XTang
Pakistani expat in Saudi Arabia
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Pakistani
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English, Urdu
Registration: 22 April 2014
I confused by abiddhuddi143
I also took a car from Abdul Latif Jamil on installments and my car was also in an accident. He said it was a total loss. So will abdual Latif Jamil have to give me money for it now or will the one I have built just pay the money and I will not ...
Depends on the insurance payout vs. the balance of your outstanding debt.If insurance pays higher, debt is settled and you receive the remainder.If insurance pays lower, part of the debt is settled and you need to pay the balance to the company. Read More
ANTI ECONOMIC CRIME by anthonybrandon359
Please what does it mean when you receive messages from moi ANTI ECONOMIC CRIME DIRECTORATE
Perhaps, you can share the message here so we can tell you if it is a scam or genuine.MOIC will just call you and ask you to come to their offices if there is an issue. They will call from a landline number. Or there will be an ... Read More
Bahrain registered car how long to stay in Saudi by niveenchoco
How long can I keep my Bahraini registered car in Saudi for?? I searched on the net and I found only 90 days !! What happens after 90 days? Do I have to pay a fine? I have to stay in Saudi for 1 year... I have iqama in Bahrain and Saudi. Is there a ...
Not yet. They are working on the procedural rules. Should be announced July / August. Read More
Bahrain to Saudi Arabia Medical Report for Work Visa by momonski
Hi everyone, I have some question hope someone could able to help me.. Im currently processing a Work Visa requirements in VFS Tasheel International from Bahrain to Saudi Arabia. Some requirements can be done fair enough but you know you need to ...
You will need attested degrees. And they cannot convert a tourist visa to a work permit. You have to leave the Kingdom (if you are on a tourist visa) and then enter on a work permit. The consequences of working on either of those visas, if labor ... Read More
Bahrain to Saudi Arabia Medical Report for Work Visa by momonski
Hi everyone, I have some question hope someone could able to help me.. Im currently processing a Work Visa requirements in VFS Tasheel International from Bahrain to Saudi Arabia. Some requirements can be done fair enough but you know you need to ...
Try to read what I wrote. Then ask the person who is doing your visa with VFS for the latest list of medical centers. Book an appointment and they will tell you what to bring. Usually passport. Read More
Bahrain to Saudi Arabia Medical Report for Work Visa by momonski
Hi everyone, I have some question hope someone could able to help me.. Im currently processing a Work Visa requirements in VFS Tasheel International from Bahrain to Saudi Arabia. Some requirements can be done fair enough but you know you need to ...
Read my comment just before yours. Cost is between 100 to 150 BD. Read More
Force majeure in Apartments by aureleonen
Hello everyone I hope everyone are safe.I want to ask regarding apartment contracts here in Bahrain, and in relation to the recent regional tensions here in the middle east.I do not have a force majeure specified in my lease contract, but I want to ...
You need to see your contract. If there is no clause then look for something that talks about building safety. Maybe try talking to your landlord as they should be reasonable, under the circumstances? Read More
Visa overstay fine by Cooperj8
A friend of mine has hit bad times and hasn’t renewed his visa for 10 months . He now is getting some money together to fly back to Uk but needs to know how much the fine will be . Can anyone help ?
Have someone check for him at immigration. Read More
ISSUING VISA FOR HOUSE HELPER by Expatt2022
Morning, Hope you are well.I am an expat living in Bahrain. I am looking to apply for a visa for our house helper. She is already in Bahrain and the plan is to transfer her visa from her previous employer (family) to us.Just wondering about the ...
The visa has expired? then it can't be cancelled. And that is why she is not appearing under the employer. I suggest to just hire an agent and have him do the process. Read More
ISSUING VISA FOR HOUSE HELPER by Expatt2022
Morning, Hope you are well.I am an expat living in Bahrain. I am looking to apply for a visa for our house helper. She is already in Bahrain and the plan is to transfer her visa from her previous employer (family) to us.Just wondering about the ...
What this sounds like is that the employer issued her visa but never did enrollment and medical for her. What happens in that case is that while the worker is appearing under the employer re: residence permit, in the EMS system, she is NOT ... Read More
ISSUING VISA FOR HOUSE HELPER by Expatt2022
Morning, Hope you are well.I am an expat living in Bahrain. I am looking to apply for a visa for our house helper. She is already in Bahrain and the plan is to transfer her visa from her previous employer (family) to us.Just wondering about the ...
Yes Read More
King Fahd Causeway daily commuter? by JonMc
It’s been announced that from the 18 Feb, the causeway fee (one way) will increase from SAR25 to SAR35However it also says for regular (“daily”) commuters the cost will not increase.does anyone know how they will identify daily ...
