Dependants visa

@T?Wey

I am in a similar position but more advanced as I am in Mauritius to get my permit at the moment.

We opted to both apply individually rather than one as a dependent as in our case I was concerned that if the primary person died then the dependent permit was no longer valid.

If you apply then my understanding is that:

(a) You will get an approval in principle

(b) Pay the fee

(c) On arrival in Mauritius you will upload your visa entry stamp in your passport.

(d) Upload medical results and any other outstanding information.

(d) Assuming the EDB has got all the required documentation they will schedule an appointment, in our case four working days later.

(e) Once you get your permit you can apply for the dependents via the Passport office, see the quote below.

6.8.1. DEFINITION

The Dependents of OP holders and RP holders are eligible to apply for a residence permit.

Dependents are defined as spouse (including Common Law Partner of the opposite sex),

parents, and dependent children, including stepchildren or lawfully adopted children, who are

unmarried and not engaged in any gainful activity.

Application for a RP as dependent is made to and determined by the Passport and Immigration

Office.

The full document is: https://residency.mu/wp-content/uploads … P-2023.pdf

The process for the dependent is different.

Hope that helps. I think they just want to ensure that the dependent has entered the country legally and they want to see the stamp in the passport.

Chris

Thank you for the reply Chris,

We have only just returned from 2 weeks in Mauritius.  We fully completed our medicals while we were there.  I am now just waiting for my police certificate to come back and I was intending to start the process from the UK.

We are returning to Mauritius at the end of June and we had both hoped to have our retirement visas granted during the two weeks of our next visit.

Unfortunately, I don't think you will do this in two weeks. Like you, we had done our medicals and opened up bank accounts on the previous visit.

Currently, my timescales are:

(a) Got an appointment four working days after arriving and uploading our visa stamp.

(b) At the appointment, which was today, I didn't get my permit, which was unexpected, and was told to come back 7 working days later.

I believe you can only apply for your dependent's permit until you get yours. Thus, I don't think you will manage to do it in 2 weeks. I will know more on the 23rd when I return to the EDB and hopefully go onto the passport office on the same day.

Chris

What documentation do you need to open the bank account?? Thankyou

I opened mine with Afrasia and they wanted:

"With regards the account opening requirements, please refer to below list:

1. Passport
2. Bank reference letter (dated less than 3 months)

3.Recent Proof of Address. Either a utility bill for electricity or water, or a bank statement, dated less than 3 months.

Brief profile / CV

Certified copies to be submitted for point 1,2 and 3."

I note that you are from SA, as am I (UK living in SA). Absa is well established in Mauritius and I thought they might be easier as I bank with them. However, they were not very helpful.

AfrAsia is much smaller but more flexible. I can PM you a contact if interested.

Chris

Thanks, yes please that would be helpful. Do you mean a utility bill from our SA address or a new lease address in Mauritius??

We used a utility bill from SA, we don't have a Mauritius address.

Thanks so much for yr help. The last time we visited the EDB offices was in 2022, and their office was in Port Louis, have they now moved??

Yes, EDB - Ground Floor, 7 Exchange Square, Wall Street, Ebene,72201.

Traffic can be challenging and Google Maps is close but not close enough. It was only about 100 m but signage could be better.

Oh thanks, will bear this in mind when we see them next month