Shawn5001
South African expat in Mauritius
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About me
South African
Lives in Trou aux Biches, Pamplemousses
Registration: 03 November 2010
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Tourist-pack SIM cards only for local use? by Digi-Nom@d
It seems the tourist-pack SIM-cards cannot receive OTP's (validation codes) from outside of Mauritius. I need to do internet banking, but cannot link my banking app because the validation codes don't come in. I have a similar problem with validating ...
Hi DigiI have a German sim and a South African sim - both my numbers are blocked for roaming, but I still receive messages from Germany and SA.But, yes, generally the telecom set-up in Mauritius is not very forward-thinking. Read More
Premium Visa/Proof of Bank Account by imsierram00
Hello,I recently renewed my premium visa and was sent an email from PIO stating that I now need to send proof of a Mauritian bank account within 2 months or my visa will possibly be canceled.Unfortunately, the email did not specify what kind of ...
might be a phishing scam - you should get hold of the PIO directly.and don't click on any links Read More
How many dogs are allowed on a property by DaveCC
Hi I will be moving to Mauritius later this year from South Africa. I plan to bring my three dogs. Two German Shepherds and a Jack Russel. Are then any restriction on the number of dogs you may have on a property? I ask because where a currently ...
Hi DaveMost landlords are ok with dogs, obviously the number they will allow depends on the size of the property. They might have an issue with 3 though. You would have to convince the potential landlord that they are not noisy and are ... Read More
Pub Quiz anywhere?
Hi all.Any Pub Quizzes happening on the island in the next few days?I have a friend visiting from Scotland and he's quite keen on taking part in these wherever he travels. Read More
Bank account opening on a premium visa by etigoetze
I'm inquiring about the most straightforward method for opening a Mauritian bank account as a foreigner with minimal requirements, as the banks I've approached so far insist on substantial initial deposits for investment purposes, which I'd prefer ...
Hi Karibi.I suggest you try the ABSA digi-account.It's quick and easy online and they don't ask for a lot of irrelevant documentation like some other banks that are trapped in the stone age.On that point, does anyone in the forum know why a bank ... Read More
Lack of water - What do we do ? by AussieInMauritius
Wondering if any of you guys living in Mauritian areas lack water & what if anything you have done about it. I am in north of Mauritius & our local area runs out of water often. I called CWA when tank was empty & they said they would ...
Hey Aussie - are you still struggling with water shortages?I'm also in the north and I receive absolutely no water - have to keep relying on the tankers, but they don't come for days at a time.I reported no water on Monday and today, Wednesday they ... Read More
Protein powder in Luanda. by Jonghak
hi im Lee. Ive been working out lately and thought the neccessarity of protein powder. but I wasnt able to see any store sells protein powder. is there anyone who know where the store is ? thx for reading this
Shoprite in Talatona is probably your best bet But most big pharmacies carry stock as well Just check the sell-by dates Read More
Protein powder in Luanda. by Jonghak
hi im Lee. Ive been working out lately and thought the neccessarity of protein powder. but I wasnt able to see any store sells protein powder. is there anyone who know where the store is ? thx for reading this
I've only seen this at Casacon in Talatona. But never specifically looked at other places, so might not have noticed Read More