I think you are reading it wrong.What they will do is that they will offer you a prepaid package which is, I believe, 850 riyals or 40 trips (or 20 round trips), valid for a month. If you get that, then yeah, your cost is actually lower than ... Read More
ISSUING VISA FOR HOUSE HELPER by Expatt2022
Morning, Hope you are well.I am an expat living in Bahrain. I am looking to apply for a visa for our house helper. She is already in Bahrain and the plan is to transfer her visa from her previous employer (family) to us.Just wondering about the ...
She can't cancel it herself. Employer has to nominate an authorized person on their behalf to do it. There is an LMRA form that needs to be signed by them. They should ask any agent who can represent them and proceed with the cancellation. Read More
Period of stay in Bahrain after Final Exit KSA through Causeway by ravic31
Greetings,I will be having my final exit from KSA and please clarify whether i can enter through causeway and period of stay in Bahrain to exit from Bahrain.I have Bahrain multiple entry visa till Apr'26, so will it be valid or cancelled once i have ...
If the Bahrain visa was not on the basis of Iqama, then it should be fine. Read More
ISSUING VISA FOR HOUSE HELPER by Expatt2022
Morning, Hope you are well.I am an expat living in Bahrain. I am looking to apply for a visa for our house helper. She is already in Bahrain and the plan is to transfer her visa from her previous employer (family) to us.Just wondering about the ...
Her previous visa needs to be cancelled for you to apply. Enrollment is biometrics. Appointment online at lmra website and needs to be done again.Medical again as well. Can be scheduled or rescheduled via bahrain.bh. Read More
ISSUING VISA FOR HOUSE HELPER by Expatt2022
Morning, Hope you are well.I am an expat living in Bahrain. I am looking to apply for a visa for our house helper. She is already in Bahrain and the plan is to transfer her visa from her previous employer (family) to us.Just wondering about the ...
You have to apply for ceiling increase. When ceiling is approved, you need to apply for work permit. When that is approved, you need to take her for enrollment after taking appointment. After this, there is medical.I can't see the link but you ... Read More
Mobility issues by Bilal Rauf
Hi My one-year contract has been completed. After that, my previous company applied for my visa under withdrawal permission without my consent.Later, my new company initiated my mobility order, which was open at that time. My new company has already ...
I would suggest to copy paste only the question, not the chat gpt message at the end :).Also, it is not clear. Old company has applied for visa renewal and THEN new company applied for mobility? If visa renewal is in process then mobility won't ... Read More
Comprehensive Bahrain Visa Process & FAQ - Work & Self sponsorship by XTang
[b]Edit Feb'20: Merged stickies for work visa and self sponsorship visa[/b][b]Edit Feb'21: Added visa cancellation law in case monthly fees are not paid[/b][color=#ea5a5a]Note that I haven't managed to update this for quite a while now due to lack ...
With Iqama, you will get a time limited visa on every entry. Read More
Birth certificate/ cpr for kid by Naftali Muchoki
Hi,I was late in clearing hospital bill here in bahrain, so for birth certificate, hospital provided me with birth notification to take to cpr office for birth certificate processing. I have not done so for one fear. I have marriage certificate ...
In the past they would, I am not sure what is the rule now. Read More
Bahrain registered car how long to stay in Saudi by niveenchoco
How long can I keep my Bahraini registered car in Saudi for?? I searched on the net and I found only 90 days !! What happens after 90 days? Do I have to pay a fine? I have to stay in Saudi for 1 year... I have iqama in Bahrain and Saudi. Is there a ...
Just need to exit, doesn't matter where Read More
Spouse visa with tb scars For United Arab Emirate (dubai) by Worldly confusion
Has anyone got spouse dependent visa with tb scar for I don't wish to work there but want to live with my husband
Yes Read More
Have Saudi iqama and wishing to live in Bahrain. by JWF
Hi all Ive trawled through site but can’t seem to nail definitively the answer/process to whether this is achievable on 5 year multiple entry/exit visa Currently live and work in Saudi but we are looking to maybe move family to Bahrain next ...
Yep as the link says, you can get a paper CPR if all family members have an Iqama and an employer issues an NOC. Read More
Submission of Annual Audited Financial Reports to MOIC by ummulsayed
HI, I got the CR in 2023 and started operation in sept 2024, FY ends Dec 31st. I heard that in the 1st year no need to submit Annual Audited Financial Reports. Is it true? If so when am i supposed to submit the audited report?. kindly advise.
