Alan47
English expat in France
Forum posts
12
Contacts
3
About me
English
Lives in Drôme, Rhône-Alpes Region
Speaks English, French
Registration: 27 May 2019
Activity
housemate by Tallha
looking for someone to share a two bedroom bungalow in Flic en Flac. The house has two toilets and aircon in both rooms, pool and close to all amenities.
I'm interested. But you will want to know I am male and 62. Coming to Mauritius in March, and looking to emigrate on a retirement visa. I don't think you will want someone like me to be your housemate long term. But I can cook, I take ... Read More
Retirement permit for foreigners: Relaxation of conditions by WinstonH
The conditions governing the retirement permit scheme will soon be relaxed in a bid to attract more foreign nationals looking for a destination to retire, part of a larger blueprint to give a boost to the silver economy. Indeed, a retired ...
Winston I think this is a good move by the government. It could be an idea for the immigration department to take a step further and (perhaps via an accredited third party) offer a "try us before you buy us" service. Something akin to a ... Read More
Kind, helpful person emigrating to Mauritius, seeks advice. by undependent
Salut everyone. Intending (seriously) to emigrate to Mauritius. Retired, Professional, single gentleman, 61. (English, living in France). Thinking of a two/three month stay to do my research, get a real feel, talk to as many people, see as much ...
Hans, thanks for that. Cheers Alan Read More
Kind, helpful person emigrating to Mauritius, seeks advice. by undependent
Salut everyone. Intending (seriously) to emigrate to Mauritius. Retired, Professional, single gentleman, 61. (English, living in France). Thinking of a two/three month stay to do my research, get a real feel, talk to as many people, see as much ...
OK Thanks. Alan Read More
Kind, helpful person emigrating to Mauritius, seeks advice. by undependent
Salut everyone. Intending (seriously) to emigrate to Mauritius. Retired, Professional, single gentleman, 61. (English, living in France). Thinking of a two/three month stay to do my research, get a real feel, talk to as many people, see as much ...
Winston, hi Thanks for the offer of help. I've been able to make a couple of contacts, and at the moment I'm finding out as much as I can about the Visa system. I'm eligible for the retirement route, but have no desire to sit on a ... Read More
Kind, helpful person emigrating to Mauritius, seeks advice. by undependent
Salut everyone. Intending (seriously) to emigrate to Mauritius. Retired, Professional, single gentleman, 61. (English, living in France). Thinking of a two/three month stay to do my research, get a real feel, talk to as many people, see as much ...
Hi Thanks yes, I have read that guide. Cheers Read More
Living well. Business opportunities. Worth reading by Alan47
Hi/Salut Semi-retired company director/professor of business, and keen volunteer. I would be grateful to hear from people who have migrated and would be generous enough to share their experiences/knowledge/ideas. Three questions; After living in ...
I have no idea what mean. Please explain Read More
2019 Mauritius Budget: Expectations from expats and future expats by WinstonH
Hello everyone The annual budget under the aegis of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development will be presented on the 10th of June. The budget, besides being an accounting exercise, also lays the foundation for economic development and ...
Hello Winston Thank you for being the conduit that informs interested parties of government policy. I would be happy to contribute observations/ideas/opinions. If a policy is ready to be presented on 10th of June, then anything I might say now ... Read More
Have you ever visited Morocco by Youssefchaabi3
Hi expatriate I hope you are doing well. I am a Moroccan citizen, and have been studying English Studies at the university. I hope I can get an opportunity to visite England. I am just curious about: If you are an English citizen, have you ever ...
OK, thanks for that. It's a little difficult for chaps my age to know the rules of public websites. Of course I am, I think, old enough to know about my "own security", and perhaps was giving presentations to an international ... Read More
Have you ever visited Morocco by Youssefchaabi3
Hi expatriate I hope you are doing well. I am a Moroccan citizen, and have been studying English Studies at the university. I hope I can get an opportunity to visite England. I am just curious about: If you are an English citizen, have you ever ...
Interesting question Youssef I first went to Morocco with my parents, in 1978. Just close to their hotel they were "mugged" (everything stolen). But of course, wealthy europeans were targets, so even though it was not "right", ... Read More
New members of the England forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the England 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 ...
Now may not be the best time to emigrate to the UK. Given the results of the last week's european elections (which includes the government's failure to allow european immigrants to enjoy their legal right to vote) plus the success of the ... Read More
Living well. Business opportunities. Worth reading
Hi/Salut Semi-retired company director/professor of business, and keen volunteer. I would be grateful to hear from people who have migrated and would be generous enough to share their experiences/knowledge/ideas. Three questions; After living in ... Read More