flee27
Korean expat in Bahrain
Forum posts
39
About me
Korean
Lives in saar
Registration: 19 February 2015
Will my salary be enough to live a normal life in Bahrain? by RedTornado
Hello, My employer has given me the opportunity to move to Bahrain for at least 2 years. If I decide to accept I will move with my wife and 2 sons age 7 and 10. I will be moving from the UK. The company will pay fully for the private school ...
There are a few things you need to consider. These are purely based on my experience and may not issues for your family. 1. you need separate allowance for school fees. you will pay about 2800 BD for both kids three times a year. If your company ... Read More
Budaiya Highway Traffic by mbauer279
Hello everyone! We are in the final stages of house hunting in the Saar/Janabiya/Jasra/Hamala areas. While my husband will do the causeway commute, I will be heading over to Muharraq daily. When I mentioned to a friend that we were considering ...
Budaiya Hwy and Janabiya Hwy are all busy in the morning and evening. recent police check is making worse. I think you will be tired than your husband but between Saudi and Muharraq there are not many choices for you. As you mentioned Sarr, Jasra, ... Read More
Calculation of Indemnity for 4 years of service by Thiagu
Can anyone guide me for the calculation of my indemnity for my 4 years of service for a same company in bahrain..i heard that for the first three years it will be calculated as 1/2 of the salary / year... means for first three years it will be 3 ...
Compared to Article 116 referred by Farhaz, Article 47 below can also be noted. Article 47 'The worker’s rights related to the end of service indemnity and the compensation for the annual leaves balance specified in Article 59 as well as ... Read More
Civil engineer salary package in NZ and Tax? Cost of living there?
Tax more than 20% Salary Around $ 70000 nz per year Depending on where you will be big cities like chch. hard to save with one income. Read More
Intro- Potential Expat to Bahrain from Kenya by gkimani
Hi guys, am currently in advanced discussions with a private company in Bahrain for a position in Manama. Am Kenyan n IT management expert with 15years of experience. Can anyone help with a general indicator of salary range expectation for a ...
from my experience, the company normally has a policy regarding allowance for School, Housing, Car, medical, social security, bonuses, relocation, flights, .... for the same level of employees. I could not negotiate these things but if you are not ... Read More
Accomodation not too far from St Christopher's school? by Sha27
Hi, We are coming to live in Bahrain. Our daughter is hopefully going to St Christopher's school. We are looking for a 2 bed apt with pool and gym. Can anyone advise us where is a good area that is not too far from the school and beach/park area ...
from my experience, yes it is hard to get a space at SC school. when I applied early this year I have been told the waiting list is about six months long and there is no guarantee after 6 months. but for British national it may be easier than ... Read More
Safety in Bahrain by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Bahrain? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Generally speaking I feel safe here in Bahrain except a few things. I have been here only three months though. I feel not safe when I drive. I feel not safe when I walk along the road. Read More
Accomodation not too far from St Christopher's school? by Sha27
Hi, We are coming to live in Bahrain. Our daughter is hopefully going to St Christopher's school. We are looking for a 2 bed apt with pool and gym. Can anyone advise us where is a good area that is not too far from the school and beach/park area ...
the easiest way is to engage with agent. look for this website. plenty agents are waiting for you. http://www.bahrainpropertyworld.com/ Read More
Fasting with kids?? by Kbayrak
Hi. Just a quick question. I know that things are pretty strickt with ramadan and this is for my husband and i not a probelm (as we are islam anyway) but my children havent had to fast. How strict is it in bahrain when it comes to children? Are they ...
Anyone have any idea at the airport? Bahrain and Abu Dhabi? Read More
things need to know for my family in Saar? Hospital, Supermarket, Bank
I am in Saar now and my family including two kids will be here end of this month. I need to know a few things before they reach here. hospital - where is the closest and good hospital with 24 hrs ER in Saar? patrol station - where are they in ... Read More
Fasting with kids?? by Kbayrak
Hi. Just a quick question. I know that things are pretty strickt with ramadan and this is for my husband and i not a probelm (as we are islam anyway) but my children havent had to fast. How strict is it in bahrain when it comes to children? Are they ...
