AlbionAdventurer
English expat in Mauritius
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About me
English
Lives in Quatre Bornes, Plaines Wilhems
Speaks Sadly only English right now, working on changing that though...
Registration: 27 February 2018
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Spouse work permit by Shirl1
I am one of the unlucky ones, the spouse of a Mauritian who started a job after March 8th and therefore needs a work permit. My employer is happy to apply for this for me and it needs to be obtained by June 28th from what I understand. However, ...
I think there are a lot of people caught up in this mess! Keep checking on your residency, they told me at the time I applied for it last year, it would take 4-5 months and not to call them, they would call me. I waited 6 months and hadn't heard ... Read More
Important: Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act amended by WinstonH
The Non Citizens (Employment Restriction) Act of 1970 has recently been amended and this concerns foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who are not Mauritian citizens yet. As from now, foreign spouses of Mauritian citizens who don't hold the ...
Any ideas yet on how this will work for self employed spouses? Read More
Finding your bearings in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello, While technology has definitely helped us navigate ourselves more easily in most countries, it's not the case everywhere. How do you get to your destinations and navigate yourself in Mauritius? Do you use gps systems such as ...
In general Google maps does a pretty good job overall and I rely on it most of the time with success, but you do have to be careful. The most common issue I have is it not being aware of one way systems, so if you follow it blindly you might get ... Read More
Mauritian Driving Licence by Qb2015
Hi. I have a UK driving licence. Can I use this to get a Mauritian driving licence or will I need to take a driving test? btw I know that I can drive here with my Uk licence but I would like a Mauritian one as well. Regards
You can do it at the Traffic Branch headquarters in Les Casernes in Port Louis. Assuming you have all the correct documentation (front and back copies of your current licence, an attestation from the issuing country, passport photos, your ... Read More
Cooking like a local in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Mauritius. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy ...
Hi Priscilla I'm new to the island and am trying to learn the local dishes too. So far I have mainly learned stuff from my mother in law, but there are several local cook books available, although not all are available in English. They sell the ... Read More
Pre-Primary and Primary school in the centre by pepinmru
Hi, We have recently moved to Mauritius (Beau-Bassin). I am currently looking for schools for my 4yo and 7yo. I am currently considering Hampton Primary in Quatre-Bornes and Clavis in Moka. Any suggestion/help would be greatly appreciated. I ...
Hi there, I'm very interested in this thread as I'm looking for a nursery/preprimary for my son. Although I am English speaking I'd like to consider French medium schools as well as English ones, to potentially help develop his language ... Read More
opening malaysian cuisine restaurant in mauritius by harris82
hai everyone, im from malaysia would like to set up malaysian food restaurant in mauritius,selling all type of malaysian cuisine. is there anyone can help me guiding me in setting up restaurant for foreigne ,the process and procedure..thanks
Hi Harris82, did you set up your restaurant? I love Malaysian food and would love to try! :) Read More
New members of the Mauritius forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mauritius forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello everyone, another Mauritian newbie here! I just moved here in February, I'm originally from the UK but I've been living in the US for the last ten years in San Francisco and Austin, Texas. I've moved here with my Mauritian husband ... Read More