@ovtchae
Bulgarian expat in South Africa
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About me
Bulgarian, Married
Lives in Pretoria, Gauteng
Speaks English
Registration: 15 December 2016
Activity
covered garage for rent by SuchetaP
Hello all,We are looking to rent a secure covered garage for our car when we leave Mauritius. Are there such garages for rent? We would need it for 2 to 4 months at a time. Location can be anywhere but preferably in the north. I would be grateful ...
@sharadizaks Hello,Please advise if you garage available from 30th of April until 15th of September?What would be the rent for this period?RegardsEugene Read More
Foreign income taxation question... by yellowwwwducky
Hello,My wife and I are seriously considering relocating from Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, we pay no tax on interest income (eurobonds generally) or dividends (mostly gbp dividends and some usd/hkd ones). That makes retirement math easy - 100,000 usd ...
Hi,you keep the interest in separate account and transfer from the capital account.As it is capital when you become a resident, you pay no tax.Transfer must be from your account to your account in Mauritius. 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 ...
@TookaysI was given 10 years permit in November, 2023. 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 ...
@Tookaysthe permit the EDB issues is for 10 years.You pay USD 1000 fee for 10 years permit.After 3 years you can apply for permanent resdency I think. Not 100% sure thogh. 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 ...
Hi,The permit is for 10 years, not 3.You do not need to transfer 18k per year to Mauritius. Transfer only what you need. But you need 18k as an income, which stays in overseas account. Read More
Medical Examinations for Residence Permit by T?Wey
Please can any body advise us on a medical facility that can provide the mandatory 3 x medical checks (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, HIV and Chest X Ray) necessary prior to applying for a Residence Permit? We are currently in the Palmar Beach ...
first apply for the residency permit online.Only go for the medical after the LOA has been issued.I used Grand Bay clinic.Price was Rs 3900 Read More
Dependants visa by T?Wey
I am currently living in the UK and as soon as I receive my police record check I am then able to submit my application for a retirement visa. However, the application for a dependants visa states that:The dependent should ensure that he/she has a ...
Ignore this.You have to submit the tourists visas when you are invited for the interview, not when you apply online.The same for the medical.Just submit the forms and documents on line. They will ask for anything they need.The dependent does not ... 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 ...
Hello,all should be explained in the EDB web page.You go for the interview. You can go another time if you miss the scheduled date/timeYou need to have your medical done locally.You need a local account where to show USD 1500 transfer. BTW, recently ... Read More
How much do you guys pay for a long term car rental by zurtle
I'm in Mauritius now and looking for a long term car rental.How much does it usually cost to rent the following cars on a long term basis (>6 months)1. Small Hatchback2. Sedan3. Mid- Sized SUVWould it be possible to get a car for 15k a month? I ...
@Vanessa2909Could you please send me the contact for a car rental?regradsEugene Read More
Retirement visa by Kimberly Kim
Hi everyone! I am trying to find some information about how to get a retirement visa in Mauritius? I just know that i have to open bank account and put the money. So in what bank i can open account if i am on tourist visa now. And can i use this ...
Immigration is doing other checkups. Not sure what exactly, but they look at all documents too. Please contact me on my email. It is difficult to connect to internet to the forum to answer. mail is ovtchae[at]gmail.com Read More
Retirement visa by Kimberly Kim
Hi everyone! I am trying to find some information about how to get a retirement visa in Mauritius? I just know that i have to open bank account and put the money. So in what bank i can open account if i am on tourist visa now. And can i use this ...
BOI is a governement organization that deals with those applications and residency based on investment. Once they approve, you go to Immigration and Passport control department. r e Read More
Retirement visa by Kimberly Kim
Hi everyone! I am trying to find some information about how to get a retirement visa in Mauritius? I just know that i have to open bank account and put the money. So in what bank i can open account if i am on tourist visa now. And can i use this ...
BOI is slow. I did a preliminary application an end of December 2016. They did nothing. I called them couple of times. They did not process the application. Then I went to Mauritius for 1 month from 8th of Feb until 9th of March. Only then, BOI ... Read More
Retirement visa by Kimberly Kim
Hi everyone! I am trying to find some information about how to get a retirement visa in Mauritius? I just know that i have to open bank account and put the money. So in what bank i can open account if i am on tourist visa now. And can i use this ...
Hello, I was in Mauritius on tourist visa in March 2017 with the intention to apply for a retirement visa. I went through the full application process successfully. However, I received my Preliminary approval 3 days before my departure date and ... Read More
RESIDENCE PERMIT AS RETIRED NON-CITIZEN by ovtchae
Does someone know for how long is the RESIDENCE PERMIT AS RETIRED NON-CITIZEN issued for? For 3 years or for 1 Year? Do I have to apply every year to renew it? What does the application fee of 20000 MUR gives you? 1 or 3 years?
Thank you. Good news. Better than 40K, but still too high. Read More
RESIDENCE PERMIT AS RETIRED NON-CITIZEN by ovtchae
Does someone know for how long is the RESIDENCE PERMIT AS RETIRED NON-CITIZEN issued for? For 3 years or for 1 Year? Do I have to apply every year to renew it? What does the application fee of 20000 MUR gives you? 1 or 3 years?
Thank you rsdarpaty, The problem with BOI is that they do not reply to any of my e-mails. I have logged a preliminary application recently, still no reply. It seems I just have to come on site to do it, however it was safer if they look into all ... Read More