evestyles
South African looking for information about England
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Lives in Cape Town
Registration: 14 May 2011
SA family moving to London soon by evestyles
Hi all Hope everyone is well! My husband has just been offered a job in Central London and they want him to start in May. He has accepted and everyone is working hard to get sponsorship and a work permit. I have a few concerns and have been ...
Hi again familytolondon Hi there all Info: From South Africa Husband has job offer in London My son and I would go as dependents on his work permit / Tier 2 visa I've just received a link to a UK visa site which says that dependents (which would ... Read More
Free schooling for children of work permits / tier 2 visa?
Hi there all Info: From South Africa Husband has job offer in London My son and I would go as dependents on his work permit / Tier 2 visa Someone on here told me that my 3 year old son would receive free schooling from 5 years onwards once we ... Read More
Which documents are needed to apply for TIer 2 sponsorship?
Hi there My husband has received a job offer in the UK; he is just waiting on the sponsorship certificate so he can apply for his visa. He's only had the required amount of money in his account for less than a month and it states you need it for 3 ... Read More
Cost of living in London
Hi there I know this is a question with many answers but any help would be appreciated. Can someone please list the monthly expenses they have including little things like tv licence, gym, household insurance etc (just estimates would help) Our ... Read More
SA family moving to London soon by evestyles
Hi all Hope everyone is well! My husband has just been offered a job in Central London and they want him to start in May. He has accepted and everyone is working hard to get sponsorship and a work permit. I have a few concerns and have been ...
You're a star, thank you! Any idea what the fees for school are for 4 year olds? Read More
SA family moving to London soon by evestyles
Hi all Hope everyone is well! My husband has just been offered a job in Central London and they want him to start in May. He has accepted and everyone is working hard to get sponsorship and a work permit. I have a few concerns and have been ...
Thanks so much familytolondon Was so excited while typing this that I forgot to mention where his job is based ;) It's near Paddington Station and we are looking at Wimbledon although my husband likes the looks of Sevenoaks but I understand that ... Read More
SA family moving to London soon
Hi all Hope everyone is well! My husband has just been offered a job in Central London and they want him to start in May. He has accepted and everyone is working hard to get sponsorship and a work permit. I have a few concerns and have been ... Read More
Would this be enough to live a good life? by evestyles
Hi there My husband has just been made an offer of 3500 euros to work in Mauritius. He gets transport to and from work but I would still have to get a car for my son and I. We're waiting on the final documentation to see if that includes a ...
Thanks lina but not sure where you get that amount from. Apparently u have to earn at least 30000 in order to get ur visa to work there! Read More
Would I be able to find work and what is salary like? by evestyles
Hi there My husband has been offered a job in Mauritius and when I finally join in roughly 3 months after he has moved, I would like to enquire about finding a job for myself. I am a qualified Early Childhood teacher and will be finishing my 3rd ...
I didn't even think of that - being allowed to work - why would I not be allowed to work if I am married to the person who has the visa/work permit. My husband's company said I should find work easily there so it means I can work! I would want to ... Read More
Should we sell everything back home and rent fully furnished? by evestyles
Hi there Just a quick question - Should we sell all of belongings that we have in South Africa and then just rent a fully furnished apartment or house when we live in Mauritius. We're obviously bring some clothes and personal items but no big ...
Shoo Jude - that is mega cheap!!!!! What area are you in? Oh and that is for unfurnished :) but good to compare. I'll have to get quotes to send things over and see what works out best. Read More
Should we sell everything back home and rent fully furnished? by evestyles
Hi there Just a quick question - Should we sell all of belongings that we have in South Africa and then just rent a fully furnished apartment or house when we live in Mauritius. We're obviously bring some clothes and personal items but no big ...
Thanks :) There is such conflicting advice on the forum but I guess it's because it's people's opinions. Many people say that most properties come furnished so there is no need to bring furniture unless you're buying. I've found some lovely ... Read More
Is domestic help available in Mauritius? by Yelles
Hi There, I was wondering if domestic help is available in Mauritius? Is it a common thing or does the average person clean their own houses? If it is common, what would the daily rate be for domestic help? Would you go through an agency or is it ...
Thanks so much!! Appreciate info :) Read More
Should we sell everything back home and rent fully furnished? by evestyles
Hi there Just a quick question - Should we sell all of belongings that we have in South Africa and then just rent a fully furnished apartment or house when we live in Mauritius. We're obviously bring some clothes and personal items but no big ...
