

MaaBoo
Kazakhstani looking for information about Mauritius
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Registration: 26 March 2022
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Re-Registration of MYT Sim Cards by lesmar54
Today I visited the Myt shop at Cascavelle to re-register my Myt Sim card. I believed I had all the correct information as I had my passport the phone my residence permit and proof of address. I thought the process would be quick but then the ...

Do cell companies have access to immigration databases? Sounds uncomfortable... Read More


Re-Registration of MYT Sim Cards by lesmar54
Today I visited the Myt shop at Cascavelle to re-register my Myt Sim card. I believed I had all the correct information as I had my passport the phone my residence permit and proof of address. I thought the process would be quick but then the ...

they updated the passport number on my Residency Permit How? Is it kind of stamp or what?IN FACT THEY RECORDED THE NEW NUMBERAs I said, you have to tell them to update their database, that's true Read More


Opinions from people with more experience by Bill GM
Hi all!My name is Bill and I am looking to relocate from the UK to Mauritius as a digital nomad later this year.Thanks very much to expat.com for putting together the 2024 guide, it has been very helpful. But I had a couple more queries, so it would ...

What is the level of English comprehension? Would it be a good idea for me to learn some French before arriving?In everyday life English is enough if you doesn't encounter any issues with the facilities. Cashiers, merchants, doctors, policemen and ... Read More


Re-Registration of MYT Sim Cards by lesmar54
Today I visited the Myt shop at Cascavelle to re-register my Myt Sim card. I believed I had all the correct information as I had my passport the phone my residence permit and proof of address. I thought the process would be quick but then the ...

@lesmar54 Highly unlikely. If you can pass the border control with the new passport and old permit, then definitely you papers are OK. Any other regulations should not violate already existing laws and rules (e.g. immigration). It's 99% that you'll ... Read More


Re-Registration of MYT Sim Cards by lesmar54
Today I visited the Myt shop at Cascavelle to re-register my Myt Sim card. I believed I had all the correct information as I had my passport the phone my residence permit and proof of address. I thought the process would be quick but then the ...

Not sure you have to do anything with permit. I'd ask Consumer Protection Unit unit since their claims seem illegal. Several of my friends already changed the passport and the only thing you have to do is to tell EDB about the new one. Read More


Update on exchange of driving licence from Uk to Mauritius by lesmar54
I went as described with all my papers to the Traffic Branch last week to change my UK Licence to Mauritius Drivers Permit and it was rejected for two reasons[1] I needed a photocopy of the page in the passport where I last entered Mauritius.[2] I ...

@lesmar54[1] Yes, that's pretty reasonable requirement, nothing special. If I remember correctly there is a question in the form what asks for date of arrival.[2] You can ask your embassy to confirm that paper you provide is a valid driving license. ... Read More


Shipping container to the UK in June by standaman1967
Hi Therewe are shipping our family possession to the UK at the end of June and have a 20ft container reserved with a UK/Mauritian shipping agency. Is there another individual or family perhaps on the forum who might want to share the costs and half ...

Could you tell me how much they asked for the container? Read More


IHerb Delivery to Mauritius by Dmytro Puchkov
Hi!My lady wants to order delivery from IHerb with several types of vitamins for hair treatment(personal use). Parcel is potentially big enough because its vitamins for several months. Could it potentially cause problems? I heard that such parcels ...

Any supplements as well as beauty products considered as medicine and thus require approval from the local authorities. The parcel will be definitely detained at the customs. If you have enough spare time and luck you may go thru the hoops and ... Read More

The cheapest and most convenient way to send money abroad
Are there any services cheaper and better than MoneyGram and wire transfers?Especially instant services using cash but card to card would work also. Read More


Register a marriage in Mauritius by alndegtyareva
Hi! We are two foreigners. We want to register a marriage in Mauritius. What is the first step?

@alndegtyarevaYou should apply for it in your embassy. Visit for the application can take up to a month, depending on their busyness. Then you visit them in person and apply for marriage and pay fees.Then after a month you come for the marriage ... Read More


Intermart or Super U by elanazari
How these 2 big markets are different? which one is better? I have both of them close to me, but I don't know which one is better, and it's really hard to compare ;^^

They have different set of goods so I visit both of them. Super U is much bigger and it has a set of own brands (I just took some of them for testing). But even Super U might not have what you want so if you can also reach Intermart - you're lucky. ... Read More

Bring aerosol paint to the island
Did anyone successfully receive an aerosol can from abroad?I'd like to purchase a paint which is not available on the local market.As far as I understand there is only option to use sea freight which is mostly for moving large amount of goods and I ... Read More


Can one buy a car without a Residence permit by SuchetaP
Hello all, We are an Indian/Dutch couple in our mid sixties. We have bought a villa that will take another year to get ready. Our papers are being processed now and hopefully EDB will give us a Pds by July 2023. We do want to be in Mauritius for a ...

I purchased a car just few weeks ago and they didn't ask for permit.What they really need is proof of residence to register a car (and where fines could be sent to). Read More


Do you get everything in Mauritius? by Novalis1
Although we have been to Mauritius several times, not all questions can be answered on site.Are there things (other than groceries) that are difficult or impossible to get there? Are they orderable in stores?And what about online orders: In Germany ...

@Novalis1 I found that almost every thing starting from "usual" home requests like buckets in required size, lamps in required shape, lamp bulbs (still looking for 20W+ led bulbs), screws and ending in tech-savvy things like good (German, ... Read More


New Covid protocole July 2022 by Anou86
Hello everyone, Hope you are doing well!Please note that a new COVID protocol has been defined and should be implemented as 1st July. Wearing mask will no longer be compulsory (exceptions apply...)Regards, Anoushka

I don't trust images that look like heavily photoshoppedIs there any official link? Read More