SafferCA
Canadian looking for information about Mauritius
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Grand Baie, Rivière
Registration: 16 June 2024
Activity
Stuck in legal rigmarole by sv250616
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 ...
Banking is very tightly controlled. Without proof of Mauritian residence, I doubt you'll be able to open an account. You can try ABSA Mauritius. They do account applications online. Read More
Good areas to live in Mauritius by craigconley
HiLooking for recommendations please for good areas to live. We want to be away from the main tourist places so we don't have neighbours who are partying all the time, but not too isolated. West coast seems preferable because of the better weather ...
I'd probably say around Flic and Flac, Tamarin and Black River. Read More
Looking for friends by radcar12
Hi, I’m a 25 year old female expat working in Mauritius looking for new friends and experiences. I love exploring the island, cruises, pubs, restaurants and id love to expand my social circle with people from all walks of life. (Within my age ...
@Okie123 Play Padel and meet people that way. There's quite an active community. Read More
Tourist visa by Macmac0065
Hello, im planning to apply for a premium visa for one year this year. I plan to arrive in Mauritius in octobre/novembre. If i for some reason dont get a premium visa, i read that youre able to stay on a tourist visa for 6 months/calender ...
@Macmac0065 I know you can buy open-ended medical travel insurance, good for multiple trips of up to 6 months, valid for 12 months, if you're in North America. Perhaps it's different where you are. Read More
Finding rental properties by craigconley
Hi everyone What's the best way to find long let properties to rent on the island ?Any advice much appreciated. Thanks
The best all-round solution (rent, location, condition) is if you're in Mauritius. Then you can look around and decide.To decide via the internet is tricky because photographs only tell part of the story and you can easily be over-charged. Often key ... Read More
How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Adapting to everyday life as an expat in Mauritius can be both exciting and overwhelming: different habits, systems, and sometimes even unexpected surprises! Simple things like paying bills, using public transport, or even ...
I've lived in Canada (18 years) as an expat and now Mauritius. To be honest, the challenges are no different than you'd experience elsewhere. Each country has slightly different challenges which just acts as a reminder that you're a ... Read More
Have you retired in Mauritius? by whistancemichael
Hello good people,My wife and I are busy planning to retire in Mauritius from Cape Town and wonder if there any couples/retirees who have successfully managed this transition? We would dearly like to correspond with you.Best Regards,Michael.
@craigconley Play Padel, paddleboard, cycle, golf, volunteer at a dog shelter, gym, start a small business. You have to build a life but it's easier to do than some other places. Sure, you've lost your networks and goods can be harder to come by but ... Read More
Marriage certificate and South African Police Clearance by nicholasmound
Hi EveryoneJust a question regarding my Wife who will be a dependent on my Retirement visa that I am in the process of applying for:we have been married 32 years, is it a requirement for her visa application that her married name as well as ...
@karibi Was this confirmed to you by the EDB because I'm not sure about that? Read More
Marriage certificate and South African Police Clearance by nicholasmound
Hi EveryoneJust a question regarding my Wife who will be a dependent on my Retirement visa that I am in the process of applying for:we have been married 32 years, is it a requirement for her visa application that her married name as well as ...
@nicholasmound Yes, only the main applicant needs a police clearance. And only you apply. You will feel stressed thinking that your spouse isn't mentioned anywhere. Rest assured, her application is processed on the day you present yourself at the ... Read More
Marriage certificate and South African Police Clearance by nicholasmound
Hi EveryoneJust a question regarding my Wife who will be a dependent on my Retirement visa that I am in the process of applying for:we have been married 32 years, is it a requirement for her visa application that her married name as well as ...
Your spouse is your dependent. She does not compete an application. Only you do. She does not require a police clearance certificate. Her application is completed on the day you visit the EDB in person. Read More
Retirement Residence Permit - Proof of Funds Transfer by karibi
To meet the permit requirements I need to annually submit proof of transfer of funds of at least $18,000 to a local bank to the EDB. Practically how does this work? For example on the anniversary of the permit, do I send them a copy of a bank ...
Once a year you upload it to the EDB website. Read More
Stray dogs issue in mauritius in 2025 by IMpo SibLe
Hello, someone here could tell me about the stray dog situation in Mauritius in 2025? I want to move there and tarvel around in a bike and dogs can be a real issue. Thanks.
Stray dogs are everywhere. They're generally not aggressive. But I have seen the occasional scooter get chased. Read More
Medical tests for 10-year retirement residency permit by mike102
As a 66yo Brit, after three weeks in Ma uritius, I'm 100% sure I want to emigrate here and spend the rest of my (hopefully many!) days here.A question on medical tests for a 10-year retirement residency permit. I'm aware that three tests must be ...
@RusselS No. The clinic takes care of everything. Read More
EDB retirement permit by Jl41
I have completed the process to the point of receiving an approval in principle and opened bank account.Next step is to be in Mauritius at the end of the month to go to the Clinic in Grand Baie for medical and understand that it takes about 2 days ...
@Nmuhammad Yes, you just need it certified as a copy of the original. You won't need to return to the US but you will need whoever certifies it to verify the authenticity by looking at the original online (Presuming you're printing a copy off from ... Read More
Working abroad as a residence permit holder by nicholasmound
Hi there.My wife and I plan to move to Mauritius in November 2025. She will apply for a Retired persons visa. I would still like to continue working for my company. The company is based in Malta and I work on a 17on/13off basis. Would I be able to ...
Yes, you can. There is no physical presence test for the retirement permit, only the requirement to show $18,000 per annum transferred to Mauritius. That said, you would be the retirement permit holder's dependent and therefore not subject to any ... Read More