

RodW
South African looking for information about Mauritius
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Registration: 26 July 2021
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Some details of immigration procedure by Novalis1
About the procedure: We are still in Europe are preparing all the necessary documents (including translation of birth and marriage certificates, certificate of good conduct, etc.). Then travel to Mauritius to do the medical check there. Then back to ...

@RodW Many thanks! According to my information, you can only open a bank account after you have received the residence permit. Right? - @Novalis1Hi. I'm a retired resident and it is a requirement to have a Rs bank account before the permit is ... Read More


Some details of immigration procedure by Novalis1
About the procedure: We are still in Europe are preparing all the necessary documents (including translation of birth and marriage certificates, certificate of good conduct, etc.). Then travel to Mauritius to do the medical check there. Then back to ...

HiWhen you arrive in Mauritius and do your medical checks (ask the EDB for a Medical Certificate template, they will email to you) - X-Ray, blood tests etc. - once you receive your results, which will take a good few days, you need to upload these ... Read More


Health & medical insurance by dirk_nomad
dear fellow expats. i am moving to the island end of april. i was wondering if i can get local insurance or if i need intl insurance. does anyone have experience / info on this? after research it looks like allianz has the best offer at about 3800 ...

Hi Chandradeep Are retired residents therefore able to utilise the health system facilities and benefits? Many thanks Read More


South African Ban Extended to 31 January 2022 by charles7670
Good morning All, I have just received this bad news this morning that the travel Ban to South Africa has been extended to 31 January 2022….Can anyone confirm this please as I don’t seem to pick up any official report regarding the ...

Air Mauritius has notified the trade that Mauritius will not open to South African flights, nor to Southern African travellers on January 1, and advised that the travel ban has been extended to January 31, 2022. The early January opening had been ... Read More

Cigars and cigarettes
Hi are there shops that sell small cigars and a wider range of cigarettes than what's available in supermarkets? Near Flic en Flac preferably but anywhere really. Many thanks! Read More


New members of the Mauritius forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mauritius 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 ...

Hi. Retiring to Mauritius end of the year. Know the island quite well already after many visits over the years. Just researching a few specifics like taking pets. Read More