Shami
@flex14
Ghanaian expat in the United Arab Emirates
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About me
Ghanaian
Lives in Dubai
Speaks English
Registration: 08 July 2014
Latest requirements for mobile phones, visas in Dubai
Hi, 1. What is required these days for a Pay as you go mobile phone or SIM card? I don't want to get out a contract initially, as I will be coming in on visit visa (to begin with). Can I get one without an Emirates ID? If so, I guess it ... Read More
Living in United Arab Emirates? Expat.com needs you! by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Hope you are doing well. We are currently looking for volunteers to help the expat community in United Arab Emirates. If you are interested in helping the other members in your spare time, answering their queries and sharing ...
Sign me up too. Read More
Marriage Requirements in Dubai for Tourists by farmafhhs
What are the [url=https://dubaicourtmarriage.com/blog/marriage-requirements-dubai-tourists/]Marriage Requirements in Dubai for Tourists[/url]?
I do not think there are any requirements for tourists who want to get married in Dubai not as much as getting the right papers and requirements from your respective embassies. I stand to be corrected though. However, what I know is that you can ... Read More
Sinopharm Vaccine by Yanphil807
Is it advisable to take the vaccine if you have HEPA B? Please need an answer? Thank you
Not the best place to be asking for such advice. I will advise you to visit the nearest hospital or clinic and seek the right medical answer to this. Read More
Not getting a Job in UAE, Please Help!!! by saleelhassan
Dear fellow expats, My name is Saleel Hassan. I am a [b]4+ years GCC experienced Electrical Engineer[/b] and currently [b]unemployed due to Covid 19[/b]. I am currently in UAE and searching for new opportunities. But I am not getting any responses, ...
Actually, it has been hard for most too. Finding jobs now is mainly through connections as more and more job openings are fake. Covid-19 has indeed caused a lot of problems in the job sector. I am here to just let you know you not alone and that ... Read More
Process on lifting ban because of lung scar by Xhel09
Is there any one know what are the steps to lift the ban due to medically unfit due to lung scar
there is a long thread about this topic here. https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=370850&p=2 Read More
Expat interest in politics in the Philippines by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in the Philippines is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in ...
Filipinos debate politics with passion and zeal as started by (GuestPoster20) many times with no facts to back it up. So, you engaging in any sort of politics will end in the statement "you are not a Filipino" or worse a gun to your head. ... Read More
The Adventure Begins (Again) by Enzyte Bob
Maybe it's to early to call it an adventure, it looks like it's going to be an obstacle course going from a temporary ACR-1 to a permanent ACR-1 and 13A The temporary took four or five trips to various government agencies, which I did not ...
Unfortunately, there are no ways in clearing these hoops in this procedure, at least to me. The process keep changing by the way and hence most recent applicants might be the ones to let you in on any existing clear pathway if there are any. But ... Read More
Which school is better Private or Public School? by saba_alam
I am looking for the best private school in UAE, but I can't able to find a good one. Please suggest to me some good schools.
There are indeed a lot of private schools. But all will depend on what is deemed "Best" for you. So I did suggest you list what you want out of the school. That is, is it their curriculum? Teaching practices? Teachers? Standard of ... Read More
Employement visa - Background checks - including criminal by vin_malar
All, Moving from UK to Dubai for work. I am an Indian national ( lived in UK for 3 years). Have a minor offense - drink and driving - lower grade though resulting in license ban and fine . Will this be a problem when i apply for a work visa in ...
Yap as Friends4ever86 stated. This has got nothing to do with the government of UAE issuing you a work visa, but rather everything to do with how your company here in UAE will be investigating you. But i wouldn't really put much thought into ... Read More
Resignation from Job before probation of 6 months by GuestPoster278
Hi All, I have been employed on and unlimited visa type by a company for last 5 months, as per the company clause either the employer or employee can terminate the contract before 6 months without giving advance notice period, in the claise it ...
