wenris
English expat in Mauritius
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12
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About me
English, Married with children
Speaks English
Registration: 12 January 2024
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Medical tests for 10-year retirement residency permit by mike102
As a 66yo Brit, after three weeks in Ma uritius, I'm 100% sure I want to emigrate here and spend the rest of my (hopefully many!) days here.A question on medical tests for a 10-year retirement residency permit. I'm aware that three tests must be ...
All your medical must be done in Mauritius. I went to the Grande baie clinic for mine. Blood tests are nil by mouth . You only need to get the medical done once you have the approval on principle. Check out EDB website or call them, they are very ... Read More
Calling all Expat Retirees by karibi
My wife and I, both English and in our sixties, have currently retired to South Africa. We are very interested in relocating to Mauritius and are visiting Mauritius in two weeks to complete our application for our retirement permit. We would like to ...
@Izak van der Walt I paid to have it done by a company in CT and it took less than a week. Read More
Calling all Expat Retirees by karibi
My wife and I, both English and in our sixties, have currently retired to South Africa. We are very interested in relocating to Mauritius and are visiting Mauritius in two weeks to complete our application for our retirement permit. We would like to ...
@matt4509 when I applied last year it was monthly or annually so we do it monthly. I'm really not sure how they monitor how much money you bring in. We have bought an apartment here so technically have brought in more than the 10 years worth of ... Read More
Calling all Expat Retirees by karibi
My wife and I, both English and in our sixties, have currently retired to South Africa. We are very interested in relocating to Mauritius and are visiting Mauritius in two weeks to complete our application for our retirement permit. We would like to ...
@matt4509 I found it very straight forward. The only thing I wasn't expecting was that they wanted a police clearance from the UK as well as SA even though I'd lived in SA for 15 years. Read More
EDB - Scheduling an Appointment by karibi
I have applied for a retirement visa and have now paid the $1000 USD fee and have an agreement in principle.However, the status of the application from the ECB website says 'Processing' and awaiting 'Further Additional Information'. The only two ...
No, you also need to up load the proof of the money being paid into your bank account. I opened an MCB account and what I was automatically sent was enough. If you log onto your EDB portal and go to where you upload the documents you should be able ... Read More
EDB - Scheduling an Appointment by karibi
I have applied for a retirement visa and have now paid the $1000 USD fee and have an agreement in principle.However, the status of the application from the ECB website says 'Processing' and awaiting 'Further Additional Information'. The only two ...
@karibi you need the medical and bank account and proof you've sent the first US$1500. Once you have uploaded all the relevant documents they will issue you with an appointment; you do NOT make the appointment. Read More
Retirement Visa Application (50+) for my Wife (dependent?) by karibi
I have completed the application form on the ECB portal for myself, but not submitted it. However, there is no option to enter my wife's details.My questions are:(a) Should my wife make her own application on the portal? OR(b) Do I wait for my Visa ...
@longbb8 we'll all shut up as you know more than anyone else. Read More
Retirement Visa Application (50+) for my Wife (dependent?) by karibi
I have completed the application form on the ECB portal for myself, but not submitted it. However, there is no option to enter my wife's details.My questions are:(a) Should my wife make her own application on the portal? OR(b) Do I wait for my Visa ...
I wouldn't worry about the ID card, I was told you do not need it travel only the paper document - Like SA the ID book is irrelevant you need your Permanent Resident Document to travel. The "card" is only a laminated bit of cardboard and very few ... Read More
Property an expat can buy by ricsman2
My wife and I are English and are looking into the pros and cons of moving to Mauritius as retirees. We would only require a modest 2-bedroom apartment or house. Is it true that our minimum purchase price has to be 375,000 US dollars, please, or is ...
@Canadian_ExpatLawyer No, I said I don't want to. Read More
Property an expat can buy by ricsman2
My wife and I are English and are looking into the pros and cons of moving to Mauritius as retirees. We would only require a modest 2-bedroom apartment or house. Is it true that our minimum purchase price has to be 375,000 US dollars, please, or is ...
@Bhavna yes it is. Read More
Property an expat can buy by ricsman2
My wife and I are English and are looking into the pros and cons of moving to Mauritius as retirees. We would only require a modest 2-bedroom apartment or house. Is it true that our minimum purchase price has to be 375,000 US dollars, please, or is ...
I am British and have just moved to Mauritius - June of 2023. I applied and got a Retirement Visa in around 4 months, I send US$1500 per month to Mauritius and use it for living expenses.To clarify, this is a VISA!!! It allows you to do multiple ... Read More