live2travel
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 12 April 2014
Family Visit Visa from Home Country during Ramadan by live2travel
Hi I know that they stop issuing family visit visas here in Saudi Arabia during Ramadan. But what if someone already has it processed from Saudi Arabia but needs to get the stamp from the Saudi embassy in their home country? Can this part be done ...
Did the people who have done it work for the government sector or the private sector? Do you know if that makes a difference? Read More
Last day for visit visas
What's the last day we can apply for a family visit visa? I'm asking because they usually stop accepting applications a while before Ramadan. Does anyone have any idea when they will stop accepting applications? Read More
Applications for Family Visit Visas
When do they stop accepting applications for family visit visas here in Saudi at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs? I heard they stop about a month before Ramadan. Is this true? Read More
Family Visit Visa from Home Country during Ramadan
Hi I know that they stop issuing family visit visas here in Saudi Arabia during Ramadan. But what if someone already has it processed from Saudi Arabia but needs to get the stamp from the Saudi embassy in their home country? Can this part be done ... Read More
Toyota Yaris 2016 vs. Hyundai Accent 2016 vs. Kia Rio 2016 by live2travel
Which of these cars is better? What are each car's strengths and weaknesses? Any good deals for any of these cars (brand new)? If so, from where? I am in Riyadh.
Do the accent and rio feature cruise control? Read More
Comprehensive Car Insurance
Thank you. Anyone get comprehensive insurance this year? I'm curious about the new rates. Read More
Toyota Yaris 2016 vs. Hyundai Accent 2016 vs. Kia Rio 2016 by live2travel
Which of these cars is better? What are each car's strengths and weaknesses? Any good deals for any of these cars (brand new)? If so, from where? I am in Riyadh.
Will be driving both highway and local. Does the Yaris not do well on highways? Read More
Comprehensive Car Insurance
Hi Does anyone know how much comprehensive car insurance costs in Riyadh? I'm not talking about the cheapest one you need to get by. I'm looking for full coverage (comprehensive) insurance. What is the yearly rate? Read More
Toyota Yaris 2016 vs. Hyundai Accent 2016 vs. Kia Rio 2016
Which of these cars is better? What are each car's strengths and weaknesses? Any good deals for any of these cars (brand new)? If so, from where? I am in Riyadh. Read More
Telemoney Vs. International Bank Transfer
What is the difference between using telemoney and a regular international bank transfer? Which one offers a better exchange rate? What are the pros and cons of using each to send money back to your home country? Read More
Cheapest car insurance ever! by AbouFoelaan
Hi all, I was wondering which car insurance company is the cheapest. I dont want all the fancy stuff, just the obligatory by law one. Thus in this case, just a third party liabilty cover insurance. Which one is in this case the cheapest?
What about comprehensive insurance (full coverage)? Read More
Visa on Arrival Process for New born baby....Saudi Arabia by avsheikh
This is the latest information to bring your new born baby to KSA. My son is 5 month old & last Friday he entered in Saudi Arabia by visa on Arrival Process. ( JET AIRWAYS) VISA ON ARRIVAL: You should have your child passport & it seems that ...
So there's no need to apply for a visa from your home country before bringing the baby here? Is there anyone else who has done this recently? Read More
VoIP calls blocked in Saudi Arabia
I haven't been as to use magic jack here for the past month. It was fine before that. Read More
PNU Housing
Are there any direct hires here for PNU? What is the shared housing like? How far is it from the classes? Read More
Going on work visit visa for job by 90
I got a job offer from a Saudi company couple of months back. According to them, they have applied for my work visa, but it is taking alot of time and dont know how much more time it will take. I was thinking that meanwhile permanent work visa is ...
Neither a work visit visa nor a business visa will allow you to apply for an iqama. Read More
Do EdEx provide compound accommodation? by ToniTR
Greetings, Would anyone know if "Education Experts" generally provide compound accommodation for their workers? Regards Toni
Mudarisa- Is it true that it's a western compound? Is it the one in durrat Riyadh? Is the 5000 SR deposit part of their housing allowance? Is it really an hour drive from PNU? Read More
Do EdEx provide compound accommodation? by ToniTR
Greetings, Would anyone know if "Education Experts" generally provide compound accommodation for their workers? Regards Toni
I'm guessing you're male. That would mean that PNU is out of the question. There are some positions still available with ICEAT and Laureatte I think. I can't recommend either, though, because I haven't had experience with them. Maybe ... Read More
Family accommodation at PNU by live2travel
Does anyone know if PNU offers any family accommodations on it's campus, or are they all single accommodation? Thanks in advance.
Thank you! So if PNU were to offer someone a "married" or "family" status contract, would they get the family apartment from the beginning? Or would they have to live in the single apartments until they bring their spouse and/or ... Read More
Family accommodation at PNU
Does anyone know if PNU offers any family accommodations on it's campus, or are they all single accommodation? Thanks in advance. Read More
how to do a misyar in riyadh by ddm1
Hello everyone! I am an American woman who would like to have a misyar marriage with a Saudi man I know. I am in the process of converting to Islam through self-study but have not completed. He is Muslim 29 and never married. I live in Riyadh and ...
One of the conditions of marriage in Islam is that it must be announced. That makes misyar invalid. Read More
Transferable Iqama
Hi What exactly is a transferable iqama? If someone is in Saudi as a dependent of his/her spouse, does he/she have a transferable iqama? Does this mean that he/she can transfer the iqama to an employer and work legally after that? Are all iqamas ... Read More
Teaching at PNU by Fozia
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Not currently, but I was there earlier this year. Are you there? Read More
Teaching at PNU by Fozia
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Well it really depends on your qualifications, experience, nationality, and who's hiring you. Read More
Teaching at PNU by Fozia
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Have you arrived there yet? Out of curiosity, are you working as a direct hire for PNU, or are you working through a contracting company such as SBC or EdEx? What's it like so far? Read More
Sponsoring Your Husband
Hi Is it possible for a female teacher to sponsor her husband and bring him to the kingdom on a permanent visa? I know that there may have been threads on this topic, but these things change every day. I would appreciate some up to date information ... Read More