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XTang

XTang

Bahrain/UAE/KSA Expert

Pakistani expat in Saudi Arabia

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11974

About me

Pakistani

Lives in Riyadh

Speaks English, Urdu

Registration: 22 April 2014

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XTang replied to a thread
2 weeks ago
Cooperj8

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 ?

XTang

Have someone check for him at immigration. Read More

XTang replied to a thread
2 weeks ago
Expatt2022

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 ...

XTang

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

XTang replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
Expatt2022

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 ...

XTang

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

XTang replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
Expatt2022

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 ...

XTang replied to a thread
last month
JonMc

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 ...

XTang

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

XTang replied to a thread
last month
Expatt2022

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 ...

XTang

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

XTang replied to a thread
last month
ravic31

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 ...

XTang

If the Bahrain visa was not on the basis of Iqama, then it should be fine. Read More

XTang replied to a thread
last month
Expatt2022

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 ...

XTang

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

XTang replied to a thread
last month
Expatt2022

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 ...

XTang

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

XTang replied to a thread
last month
Bilal Rauf

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 ...

XTang

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

XTang replied to a thread
last month
XTang

Comprehensive Bahrain Visa Process & FAQ - Work & Self sponsorship by XTang

Edit Feb'20: Merged stickies for work visa and self sponsorship visaEdit Feb'21: Added visa cancellation law in case monthly fees are not paidNote that I haven't managed to update this for quite a while now due to lack of time. While a lot of ...

XTang

With Iqama, you will get a time limited visa on every entry. Read More

XTang replied to a thread
last month
Naftali Muchoki

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 ...

XTang

In the past they would, I am not sure what is the rule now. Read More

XTang replied to a thread
last month
niveenchoco

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 ...

XTang

Just need to exit, doesn't matter where Read More

XTang replied to a thread
last month
Worldly confusion

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

XTang replied to a thread
last month
JWF

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 ...

XTang

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