They have listed the FAQ on the MOIC website. I don't remember the dates but the statements are not submitted in the first year but in the year after that. Read More
Scar In left Lungs by nanda99
Hello Experts, Last March, I was deported from UAE due to medical Unfit. They found a scar in my left lungs. In my deportation letter, visa authority mentioned as Pulmonary Tuberculosis (Inactive). But, I never been suffered with TB or any other ...
NO ONE can answer that question for you on the internet. Medical diagnosis is done in person after considering patient history, recent and past test results and correlating all information. The primary doctor is the decision maker. High level, ... Read More
Work Permit on Dependant visa with Old Tb Scar by qwerty24
Has anyone been granted work permit to work under husband/ wife's visa, having old tb scars? I was deported from Dubai due to old tb scars. Tb scars dont go away, however doctors in India are sure my scars are not contagious and do not signify an ...
There is no leniency for work and investor visas unfortunately. All Emirates are the same as the medical testing requirements are Federal and not Emirate wise. Read More
Travel ban by Waleed baloch
I was deported 2012 For 3 Year travel ban and now still they didn't remove my black list
A ban and blacklist are very different things. Read the link above. The ban may be removed after some time but immigration can still decide not to give you a visa based on past history. Read More
Cancelling visa by mdjubayerahamed000
I have investor visa in Bahrain but transfer my shear and outhoraise to my partner name in the siggilat everything under my partner name but still i have valid visa i lmra system how can i can cancel my investor visa i told my business partner go to ...
Log in to EMS, go into cancellation, upload form. Done in 2 seconds. If you don't have EMS, approach LMRA counter (only authorized person).Also there is NEVER any offence that stops a visa being cancelled. Only issuance of new visas, transfers ... Read More
Investor Visa transfer to lmra employee visa by bethel02
Please how can an investor visa holder whose visa is expires this month transfers to lmra employee visa? how is it done, which document is needed? Thanks for your feedback
Log in to EMS, go into cancellation, upload form. Done in 2 seconds. If you don't have EMS, approach LMRA counter.No need to remove anything from CR. Read More
Visit Visa application for son by Jdsoni
I am planning to apply for visit visa for my son from India. He was resident here and studied here earlier but now in India for college education. In document they generally ask for bank statement showing USD 1000 balance but he is student so that ...
Yes to above. You can only get around that via a sponsored visa i.e. one which is issued by a company. Read More
Moving to Bahrain from Riyadh ksa by Hiyaam Omar
Hi I want to know that we are moving from saudia ksa to Bahrain I want an American curriculum school which should be affordable for my kids they are 3 kidsand what are the requirements for getting admission in Bahrain in second semester
Define affordability first so that we can advise accordingly. Read More
Visa for widow by sameeralvi8100
My aunt married a Bahraini decade ago, she is still struggling to get a Bahraini passport as she has to pay a big amount every year for here visa she is also not having much amount as the pension is divided into 3 wives including her. she didn't got ...
Self sponsorship visa for retirees if she has worked for 15 years in GCC countries. She cannot transfer to dependent visa now as sponsor has passed away. Read More
Visa for widow by sameeralvi8100
My aunt married a Bahraini decade ago, she is still struggling to get a Bahraini passport as she has to pay a big amount every year for here visa she is also not having much amount as the pension is divided into 3 wives including her. she didn't got ...
Was she on dependent visa with her husband? Or was she on a work visa i.e. working elsewhere? if dependent, then her visa can continue to be extended. Read More
Pending salary by sameeralvi8100
I have submitted a case through LMRA 4 months ago for my pending salary as my office closed overnight without giving any notice. I'm still under their visa. I received a message from court written only for 2 months salary on it, but I'm claiming ...
I can't say as I don't know the case specifics re: documentation. Only your lawyer can advise you. Read More
Investor Visa transfer to lmra employee visa by bethel02
Please how can an investor visa holder whose visa is expires this month transfers to lmra employee visa? how is it done, which document is needed? Thanks for your feedback
You have to cancel the investor visa and then the company has to apply for a work visa for you. CR doesn't matter. Read More
Dependent visa cancellation by ajaijohn74
My Business partner wants to cancel his son's dependent visa. He wants to get his son with a work visa. How do I cancel his dependent visa from the LMRA through EMS.
No. It will be cancelled at the same time. Read More
Dependent visa cancellation by ajaijohn74
My Business partner wants to cancel his son's dependent visa. He wants to get his son with a work visa. How do I cancel his dependent visa from the LMRA through EMS.
