Timut
South African expat in Mauritius
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About me
South African
Lives in Black River
Speaks English
Registration: 20 May 2016
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Medical Aid / Health Insurance by Nadey
Good Day, Does anyone have experience or advice on obtaining Medical Aid or Health Insurance in Mauritius for Non-Mauritian citizens? We are relocating to Mauritius from South Africa in December. Thanks.
You would either need to consult with your current Med Aid in SA such as Discovery and see if they will offer you cover whilst in Mauritius or else contact BUPA. BUPA do have an office in SA and they will be able to assist you. Good luck Read More
Entry requirements by sue_ring
Hello all (again), I'm starting to get a little worried. I am about to early retire and my first stop will be Mauritius. I'm from the U.S. but I'm not planning on coming back to the U.S. for at least several years. After one year in ...
Not sure whether you booked your air tickets through a travel agency. If so, ask them to issue you with a "dummy" ticket that shows that you will be returning to the US in line with the date that you will be travelling to Reunion. ... Read More
Why people like to live in Mauritius? What so special abt this Island? by Michelle Chan
I like Mauritius and planning to have a holidays next year. But just curious, why so many people like to live in Mauritius ? What so special about this Island ? please share with me how u feel about Mauritius .... thanks
Couldn't agree more with JKEV. Mauritian people are polite, helpful and obliging in general. As for the crime statements, crime is definitely no worse than a large number of countries deemed to be safe and on the other hand a whole lot better ... Read More
A video on how Mauritius life compares to London life (with kids)? by FranglaiseMummy
I moved from London to Mauritius with my husband and two daughters nearly a year ago, and people ask me all the time how family life in London compares to family life in Mauritius. So I did a little video sharing my thoughts and experiences. I ...
Hi Sophie Well done. Great initiative!!!!!! There are so many people who have loads of questions around this exciting, adventurous and at the same time daunting journey. A great way for people to hear the good & challenging sides of making a ... Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Mauritius by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Mauritius can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent ...
I think home sickness is not about home and nor is it an illness. However, it certainly has a lot to do with the ones we left behind, missing old routines and familiar places and being out of ones element. This can last for anywhere between 6 months ... Read More
Íæż½ã½ã Salaries by LeRouxÍæż½ã½ãs
Can the local Mauritius companies offer similar salaries as the South African companies.The Mau salary guide says It manager earn 60 000 Mau. In SA you can earn 180 000 Mau and living costs are lower.
The Maur. companies could offer any salary above the salary guide. However, salaries as with a number of expenses incurred by companies are subject to supply and demand. If there are IT Mngmnt skills available in Mauritius at R's 60K then the ... Read More