This is tricky as you are already on the companies visa. However, since you have signed a paper changing the employment clause that states that you must give a 30 days notice, you are already bound to it. Not unless you can prove to authorities ... Read More
My Life by fmehdi7111
I was born in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. I went to a [b]Bangladeshi [/b] school here till grade 5! My parents decided to enroll me in an [b]English medium school[/b], if I am not mistaken it was somewhere at Al-Ruasifa area. I was till until I finished ...
This your story looks very similar to one that of a Nigerian Prince that got stranded in Congo with his parents and siblings died. But I will bite and hope you continue with the story. Cheers Read More
Moving to Dubai by Mokushla
Hello .I'm Lydia currently living in Mexico and planning to move to Dubai ,please let me know if it's the right time to do it ,and what are my chances standing in finding a job as soon as I get there is it easy to to get a work permit once ...
Currently, Dubai has moved to a "New Normal". That is to say, things are back to full gear and activities moving on as usual, but with restrictions and other measures on how to prevent as well as cope with COVID. There are still a lot of ... Read More
Company asked me to get Health insurance by Razberri
Hi all, i recently got hired by a company, and the initial 3 months of me working for them will be training based in Dubai. The company has asked me to get International Health Insurance. 1. I am having a hard time finding information about the ...
Hi, For what am gathering you will be coming into Dubai not as an employee to the company, but rather a visitor. It could also be they are just inviting you on a business visa for the 3 months training and so need you to secure your own health ... Read More
Graphic Design Website Rules by davidqadri
Hi, I want to publish my own graphic design website. But i'm not sure what the rules are in Dubai for doing that. Do I require a license? I am already working for a Financial Services company for the past 6 years. I just want to showcase my ...
The short and long answer to your questions. Is yes you can. As you already mentioned you did just like to use it as a platform to showcase your work. That is ok. Read More
Permanent Residence visa for Egyptian?
For a 13A Visa you must be legally married to a Filipino. Read More
Job seeking in Dubai
Welcome to Dubai. You can start your search by applying for the many vacancies on the many online job portals. Dubizzle, Bayt and LinkedIn should be on your list. Wishing you luck Read More
Unmarried Hotel Regulation??? by Alex1237
Hello, I am from Germany would like to come visit my girlfriend she works in Riyadh as a nurse she is originally from Asia. Is it allowed that she sleeps in my hotel room or not? I heard it is allowed for foreigners tourists but she works there ...
Unfortunately, it is so not allowed. Saudi is strict on laws like that. Some do get around it from time to time, however if you are indeed caught the consequences are not worth it. Best and safe advice is to have her meet you in Dubai. Read More
Coming to Singapore and exit re entry
All is possible. Just make sure you have a return ticket on both trips. That is to say have a ticket to Malaysia when you arrive at Singapore and have a return ticket from Malaysia to Singapore when you arrive at Malaysia. Read More
Deportation from Philippines
Am pretty sure if Fines and Fees are Waived by BI, they did have given you documents to support that claim upon your exiting. Nonetheless, if you feel you have valid proof or confidence all fee, fines and what not are all waived. Pick up your bag, ... Read More
Can I do freelance work in KSA on a dependent Iqama (residency visa) by samrowan
Hey , We are moving to Riyadh soon. My wife has a position out there and a work Visa. I'm an illustrator and work from home with client from the US and UK. We are struggling to get clear information whether I can work out there as a ...
yes you can, let your wife sponsor your visa and that is all. You can stay home and be working, no questions asked. It's like you having the work and having your wife come to stay with you as a house wife. No questions asked so far as your wife ... Read More
Two months over , iqama not yet issued,I want to go on exit
Did you come on a working/employment entry visa? if so it could mean your company is yet processing your iqama, some get delayed due to when your company applied for it, or if your company has any on going case with the government. Yet still, if ... Read More
Food distributors in Riyadh for resturant
Best to use google for such searches. If the business is a well established business they will have a page up on google. Read More
Jobs for females (Need help) by Letmetakeaname
Hey there I desperately need a job in Riyadh. I am an accountant by profession and apparently employers here don't hire female accountants if they don't know Arabic. I have been applying like crazy but most of them replied with this comment. ...
