SafferCA
Canadian looking for information about Mauritius
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Lives in Grand Baie, Rivière
Registration: 16 June 2024
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Best place to long term car rental? by ramborosak
Hi all, I will be starting work in Mauritius soon and want to find out who is the best and cheapest place to hire a car long term?Would ideally like to hire for between 6 months to a year, before I can lease my own car.
I'm renting for 5 months from a company called ASAS Car Hire. It's not the cheapest. I pay Rs25,000 per month. But they're reliable and good to deal with. Read More
"Guaranteed income" for a 10-year retirement residency visa by gordon081257
Good afternoon. A friend (57) wishes to apply for a 10-year retirement residency visa, but we're both struggling to establish what income will be treated by EDB as "guaranteed income" for the visa. He's not yet entitled to his company or state ...
@Tookays yes you cannot get your income from within Mauritius. Any discussion on this assumes it comes from a foreign source. You may well be taxed in that foreign jurisdiction but if you are a Mauritian tax resident you will be taxed again. There ... Read More
"Guaranteed income" for a 10-year retirement residency visa by gordon081257
Good afternoon. A friend (57) wishes to apply for a 10-year retirement residency visa, but we're both struggling to establish what income will be treated by EDB as "guaranteed income" for the visa. He's not yet entitled to his company or state ...
@Tookays If you become a tax resident, which you would be if you are in Mauritius for more than 183 days, as I will be this year, you pay tax on your income. If it is a lump sum, for example savings or investments, you will only pay tax on taxable ... Read More
"Guaranteed income" for a 10-year retirement residency visa by gordon081257
Good afternoon. A friend (57) wishes to apply for a 10-year retirement residency visa, but we're both struggling to establish what income will be treated by EDB as "guaranteed income" for the visa. He's not yet entitled to his company or state ...
@gordon081257 Correct. Also, if you're going for the US$1,500 per month, they don't care whether it is a pension, a gift or a salary. As long as it is a constant flow that equals US$18,000.My application was approved on a lump sum. It was much ... Read More
"Guaranteed income" for a 10-year retirement residency visa by gordon081257
Good afternoon. A friend (57) wishes to apply for a 10-year retirement residency visa, but we're both struggling to establish what income will be treated by EDB as "guaranteed income" for the visa. He's not yet entitled to his company or state ...
@gordon081257 You can show either a total amount of USD18,000 in your bank account or periodic payments of USD1,500 per month.If the monthly is a problem, then show a lump sum in your account (which has been there for at least 6 months) of ... Read More
Stuck in legal rigmarole by sv250616
How to open a local bank account for a minor who is British, and does not live on the island, but Mauritian decent by mother.No one is able to assist in the banking sector as everyone is quoting different rules and no one seems to be sure.Want to ...
Banking is very tightly controlled. Without proof of Mauritian residence, I doubt you'll be able to open an account. You can try ABSA Mauritius. They do account applications online. Read More
Good areas to live in Mauritius by craigconley
HiLooking for recommendations please for good areas to live. We want to be away from the main tourist places so we don't have neighbours who are partying all the time, but not too isolated. West coast seems preferable because of the better weather ...
I'd probably say around Flic and Flac, Tamarin and Black River. Read More
Looking for friends by radcar12
Hi, I’m a 25 year old female expat working in Mauritius looking for new friends and experiences. I love exploring the island, cruises, pubs, restaurants and id love to expand my social circle with people from all walks of life. (Within my age ...
@Okie123 Play Padel and meet people that way. There's quite an active community. Read More
Tourist visa by Macmac0065
Hello, im planning to apply for a premium visa for one year this year. I plan to arrive in Mauritius in octobre/novembre. If i for some reason dont get a premium visa, i read that youre able to stay on a tourist visa for 6 months/calender ...
@Macmac0065 I know you can buy open-ended medical travel insurance, good for multiple trips of up to 6 months, valid for 12 months, if you're in North America. Perhaps it's different where you are. Read More
Finding rental properties by craigconley
Hi everyone What's the best way to find long let properties to rent on the island ?Any advice much appreciated. Thanks
The best all-round solution (rent, location, condition) is if you're in Mauritius. Then you can look around and decide.To decide via the internet is tricky because photographs only tell part of the story and you can easily be over-charged. Often key ... Read More
How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Mauritius by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Adapting to everyday life as an expat in Mauritius can be both exciting and overwhelming: different habits, systems, and sometimes even unexpected surprises! Simple things like paying bills, using public transport, or even ...
I've lived in Canada (18 years) as an expat and now Mauritius. To be honest, the challenges are no different than you'd experience elsewhere. Each country has slightly different challenges which just acts as a reminder that you're a ... Read More
Have you retired in Mauritius? by whistancemichael
Hello good people,My wife and I are busy planning to retire in Mauritius from Cape Town and wonder if there any couples/retirees who have successfully managed this transition? We would dearly like to correspond with you.Best Regards,Michael.
@craigconley Play Padel, paddleboard, cycle, golf, volunteer at a dog shelter, gym, start a small business. You have to build a life but it's easier to do than some other places. Sure, you've lost your networks and goods can be harder to come by but ... Read More
Marriage certificate and South African Police Clearance by nicholasmound
Hi EveryoneJust a question regarding my Wife who will be a dependent on my Retirement visa that I am in the process of applying for:we have been married 32 years, is it a requirement for her visa application that her married name as well as ...
@karibi Was this confirmed to you by the EDB because I'm not sure about that? Read More
Marriage certificate and South African Police Clearance by nicholasmound
Hi EveryoneJust a question regarding my Wife who will be a dependent on my Retirement visa that I am in the process of applying for:we have been married 32 years, is it a requirement for her visa application that her married name as well as ...
@nicholasmound Yes, only the main applicant needs a police clearance. And only you apply. You will feel stressed thinking that your spouse isn't mentioned anywhere. Rest assured, her application is processed on the day you present yourself at the ... Read More
Marriage certificate and South African Police Clearance by nicholasmound
Hi EveryoneJust a question regarding my Wife who will be a dependent on my Retirement visa that I am in the process of applying for:we have been married 32 years, is it a requirement for her visa application that her married name as well as ...
Your spouse is your dependent. She does not compete an application. Only you do. She does not require a police clearance certificate. Her application is completed on the day you visit the EDB in person. Read More