You don't need any documents to cancel visa. Just need to upload the form for cancellation. Read More
Deportation process & waiting time by levram7979
My visa got expired in Feb-2025, due to Runaway case in LMRA by my employer. It was false case and my employer did this in revenge. I appealed in court against LMRA decision, and lose the case last week. I cannot live here in Bahrain anymore, i am a ...
If you can buy your own ticket and pay any fines, then the process goes fast. The jail time is usually only for people who can't settle their debts. Read More
Ticket payment by Joanna Lyka Obando
Hello . I would like to ask if ineed to pay the ticket expenses that the company provided because i did not finish my 2 year contract with them .?i only completed 1year and 2months . thankyou
No. Read More
Self Sponsorship Dependant (Family) Issues by RIK374
Hello Forum, I am a Pakistani who has been in Bahrain for over 30 years. My husband has recently been approved for a 10-year self-sponsorship residence permit. He has been getting SSRP for about 7 years now (2 year, followed by 5 year, now 10 ...
Oh ok. How long did the process take for renewal for your husband, from start to end? Read More
Self Sponsorship Dependant (Family) Issues by RIK374
Hello Forum, I am a Pakistani who has been in Bahrain for over 30 years. My husband has recently been approved for a 10-year self-sponsorship residence permit. He has been getting SSRP for about 7 years now (2 year, followed by 5 year, now 10 ...
Raise a complaint on Tawasul targeted towards NPRA.Also, why didn't you renew the permit with him at the same time? Read More
Iqama delay by Diamond1234
I paid an agent here in saudi to get my work visa(device electronic engineer) . I have got everything done in india medical and everything. But the sponsor has his licence expired but he is in class A green. Now it has been 40 days and the agent is ...
Are you buying a so called "free visa"? if so, that is illegal and there is nothing you can do. Read More
Termination by sameeralvi8100
My employer terminated me without giving any kind of notice period. Because the office management was caught by the CID for some fraud case. The office was closed overnight no notice given just said we don't have money to run the business in this ...
Read this first: https://www.expat.com/en/forum/middle-east/bahrain/841333-legal-matters-employment-disputes-faq-police-clearance-certificate.htmlAn employer can terminate you anytime without notice. However, for termination without cause, there ... Read More
Work Visa Transfer by PH_BH2020
Hi!is it true that No Objection Certificate is enough to initiate the Work Visa Transfer in Bahrain?Can somebody tell me what is the updated visa transfer procedure in Bahrain?
As far as I know, the transfer is all done within EMS via mobility for normal work permits. The NOC aspect is only ever used for domestic work visas or for visas which are not under LMRA domain (NPRA to LMRA or vice versa). Read More
Bahrain Golden Visa - Documents to be uploaded by mdaasif
Hi,While applying for Bahrain Golden Visa, we need to upload the following documents as a part of the overall document,1. Family Information Page: is it the passport page that has details of father and mother name as well as the spouse or is it some ...
Congrats. Yes, if you are the sponsor for your wife then her application will only be approved once you make the payment and your visa is issued. Read More
Socpa not accept my membership by Mdnumaan0007
I am Md.Numaan from india .I have applied for socpa but reject my membership even my certificate is verified from saudi cultutre so I need your support for solve this issue . Please advise me
Yes if it a proper CPA. Read More
Road safety in Saudi Arabia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Saudi Arabia as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Saudi Arabia, ...
I am not sure what everyone is on about. Roads are risky in Saudi. People don't follow the rules i.e. lane discipline, tailgating, overtaking from the wrong side and practically every dangerous thing you can imagine. I see it in ... Read More
Single mother with daughter moving to Dubai by spindio
Any help or advice is greatly appreciatedI am thinking about a move to Dubai with my 11yr old daughterI know Dubai is safe and can be expensiveIm looking ofr genuine advice on :Full-time employmentSchoolingA safe place to liveMany thanks
@spindio Death certificate (attested) would be needed but be aware that they may still ask for legal custody papers i.e. a court order appointing you as legal guardian - this is not needed if you were married to the father at the time of this death ... Read More
Socpa not accept my membership by Mdnumaan0007
I am Md.Numaan from india .I have applied for socpa but reject my membership even my certificate is verified from saudi cultutre so I need your support for solve this issue . Please advise me
A quick google search will tell you that this particular university has a dubious reputation and is rumored to be a degree mill. SOCPA relies on official listings of recognized and accredited institutions, usually based on the Ministry ... Read More
Bahrain Golden Visa - Documents to be uploaded by mdaasif
Hi,While applying for Bahrain Golden Visa, we need to upload the following documents as a part of the overall document,1. Family Information Page: is it the passport page that has details of father and mother name as well as the spouse or is it some ...