Indeed finding job even as a male is quiet challenging too in Saudi Arabia. Doors have long been open for women, but of course with great limitation on certain jobs and which company employs you. Well as you said, teaching is off a great option to ... Read More
Final exit
You can't leave until you get the final exit approval, and if it was your husband that processed the final leave as he is your sponsor, then am petty sure he will get the alert on his mobile phone. Read More
Permit to bring wife and children to the KSA
The long to short of an answer i can give you now, is visit the Saudi Arabia Embassy to the states and ask for the requirements. Am pretty sure your husband can get knowledge on how to legalize your marriage so that Saudi Arabia can recognized it. ... Read More
If anyone can help 😠by GuestPoster1610
I'm living for a month in Riyadh now and I have applied for an online Doctorate Program for my profession. I payed my tuition when I received my first salary today, but the problem is that the school told me I need a laptop. So, does anyone know ...
Firstly i did like to say sorry for the problem you are facing. However, coming to a forum like this and writing what you just wrote can send the wrong information to most, especially in this country. I will advice you to be cautious on how you ... Read More
Marriage by @vee1991
Hi, i would like to ask if its possible for a christian man in the philippines that married in a civil law to a non-muslim woman, and convert as a muslim and marries again a non-muslim woman, are they both legally married? The 1st and 2nd wife.
Well it sounds to me that they are both legal. He was a christian and got married. Then later become a Muslim so now is allowed to marry more. So then marries another. Am not sure of the Muslim marriage laws in the Philippines, however if he was ... Read More
PRV IMMIGRATION EXIT FEE
If you are a PRV holder (Permanent Resident Visa) you do not have to pay anything. I stand to be corrected, but all you need is to show your PRV card which is just like the ACR card when exiting and entering. Read More
Marriage Permission Foreign woman to Saudi Man by GuestPoster590
Hi! My boyfriend and me want to get married. I’m from Latin America and he is Saudi. I’m living in my country while he is living in Saudi but we want ti get married to be together. We have been in a relationship for about 5 years so are ...
Hello roalmiam, The reason why you are not getting any replies on your post is because of the delicate nature of the information that you seek. Getting married to a Saudi national is or can be complex in terms of procedures and the right ... Read More
Work Permit and Z visa by tracy2294
Hi guys, Im applying for Z visa to work in CHina now however I feel lost some time . My company require me to provide . Income Tax Certificate from my old company however I can not have it . Is it compulsory for it? I read some topic related to it ...
hahaha. sorry my bad. i was referring to Irai lol. Read More
Work Permit and Z visa by tracy2294
Hi guys, Im applying for Z visa to work in CHina now however I feel lost some time . My company require me to provide . Income Tax Certificate from my old company however I can not have it . Is it compulsory for it? I read some topic related to it ...
Hello Nato. is it ok if you message so i can acquire from you a bit of private information. I think your settings does not allow messages. Thanks. Read More
Unpaid credit card by Sweetiepink
Pls help me! I exit Saudi last March, with unclosed Riyadh bank credit card. Now, I tried to use it here in the Philippines becaUse I really badly needed a credit card that time and it still working, now I've got credit amounting less than ...
Good option is to go speak with the bank and cut some sort of deal of payment with them or you won't be able to leave the kingdom. Read More
Traveling to The Philippines with less than 6 months passport validity by Gerald19
Good day, hello expat! I just want to ask becauce I am very worried. I am having my vacation on December 2017 back to Manila, my passport will expire on March 2018. Is there any problem with this passport validity in Saudi Immigration? Or even in ...
