VivvZ
South African looking for information about Mauritius
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About me
South African
Lives in Tamarin, Black River
Registration: 13 September 2017
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Capetonians investigating a move to Mauritius by Capetownsun
Hi there Would love some input from fellow South Africans about relocating to Mauritius. We have 2 children aged 4 and 7. As much as we love Cape Town our decision to move would be as a result of the high crime rate at present. How were you able ...
Hi Claire I am from Cape Town and we moved here in August and have bought in a PDS in Tamarin. I have a 9-year old and a 15-year old. Happy to chat further Regards Viv Read More
Where is home? by Helene
Hello all, I wanted to share with you an article about what we call "Home" that really made me think: /en/暗网禁区-mag/2715-long-term-暗网禁区riation-does-one-ever-stop-being-a-foreigner.html I was born in France, spent 10 ...
I think 鈥渉ome鈥� is a feeling, not a place Read More
Any reliable pet shop by Johns_HK
Hi I would like to know if there is any pet shops in Mauritius or places I can adopt cats/dogs? Thanks
Hi Pricilla I thought one wasn鈥檛 supposed to! Happy to recommend Animalook in La Croisette, Grand Baie. The manager, Vimal, is very knowledgeable and accommodating Read More
Any reliable pet shop by Johns_HK
Hi I would like to know if there is any pet shops in Mauritius or places I can adopt cats/dogs? Thanks
Hi I will send you a private message with a good reference Read More
South African medical doctors and Vets by Rammsteinein
Could anyone inform me of SA doctors and Vets currently practicing in Mauritius?
Yes, there are quite a few GPs and other specialists. I have also heard of a SA vet and then a French vet who was trained at Ondestepoort. I'll message you privately with the details. Regards Viv Read More
Looking for a ballet school in Tamarin or Grande Rivi猫re Noire by katriendeschrijver
Hi! We鈥檙e looking for a ballet school close to Grande Rivi猫re Noire where my two daughters can attend classes in September & October. They鈥檙e in their 6th and 8th year of classical ballet and contemporary dance, and are adviced ...
Hi I have a contact for modern dancing at Riverland Club in Tamarin. If you want these details let me know and i鈥檒l Message them to you. Regards Read More
Occupational Permit Vs Residence Permit by Johns_HK
Would like to hear your kind advice :) Knowing that a foreigner could apply Permanent Residence Permit by buying PDS property worth over USD500K, the owner's spouse and kids under aged 24 will be also entitled to this permit?! Would like to ...
Hi Peter We own the property jointly and it was more than USD 500K but not double (for two RPs). I used the 鈥�18 year鈥� somewhat randomly just because we typically associate 18 years with no longer being a dependent but with respect to ... Read More
Importing Pets into Mauritius - Urgent help required by 2019MUR
Please can someone assist us urgently. We have received communication from our agent in Mauritius that the department of veterinary services is no longer allowing more than 1 pet to be imported into Mauritius. We are absolutely devastated as we ...
Hi there We are also moving across in July with 3 pets and using Mr Hurry to clear us through, so this is not good news. I'll follow up on my side with our local company to see what is going on. Can we communicate privately further about ... Read More
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.
Hi there I am also on Discovery but will be with SWAN once there. The medical aids are different but all come with hospital plan and in-patients cover, compulsory Catastrophe cover and optional outpatients. I canvassed 3 companies before making ... Read More
Soccer, cricket and dance schools for children by SigridK14
We looking to move to Mauritius sometime this year and are wondering if there are any good soccer and cricket clubs around? And any good dance schools for my daughter?
Hi Sigrid I am following your posts with interest as I have a daughter who is a very keen modern dancer too and we need to fill that gap for her when we arrive in MRU. I have a referral from a ballet teacher in the North for a modern teacher in ... Read More
Cost of a general practitioner and specialist appointment by VivvZ
Hi all Please can I get an idea of what a General Practitioner/ Family doctor will charge per appointment and the same question for a specialist such as an orthopedic surgeon? Thank you Viv
Hi Winston Thank you for your feedback- as always, you are a great and generous source of information. Much appreciated Viv Read More
Cost of a general practitioner and specialist appointment
Hi all Please can I get an idea of what a General Practitioner/ Family doctor will charge per appointment and the same question for a specialist such as an orthopedic surgeon? Thank you Viv Read More
Shifting to Mauritius with my Pet by topgun1326
Hi everyone, Vatsal here. I will be relocating to Mauritius by February 2019. However I would be really glad if you guys could help me out on how I can relocate my pet and what are the rules and regulations that needs to be followed in Mauritius ...
Good luck with your relocation then. Sorry I can't help you with more information though Regards Read More
Shifting to Mauritius with my Pet by topgun1326
Hi everyone, Vatsal here. I will be relocating to Mauritius by February 2019. However I would be really glad if you guys could help me out on how I can relocate my pet and what are the rules and regulations that needs to be followed in Mauritius ...
HI There Where are you relocating from? We are also moving 2 cats and a dog across from SA next year so have info that pertains to that Regards Viv Read More
Bringing my Dog from the Uk by LizzyH
Please could someone confirm the length of time my Dog will have to spend in quarantine in Mauritius when coming from the UK? I鈥檝e had mixed answers of either 5 or 30 days, please can anyone help? Thank you
Hi there We know that bringing our dog into Mauritius from SA means a month of quarantine. It may be different if coming from the UK though. Regards Viv Read More