Pandora At Dodoland
Hong Kongese expat in Mauritius
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Registration: 21 May 2022
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Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Mauritius as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
This is a very good topic. Beginning of this year I went to Australia to visit my family and friends. I asked my friend to make a test to send me a mail. He said how about I send you a birthday card? (of which my birthday is end Oct). He sent it in ... Read More
Does Mauritius have a monetary authority? by Pandora At Dodoland
Hello all,My ABSA accounts recently have been locked by the bank. It turns out that the bank tried to ask me to update some information by sending a physical mail to an address in HK where even my family doesn't live there anymore. I have no idea ...
@Aidan in HCMC Thank you! I will contact them next week.After many emails and phone calls, the account finally unblocked yesterday. But while I was pushing, the bank sent me a bank statement. It showed ZERO balance 😱 I nearly had a heart ... Read More
Does Mauritius have a monetary authority?
Hello all,My ABSA accounts recently have been locked by the bank. It turns out that the bank tried to ask me to update some information by sending a physical mail to an address in HK where even my family doesn't live there anymore. I have no idea ... Read More
Box delivery around Mauritius by hypatia7
Hi all, I'll be shipping some boxes to Mauritius and will need to organise a delivery of those boxes to a local address once they arrive at the port. Does anyone have any delivery company recommendations? Many thanks!
@hypatia7Hello, I thought you were using an international moving company for your delivery, shouldn't they do the delivery as well? Anyway, depends on the volume of your boxes. If they are within 2 CBM, I know a pick-up truck driver can do the job. ... Read More
Civil wedding application by Island girl23
Hello everyone, hope am not disturbing. Here i am again with my questions but i need some help please. Since march of this year we have applied for our civil wedding and till now we are still waiting...civil office have no return from PM office and ...
@Island girl23Hello, I don't understand why your fiancé can't work here. He just needs to apply for a work visa in the meantime. I'm not an expert on this. But a friend of mine coming from HK has been working here for about 3 years with a ... Read More
Managing retirement savings in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Saving for retirement as an expat in Mauritius can be challenging. With different options, rules or even taxation, expats have to understand how it works to make informed decisions. We invite you to share your insights in order to ...
Hong Kong is famous about their low tax rate. Anyone who has a passport, proof of address and source of funds can set up a bank account in HK and invest in investment funds. That's a very good passive income in my opinion and as a retirement fund ... Read More
Shipping boxes to Mauritius by hypatia7
Hi all, I'll be using an international moving company to send some boxes over to Mauritius. Has anyone experienced any issues at customs or any security concerns when picking up at the depot? Thanks in advance for any advice!
Hi, I often ship things here from China. The process is forwarder notify me when the vessel arrive, they will ask me for their fee. For 1CBM stuff, my forwarder charges me approx. Rs5,900 as local charges. Before shipment arrives, I need to find a ... Read More
Most common scams in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Mauritius as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
I'm surprised that no one made a comment on this topic. I didn't comment earlier because there is a chance I will get banned by the moderator after sharing my experience. But I guess what the hell, if speaking the facts out will be banned, then why ... Read More
Is there someone here who is knowledgeable about automatic water pumps? by AussieInMauritius
My water pump is turning on too often (every 5-20 minutes) even if I am not using water. Is there anyone here who could check/repair/replace it for me? I would prefer someone who could actually do it. Referrals are hard to get hold of. Thanks.
@RusselS The controller maybe worn out. If the pump is the fully automatic one, you may need to get a controller. Read More
Is there any short course of Tai Chi on the island?
Hello everyone, A friend of mine is arriving this week. He will spend approx. 3 weeks here. He plays a lot of golf. He would like to take a short course of Tai Chi to improve his golf flexibility. Does anyone know any Tai Chi masters?Cheers,Pandora Read More
Is there someone here who is knowledgeable about automatic water pumps? by AussieInMauritius
My water pump is turning on too often (every 5-20 minutes) even if I am not using water. Is there anyone here who could check/repair/replace it for me? I would prefer someone who could actually do it. Referrals are hard to get hold of. Thanks.
Poor quality pump can last at least 3 years. But poor quality job doesn't last long. We had similar problem 1.5yrs ago (not my house). We found out there was a leaking from a worn out pipe. After my neighbor fixed the pipe, the pump working ... Read More
Used box files
Hello everyone, I have many used box files that I would like to donate rather than chuck them away. Is there any charity on the island that would accept them? Read More
Airport transport for frequent expat business travellers by deepteshn
Good dayI would like to get an indication of the cost for transfers from the North (Grand Baie, Mon Choisy areas) to the airport for people that travel frequently out of Mauritius for business. I had been paying a driver Rs2000 per trip. My last ...
I paid 1,500 from Grand Gaube to the airport. Not sure if it's because my cousin here own a travel agent. So he charges me less. Or that is the right price. Read More
Stuck in legal rigmarole by GuestPoster377
How to open a local bank account for a minor who is British, and does not live on the island, but Mauritian decent by mother.No one is able to assist in the banking sector as everyone is quoting different rules and no one seems to be sure.Want to ...
I mean if you want to set up an account for a minor, try joint-name account with either parents. Like SafferCA suggests, try ABSA. You can open an account with them online. But almost for sure they will drive you crazy like any other banks in ... Read More
Stuck in legal rigmarole by GuestPoster377
How to open a local bank account for a minor who is British, and does not live on the island, but Mauritian decent by mother.No one is able to assist in the banking sector as everyone is quoting different rules and no one seems to be sure.Want to ...
Have you tried joint-name account? Read More