I am assuming you are a filipina. If so then YES. you can travel back to the philippines with no issues. It's your home country, the 6 months rule does not apply on you here. You can also travel back to KSA. with no issues of the 6 months rule, ... Read More
Working in UAE
The Forever question of how to land a job in UAE. The only advice i will give you is, plan a trip to UAE, and do what almost everyone does, apply, apply and apply to online jobs posted in dubizzle, Naukrigulf and other notable websites. Is mostly ... Read More
Visa related
Yes, very much possible. You will have to go through the whole procedure of acquiring the visa again. Read More
Visa renewal
The Best place to go to is Jawazat. The more you sit and wait looking for answers or ways to solve the problem the more you get yourself in deep financial state. For me, i see no option rather going to Jawazat. Read More
Lost passport
Straight to your embassy! as they will know on how you can acquire a new one. You make sure to do that before your visa expires or more problem. Am sure you must also go to a public attorney for an issuance of affidavit of lose. Good luck. Read More
Unsecured connection on this website?? by fixfireleo
I sent in a message to the moderators and didnt receive a reply (at least 2 weeks ago). Is everyone aware they dont use a secure connection, so all data is subject to theft and (from what I understand) we are also subject to hacking just by being ...
i have also seen this issue for quiet sometime now. Most of us have turned a blind eye to this, mostly because we do not have a lot of personalize details of us over here. As you can see, most do not use their real names or photos and expat.com ... Read More
Need help
True. As said by xTang, go to the labor office or your embassy. If i were you, i did focus in contacting my embassy. I do presume you can access the internet as you were able to post here, so do well to find contact information of your embassy ... Read More
Visa Processing by GuestPoster824
Good day! Can I ask something. Im currently here in the Philippines. My concern is I do have a Job offer as a waiter in Jeddah. And the company is no Recruitment Agency here in the Philippines, is it possible that Im the one who can Process my own ...
Yes it is possible in fact advisable you process your own documents. As for the days in visa its a term to term basis. Meaning it depends on how fast the HR of your employer proceeds with getting things done here in Saudi and other factors that ... Read More
Dating and finding love as an expat in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, With cultural barriers and different dating norms, finding love as an expat abroad can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Is it easy to meet other fellow single people in the Philippines? How do you go about meeting ...
Darn that auto correct. LOL. At least it didn't auto correct to "panties." I've had worse, like almost sending a text to my client, asking if he's satan. Glad I noticed it before sending. Another time, I texted a former ... Read More
Dating and finding love as an expat in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, With cultural barriers and different dating norms, finding love as an expat abroad can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Is it easy to meet other fellow single people in the Philippines? How do you go about meeting ...
Since i got a bit of time to write: Gosh! its like picking sea shells at the beach. Pinoys are mostly friendly and the ladies are every much open to you, once they like you. My first year of being in the country, almost every girl i met was ... Read More
Dating and finding love as an expat in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello, With cultural barriers and different dating norms, finding love as an expat abroad can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Is it easy to meet other fellow single people in Saudi Arabia? How do you go about meeting people ...
No is not, it is rather verifying hard to meet up with other singles of the opposite sex. You don't get to even see faces of the opposite sex to even initiate a conversation to determine if they are single or taken. In Saudi Arabia, you just ... Read More
philippine visa by aileen torres
hello😊 Greetings from the ohilippines.. i would like to ask or to inquire something..i hope you could help me about this matter. I have a friend from nigeria. i invited him to visit our place here invthe philippines. Now .. how can i get a ...
Requirements are simple. send him a written letter with you details, such as name, home address, phone number, email, your job, and a identification ID such as passport. State in the letter the purpose of you inviting your friend and how you will ... Read More
Visa issue by SaudiQ99
Hello fellow expats, I’m a western expat here teaching in Saudi Arabia on a visa issued by the company that I work for. The current visa in which I’m working on is a business visa (even though it states not permitted to work on there) ...
Only if you existed the kingdom with the recent visa. Once you exit it is nullified, you can then apply for a new one with a new company. You can then re-enter the country under your new sponsor and visa.Does that still apply if it’s a ... Read More
Visa issue by SaudiQ99
Hello fellow expats, I’m a western expat here teaching in Saudi Arabia on a visa issued by the company that I work for. The current visa in which I’m working on is a business visa (even though it states not permitted to work on there) ...
if you are on a business visa then you are not bound to the company in any way. It is possible to easily transfer to another company. However, your visa does not fall in the transferable iqama category, that is only for individuals having working ... Read More
Seychelles Weddings by niamh123
Hi everyone, I'm trying to organise my wedding in Seychelles for next year. I know a lot of people living in UAE get married in Seychelles. However, it seems that most weddings are very small with either no guests or just a hand full. We want ...
