Tag: expats

These two end up on the same shortlists all the time. Warm weather, low tax, English widely spoken, government schemes to pull in foreign money. On paper, they look like variations of the same offer. They are not. Dubai is a gleaming, air-conditioned machine in the desert. Mauritius is a trade-wind island in the Indian […]

Three questions come up whenever someone asks about relocating to Mauritius. Which mobile network actually works? Can you get decent broadband at home? And is the island viable for remote work? All three: yes. But the detail matters. Mobile Networks in Mauritius There are three mobile operators in Mauritius: my.t (operated by Mauritius Telecom, the […]

Retiring early in Mauritius works best if you already have real money. Not fantasy money. Not the kind of spreadsheet wealth that assumes markets only go up, rent never rises and you will somehow stay healthy forever. Actual capital, enough margin and a plan that still works when life gets irritating. That is why Mauritius […]

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 […]

Healthcare is one of the first practical concerns for anyone considering a long-term move to Mauritius. The system works. But expats who rely on the public sector for anything beyond basic care will find it frustrating. Private healthcare is the realistic choice for most foreign residents, and the question is really about how to structure […]

Rent or buy? Everyone asks this within the first month of arriving. And almost everyone gets the same advice: rent first. Which is usually right. But not always, and the reasons are worth understanding before you default to the obvious answer. The case for renting first Unless you already know exactly where you want to […]

Rent first. Seriously. Buying property here as a foreigner involves a different set of rules, minimums and timelines (see the property guide), and you do not want to commit to an area before you’ve lived the rhythms of the island for a few months. The light is different on each coast. The commute hits differently […]

This guide focuses on international and private schools for expat families. For an overview of the full Mauritius education system, including state schools, private denominational schools and universities, see the education system overview. Schools. For families, this is the decision that shapes everything else – where you live, what you spend, and whether the move […]

Looking for lifestyle fit rather than buying? See our region-by-region guide to living in Mauritius, which covers rents, infrastructure and daily life by area. Sixty-five kilometres long. Forty-five wide. And yet the north coast and the south coast feel like different countries. Climate, infrastructure, lifestyle, school access, proximity to Port Louis, average property prices – […]

You cannot just buy a house in Mauritius. Not as a foreigner. Under the current legal framework – updated by Finance Act 2025 – all foreign residential purchases must go through government-approved schemes administered by the Economic Development Board (EDB). It sounds restrictive, and it is. But the schemes are well-established, and once you understand […]