That depends on the category of the visa that is being applied for. If it is a property based visa then property owner. If its salary based visa, then the person who gets the salary. Read More
Bahrain Golden Visa - Documents to be uploaded by mdaasif
Hi,While applying for Bahrain Golden Visa, we need to upload the following documents as a part of the overall document,1. Family Information Page: is it the passport page that has details of father and mother name as well as the spouse or is it some ...
1) Yes passport page or any document that proves relationship2) Signature of whoever is the property owner on the title deed Read More
Gcc Medical validity Saudi visa by kaosar Jahan
Please tell the Gcc medical report validity for Saudi Arabia ?
Usually 3 months. It should say that on the report itself. Read More
How to Start an NGO by Balach
I'm an expat interesting in starting an NGO to open a community center that offers different services throughout the year. Has anyone here ever opened an NGO before or understand the process? I've seen online that the gov requires nationality or ...
Check on sijilat.bh. This needs to be registered as a company. Look at company formation process sticky on the forum. Read More
Family Member work status- Self sponsorship retirement visa by kmurali1954
Hi !I have a Self Sponsorship retirement Visa which does not allow taking up employment.I now want to add My wife for family visa. My wife is currently working in bahrain. My question is as follows:If I transfer her Residence Permit ( which is ...
She cannot work on a self sponsorship visa. This is how the SS visa is defined as. There is no transfer. You apply for a SS visa and when approved, you cancel her existing one and new one is issued. Read More
Scar In left Lungs by nanda99
Hello Experts, Last March, I was deported from UAE due to medical Unfit. They found a scar in my left lungs. In my deportation letter, visa authority mentioned as Pulmonary Tuberculosis (Inactive). But, I never been suffered with TB or any other ...
You didn't mention this in your previous question - it seemed you were asking for a first time visa. If you are already on a residence visa and this medical is for renewal or transfer, then there is no issue. They will give you a 1 year and give ... Read More
How to proceed with this job offer ? by Daring super star
My friend has gotten a new job as a teacher in an international school. They are asking her to do IELTS and get her marksheet attested. Obviously, that will cost her. She is not working at present. But the international school has not given her an ...
Legally, an offer letter means nothing without a signed contract.However, an offer letter is helpful for you to decide IF you want the job i.e. you are ok with salary etc. If it was me, I would politely tell them that while I am ok to do ... Read More
Most common scams in Bahrain by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Bahrain as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
This is an age old scam here. Well dressed educated guy who runs out of fuel and wants money to go back. I am surprised you let him get in your car - immediately call the police if they cross this boundary. Read More
Scar In left Lungs by nanda99
Hello Experts, Last March, I was deported from UAE due to medical Unfit. They found a scar in my left lungs. In my deportation letter, visa authority mentioned as Pulmonary Tuberculosis (Inactive). But, I never been suffered with TB or any other ...
You can do nothing except wait. If marked as UNFIT then you won't get a visa. Read More
Dependent with Hepatitis b is it required to leave Bahrain? by Surlak560
My wife is Hepatitis B positive person. We had delivery in Bahrain as regular check up and tests, MOH got to know about hepatitis b. Now MOH, chasing us to do ‘re-examination tests for Unfit expatriate’. And we will get UNFIT in it due ...
Is your wife a dependent or on a work visa?There shouldn't be an issue on dependent visa. Read More
TB and new residency in UAE by Abhilashprasannan
Hi I am Dr ABILASH PRASANNAN dentist , Sai ganesh medical center sharjah. I had seen lots of people searching for tb related questions about residency permit in UAE , TODAY I will say about my friend who has TB scar. ( I am not a ...
See my comment above. Should be ok if they treat it as old residency. Read More
The GCC Tour plan by mrahimyousafzai
Dear All,I would like to get information regarding the GCC tour.I am a Pakistani national living in Oman want to plan a trip to the GCC countries. I would appreciate it if anyone could guide me regarding this adventurous trip..Can I get entries for ...
For UAE and Saudi, you will need to get visas as your nationality will not get visa on arrival even with a valid GCC residence. These can be applied online. Only problem is that UAE online visa for GCC residents is single entry so you ... Read More
How does car leasing works in KSA ? by Danielksa2023
Anyone knows how car leasing works in ksa?
