South African refugee status

Last activity 09 January 2019 by Jennifer jefferson

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jenlee0909Member19 March 2018 13:02:56

Does Mauritius intend on offering any kind of refugee status to South Africans?
At the moment, I am under the impression that you need a minimum of $500 000.00 to even get into the country as a resident?
What do you need to be able to move to Mauritius?
my husband is in construction and I'm a paramedic.

ExternalViP19 March 2018 15:33:54

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Are you being persecuted in your country?
Are you a political victim in the hands of your government ?
Is there a civil war or a belligerent war going on in your country?
If the answer is negative , you can't apply for refugee status.
However you can apply as an investor or a professional or a self-employed for
a resident permit :
http://www.investmauritius.com/work-live/op.aspx

Islander316Guest19 March 2018 17:20:06

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Getting refugee status from South Africa would be difficult i imagine.

Apply as a professional, there are a lot of construction projects in Mauritius currently, i'm sure there is employment in the sector.

WinstonHVIP Member20 March 2018 16:27:01

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Mauritius has not ratified any convention on refugees of any nature. Therefore, the country is under no legal obligation to accept or grant refugee status to anyone.

To live in Mauritius, you will have to go through the usual employment, investment or retirement avenue.

Johan678Member09 April 2018 08:17:29

I bought property with residential status attached.

GaynordkNew member17 April 2018 07:10:56

There is white genocide happening in South Africa, so I'm unsure why it would be difficult to get refugee status. Farm murders happen EVERY DAY now. With police and military weapons. Go figure.

GaynordkNew member17 April 2018 07:12:20

Write to the Mauritian Consulate in Cape Town - they are very helpful. The Pretoria one takes forever to respond, so Cape Town is the best bet. They are on email (just google them).

WinstonHVIP Member17 April 2018 09:01:24

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Gaynordk wrote:
There is white genocide happening in South Africa, so I'm unsure why it would be difficult to get refugee status. Farm murders happen EVERY DAY now. With police and military weapons. Go figure.

Mauritius has not ratified any international treaty or convention and therefore is under no legal predisposition to grant refugee status.

Moreover, Mauritius never gets involved in other countries' domestic issues even when it concerns genocide, war or other geo-political quagmire. And it's not going to change anytime soon.

RedRedWineMember13 November 2018 14:04:26

Are you being persecuted in your country?
Reverse Racism - Yes

Are you a political victim in the hands of your government ?
BEE, Wealth Tax - Yes

Is there a civil war or a belligerent war going on in your country?
White Genocide, Land Grabbing etc - Yes

RedRedWineMember13 November 2018 14:06:04

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Thats what I love about Mauritians. I absolutely love the peaceful humble nature of these people.

Islander316Guest02 January 2019 05:10:55

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Hi Johan

Just a quick question if you buy a business do you get residential status or do you have to apply separately?

Regards
Sal

Jennifer jeffersonNew member09 January 2019 12:50:13

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http://dha.pmo.govmu.org/English/Mandat … -Visa.aspx

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