New members of the Mauritius forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019

hi Yazmin

nice to meet up with you here... I am from Gauteng currently working here on a contract basis as an architectural professional....

do you have your own construction company & and how do you find working in MU ?

regards
Don

Hi Don
No I don’t have a construction company. I have invested in some projects using subcontractors.
Working in Mauritius can be very challenging as the island mentality is something one has got to get use to and embrace in order to avoid stress and frustration.
How about you ? What projects are you doing? where are you based ?

Hi Julien

Thanks for adding me here. I will be moving to Mauritius tomorrow from Mumbai, India with my family ( spouse and 1.5 year old daughter ) and the contract is for a minimum of 2 years. My office will be in Ebene park and my company has given me an accomodation for 15 days in one of the apartments in Quatre Bornes.

Had some queries, which I would like to post here:
1. How easy it is for getting a rental accomodation and it ranges in which price for a 2 bhk. 10 15 drive from Ebene should be ok. Would love to get references.
2. Are there any nannies available , what price do they charge monthly?
3. I had a full time maid in India. Would love to get her in Mauritius to take care of my daughter, what are the formalities to get her in Mauritius?
4. What are charges for maids for doing house cleaning?
5. Any paediatrician references for my daughter?

Thanks
Rajesh

Hi Everyone,

Im considering emigrating within the next 2 years. I currently work as a system engineer and would like to know whats the IT sector  like in Mauritius. How easy/difficult is it to come across this field of work?

Hii
M Mansi from India..m planning to move to Mauritius..bt I dun know how..
My profile is of teaching that to nursery..can u pls help me for that

Hi everyone looking forward to having a good experience. Cheers

Hello my name is " Prof John" H Stanfield II an American with a South African registered think tank  and socially responsible travel business  market targeting Americans wishing to visit African countries to do more than sit on beaches though nothing wrong with that either from time to time while interculturally sharing skills and life experiences ! I  Have arrived in Mauritius  last week and residing in Quatre Bornes as the University of Mauritius SSR Chair of African Studies . Am looking forward to meeting  fellow ex-pats!

Good evening, ladies and gent! I'm a 23 year old American expatriate who's lived on this island for 12+ years. I'm primarily looking for a few people to have some outings with (big plus if you're into hiking or watersports!) I do enjoy sports and the like and I also enjoy making short videography projects on the side (particularly of the marine life)! I'm also a six-year classical pianist and a student at Harvard University!

So many new faces those last few weeks! Welcome to Mauritius 

We are organizing a great event on Saturday, August 17th at Sugar Beach in Flic en Flac. A great occasion to meet new people and share experiences! 
https://www.expat.com/en/events/africa/ … expat.html

It is free and open to all!

Sounds awesome! In case I can't join this coming event, I'm definitely down after the 20th!

Wonderful! Looking forward. Thanks.

Hey . Am NIGERIAN. Am new here. And till looking around. Still in my dreams to get the opportunity to get a job here. A work permit to say.

Hi, we still in South Africa.  We would like to re-locate by the end of the year.

How do you register your own company in Mau?

Hello..What are your major skill sets and work experiences...? Prof John

Hi Stanfield,

We have our own financial services here in SA.  We would like to open the same in MAU.

We give advice on Retirement Annuities, Life insurance, income protectors, employee benefits etc.

Am a Nigeria planning to live in Mauritius,how will i go for visa and which type of visa

Mr. Thompson is 38. An interior decorator specializing in curtains and drapes.
I intend moving to Mauritius and possibly finding a job and settling in as I'm single now.
Much love for anyone with the needed assistance in making my relocation a success.
Thanks.

I would like to move my company to Mauritius we are currently blending 300T of foodstuff in a FSSC facility. And would want to duplicate the plant in Mauritius. We also consult for the food industry eg fresh, cooked processing and development of skills. Would like to supply Africa from Mauritius

Can some please assist or direct me.

Hello.

My name is Janine and I am relocating to Mauritius with my 10 year old son to begin a new contract.
I would love opinions on good private schools, based on that I am looking for housing as well.

any referrals would be very welcome.

Thanks so much!!

Janine

Hi,
I am Moumita Chatterjee, an Indian Expat, currently residing in Mauritius owing to my husband posting in this country for the last 3 years. I have one son who is studying in school.