Thanks keno - that's fantastic! Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritius. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritius you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritius? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Thanks! I've put gas up to 5000 and food up to 40000 What about water, elec and medical aid? Got quotes for 4500 per month for medical (out of hospital) - and that's the cheapest option! Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritius. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritius you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritius? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Thanks so much! Definitely looks like the salary offered isn't going to be enough - how sad!! See now someone else on the site said 20000 for food and 1000 for gas Read More
Would this be enough to live a good life? by evestyles
Hi there My husband has just been made an offer of 3500 euros to work in Mauritius. He gets transport to and from work but I would still have to get a car for my son and I. We're waiting on the final documentation to see if that includes a ...
THanks again Armand! That link doesn't seem to work though I have looked at the Cost of Living posts but all the amounts vary greatly so there are prices e.g. major differences in prices per month from different people so I don't know what is ... Read More
Should we sell everything back home and rent fully furnished? by evestyles
Hi there Just a quick question - Should we sell all of belongings that we have in South Africa and then just rent a fully furnished apartment or house when we live in Mauritius. We're obviously bring some clothes and personal items but no big ...
Thanks Armand :) Not sure exactly the weight etc of everything or what we're taking over. Do you know if they do like a half container and you just pack your stuff in or do you just send boxes over? Read More
What mobile carrier is the best and do they cover BB?
Hi there Moving to Mauritius and one major concern for me is my Blackberry ahhahahahaha :) What mobile carrier is the best to go with and what would it cost monthly to get either a contract SIM card or prepaid in order to still have BIS on my ... Read More
Would I be able to find work and what is salary like?
Hi there My husband has been offered a job in Mauritius and when I finally join in roughly 3 months after he has moved, I would like to enquire about finding a job for myself. I am a qualified Early Childhood teacher and will be finishing my 3rd ... Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritius. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritius you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritius? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Hi Musheer Thanks for the reply. Definition of good life - not living pay check to pay check or scratching for coins half way through the month :) Living comfortably and being able to eat out if we want or do touristy things. The company said ... Read More
Health Insurance
Who is the best company to go with when taking out health insurance? Read More
Cost of living in Mauritius by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritius. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritius you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritius? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Hi there Is 3500 euros (124000murs after 11.41% tax) a month enough for 2 adults and 1 toddler to live a good life? Read More
Should we sell everything back home and rent fully furnished? by evestyles
Hi there Just a quick question - Should we sell all of belongings that we have in South Africa and then just rent a fully furnished apartment or house when we live in Mauritius. We're obviously bring some clothes and personal items but no big ...
Thanks so much :) I know this should probably be on a different topic but anyone have an idea who we contact re shipping/flying some stuff over - e.g. I want to take some of my son's toys etc so he has some familiar things with him and also some ... Read More
Is domestic help available in Mauritius? by Yelles
Hi There, I was wondering if domestic help is available in Mauritius? Is it a common thing or does the average person clean their own houses? If it is common, what would the daily rate be for domestic help? Would you go through an agency or is it ...
Hi there What would it cost for a full time domestic i.e. to come in Monday to Friday (whether it be for a full day or even just a few hours a day to clean up) Genevieve - 4000MURS - was that for once a week or what? Please advise THank you! Read More
Should we sell everything back home and rent fully furnished?
Hi there Just a quick question - Should we sell all of belongings that we have in South Africa and then just rent a fully furnished apartment or house when we live in Mauritius. We're obviously bring some clothes and personal items but no big ... Read More
Pre-primary schools in Centre Mauritius by Mardu
Hi there, I have a 3 year old daughter and we will be moving to Mauritius from South Africa, in June. I am looking for an english pre-primary school around the Moka area, except for Clavis. We will move to the north (Grand Baie) next year and she ...
What is the cost of schooling for a toddler just over 1 year old? Read More
Would this be enough to live a good life?
Hi there My husband has just been made an offer of 3500 euros to work in Mauritius. He gets transport to and from work but I would still have to get a car for my son and I. We're waiting on the final documentation to see if that includes a ... Read More
Pick 'n Pay Mauritius by Mardu
Hi there, I was wondering how you all feel about the new Pick 'n Pay opening at Bagatelle & Cascavelle Malls later this year?
Hi there :) So glad I found this forum and this topic - one of my concerns was where I would have to go to do food shopping - love PNP!! Read More