In what way exactly?You lease a car from a rental agency, pay installments and return it to them. Maintenance is their headache.If you do it via a bank than that is not a lease per se but a loan that you pay off and end up owning the ... Read More
Degree attestation from Pakistan Embassy Riyadh by yameenghaffar
My degree is already attested from HEC in 2007. Now I want to attest it from Pakistan Embassy in Riyadh so Does anyone know the process for the attestation
As far as I know, Pakistan Embassy will not attest any Pakistan issued degree without attestation from MOFA Pakistan. Because their attestation is to verify stamp of MOFA Pakistan. You can try your luck but this is clearly listed ... Read More
Employee departed Bahrain without closing their bank account by saudiexpat_2018
The employee has resigned and left Bahrain without closing her bank account. If she returns to Bahrain for a visit, could there be any issues related to potential fees or penalties from the bank, given that her salary is no longer being deposited ...
Are you the employer or employee?If employer then this has nothing to do with you UNLESS the employee took a loan and you undertook to transfer salary against that loan to the bank. In this case, you should have notified the bank that ... Read More
EWA cost Bahrain by pauldg
Hi all , can anyone give me an estimate of EWA cost / municipal fees for a 3 / 4 bedroom villa with a pool. I’m trying to navigate a move from an apartment to a villa and need some help with this.
Yep. I am in Riffa Views in a 4 bedroom villa with central. Last month I paid 380 and this month 400 BD - after a lot of effort by turning off ACs etc. Read More
School transfer from Scotland by pauldg
Can anyone who has relocated a child from Scotland to Bahrain to attend school assist me. I am having trouble getting the paperwork “attested by the required authorities “ in Scotland. No one from the Scottish school or the local ...
Not from Scotland but can give an idea as to how this usually goes. Essentially, the real attestation that is required is by the Bahrain Embassy in your home country, which means that first you need to get the document attested by the ... Read More
Seeking Bahrain Residency – Medically Retired US Military by noorbh
Hey everyone,I’m a 24-year-old U.S. Navy veteran, medically retired after about 5 years of active-duty service. I suffered a serious service-connected injury a few years ago, and I now receive a permanent, tax-free pension of around 1,600 BHD ...
Practically, the only way right now is to set up a company (even if on paper) and use that to secure a renewable 2 year visa. It does involve some costs and ongoing requirements (method and process is listed in a sticky on the forum). It is ... Read More
How to get residency through investment i.e. self sponsorship? by XTang
I went through this process recently and thought to pen down a sticky as there are lots of questions on the forum about this. I will continue updating it as and when required. The issue with this topic is that while the visa process is listed on ...
Simple. People work, earn, save and invest. Over a period of time, this all adds up.The product is targeted at people with means, not those without. And there are plenty of people with means. Read More
Labour abuse by sameeralvi8100
I'M an accountant and my visa is under one of the companies of my employers friend but all the work i did was related to the other companies he had shares in and he told me to leave with just 1 day notice as he cannot continue the office my visa is ...
You need to first go to the public health center. Its determined based on the block number in your CPR. They will refer you to a public hospital - you can't go directly to a public hospital. But is not free for expats anymore. But you will ... Read More
Invalid visa by sameeralvi8100
My company is hiring a new person in my place and he doesn't have the visa in the same company he is still under his previous company's visa or like on notice period what are the consequences if LMRA catch him working on my seat. Also my ...
Business visa is sponsored by a company in Bahrain. On a normal family visit, you cannot legally do any business promotional activities. Read More
Invalid visa by sameeralvi8100
My company is hiring a new person in my place and he doesn't have the visa in the same company he is still under his previous company's visa or like on notice period what are the consequences if LMRA catch him working on my seat. Also my ...
You keep making multiple posts asking the same questions.Consequences are fines and deportation.And I don't get what your question is on VAT. So they did something wrong...........and you did something wrong by working with a sponsor who ... Read More
Labour abuse by sameeralvi8100
I'M an accountant and my visa is under one of the companies of my employers friend but all the work i did was related to the other companies he had shares in and he told me to leave with just 1 day notice as he cannot continue the office my visa is ...
Search the posts in the forum. I have repeatedly told people NOT to work for sponsors without having a visa under them. By doing what you did, YOU broke the law. If you now take this up and file a case for your dues...........and it comes out ... Read More
Opening a business bank account by Niepo
Hello everyone,I am in the process of opening a W.L.L company in Bahrain however I am stuck on the last step which is opening a bank account. My agent had trouble opening the bank account for the company and asked me to come in person to open the ...
Try HBL bank and also NBB - people have reported some success with them. Read More
Scar In left Lungs by nanda99
Hello Experts, Last March, I was deported from UAE due to medical Unfit. They found a scar in my left lungs. In my deportation letter, visa authority mentioned as Pulmonary Tuberculosis (Inactive). But, I never been suffered with TB or any other ...
