XTang
Pakistani expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Pakistani
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English, Urdu
Registration: 22 April 2014
My expat journey
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Manama, Bahrain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Pakistan
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Saudi EXIT VISAS by Mada123
Hi, Must expat employees request an exit visa / permit each time they travel? Or is there an option to have a multiple exit visa? Thanks
No such luck. Only abolished for premium residency holders. Read More
Saudi EXIT VISAS by Mada123
Hi, Must expat employees request an exit visa / permit each time they travel? Or is there an option to have a multiple exit visa? Thanks
You can get a multiple exit re-entry visa if your employer allows for it and yes, you must have an ERE to leave/re-enter Saudi. I used to get a 1 year exit re-entry visa every time - timing it alongside Iqama renewal (you cannot get an ... Read More
LMRA Mobility Application Rejected by GDNPR – Anyone Faced by Ali OH
Hi everyone,I submitted a mobility/transfer application through LMRA for an employee, but the application was rejected by GDNPR with the following message:“This expat cannot work for you as he/she is still registered with a valid permit under ...
As far as I know, the current employer needs to enable mobility for the employee before you file the application. Read More
Health Insurance Options in Bahrain by mdaasif
Hi, I am looking at health insurance for my family that will cover Bahrain and India. We are planning to be in Bahrain for next 10 years thus would like to choose a firm that will give good service and I can continue with them for long term.So far ...
Depends on your budget really. There are international providers which have better service and coverage but are much more expensive e.g. CIGNA, AETNA etc. Brokers can save you effort but you need to ensure they give you all possible options as ... Read More
Bahrain expat exit & entry through causeway without ksa visa. by Syed Salman33
I have my family here with me on 1yr multiple entry visa and now already 2.5months completed. Can i do exit & entry through king fahad causeway without actually entering KSA and having KSA visa. Because i heard it can be done. Can anyone confirm ...
No one can confirm. They keep closing / opening this route off and on. Also keep in mind that the U turn on the causeway after Bahrain immigration is closed most of the times now (years ago, it was always open). So this means that ... Read More
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