Expat Dentist

Doc_bib New member

Member since 31 July 2017

Doc_bibNew member04 May 2018 08:37:47

Hello Guys recently i was offered a dentist job in mauritius in a private dental clinic, i am an experienced dentist over 5 years of experience.
employer offering me 35,000 MUR / 1000 USD , housing facilities , one economy flight for home . entitlement of 20% share of profit after a certain income ceiling every month.

IS IT A OKAY SALARY FOR DENTIST IN MAURITIUS ?? i mean is the island so cheap to survive and live decent life on 35000 MUR ? Kindly guide me.

Nadeem ViP

Member since 18 November 2008

NadeemViP04 May 2018 12:58:20

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The first question is 'would I be allowed to practice under these conditions in Mauritius'?
The answer seems 'No' since you're only earning 35,000 MUR a month as salary. The second hurdle is obtaining clearance from the Medical and Dental Council.

My take : irrespective of how much dentists earn on the island, the salary level is too low to get an Occupation Permit.

Doc_bib New member

Member since 31 July 2017

Doc_bibNew member04 May 2018 13:18:50

Nadeem isn't the occupational permit a responsibility of employer ?

what i was concerned from my side is the 35k Mur decent enough to start in mauritius? or should i negotiate with employer to raise the salary.

Donzeez Member

Member since 22 April 2018

DonzeezMember04 May 2018 13:26:57

Nadeem was trying to saying a pay of MUR 35,000 per month won鈥檛 get you an occupational permit in Mauritius. That鈥檚 because expats are expected to earn a minimum of MUR 60k per month before getting the permit, except for jobs in IT with a minimum of 30k.