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anne8639

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Australian expat in Mauritius

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Australian

Lives in Grand Baie, Rivière

Speaks English and school girl French badly

Registration: 23 May 2022

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anne8639 replied to a thread
8 months ago
mike102

Criminal records check for a 10-year retirement residency permit by mike102

Good morning. I'm a 66yo British citizen hoping to emigrate from the UK to Mauritius in the autumn. I've just applied to the police for a certificate showing my criminal records, required for the first (online) part of the 10-year retirement permit ...

anne8639

Mike are you going to buy a home and if so and spend a certain amount then a residency status is more than 10 years have you checked this out? Read More

anne8639 replied to a thread
8 months ago
mike102

Criminal records check for a 10-year retirement residency permit by mike102

Good morning. I'm a 66yo British citizen hoping to emigrate from the UK to Mauritius in the autumn. I've just applied to the police for a certificate showing my criminal records, required for the first (online) part of the 10-year retirement permit ...

anne8639

Not jailed then no problem Read More

anne8639 replied to a thread
8 months ago
sandyabboud33

Self employed Visa documents required by sandyabboud33

Dear Team,I hope this email finds you well.My name is Sandy, and I'm reaching out to you from Beirut, Lebanon. My partner and I are interested in working and relocating to Mauritius Island. Currently, we freelance in managing Airbnb apartments and ...

anne8639

Sandy i cannot answer your questions but i suggest you get answers from various sources as we have found that more often than not we get incorrect information even from Government people or bank people. we have been here retired for 2 1/2 years so ... Read More

anne8639 replied to a thread
last year
valeriegrandbaie

Lady friends in Grand Baie by valeriegrandbaie

Hello, I am a franco-Mauritian and would be happy to meet up with ladies who would like to go out for coffee or for a meal in Grand-Baie. I am equally at ease speaking English and French. See you!

anne8639

Hi I am interested in joining group in Grand Baie, English speaker group, it there one , or does your group have English speakers. I'm a retired business woman and now just a writer from Australia. Just me my dog and husband here, all children and ... Read More

anne8639 replied to a thread
last year
Guest140423

Do you tip in Mauritius and how much? by Guest140423

What is the tipping guide in Mauritius and why? I tip abundantly in USA, less in Canada, and rarely in Europe. In USA, restaurant workers rarely earn a living wage and rely on tips to make ends meet. This is much less the case in Canada and ...

anne8639

Adding to the last post expectations need to be lowered or it will drive you mad. Also you need a fixer; a local person who can help you when it's very important to know the truth, or the right process. Our estate agent was that person and we rely ... Read More

anne8639 replied to a thread
last year
Guest140423

Do you tip in Mauritius and how much? by Guest140423

What is the tipping guide in Mauritius and why? I tip abundantly in USA, less in Canada, and rarely in Europe. In USA, restaurant workers rarely earn a living wage and rely on tips to make ends meet. This is much less the case in Canada and ...

anne8639

I rarely tip due to extra bad advice and service. The Island time life is a reality here, so do expect a totally new way of life as everyone wants to please but they think that not telling the truth, as they don't want you to be upset if bad news, ... Read More

anne8639 replied to a thread
last year
Starrystarrynight

Relocating from U.K. 1 dog (air transport agents) by Starrystarrynight

Hi everyone, hope you’re all well? We are looking to relocate ASAP under the retirement visa scheme (looked at the investment scheme but it seemed complicated and the Premium long stay doesn’t allow the import of a dog as we need ...

anne8639

I went through this with two dogs from the USA. best person with lots of experience is Hanna Kootbally. +230 57979027 Relocation and Consulting services. Grand Baie for two dogs she cost 26,700 Rs. Local currency.email her on Hanna Kootbally ... Read More

anne8639 replied to a thread
last year
Starrystarrynight

Relocating from U.K. 1 dog (air transport agents) by Starrystarrynight

Hi everyone, hope you’re all well? We are looking to relocate ASAP under the retirement visa scheme (looked at the investment scheme but it seemed complicated and the Premium long stay doesn’t allow the import of a dog as we need ...