All of this has been discussed on the forum. Search the threads as ALL your questions have been answered. Just wait for the outcome. Read More
Minor Criminal case by marypeter14
Someone put a case on me and have received an email to attend first heating in two weeks time. I have no ideal who it is and the charges are "MISDEMEANOR". Anyone here with ideal what that means?
The simple definition for Bahrain is:Felonies – Serious crimes (e.g. murder, rape, drug trafficking)Misdemeanours – Less serious crimes (e.g. assault, theft of small value, defamation)Petty Offenses/Contraventions – Minor ... Read More
KSA-Business Visa Cancellation by raramkrish139
I had been issued a KSA-business visa (one-year multiple entry) last year from India, which had a validity till 30 March 2024. As, I left the previous company they cancelled my business visa on 02 November 2023 by electronically .Right now, I am ...
I think i mentioned this before. The requirements are determined by Saudi consulates in the respective countries. The consulates in the GCC countries don't have any issue with issuing a work visa while you have a valid business visit ... Read More
TB and new residency in UAE by Abhilashprasannan
Hi I am Dr ABILASH PRASANNAN dentist , Sai ganesh medical center sharjah. I had seen lots of people searching for tb related questions about residency permit in UAE , TODAY I will say about my friend who has TB scar. ( I am not a ...
If residency expiry is greater than 6 months then in all likelihood they will treat you as a new visa. Read More
Runway case by Gullraiz Rajput
hello sir can you chek runway case on me plz
Go to immigration. Or send someone on your behalf. Read More
Premium residency approved when on final exit by INFO TAMIL
I got premium residency approved for me and my family . But I sent my family on final exit for my son education purpose . Now I can only download my card . I would like to get them back and use this opportunity. Anyone know what to do
They went on final exit so they no longer have any legal status in the Kingdom now. If PR was approved for them as well then you need to get a family visit visa (apply on MOFA site and then send the application to PR team via email to ... Read More
Lost case and have 1 month Jail and deportation by Lovely17
Hello Readers,Maam/Sir,I would like to ask advise coz i have been dealing a problem with my employer he file me stealing case once and after winning that he filed me false accusations again and now lost the case with 1 month jail and deportation ...
The only option is to file an appeal with a higher court but there is no guarantee of success unless you can prove that the lower court judgement did not consider material facts. Read More
Traveling to Philippines from Saudi Arabia by christofer lobo
Hello, I am an Indian could you please explain what's the procedure to visit Philippines from Saudi Arabia, b
And for Saudi, just make sure you have a valid exit re-entry visa. Read More
HPV Screening - KSA Expat by Bella270
I’ve been diagnosed with HPV around two years ago, I am still not sure how I got it as I’ve never been sexually active, but, I had gotten rid of my wart back in my home country and am now living in Riyadh.i had wanted to go to a ...
HPV is not tested for employment and neither is it on the list of deportable diseases, in all of GCC. In fact a lot of the GCC countries are now pushing to vaccinate school going kids for HPV and it is soon to become a mandatory vaccination ... Read More
Visa issues for Hep-B positive by candidate109
Hi all Posting on behalf of a friend who has been offered a job in Riyadh. He is Hep-B positive with chronic hep-B from birth but very low viral load and no liver issues whatsoever and very healthy and fit individual. He did his medical in London ...
This is the Saudi forum. Post on the UAE forum and besides, the threads there have already answered your questions. Read More
Blacklist Removal by runbabil
Hi, While working with an emigration visa in my own sponsor's (sheikh family) another partnership company (registered with LMRA) caught by LMRA and fined BD100 for me & BD1000 for company on 2014.But the company assured that there will be no ...
Second charge is against employer. Read More
Looking for a rental for the month of July by hakkab
Hello, I'm looking for a rental for July. Do you know where I should look? Thank you.
Temporary rentals are generally for serviced apartments in a hotel setting. Normal rentals are minimum for one year. Read More
WLL Investor CR but employee of another company by vattathode79
Dear all,Hope all of you are good. I am working in a company since last 24 years. I provide my CPR & Passport details and consent letter to my cousin to open news CR with WLL status in Hospitality industry, he already started last month a ...
No. As long as you are just listed in the WLL as an owner and don't have an investor visa from that WLL. Read More
Blacklist Removal by runbabil
Hi, While working with an emigration visa in my own sponsor's (sheikh family) another partnership company (registered with LMRA) caught by LMRA and fined BD100 for me & BD1000 for company on 2014.But the company assured that there will be no ...
