Filming in Mauritius

Hiring a fixer in Mauritius

Hiring a fixer in Mauritius will prove helpful throughout the development of your production. Our local professionals have worked with production crews from around the world, making sure they are well serviced while filming in Mauritius. From taking care of the film permits and equipment rental to the logistics of your project, Fixer Mauritius will be there for you. When shooting in our beautiful country, we will service you from the first shoot up until the wrap-up.

Visa for Mauritius

To be able to start filming in Mauritius, you will first need to obtain a visa for your overseas trip. When it comes to our country, many people are allowed to enter without being required to apply for a visa beforehand. For example, UK citizens can enter Mauritius with a valid passport for stays up to 60 days. US citizens are also excepted from applying for a visa before their departure. Check the visa requirements based on your country of origin before coming to Mauritius for work.

Film Permits in Mauritius

Local authorities in Mauritius may ask for a film permit from your crew when working on the ground. Film permits are obtained through our fixers. All you have to do is inform them of the locations you will go to for shooting and they will sort out the formalities. Your fixer in Mauritius will ask you for any documents they might need for the permits to be approved. Applications for the permits need to be made days before starting to shoot.

Special equipment renting info

Fixer Mauritius will help you if you need to rent or buy gear while on the island. Our local film fixer keeps in contact with local film equipment rental shops, making sure you are paying the local prices for any purchase. When it comes to using drones over Mauritius, you can if you follow the regulations imposed by the government. You need to ask for permission to fly the drone from the authorities, and every flight comes with a fee.

Cultural facts

And while at the chapter about rules and regulations, such as dealing with film permits in Mauritius, it is worthy to note some of the country’s cultural aspects. For example, locals who offer food and other gifts are expecting you to receive them with your right hand. The left hand is considered to be the “working” hand, thus used for labour purposes. Mauritians are religious people, so keep in mind to respect their prayer times and places of worship.

Weather when filming in Mauritius

Located in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is considered a year-round filming location. The exceptions are obvious, as cyclones run through the country from December to April. Besides these months Mauritius offers toasty temperatures, dry winds, and chilly nights. October is one of the appropriate months for filming in Mauritius out of all, as the temperatures are just right, and the island is just heating up after the winter season. Seawater temperatures never go beyond 26 degrees Celsius.

Tax rebate in Mauritius

Countries from around the world are offering tax incentives to film production companies shooting within their borders, and the same goes for Mauritius. You can get up to a 40% tax rebate on the money you spend while in production on the island. TV commercials, shows, movies, and documentaries are all eligible for the incentive. Ask your fixer in Mauritius for help in applying for the rebate with the local government. You are also excepted from paying a customs fee for equipment brought into the country.

Conclusion on filming in Mauritius

A successful production in Mauritius is a mixture of good planning and reliable local help. Along with your fixer in Mauritius, we will be able to sort out the requirements of your production easier and more efficiently. Fixer Mauritius will help you with obtaining your film permits, as well as sourcing a local gear shop for extra equipment.

We can also help you with obtaining your tax rebate at the end of your shooting in the country. We will gladly assist you with everything regarding media production, such as the logistics of your project, figuring out the right locations, and others. Fixer Mauritius is your trusted helper while you film in our country, from the first shoot up until the wrap-up.

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