{"id":13732,"date":"2023-10-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smarttraveller.digital-vi.be\/living-in-mauritius-a-complete-guide\/"},"modified":"2024-05-22T14:28:36","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T12:28:36","slug":"living-in-mauritius-a-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smarttraveller.digital-vi.be\/en\/living-in-mauritius-a-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Living in Mauritius : A Complete Guide !"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\r\n

Are you considering making Mauritius your new home ? It’s totally understandable, and we wholeheartedly encourage you to take the leap !<\/p>\r\n

Embracing perpetual sunshine, immersing yourself in diverse cultures, flourishing in a secure environment, all within an exceptional environment… Life in Mauritius offers a delightful experience every day!<\/p>\r\n

Like yourself, many travellers have chosen to settle in Mauritius. Just this year, more than one hundred expats have trusted SmartTraveller’s expatriation support services.<\/p>\r\n

You have been dreaming about it ? Do not hesitate ! With this guide, you will know everything you need about the advantages of a new life in Mauritius.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Why choose Mauritius ?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Year-round sunshine, long stretches of white beaches, a vibrant lagoon, and the legendary kindness of its people… Living in Mauritius offers numerous advantages! Whether you’re here for just a few months or contemplating launching a local business, you will undoubtedly discover new opportunities in our small paradise.<\/p>\r\n

Mauritius is a true cultural melting pot. Here, you’ll find people of Indian, African, Chinese, and European origins. Over time, this cultural fusion has given rise to a common Creole culture, making the island a perfect place to explore and share with new people.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In Mauritius, it is quite common to encounter a Hindu temple alongside a mosque or a church. All these cultures peacefully coexist under the languid sun of the Indian Ocean.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

National cultural festivities such as Christmas, Diwali, or the Chinese New Year are joyously celebrated by all residents.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Choosing a visa\/permit<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you want to live, work or find a school for your kids in Mauritius, you will have to ask for the right permit or visa. This precious piece of paper will become your ticket to a new life under the sun !<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You’re probably wondering which one to choose…<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

No need to worry ! Mauritius has a visa\/permit for everyone : students, freelancers, investors, digital nomads, solo travellers, couples, families…<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Take the leap ! You will find useful information about the procedures needed to obtain each visa right here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If one of these meet your needs, do not hesitate to contact Ana\u00efs, our expatriation expert ! Based on each of our clients project and needs, she offers professional, taylor-made advice with a touch of contagious joy !<\/p>\r\n

Book a FREE CALL with our advisors !<\/b><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Planning your expenses<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Any expatriation project needs to be prepared seriously. Moreover, moving to the middle of the Indian Ocean is not cheap !<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Time to calculate !<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Administrative expenses<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Each visa\/permit offered in Mauritius is different and answers different needs. The costs are also different. To know more about the administrative costs, click right HERE<\/strong><\/a> !<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Flight tickets<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Several airline companies are present in Mauritius : Air Mauritius, Air France, Corsair, Turkish Airlines, Emirates and others. Tickets prices may vary depending on the airline you choose and the season of your trip. Generally, a return flight from Europe costs between 500 and 1,600 euros in Economy Class.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Be aware that tickets prices are higher at the end of the year, during the touristic season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

To know everything about the plane tickets costs to Mauritius, have a look right HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Container Chartering<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Rest assured : in Mauritius, you’ll discover a comprehensive selection of furniture, household appliances, and interior d\u00e9cor to meet all your needs! Many stores offer a diverse array of products, catering to a variety of tastes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Bringing your own belongings is certainly possible. However, this entails chartering a container, the cost of which will vary depending on its volume.<\/p>\r\n

Considering to ask for the expertise of an international moving specialist for an accurate quote is an ideal solution! Don’t hesitate to contact our relocation expert<\/strong><\/a> for more detailed information.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In Mauritius, most residences are already fully furnished when rented or sold.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Bringing your pet<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It is totally possible to bring your favorite pet with you in Mauritius ! Just like yourself, your best friend will have to obtain a visa.<\/p>\r\n

To know more about the processes, click right HERE<\/a> <\/strong>!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Settling in Mauritius<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here you are ! After a few months, you have been granted your precious visa ! However, before you are allowed to rightfully celebrate this milestone, there are still a few documents to complete… In Mauritius, we have different visas for different profiles.<\/p>\r\n

To help you choose which one suits you the most, it’s over HERE<\/strong><\/a> !<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Completing your expatriation process<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You have doubts about where to live, your children’s school, your health insurance or your medical appointments ? Our experts have written articles to answer all these questions ! Just have a look at our blog<\/a><\/strong> and our FAQ<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Please find out more about the expatriation process to Mauritius right HERE<\/strong> <\/a>!<\/p>\r\n

Establishing yourself and finding your bearings<\/h3>\r\n
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To settle far away from your home can be a real challenge ! However, any expatriation project needs a good dose of adaptation. Here are some useful tips to help you find your bearings in your new life in Mauritius.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n