My partner is working there now and wants me to join him

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Fimill New member

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FimillNew member12 November 2018 09:19:18

Hi, my name is Fiona & I'm very excited to be visiting Mauritius soon with an eye to moving there. My partner is working there now and wants me to join him as soon as possible. I will be looking for work, have one or two contacts who live there who may help me out in that regard. Would it be easier to get in (once I've secured a work visa) once we are married? Should we gert married there? I have so many questions! Any help will be much appreciated.

WinstonH VIP Member

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WinstonHVIP Member12 November 2018 12:18:49

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Hi,

Getting married first will definitely help as you will be able to come and live in Mauritius as a dependent to your husband. If you do find a job, then you can ultimately apply for a separate Occupation Permit.

Fimill New member

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FimillNew member12 November 2018 13:53:13

Thanks for the reply, will have to work on that then!

juderabbani New member

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juderabbaniNew member03 December 2018 09:42:31

Hi Fiona. Hmmm so many questions

Okay you need to say if your partner is a Mauritian or not. If he is then no worries, once you get married, you immediately get residence and you can work.

Now, if he is not then that is totally different. To get in, you will need to apply for your work-permit. By you I mean your future employer. The length of work-permits vary from 4 to 8 years depending on the work sector you are in (tourism, health, construction, education, etc.).

I was a foreigner when I first arrived in Mauritius in 1986. I am married to a Mauritian wife and hence got naturalized and got my Mauritian citizenship.

I am not an expert in this immigration, but yes I can answer many questions

Feel free to ask!

Jude
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Fimill New member

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FimillNew member07 December 2018 16:04:33

Thank you everyone for the input! Much appreciated. My partner is South African as am I so it seems things will indeed be more complicated, especially as I'm a freelancer.

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driteshNew member21 December 2018 14:04:55

Hi, i would like to know what is your freelancing specialities.
Or can we get in touch thru my mail XXX

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stumpyLaos Expert21 December 2018 18:03:23

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