Fabien
@GriffinDark
French expat in Mauritius
Forum posts
16
About me
French
Lives in Pointe aux Piments
Speaks Français, English, Castellano, Italiano
Registration: 15 June 2012
Activity
Question on Morality Certificate and Installement Sale by James147258
Hello All! I have 2 questions that I would like to find out about. 1. I am South african married to a Mauritian, per the Passport office I am required to obtain a Morality certificate from SA. has anyone done this before, how long does it take to ...
Hi, Same for me. I'm french, and I just gave them a copy of my criminal record. No problem so far! Read More
What work do expats do? by thedandan
Hi, I'd like to know what kind of work expats end up doing in Mauritius. I imagine it's an interesting mixture, and am curious to know the good and bad experience people have had. So my questions are: 1. Do you work working as an employee for a ...
Best thing to do as a start, sell your expertise as a consultant to mauritians coy. Then, once you know the market, and get a proper network, you will be able to open a proper company, along withn a local partner. This helps a lot ;) Read More
Moving to mauritius - Cost Saving Analysis by anandah
Hello planning to move to mauritius for a 2 year work assignemnt With family of two kids.(one school kinder garden and other toddler) Might get around 60K per month? What is the minimum i need for 1. rent 2. water+electricity+broadband+telephone ...
Hello Anandah, 50000 INR is slightly under 290000 MUR. (1 to 6 roughly). A rent is between 10K to 20K MUR for a 3 bedrooms flat, generally furnished. A bike can be bought for 10K. Phone rates are just palin robbery,both local and ... Read More
Hello! by Jennniff
Hi everyone, I'm from the UK, and going to be living in Mauritius for three months from January 2013 as part of my studies. I'm very much looking forward to spending time there; it looks wonderful. I have a few questions which I'm hoping people ...
Hi Jennif, With 20k ruppees you'll find an accomodation easily. May be you can try flatsharing, as it seems to be quite a lot of volunteeers, students etc in mauritius. If you wish, send me a message mid december, I'll ask around the UN volunteers ... Read More
Prices of diving gear in Mauritius by GriffinDark
Hi all, I'm coming to MU in a few weeks for a year. MU is a uite known diving spot, and I was wondering wether the prices of equipment are higher or lower than in Europe. Anybody contributing will get a beer in 3 weeks! GD.
Thanks Philes, though I do really prefer owning my gear. But the club seeems excellent, I'll pop there when I'm in MU. Summeet: I will definitly see you before your departure. Where do you travel for holidays? Read More
Prices of diving gear in Mauritius by GriffinDark
Hi all, I'm coming to MU in a few weeks for a year. MU is a uite known diving spot, and I was wondering wether the prices of equipment are higher or lower than in Europe. Anybody contributing will get a beer in 3 weeks! GD.
Sure mate @ beer! Just that I only took a 3mm shorty. Seeing the temperature of the water, I might need a 5 full lenght wet suit! Anyway, I'll get in tocuh with you when I arrive there, probably late july. Hope you know some good bars ;) GD. Read More
Prices of diving gear in Mauritius
Hi all, I'm coming to MU in a few weeks for a year. MU is a uite known diving spot, and I was wondering wether the prices of equipment are higher or lower than in Europe. Anybody contributing will get a beer in 3 weeks! GD. Read More
Healthcare in Niger by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Niger ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Niger? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Yes sorry, that's true that pharmacies are quite serious and most of the drugs sold in pharmacies in Niger are checked by reputable european health agencies. I was thinking about street vendors or small shops. Read More
Healthcare in Niger by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Niger ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Niger? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
That's quite true, though one shall be careful buying drugs, especially along Nigeria's borders where shitloads of counterfeit medicines. Proper medical facilities I know in Niamey are Tafadek dentistry, as John stated, Gamkalley clinic and Jean ... Read More
Doing business in Niger by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Niger? Is it complicated to register a company in Niger? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Niger? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with us? Thank you ...
Foreign investors are welcome in Niger. Company registration is easy, you need a sollicitor, not a lawyer, 1500 and a couple of hours. The whole process takes 2 weeks, as Harishv said. Note that Niger is part of OHADA agreement, thus business laws ... Read More
Healthcare in Niger by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Niger ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Niger? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
There is basically no healthcare system in Niger. Aside from the public hospitals -where nobody sane would go-, some private clinics exist in Niamey, Zinder and Agadez. Otherwise, better not be sick. Except for Malaria. They surely know how to treat ... Read More
Driving license in Nigeria by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Nigeria? What are the formalities to get a drivers licence in Nigeria? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
Hi, Tested or not, you will probably have to add a little something for your driving licence to be released at the FRSC... Anyway, driving in Nigeria is quite a sport, especially in Lagos... There is basically one rule: the craziest driver goes ... Read More