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German expat in Mauritius
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Registration: 22 October 2012
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New Mobile Phone Use Laws for Pedestrian?? by kevinson
Hi, Pedestrians will not be allowed to use mobile phones while walking in public places, while crossing roads or while using roads. This law will be in force as from January 2014. If you are caught by police officers breaking this new law, you ...

Come on - I get your point and loosing somebody close to you is always hard. But what now? We will no longer allow the use of fans because they might explode? Life is dangerous as such - we can't forbid each and everything just because we're worried ... Read More


New Mobile Phone Use Laws for Pedestrian?? by kevinson
Hi, Pedestrians will not be allowed to use mobile phones while walking in public places, while crossing roads or while using roads. This law will be in force as from January 2014. If you are caught by police officers breaking this new law, you ...

Well the law is based on a statistics saying that lots of pedestrians are just using their phone when they were inflicting in a road accident. According to another statistics practically in 100% of all road accidents one or more vehicles are ... Read More


price of cigarettes by Astra80
hello unfortunately both my fiance and I are smokers (though we are planning on quitting once in Mauritius..).. Are cigarettes and tobacco expensive there? Astra80

Just a remark. Selling cigarettes in detail, meaning not in packages of 20 is as well ILLEGAL in Mauritius!! Yes - some small shops still do and as long as nobody makes any deposition nothing will happen - but nevertheless it remains illegal Read More


KIDS GARDEN by VESUVIO
I'M A MUM OF A BOY 21 MONTHS OLD AND I'M LOOKING FOR A GOOD KIDS GARDEN AROUND TAMARIN OR FLIC EN FLAC OR QUATTRE BONNE... CAN YOU SUGGEST ME SOME PLACES PLEASE? ANYWAY I'D LIKE TO KNOW OTHER MOTHERS TO LET MY SON CAN SPEND TIME WITH OTHER ...

HI - our kids are no longer babies but both of them were happy in Bouba Kindergarden Quatre Bornes. Near the Hospital. When coming from Curepipe/Vacoas its left hand after the Hospital. If I am not mistaken this is their phone number: ... Read More


Immigration by MJKelder
Hello ! I'm Melanie and I need some informations about immigration. My boyfriend lives in Netherlands and he wants to settle in Mauritius with me. What must he do, what are the prodedures? Thanks for responding.

Melanie - the simplest way would be you go to Civil Status Office in Port Louis. Tell them you want to get married to a foreigner from the netherlands. They will provide you with a written list of all the papers he needs to bring and all the papers ... Read More


Are there any linux ubuntu fans users in here ? by Dietmar
Hi, i gave up on winX last year, it took me around 6 weeks to make the transition from win to ubuntu. I also setup a server - a dream come true. It required some coffees and some studying of forums. I never printed out documents in windows to ...

Hi Dietmar, I am NOT using Ubuntu! Reason: "I tried to do the move several times in my life but often gave up because of some win applications wouldn't work in linux but now quite a few do" We have a network with 25 machines and I was thinking ... Read More


Driving license and new points system by aakayb
Hi all, I have a UK driving license. I have a resident permit and have been living in Mauritius for about a year. Have heard recently that Mauritius will implement a points system shortly for driving offences and you need to get a counterpart ...

There was an article in 'Le Mauricien' yesterday 23rd of January 2013 saying that the DLC does NOT apply to foreigner's holding a valid foreign driving license! Regarding the insurance - first time I hear this. I am here nearly 14 years and ... Read More


Residency by Guest9383
I'm. 52 retired women would like to know what it costs for residency I normally come for 180 days each year and would love to leve there for the 3 year period .

Well - yes it says you will have to transfer it to your local account and this will be checked ( I guess ). Nevertheless you will spent money when you are on the island and the main issue is, that Mauritian authorities want to attract retired ... Read More


Residency by Guest9383
I'm. 52 retired women would like to know what it costs for residency I normally come for 180 days each year and would love to leve there for the 3 year period .

In order to be eligible for retirement in Mauritius, a non-citizen must transfer a minimum of $40,000 per year into their local bank account in Mauritius, or an equivalent sum in any convertible foreign currency. A person can retire in Mauritius, ... Read More


HELP!- De facto Visa for Mauritius ? by Holly.cooling
Hi Guys Just a quick questions. Is it possible to apply for de facto/unmarried partner visas for Mauritius?? Im austrlian and my partner is mauritian and im trying to move there but finding it hard to get a job(to get the work permit visa) with ...

Well yes - the other's already pointed it out. Option 1: You can get married. Option 2: You can work as an self employed ( need BOI approval and several conditions apply, regarding your min. turnover and min. profit you have to make and to proof - ... Read More


HELP!- De facto Visa for Mauritius ? by Holly.cooling
Hi Guys Just a quick questions. Is it possible to apply for de facto/unmarried partner visas for Mauritius?? Im austrlian and my partner is mauritian and im trying to move there but finding it hard to get a job(to get the work permit visa) with ...

Hi Holly, no there is no alternative! Either BOI and following the rules or finding a job which is respecting the rules set by the goverment or getting married. Thats' it - for the time beeing. It is not easy and each of the 3 possibilities has ... Read More


What you think about Tomorrow (21-12-2012) by surangand
There is concerns about worlds end.. 21-12-2012 what you think

The maya's did not predict the end of the world! Just this calendar ends on that particular day. And so? Well however - if the world remains, the next prediction mentions 2016, then 2018 and then 2034 as a possible end of the world. You see - lots ... Read More


Kids riding in Supermarket trollies? by daisymay2
Noticed this lots of times in all supermarkets. Kids, some as old as 7 or 8, stood or sat in supermarket trollies pushed by their parents. Not only Mauritian kids but expat kids too. My points are: 1. We put our food in these trollies - not very ...

"Not only Mauritian kids but expat kids too" Really? What the difference between 'Mauritian kids' and 'º£½ÇÂÒÂ× kids'? Daisymay - I tell you frankly - I can't follow you on your principal complaint. I am not placing unpacked food in my trolley so I ... Read More


Cost of living in Mauritius by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritius. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritius you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritius? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...

Well - quite interesting the quotes of living costs. I am living since 14 yrs here and seems to me I am living in another world! I did not notice that Mauritius has become that expensive. But I guess each of you has to express as well what kind of ... Read More


Cigarettes in Mauritius by czars88
Hi all, This post is for those who smokes regularly in Mauritius. Hi there, I have just arrived in Mauritius and to be frank I cant seem to find any menthol cigarettes within the area I'm living now (which is in Ebene). Do you guys have any idea ...

It's the distributor who stopped distributing other brands. There was Dunhill green ( Menthol ) before but they stopped because of low demand. Other brands shared the misery. So actually only Pall Mall green is available. Not the fault of the ... Read More