You can get a better answer if you post this in the Seychelles Forum. Read More
Climate change.and.insomnia by gbwelgama
Dear Friends Im in RIyadh currently. Im.suffering badly from sleeping disorders since last two weeks. Even though i fo to bed arrount 9.30 sleep doesnt come untill 2 or 3 am. I tried to buy melatonin but its not available here. When i asked from ...
It may seem like you are now adjusting to time difference or having a jet lag, that is if you recently got in to the kingdom. It takes me almost 2 weeks to adjust to a good sleep pattern when i jump continents. but if you have been here for quiet a ... Read More
Jordanian Fiance who wants to visit me in the Philippines by Ddelrosario
Good day to everyone, Hope all is well with you! My boyfriend and I are planning to get married in the Philippines this December, we met in Uae but im going to the Philippines and stay there for a while. But mt concerned is he went to Amman Jordan ...
what are the "difficulties" that he is having with the Philippine consulate in Amman? you let us know the difficulties and maybe someone can throw in more information for you. Cause at this stage, the only advice most can give you here is ... Read More
passport less than six months validity by CarlaColina
Good evening . I would like to ask for your help and assistance. I'm about to go for a vacation to Philippines from Riyadh this Dec. 19, 2017 . My passport will expire January 2018 . I am about to do the online appointment but upon checking it ...
You should have read the whole thread. You would have found the answer at least. nonetheless,your answer is yes you can travel to your home country with no problem. 6 months validity is only required when traveling to other countries. If you are ... Read More
passport requirement for egypt newborn in uae by makkah
hi, i want to ask wjat is the requirements for securing newborn egyptian passport.. i am a filipina married to egyptian, my daughter born in the uae and shes already 3 months.. as per her birth certificate in uae her nationality is egyptian ...
Is your husband not aware of the process of acquiring a passport for your daughter? not to sound rude, but he is the one to know all this and to get it done. Nonetheless you already answered your own question. The best way to know the requirement ... Read More
Immigration to Saudi Arabia by Rafiq 1965
Please inform me about l migration rules of Saudi Arabia. ENGR MOHAMMAD MOKTER HOSSAIN Ali
I asked the same question. like how will one even ask that. lol. So i thought it best not to answer, just because i did not know how to go about in answering it. lol Thanks for answering. Read More
Immigration to Saudi Arabia by Rafiq 1965
Please inform me about l migration rules of Saudi Arabia. ENGR MOHAMMAD MOKTER HOSSAIN Ali
For visit 1.Get a sponsor for a visit visa 2.Get a passport, 3.Apply for a saudi visa 4.Get it approved and "bam" you are in Saudi Arabia. If you are looking for Job. 1.Get a passport 2.Apply for job online or through an agency 3.Get ... Read More
Visiting KSA having an unpaid Credit Card by Loidan
Hi guys, i have a small query if anyone have an information about visiting in KSA then i have an unsettled credit card two years back. I have a schedule of visiting in Riyadh related to my work, i have already an approve visit visa as of the moment ...
oooh yes there is a problem. Big one actually. They might be waiting for you to enter the country and get you arrested lol. What am trying to say is that, there is a high possibility of your name on record of your owing an existing bank in the ... Read More
RENEW INDIAN PASSPORT by abdullah kunhi
How can i renew my passport from Riyadh. Also i want to add spouse name as well. Please share the procedure, also what are the documents required
Really? you don't know where to renew your passport? I do not intend to be condescending but your post is quite serious and not clear. Are you in Riyadh or in a different city? Anyway. For your Passport renewal you have to go to your Home ... Read More
Immigration to Saudi Arabia by Rafiq 1965
Please inform me about l migration rules of Saudi Arabia. ENGR MOHAMMAD MOKTER HOSSAIN Ali
I think you should be specific on what migration rules. Makes it much easier to help. Read More
How To get The permission to get married with non saudi woman by Areej987
assalamualaikum, i need some advice what should i do to get the permission for marry my fiance. he is saudi 25 y.o and me 21. we really want to get married and live in halal way. but the terms from the saudi government make us lose our hope and dont ...
