoids by bfelicite1
Hello, I am looking for a specialist for my son to have his adenoids removed. Can you recommend anyone please? Thank you. B.
Pleasure. Trust your son will be ok and well soon Read More