anne8639

Welcome to your nightmare if you bring a dog here. I bought two and lost one soon afterwards. The quarantine system is really bad and the best way is to pay for service or else your dog has a really bad stay, be prepared to visit your pet daily and ... Read More

anne8639 replied to a thread
last year
Guest9782

Friends in Grand-Baie by Guest9782

Hello & Bonjour, I am Swiss (girl) newby in Mauritius, looking for ladies to meet for lunch or a coffee around Grand-Baie. I speak English and some slow French. Looking forward to read from you. Bests, Nofri

anne8639

Hi I am Anne an Australian who moved here over a year ago with Husband and small dog. Can't speak french so isolated a lot. But happy to meet any English speakers. Read More

anne8639 replied to a thread
last year
GuestPoster0407

Contemporary Art Scene Mauritius by GuestPoster0407

Hi, I am an artist considering relocating to Mauritus and I would like to get a feel for the contemporary art scene in Mauritus, particularly related to visual arts. Are there many spaces,events and oppourtunities for emerging artists? Are there ...

anne8639

@Mohini17 Hi I am an Australian Gallery owner and art collector, apart from a framer who had local and international art at his premises for framing, I have not seen any good art in Mauritius at all, all the local artist's works are like high school ... Read More

anne8639 replied to a thread
last year
Brahim AKHDIME

Broker for pet import from Paris to Mauritius by Brahim AKHDIME

Hello Dears,I am relocating to Mauritius on July and would like to bring my dog with me, and for that I will need a local registered agent (Broker) who can collect and pay for the import permit and carry out the pet clearance at the airport.Has ...

anne8639

Also when you arrive contact me again and I will fill you in on quarantine info you must know if you are to endure the process. Confidential phone conversation needed.  ********** Read More

anne8639 replied to a thread
last year
Brahim AKHDIME

Broker for pet import from Paris to Mauritius by Brahim AKHDIME

Hello Dears,I am relocating to Mauritius on July and would like to bring my dog with me, and for that I will need a local registered agent (Broker) who can collect and pay for the import permit and carry out the pet clearance at the airport.Has ...

anne8639

I went through this with two dogs from the USA. best person with lots of experience is Hanna Kootbally. +230 57979027 Relocation and Consulting services. Grand Baie for two dogs she cost 26,700 Rs. Local currency.email her on Hanna Kootbally ... Read More

anne8639 replied to a thread
last year
Julien

New members of the Mauritius forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Mauritius forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

anne8639

Hi, we are Anne and Rob, a couple of Australians.Previously lived in Australia, USA , Cuba and now here.We have three sons and ten grandchildren, six are of mixed race in Australia. We live in Grand Baie. My husband Rob and I came here to retire, ... Read More

anne8639 replied to a thread
last year
Madeleine Jonsson

Cost of transport from Airport by Madeleine Jonsson

Hi, I'm coming to Mauritius in 11 days and I just wondered the transport rate (taxi, bus) from the airport to Port Louis? Cheers, Madeleine

anne8639

@Madeleine Jonsson I usually get to the North, Grand Baie for around 2,200 Rs so Port Louis is a 3/4 hour closer to airport so maybe under 1500, just bargin and they come down, they will walk away if you have gone too far. Read More

anne8639 replied to a thread
2 years ago
traciwoodley

Comforter availability and other by traciwoodley

Hi EveryoneWe arrive 28 Feb 2023 on Retirement visa and I am trying to find out if Comforters are freely available to buy in Mauritius or should I bring from UK.The other question is; When renting a property (house/flat/villa) and it is furnished - ...

anne8639

@traciwoodley We shop for food at Intermart and SuperU in Grand Baie.Homewares are more difficult, need to go to shopping centres like La Croisette in Grand Baie. Shops to look at are Mr Bricolage - Hardware and homewares, get member card for ... Read More