There are a lot of post discussing this same topic. I suggest you use the search option to find more on this topics. But below is a recent discussion on same subject. Follow the link. https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=769654 Read More
Is there a good chance for foreigner engineers in the Philippines? by egalex
Hi there, I am an engineer and I watched a TV report about engineers crisis in the Philippines, the news declared that the Philippines government has announced it is going to start some big infrastructure projects but there is a lack in engineers ...
The news is true. But for you to be even considered for such carrier in the Philippines then you must be linked to one of the contractors that will be given the job to execute, or be characterised as a specialised Civil Engineer. Meaning you have ... Read More
Exit re entry visa from KSA - Visiting dubai on arrival and find job by shariq07
Exit re entry visa from KSA - Visiting dubai on arrival and find job I took leave from my company and have exit re entry on my iqama (ksa) - can i got o dubai on arrival visa and hunt for job? kindly guide me.
Yes. Most certainly you can. However make sure the profession on your iqama is inclusive of the allowed professions for visa on arrival in UAE. Read More
Vacation leave by Meows
I am an employee of Twozansurveys company, I joined last sept. 11, 2018. In my employment contract it is mention that I am entitled for 21 days paid leave after 12 months. Now I'm planning to take my vacation because I have a family problem but ...
Ok wait. Was it mistyped when you wrote "joined last sept 11 2018"? cause you cant join a company for a month or so and ask for your leave. I am thinking is a mistake and you meant 2017. If that be the case, then your company is in the ... Read More
Interview Process
Yes it can. Depending on how the agency corresponds to the company here in Riyadh. Companies here too but have their own delay in employing, going through immigration employment procedures or the amount of workers they need at a specific time frame. ... Read More
Vacation leave
Your post lack details. Is it your annual vacation leave? If it's you Annual vacation leave, normally after completing 2 years or depending on contract, your company must give you your 1 month salary plus annual leave vacation bonus as per ... Read More
Good Hair braid stylist in Riyadh by Ejai
Hi Everyone. Does anyone know of any African braid stylists here in Riyadh to Make very good braid/cornrow??? Am having much trouble to find! :( Unlike the states i kept my hair braided by braiders.
There are some. You just have to be in their cycle lol. I sent you a PM. Read More
Salary
Labor office. Is the the only place to ask for help. Mostly it's a long and tedious procedure but is you best shot to anything close to help. Read More
Visit visa for mother
If its updated at absher then you will not have any problems. You can go ahead and send the previous iqama. Read More
how do I get work ?
The only right place to go is the many online job websites. Apply and Apply and Apply and when you are tired you Apply some more. Competition is tough and hard to find a job in Dubai. Put in extra work too by going for walk in interviews and ... Read More
Visit visa for mother
In some cases yes. Home country ( Saudi Embassy in your home country) can still reject an application if they know or have something that MOFA did not at the time of application. However it depends and very rare. Read More
Transfer issue by aliryann237
Assalamualaikum everyone, I'm an Indian expat living in Dammam, I'm having an issue with my transfer. I need to get transfer in my new company but the (new company) HR is saying there is no company database of my current company on the ...
You did not mention contacting your previous employer to check why MOL is giving that message. So i will go ahead and say contact them, reach out to them anyhow and let them know your situation. They are the very best in helping you in this case. Read More
permenant residence by Tyronevb
Good Day I am a new member and a south african citezen trying to get as much information to live in the Philippines i have been there 4 times for vacation and realy love the country if anyone could pass on some information to be a permenat residence ...
