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Extending tourist visa - return ticket to where?

FranglaiseMummy Contributor

Member since 03 August 2015

FranglaiseMummyContributor03 December 2015 05:22:15

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Hi everyone,

We may need to extend our tourist visa if our Occupation Permit doesn't come through in time. The site below says we need "Copy of confirmed Return Ticket (Original to be produced)". Does anyone know if that has to be a ticket to the UK or can it be a ticket to La R茅union? My husband and daughters are on French passports whilst I'm on a British passport.

Many thanks in advance,
Sophie

P.S. if anyone has any idea of the time it takes to get an OP and a dependant OP at the moment I'd love to hear that too!

EVitrac Member

Member since 01 October 2012

EVitracMember03 December 2015 05:53:39

Dear Sophie,
I lived in MU from 2012 to June 2015. I did the procedure a few times, and it generally took 3 weeks.
Yes, the return ticket is to anywhere abroad, so La R茅union satisfies.
Good luck,
Emmanuel

FranglaiseMummy Contributor

Member since 03 August 2015

FranglaiseMummyContributor03 December 2015 06:18:30

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Great, thanks!

PLMH Active member

Member since 19 October 2015

PLMHActive member04 December 2015 00:06:31

Hi Sophie

The process for getting a work permit takes two to three weeks from the date the application is accepted for processing at the BOI in Port Louis.

You need original documents for this, must take your passport and make an appointment to hand the application with you.

They don't like staples!

A flight to La Reunion would be acceptable as it in the EU.

I would recommend that the sooner you start the process, the better.

Bonne chance!

Peter