This island is a wonderful place to stay because of the natural beauty and its superb climate.

I have been going around this island and i love staying here. I have also made few friends. Life here is quite relaxed.

However, the stay will be more enjoyable if I can get my professional life get going.

Regards
Moumita Chatterjee

Hi
My nameis Ali. I was born and bred in Mauritius. I emigratedto the UK in 1970. I am now back in Mauritius after 49 years. I am hoping to settle down here for good. It does take some adjusting back,believe me. It is a totalky new ball game,compare to life in Mauritius prior to 1970.

I hope to meet ex pats like myself so that we could swap life experiences with each other and hopefully meet socially

Hi I am Natalie le Roux and I am planning to move to Mauritius to go stay by my boyfriend who lives there but I need a job that side so that I can get my permit so I can move there but struggling to find a job if anyone can help me with a finding a job there so that I can get my permit and move there,I will really appreciate it.

Good morning.
I am Nerina currently living in South Africa. I am the widow of a mauritian and would like to return to Mauritius.

Can anyone advise me as to the process and whom I can contact to get the process started.

Much appreciated

Hi
It would help if you have a Mauritian passport. Otherwise you would need to apply to Mauritius High Commission in SA to emigrate to Mtius on the ground of your deceased hibby being Mauritian at birth

Good luck

Thank you very much for your advice.

Regards

Hi

Is it possible for me to get a residence permit if I buy a flat g+2 and can my dependent also get a permit?

WAQAR JILANI wrote:

Hi

Is it possible for me to get a residence permit if I buy a flat g+2 and can my dependent also get a permit?

The answer is negative if the investment in that Realestate  is not > US $ 500K

Hello Everyone.
Just thought I'd drop a note. Im living in Flic-en-Flack, from South Africa.
Would love to meet some expats in my area.
:-)

Hi

I moved to Mauritius 2 months ago with my husband and 2 sons from the UK.

I would like to learn creole and was wondering if there are any classes in the Grand Baie area?

Many thanks

Sam

Hi, my family and I are moving to Mauritius next year January and I am looking for a job in Human Relations, and/or Health & Safety, in the north of the island.

Could you recommend any recruitment agencies that specialize in expat employment placement, or companies currently recruiting HR positions?

Martin Ecole'ette School in Grand Baie, MU

Hello Everyone,

My Name is Vino, living in Flic en Flac. moved to mauritius 5 months ago.

I am from Singapore.

Looking to make more Female friends here! :-)

Hi don sir.
I am jitendra from india and looking a job in Mauritius please can you any help me. I am already lived in Mauritius in 2017.

Thanku.

Hello, I'm Quentin from South Africa. I would like to move to Mauritius but have many question.
I will start off on the 3 years pensioner visa.
The money I send to a Mauritian Bank is this spending money to live on. Is the cost of living cheeper than SA?
What banks do you have there? What are the interest rate like? Are there unit trusts investment?
I receive blood pressure medication would this be free? If not how much? (Approx)
Where is the best place to stay while I am trying to figure things out? Close to transport and shops and restaurants.
Thanks

Hi all,

I came to Mauritius 3 years ago, and am new to this forum.
I live in Quatre Bornes, and I would be interested in meeting other expats and exchange ideas.

Many thanks

Hi,
I am Gautam, 42 an airline pilot based out of Mauritius. I am new in the island, looking for to know families or people with common interest. (music, squash racquets).

I am originally from India, however I am quite well traveled . I am also an entrepreneur. 

I am staying in South. Owing to my work and business, I only get to stay for about 10 to 12 days in a month in Mauritius. I love to understand local culture and tradition.

Maybe someone from the forum can help me with setting up a company in Mauritius.

Hi 👋 Marius from Norway 🇳🇴 here. Planing to travel in October throughout December 2020 with my girlfriend and two sons (1 and 4).
Any tips on rentals for 3 months. Kid safe, pool and hopefully close or on the beach 🏖

Hi joannevino!

I am also looking to making new friends! Do drop me a message if you like!

Kind regards

What is the weather like re - wind rain in January and February.

Hello *,

I'm Torquato, i'm 23. I moved from Italy to Mauritius about a week ago. Nice to meet you all!