You could be a permanent residence if you apply for the Special Resident Retiree's Visa or get married to a filipina. You can also be an investor to gain permanent residence. All options require documents and subjected to terms you can goole to ... Read More
Renewal of passport
Well that depends on your embassy or consulate. There are the only ones to answer that question. I suggest you go pay them a visit. Read More
bringing legal paperwork from states to marry
Am not sure which governmental department. But did some digging and found this. So i think you can only get it from your embassy once you are here. some countries require an affidavit by the parties as proof of legal capacity to enter into a ... Read More
13A VISA
No you can not. I think you must be in the country while the steps are being taken. This is to my best knowledge. the procedures of depends on how and which immigration branch you applied to. To save you the hassle, i did recommend just doing it ... Read More
bringing legal paperwork from states to marry
You do it in the states while you are still there. you get your certificate of no marriage or prof of being single. The Embassy will know what that is. Read More
Plane ticket. ..please advise me by Bamapinoy
Hello, I will be traveling soon to Manila to stay a few weeks..the return ticket requirement. .can anyone give me advice in the cheapest legal way to purchase my tickets ..I've herd of buying a forward ticket ( throwaway) is this legal? I would ...
yah "throwaway" tickets are legal. What they want to see is you having a proof of leaving before your 30 days is up. and as suggested by mugtech you can get a cheap hongkong ticket or even singapore. just make sure your "throwaway ... Read More
Am I blacklisted ? by Mohammed bb9
Asalam alykum. Dear members I have a situation and I’m hoping someone would be able to shed some light on this matter. I was working in KSA 2014-2016, I returned to uk 2016 (may).I left the kingdom on an exit/ reentry Visa, I was supposed to ...
Only place you can go for help is labour court. Read More
Visa expiration by Pearlmarie
Hi good day, Im pearl marie escala from the philippines. I would just like to ask about my visa, my visa was already stamped this september and it will be expired on december 2018. I would just like to ask if how much is the payment for visa renewal ...
If you have not entered the country, you can not renew it. You have to be actually in the country, as in enter through immigration and get your arrival stumped in your passport to even think of any possibilities of renewing a visa or its payment. If ... Read More
Need To Know
Yes the profession will change, when you get a job and your sponsorship is transferred from your wifes to that of the company employing you. Read More
HELP!
Depending on what your position is on your Iqama, you can either fly to Dubai and get a visa on arrival or just use the many online visa services to apply for one before going. Just google Dubai online visa and you did find some good reliable sites. ... Read More
Business Visa Letter received in Arabic? by sky_fall
Hi there, I've received a Business Visa (Invitation Letter) from a company offering a position in Saudi although this is mainly in Arabic and I'm unable to read this. Please can you advise if this is the norm as I've been asked to sign ...
Please do not sign it if you can't read it. Saudi Arabia is still not open when it comes to language. everything is done Arabic, you might get a few English here and there but everything is in Arabic. So since it's something that might ... Read More
Probation period
"Like you to work"? don't understand that. However probation periods are more for the employer than the employee. You are kept on probation period to see how you did perform on your job, so you cant just decide to leave,especially in ... Read More
filipino egyptian baby passport processing
Yes. You take the birth certificate of your baby along with your passport to the Egypt embassy, and with that, i am pretty sure your baby could be registered and a passport processed for him/her. Read More
Flights
That won't be also bad. But it involves procedure and a little bit of waiting. So it will depend on how fast or slow you want things. Fly out and back in is the the quickest here. Read More
Flights
Yes you can. With your wife present with you along with your marriage certificate, there will be no problem. Read More
How to send invitation to my friend in Nigeria by elvie perater
How I send an invitation letter to my friend in Nigeria he wants to visit here in Philippines.
Send him an email with an attachment of the invitation letter. He could easily print it and submit it along with the other documents he needs to apply for the visa. Read More
How to send invitation to my friend in Nigeria by elvie perater
How I send an invitation letter to my friend in Nigeria he wants to visit here in Philippines.
lmao...thanks i had a good laugh. lol Read More
Unsettled loan before final exit by dabdevilla
Hi! I'm working in a university here in KSA. After 10 years, I'll be on my final exit next week. My concern is that I have 3 months unsettled loan payment amounting to almost 5,000SR. My company has assured me that the amount will be ...
