@matt4509
English looking for information about Mauritius
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About me
English
Lives in Redhill
Speaks basic French. Very basic !
Registration: 19 June 2013
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working visa to permanent visa? by coolinny
About visa conversion..A friend of mine asked me for advice.He is not familiar with the internet...he is really an analog person,He is currently working for a company in Mauritius,But he is skeptical whether the company will continue to renew his ...
What is a PRP please?? Read More
Mauritian citizenship and passport for foreign spouse by Dorothydot
My husband is Mauritian and we have been living together under same roof for 20 yrs +, last 6 married. The roof was in uk now France. We are looking at retiring to mauritius when my father passes. Can I apply for Mauritian citizenship and passport ...
Hi Dorothy. I’m in a similar position, my wife is UK born but has full Mauritian citizenship through both her parents being Mauritian born and bred. I’m British and we both want to be able to retire to Mauritius eventually. As i ... Read More
Application for residents permit by telbowler
Hi I am married to a Mauritian and have been for 16 years now . My wife and children live in Mauritius and I am applying for my residents permit. My question is I have been told by immigration that it will take six months to process will I be ...
@robertcohen14months ?? Read More
Application for residents permit by telbowler
Hi I am married to a Mauritian and have been for 16 years now . My wife and children live in Mauritius and I am applying for my residents permit. My question is I have been told by immigration that it will take six months to process will I be ...
I’m about to try again for residency for the third time!! I will let you all know how it goes. Read More
Re-Registration of MYT Sim Cards by lesmar54
Today I visited the Myt shop at Cascavelle to re-register my Myt Sim card. I believed I had all the correct information as I had my passport the phone my residence permit and proof of address. I thought the process would be quick but then the ...
Imagine trying to re-register my SIM from the UK then. Took 3 attempts at uploading everything required, received a reply from My-T saying my re-registration had been unsuccessful and that I’m to contact the PIO by email. Ive emailed PIO three ... Read More
Calling all Expat Retirees by karibi
My wife and I, both English and in our sixties, have currently retired to South Africa. We are very interested in relocating to Mauritius and are visiting Mauritius in two weeks to complete our application for our retirement permit. We would like to ...
@wenris Thanks for that. And i believe from what i understand that the required minimum amount of money can be deposited in a Mauritian Account monthly now, i think it used to be annually? Read More
Calling all Expat Retirees by karibi
My wife and I, both English and in our sixties, have currently retired to South Africa. We are very interested in relocating to Mauritius and are visiting Mauritius in two weeks to complete our application for our retirement permit. We would like to ...
Id be interested to hear of your experience applying for the retirement permit? is it straighforward or very complex? How long it takes etc . Thanks Read More
Evolution of banking services in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, With rapid technological advancements, banking services are digitizing at lightning speed. Expats are thus propelled into a new era of options and payment methods, disrupting the traditional banking services of local ...
Yes, its at least 10 yrs behind UK banking too. Read More
Evolution of banking services in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, With rapid technological advancements, banking services are digitizing at lightning speed. Expats are thus propelled into a new era of options and payment methods, disrupting the traditional banking services of local ...
I dont see any ’rapid advances’ when i go into MCB to withdraw cash from my MCB account. i still have to fill out a paper form ! pen and paper for a simple cash withdrawal is from 20 years ago. Read More
Definitions: 'Expat' or ' Immigrant' by Tookays
Sorry to bring up a sensitive issue.I am not Mauritian but would love to relocate/retire, live and possibly work in Mauritius. I have read and enquired about all the different types of visas and permits. My question is different -- once I am living ...
@Fred good answer. Glad you’re enjoying life there, I intend to do the same later in life. Read More
Mauritian woman marrying a UK resident by Anna_2448
Hello, I am a mauritian woman. My fiancé is a UK resident (but polish national). We are getting married in Mauritius and among the documents needed by the civil registrar office, there is "Certificate of character/morality (Original) from ...
DBS check will suffice. It’s done online, and very easy. I think it costs about £40 GBP . Read More
Passport for my non-Mauritian husband by anuja10
Hello, I am stuck :(I am Mauritian and live in England with my non-Mauritian husband, he is British.We want to move to Mauritius now.I am stuck with the forms as it seems to say we must have lived in Mauritius for 4 years before he can apply for ...
Hi. I am in the same position, wife is Mauritian and I’m British. We both live in the UK. We’ve tried 3 times for me to acquire citizenship but have been turned away by the immigration office each time. We’ve given up now. Read More
Where to rent a house with office in ebene? by Romonika
I am moving to Mauritius in November and a little confused about which area to rent a house. If i rent a house in Grand Baie or Cap Malheureux, will it be a nightmare to commute to the cybercity in Ebene? I will have a car so what will be the ...
The commute between Grand Bay and Ebene each morning and afternoon is quite a long commute, I’d say allow one hour each way in rush-hour traffic . Unfortunately Ebene is right in the centre of the island so any home near a beach will involve a ... Read More
Dependent visa for husband by Rup24
Hello, Me and my husband came to Mauritius, We did apply for occupational permit. We get the occupational permit for me but not for my husband. So, now can he get the dependent visa as I have occupational permit?
Thanks Winston, you’ve been very helpful Read More
Dependent visa for husband by Rup24
Hello, Me and my husband came to Mauritius, We did apply for occupational permit. We get the occupational permit for me but not for my husband. So, now can he get the dependent visa as I have occupational permit?
Thanks again, that’s very interesting . Can I ask how you’re so well informed on this matter? I find the Gov.MU website incredibly confusing, as do others on here judging by comments in similar posts . You seem to have all the facts at ... Read More