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The Hidden Tax on Every Transfer Every expat in Mauritius sends money. Pension payments, property deposits, monthly living costs, school fees, business capital. And every time you use a traditional bank to do it, you are paying a tax you never agreed to: the exchange rate markup. Banks do not advertise this cost. They call […]

Mauritius has a tropical maritime climate: warm year-round, with two loose seasons rather than four. It rarely gets cold. It never snows. And the temperature difference between summer and winter is smaller than most people expect. What does vary, significantly, is rainfall and the risk of cyclones. Two seasons, not four Mauritius has a warm, […]

These are the numbers worth having saved before you need them. Emergency services, hospitals (public and private), embassies, airlines, and utilities. Whether you’re relocating, already living here, or spending an extended stay, keep this somewhere accessible. Emergency Numbers The short codes to memorise: Police: 999 or 112 Fire services: 995 or 115 Ambulance / SAMU: […]

These are the questions that come up in every conversation about moving to, investing in, or retiring to Mauritius. Collected from the most common queries readers send, answered plainly. Jump to whatever section matters most to you. Visas and permits Property and real estate Tax and business Banking Cost of living Healthcare Schools Practical matters […]

Current time in Mauritius 🇲🇺 –:–:– Mauritius runs on UTC+4 year-round. There is no daylight saving time. The clocks never change. It is one of the quieter advantages of island life, and one that matters more than you might expect if you are running a business or working remotely with teams in Europe, Africa, or […]

Opening a bank account in Mauritius as a foreigner is straightforward. Genuinely. Show up with the right documents, and most banks will have you sorted within a week. The country’s banking sector is internationally connected, multi-currency capable, and regulated under a framework that international partners actually trust. For expats relocating on an Occupation Permit or […]

Four changes now matter for 2026. Three new or newly restored routes, plus one cabin upgrade on the island’s busiest hub connection. All of them address gaps that anyone doing regular business travel to or from Mauritius has felt for a while. 1. Corsair Launches Toulouse to Mauritius via Réunion – 15 June 2026 From […]

One airport. Twenty-six destinations. Twenty-two airlines, once Ethiopian Airlines’ planned July-September 2026 Addis Ababa service is included. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (IATA: MRU) is Mauritius’s sole international gateway, and in 2026 the route network is the broadest it has been. If you are managing business travel, planning investor visits, or just trying to work […]

Fifteen public holidays. Mauritius observes more than most jurisdictions in the region, and if you are planning a meeting, a contract signing, or a permit application, missing one will cost you a day at best and a deal at worst. Banks close. Government offices close. Courts close. And nobody warns you in advance. The official […]