This is the first time in the middle east country and the first Ramadan for my family. I need more details. I think except inside of my house everywhere is public because people can watch us, inside the car, inside the apartment or compounds, car ... Read More
Any playgroups for 6 years old in Saar?
I am in Saar. My family is not here yet but coming end of this month. I have a six years old daughter as well and she will be happy to see some new friends. I am interested in a playgroup too. Read More
Fresh graduate in structure civil engineer position by Raymond_aditya
Hi all, I'm new in this forum..I have some question about living in Bahrain.. I got offer around 1000 BHD (no accommodation and no ticket flights) per month as civil structure engineer, what I want to ask : 1) Is this salary are good enough to ...
I think it is right. common bill seems a bit high but depending on what you included. Read More
Fresh graduate in structure civil engineer position by Raymond_aditya
Hi all, I'm new in this forum..I have some question about living in Bahrain.. I got offer around 1000 BHD (no accommodation and no ticket flights) per month as civil structure engineer, what I want to ask : 1) Is this salary are good enough to ...
depending on your life style. accommodation 250 bd (get an apartment all included) food 250 bd car rental 150 bd fuel 10 bd mobile phone 10 bd is that first offer? go for more. Read More
School uniform prices?
I have been the shop today. They are 8 to 12 bd depending on what it is. shirts and pants 8 to 10 bd. jackets 10 to 12 bd. 30% sale on now until end of this month. Read More
medical check for work visa, residence visa by flee27
Hi there, I was advised by one of expats here the rule may be changed regarding medical check for work visa in Bahrain. Could you advise a few following questions regarding the health or medical check to get a work visa and a residence visa? ...
all I know are from my expereince. engineering technician, engineering supervisior, accountant, IT person no need blood test. they are indian, pakistan and korean. good luck. Read More
Saar/Janabiya to the British School in Hamala by flee27
Hi there, I am looking for house in Hamala because my kids are going to British school. Under my budget it is hard to get a house around the school so I extended the area I am looking at. Saar and Janabiya are also close enough but some people said ...
Thanks Jo. You are always helpful. I was waiting for the contact from your real estate agent friend but I think she forgot about me. I am with a couple of other agency now to keep looking for a house in that area. If you see her tell her I am still ... Read More
Saar/Janabiya to the British School in Hamala by flee27
Hi there, I am looking for house in Hamala because my kids are going to British school. Under my budget it is hard to get a house around the school so I extended the area I am looking at. Saar and Janabiya are also close enough but some people said ...
Thanks Mummy T. That is what I think too. Traffic will be bad in the morning so I prefer south side of the highway. But most of the house in this area are villa or compounds which are quite over budget for us if I think about including furniture, ... Read More
medical check for work visa, residence visa by flee27
Hi there, I was advised by one of expats here the rule may be changed regarding medical check for work visa in Bahrain. Could you advise a few following questions regarding the health or medical check to get a work visa and a residence visa? ...
I only can tell you what I experienced and there is no guarantee for others to have experience in the same way. I came here on visitor visa but I had already contract with my employer. My employer insisted that I can covert to work visa easily here ... Read More
Saar/Janabiya to the British School in Hamala
Hi there, I am looking for house in Hamala because my kids are going to British school. Under my budget it is hard to get a house around the school so I extended the area I am looking at. Saar and Janabiya are also close enough but some people said ... Read More
medical check for work visa, residence visa by flee27
Hi there, I was advised by one of expats here the rule may be changed regarding medical check for work visa in Bahrain. Could you advise a few following questions regarding the health or medical check to get a work visa and a residence visa? ...
last update for this. Two days later I went to the health centre again. I went to the first floor and got the number ticket. I waited for 30 min. At the counter I showed the paper which I received two days ago at my medical and then I received a ... Read More
Reporting Dangerous Drivers? by Stakan
Has anyone ever bothered to report dangerous drivers? If so, to whom? The traffic directorate? Also, if so, was it worth it or do they just hang up and forget about it? I get angry at pathetic driving daily. But now someone deliberately tried to ...
I have been here only over a month and I saw many people driving crazy here. Everything is a bit slow here except driving. I slowly worry about my driving habit changing. I noticed that I am getting bad habits to follow the traffic here. For ... Read More
medical check for work visa, residence visa by flee27
Hi there, I was advised by one of expats here the rule may be changed regarding medical check for work visa in Bahrain. Could you advise a few following questions regarding the health or medical check to get a work visa and a residence visa? ...
