Bringing a Dog or Cat to Mauritius: The Full Import Procedure
The official import permit, health protocol, banned breeds and quarantine rules for bringing your dog or cat to Mauritius, step by step.
Chikungunya and Dengue in Mauritius: Vaccines and Precautions That Actually Matter
What the WHO, CDC, ECDC and FCDO actually say about the chikungunya and dengue situation in Mauritius, the vaccines worth considering, and the precautions that matter.
Having a Baby in Mauritius: Maternity Care, Clinics and Real Costs
Antenatal care, choosing a maternity clinic and the real cost of giving birth in Mauritius, plus the birth registration deadline.
Filing a Tax Return in Mauritius as a New Arrival
TAN, EDF form, filing thresholds, deadlines and penalties: what a new arrival must do to file an income tax return with the Mauritius Revenue Authority.
Permit Refused in Mauritius: What the Law Actually Allows
A refused permit in Mauritius almost never opens a court appeal. What the Immigration Act 2022 actually provides for: grounds for refusal, and the narrow recourse that really exists.
Renewing a Residence Permit in Mauritius: Deadlines, Evidence and Pitfalls
Renewing an Occupation Permit or residence permit in Mauritius comes down to timing: what the law requires, the EDB thresholds you must prove, and the mistakes that cost residents their status.
Self-Employed Permit or Premium Visa in Mauritius: Which One Fits You?
Premium Visa or Self-Employed Occupation Permit: two statuses for two different projects. A side-by-side comparison to help you choose based on your activity, budget and how long you plan to stay in Mauritius.
Occupation Permit for Professionals in Mauritius: The Minimum Salary Threshold
A foreign employee hired in Mauritius needs an Occupation Permit (Professional): minimum salary, duration, application file and costs, based on the EDB’s own guidelines.
Expat Life in Mauritius: Who Stays, and Who Goes Home
What separates an expat life in Mauritius that lasts from one that doesn’t: permit thresholds, budget and isolation, backed by official figures.
France-Mauritius Inheritance: How the Six-Years-in-Ten Rule Works
The two cumulative conditions of article 750 ter 3 of the French tax code, how the calendar years are counted, and worked examples on a Mauritian villa.
Villa Maintenance Costs in Mauritius: The Real Annual Budget for 2026
Work out the real cost of maintaining a villa in Mauritius in 2026: legal wages, CEB electricity, tropical wear, PDS service charges and insurance.
West Coast Mauritius: Where Residents Actually Shop and Eat
Saturday market in Tamarin, daily stall in Flic en Flac, addresses used by residents rather than tourists: local life on the west coast of Mauritius, area by area.
Is Mauritius Safe? What the 2025 Crime Figures Actually Show
What the official 2025 crime statistics really say about Mauritius, the precautions that matter and the emergency numbers to save before you need them.
Cost of Living in Mauritius vs France: The 2026 Comparison
Rent, tax, food, healthcare: the real gap between Mauritius and France, line by line, to build a realistic relocation budget.
Moving to Mauritius in 2026: Container, Customs and Pets
Get your move to Mauritius right in 2026. The complete guide: sea transit times, customs exemption (MRA) and the three-month quarantine for your pets.
Visiting Mahebourg: Walking Route, Market and South-East Lagoon
How to see Mahebourg in a day: a walking route, parking tips for the Monday market, street food and the lagoon. A complete local guide.
East or West Coast Mauritius: The 2026 Property and Lifestyle Comparison
East or west in Mauritius: compare the climate, the property market, coastal erosion and everyday logistics before choosing your region.
Living in Belle Mare: The Reality of Daily Life on the East Coast
Thinking of living in Belle Mare? The reality of the east coast: trade winds, logistics, schools, healthcare and the property market in 2026.
Health Insurance and Clinics in Mauritius: The Complete 2026 Guide
How healthcare works in Mauritius in 2026: private clinics, indicative fees from Rs 1,000, and how to choose between local and international health cover.
Secure Residences in Mauritius: Services, Fees and How to Choose
24/7 security, charges, internal rules, reserve funds: how Mauritian secure residences work and the criteria for choosing yours well.
Best International Schools in Mauritius: 2026 Comparison
There is no single absolute best international school in Mauritius. Here is how to compare curricula, indicative budgets and living areas intelligently in 2026.
Spas & Wellness in Mauritius: Premium Areas to Compare
A zone-by-zone comparison guide to choosing a spa in Mauritius according to your real use, with practical checks and observed price examples.
Living in Mauritius with a Dog or Cat: Time and Budget
Observed timelines, indicative budget, suitable accommodation and a structured preparation method: a rigorous guide to moving to Mauritius with a dog or cat.
Permanent Residence Permit in Mauritius: key checks
Before submitting a permanent residence permit application in Mauritius, distinguish PRP, other permits and property purchase, then confirm the key points in writing.
What to Do in Mauritius at the Weekend: 10 Ideas
10 concrete ideas for what to do in Mauritius at the weekend when you live there, grouped by North, West and South, with backup plans and residential pointers.