Every case is different so never compare. Lawyer for what? to resolve case at LMRA? you can do that, won't hurt. This issue is specific to Bahrain.You cannot ask for any compensation for this. Read my post. In the eyes of the law, YOU ... Read More
Bahrain investor visa by Aleemzaf1
Hi!So last month i along with my friend started a company in Bahrain. I have cleared all the process of it including uploading the memorandum, security clearance, business bank account etc everything is done & approved by LMRA.however when we ...
Just wait. It happens. Read More
Blacklist Removal by runbabil
Hi, While working with an emigration visa in my own sponsor's (sheikh family) another partnership company (registered with LMRA) caught by LMRA and fined BD100 for me & BD1000 for company on 2014.But the company assured that there will be no ...
I have said this multiple times on the forums. DO NOT work for an employer other than the one on your visa. People seem to think that all this results in, is fines. That is totally false. This results in fines AND ... Read More
Scar In left Lungs by nanda99
Hello Experts, Last March, I was deported from UAE due to medical Unfit. They found a scar in my left lungs. In my deportation letter, visa authority mentioned as Pulmonary Tuberculosis (Inactive). But, I never been suffered with TB or any other ...
I don't have a contact as there is no such thing as "ban lifting" as these are permanent bans and cannot be legally challenged. Now if the ban was made in error, you can get all the evidence and prepare to spend huge amounts of time with ... Read More
Scar In left Lungs by nanda99
Hello Experts, Last March, I was deported from UAE due to medical Unfit. They found a scar in my left lungs. In my deportation letter, visa authority mentioned as Pulmonary Tuberculosis (Inactive). But, I never been suffered with TB or any other ...
I don't think you are getting me here. She has been banned for medical reasons which is usually a permanent ban. While this ban is in effect, she will NOT get any visa, whether work, investor or whatever (with the exception of a family visa). ... Read More
Ban removal process and apply family visa by Sky87
Hi All,Some of may know this process but some may not. For my time, i didn't know and asked to many people, have to find the long ways. My wife got medical UNFIT for her employment visa due to old tb and she got the permanent Ban from Immigration. ...
This is a good post so thank you for putting it here. For the last poster, it doesn't matter whether you say she had TB or not as you can get dependent visa regardless of that. Read More
Loan Apply after default clearance by shafaataamir
Can i get loan after default settlement? if yes then how many months it will take. Now i am getting higher salary almost 20k sar.
You can always apply. But there is no guarantee that you will get a loan. You defaulted once and as such, in the eyes of bank loan departments, are a high risk applicant. Read More
Family multiple entry visa by Nauman Ali
Hi dear my family have 1 year multiple entry exit visa KSA valid entry till 29 May 2025right now my family not in KSA my question is that 29 April exit date from KSA is only for umrah visa or that is also valid on family visacan my family will enter ...
This date applies to ALL types of visas (except work and resident) from 14 countries. Read More
Pregnant in bahrain!! What are the consequences for unmarried couples? by emedeia86
Hello everybody,this is a serious matter and if anybody can help,please feel free to comment. Im 29y.o, in a relationship with a saudian same my age for 4 years now,were planning to get married but his country wont approve the application so were ...
I am not sure why people keep asking the same question over and over again without bothering to read through the thread. Everything has been answered or discussed before. To keep it simple, it is illegal to give birth outside of wedlock. ... Read More
Question for Parents in Saudi Arabia by Andy Fazz
Hi everyone! 👋I’m curious to hear from parents living in Saudi Arabia —Do you feel there’s a strong need for online English tutoring for kids (Years 1–12)?If so, what would you look for in a good online tutoring ...
As above. No one is going to bother with language tutors online, not in this part of the world anyway. Kids don't have the concentration or discipline to focus in online sessions. We learned this the hard way during Covid. Read More
HEPATITIS B REACTIVE by 1110663
Hi good day! I have Hepatitis B-Reactive and applying as an operations manager in a construction company in UAE-Dubai. I've read some articles about this case and it says that the test for hepatitis B has been relaxed and only applicable if the ...
This has been discussed to exhaustion in this very thread. I must have also clarified this dozens of times. You asked two or three times before as well, on this very thread, and were provided with answers, including the link to the ... Read More
Socpa not accept my membership by Mdnumaan0007
I am Md.Numaan from india .I have applied for socpa but reject my membership even my certificate is verified from saudi cultutre so I need your support for solve this issue . Please advise me
Verification from saudi culture is irrelevant. SOCPA do not rely on any attestation and verify the qualification themself. They rejected you because you probably don't fulfill their criteria for membership. If you have the right qualifications, ... Read More