Help: Specific Visa Questions- Moving to Bahrain Soon :)

Hi,

I will be moving to Bahrain (Lebanese) (if i get my visa) and would appreciate your feedback. I have a husband, daughter and a nanny, and we will be leaving Qatar to Bahrain.

1- Can my Husband (Belgian) and Daughter(Belgian)  and Nanny come before or after i get my resident permit?
2- If the above is a no, when can i apply to get my Family and what is the process and time frame?
3- Can i sponsor my husband until he finds a job? if not, how many months can he stay on a visit visa?
4- Can i sponsor my nanny and my Daughter?
5- Are Bangladesh Visa available for the nanny? and what is the process needed to bring her in?
6- I have seen some fully furnished apartments that include EW bills. Will there be a limit on the EW bill and will i have to pay for the broker that found me a house a commission fee?
7- Nurseries: My daughter is only 2.5 years and still is not eligible to go to school, are there any nurseries that accept till 2.30 - 3.00 pm - seef area?
8- I have a Qatari Driving License, will i be able to change it to Bahraini DL or i should do a driving test?
9- Can i rent an apartment if i do not have my residency permit and bank cheques?

Sorry too many questions, and i hope i can get a reply.

Thank you!

I can't answer all your questions except number 9 and only partially: yes you can rent an apartment without residency. Don't know if you can bank cheques but you can use an ATM to get local cash (which was how I paid the deposit on my apartment when I first came over to Bahrain).

1- Can my Husband (Belgian) and Daughter(Belgian)  and Nanny come before or after i get my resident permit?

Check for different visa types available based on nationality here : https://www.evisa.gov.bh/VISA/visaInput … &A0S=a

2- If the above is a no, when can i apply to get my Family and what is the process and time frame?

Unfortunaltey you will not be able to sponsor your family as of now http://lmra.bh/portal/en/faq/question/37

But there is a new rule which is under discussion to allow the same(not implemented as of now)

3- Can i sponsor my husband until he finds a job? if not, how many months can he stay on a visit visa?

as of now you cannot, check the link on the first question for the visa stay period

4- Can i sponsor my nanny and my Daughter?

You need to get this verified with your potential employer

5- Are Bangladesh Visa available for the nanny? and what is the process needed to bring her in?

I am not sure about the nationality, check the below links which should give you an idea (the cost may have increased)
http://www.mybahrain.net/info/sponsor-housemaid.aspxhttps://www.npra.gov.bh/en/services/vis … c-workers/https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=398379

6- I have seen some fully furnished apartments that include EW bills. Will there be a limit on the EW bill and will i have to pay for the broker that found me a house a commission fee?

E&W bill will vary some have limits, some are paid by the person who rents on a monthly basis.

Usually you dont have to pay to the broker, but get the point clarified.

7- Nurseries: My daughter is only 2.5 years and still is not eligible to go to school, are there any nurseries that accept till 2.30 - 3.00 pm - seef area?

Not sure about this, someone may get back on the same, Mums in Bahrain facebook page would be a good place to drop a message and find out.

8- I have a Qatari Driving License, will i be able to change it to Bahraini DL or i should do a driving test?

Yes you can change it to Bahrain one without giving a test
http://www.expat-blog.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=291865 (same applies for qatar)

Good luck

T&R