I have done my medical test today so want to share some experience here. I came to Bahrain with visitor visa a month ago and currently I am in the process of work visa. I had my CPR and work visa sticker on my passport. I went Al Razi Health ... Read More
Need school for my 3 kids - anybody know about riffa view & shouieffat
that is right. huge waiting list especially St Christopher. my kids are still processing the admission. the schools often ask test for admission so early application will be good. I heard about the schools you mentioned are all good schools. if ... Read More
some countries don't need inetrnational licence ?
I have Bahrain DL now. for someone who need to go through the process. the department is now located at driving school not at traffic department. see one of the information staff - often they are policemen, ask you are here for conversion. he ... Read More
Moving with Kids who dont speak english to Bahrain by Kbayrak
Hello everyone... This is my first time ever doing anything like this so here goes.... My husband has recently been offered a very good job for a period of two years im Bahrain. This is a great oppertunity for him. We have been offered the chance ...
the school have a test regardless the kids from English base country or not. my kids are 9 and 6 and they were born in New Zealand so English is not a matter for them. we applied for the British school and the school is processing the application ... Read More
Moving with Kids who dont speak english to Bahrain by Kbayrak
Hello everyone... This is my first time ever doing anything like this so here goes.... My husband has recently been offered a very good job for a period of two years im Bahrain. This is a great oppertunity for him. We have been offered the chance ...
well, my kids are on the processing into the British school. the school do test for kids for admission. you should contact the school early so need to organise the test. but because your kids hardly speak English I am not sure the kids can pass the ... Read More
some countries don't need inetrnational licence ?
I drive with NZ driver licence at the moment. my employer and rental company said I can drive up to a month. I know UK people can drive with UK licence for up to three months? I will change my licence to Bahrain one soon. please correct if I am ... Read More
next process after receiving Work Visa from LMRA by acelasher
hello... I need some help.. I just want to know what is the next process after receiving my work visa...medical examination is needed, residence permit and CPR? how can I get them? should I be the one to be doing those or my employer? thank you
after you have a visa go to the LMRA for photo and finger print. you will also have a letter about medical test (date, place...) recommend to go to LMRA early morning. a lot of people there. and then you will receive CPR a few days later. your ... Read More
CPR question by Ocfemjc
So I went to LMRA today to do my fingerprints and things for my visa (work). They gave me a SIM card and I have a CPR number on it however I don't have a CPR card yet. Can I use this number to open a bank account and get an Internet plan or do ...
latest update. For the bank account open, the bank need to see the passport with residence visa, letter from employer stating salary, CPR is on the way and residential address of employee. Read More
CPR question by Ocfemjc
So I went to LMRA today to do my fingerprints and things for my visa (work). They gave me a SIM card and I have a CPR number on it however I don't have a CPR card yet. Can I use this number to open a bank account and get an Internet plan or do ...
I have been the bank yesterday without anything but just the letter from my employer and passport. you don't need CPR for the bank account. just from my experience. all the best. Read More
barbar, jannusan and Aali
I have started looking a house for my family and found a bit over my budget in the Saar area so looking at Barbar, Jannusan or Aali as an option. Pease anyone tell me if the area of Barbar, Jannusan or Aali is ok for expat. Thanks in advane. Read More
administration fee for international schools
thanks for the information you both Mummy T and missmash. I was thinking initially applying for many schools due to limited spaces available. application fees are quite high (double for two kids) and so I need to reduce to down to a ... Read More
good estate agency?
I am moving to Bahrain soon and need to find a good agency to find the accommodation for my family (2 adults + 2 kids). My company will provide two weeks tem. accommodation so have a mission to find a proper one during two weeks. or may be getting a ... Read More
administration fee for international schools
Does anyone know whether I need to pay for administration fee regardless I accept the space for my kid in international schools? I heard I need to apply for the space earlier to have a space and there is no guarantee I can get a space so I decide ... Read More
medical check for work visa, residence visa
Hi there, I was advised by one of expats here the rule may be changed regarding medical check for work visa in Bahrain. Could you advise a few following questions regarding the health or medical check to get a work visa and a residence visa? ... Read More