There is no way. At least none that i know off. owing a bank loan is a Big NO if you file for your final exit and that is indeed what you need to have before immigration can smile and say goodbye to you at the airport. I know you are looking for a ... Read More
Under probation period with supplier company by Nasrullakhan
Dear sir.. As i was working in riyadh before taking exit i attended an interview with other company and got an offer letter from them and came to that company. But once i reached saudi arabia i came to know that i have came from supplier company not ...
labour is your only good option for help now. It might take some procedures and days but is the only good option. And yes i suggest writing a resignation letter giving a one month notice. Read More
Under probation period with supplier company by Nasrullakhan
Dear sir.. As i was working in riyadh before taking exit i attended an interview with other company and got an offer letter from them and came to that company. But once i reached saudi arabia i came to know that i have came from supplier company not ...
Your problem is what most face too. Is the practise of some companies here. The only advice i can give you, is go to the labour office and report it. Good thing is you have not signed the contract and you can refuse to sign it. Read More
Resignation by Dayolang
hi guys! I need help, I am now working my current company based in riyadh 3 years this coming october 2018. My initial contract duration is 2 years. I submitted my 1 month notice of resignation effective next month. But our manager told that I need ...
Then i suggest you file for your final exit as you approach the end of your 1 month notice you gave to them. If they are going to still cause problems. i suggest you take it to labour court. Read More
BLACKLISTED NURSE WANTS TO MARRY SAUDI NATIONAL
I read "was" in your statement and i hope it was an error. However if he "is" indeed a saudi and all goes well and you are able to marry him, then there is a high possibility of your name being removed from the blacklist, that ... Read More
Question regarding 13a urgent help. by Truco2
Can a foreigner holding a 13a Temporary resident visa by marriage undertake education in the philippines such as a college degree or a higher course? I mean i know you can work without a working permit with a 13a TRV, but can you study too?
Most certainly yes. You could walk up to any college and register. As said it is a long term visa that grants your a bit more privileges than being on the tourist. I got in the country as a tourist and applied for a college degree in one of the ... Read More
Resignation by Dayolang
hi guys! I need help, I am now working my current company based in riyadh 3 years this coming october 2018. My initial contract duration is 2 years. I submitted my 1 month notice of resignation effective next month. But our manager told that I need ...
Is not fair and you should fight for the right thing to be done. As you said your initial 2 years contract had already been completed and is done. Meaning you do not have anymore ties with the company at least contract wise. You, still working ... Read More
Enrolled Nurse for Singapore Please Help by missnurse1991
Hi. Im a nurse from the Philippines and I have a pending application as Enrolled Nurse in Singapore. I already passed the interview and SNB exam. However, I am planning to back out because of some personal issues. Will the agency (which I applied ...
Exactly as Mugtech said. Am sure you did sign some documents, and it would be rather sad if you did not take time to read them nor demand a copy after signing. If you do have the contract go through it and see what it says about withdrawing your ... Read More
Extended stay visas for Australians in the Philippines by cupss
Hello everyone, My partner and I wanted to spend some extended time in the Philippines (approximately 6 months) and I have read on the internet that there is a visa that can be extended for a maximum of a 36 month stay. However when I approached the ...
Don't we all love philippine immigration stories lol. Please do share it also on this forum. Read More
EXIT/RE-ENTRY. by naveedfaruqui
Dear Friends. In case i will go on exit re-entry with family on vacation and then i will not come back to kingdom what will happen. can i come on new job on new visa or saudi Govt not allowed to come please reply Thanks.
You can do that. and by 6 months later if you have still not entered the country, your visa will be automatically expired. However your company can put a case on your, for absconding and hence you can not get new visa even if you have a new company ... Read More
Work visit visa saudi by rejay615
Just want to ask if pwd po mag travel patungong saudi with work visit visa?baka i offload na nmn nang immigration..my visa is multiple entry with 90days max stay..
Well maybe it might depend what occupation is stated on your visa. If immigration sees it as of high risk to go there and work as whatever is stated on your visa they can offload you. Again, if you are questioned and you were able to give a ... Read More