JonMc
English expat in Saudi Arabia
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Lives in Khobar
Registration: 02 April 2015
King Fahd Causeway - “daily commuter?
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 ... Read More
Causeway - meningitis vaccine (will this effect regular travel)
On Thursday it was announced that all traveling for hajj or umrah have to have this vaccine at least 10 days before entering KSAI assume this does not impact regular commuters but wondering if anyone knows for sure? Read More
Visa on arrival? by JonMc
I have some family visiting (just for a week) and have been asked about the visa on arrival process (Irish so eligible).My Dad is a worrier and I have tried finding out exactly what the process is?Do they just go to immigration desk and they charge ...
@XTang thx Read More
Visa on arrival?
I have some family visiting (just for a week) and have been asked about the visa on arrival process (Irish so eligible).My Dad is a worrier and I have tried finding out exactly what the process is?Do they just go to immigration desk and they charge ... Read More
Golden Residence Visa - Is it worth it by mdaasif
Hi, I am currently working in Bahrain and am eligible for newly announced Bahrain Golden residency visa as am employed (private sector) in Bahrain for more than 5 years and have my basic salary above the threshold. I have also received a message ...
@KZ2023 I used HR employment letter that also included my earnings (ie to prove over BD2,000 per month) Read More
Golden Residence Visa - Is it worth it by mdaasif
Hi, I am currently working in Bahrain and am eligible for newly announced Bahrain Golden residency visa as am employed (private sector) in Bahrain for more than 5 years and have my basic salary above the threshold. I have also received a message ...
@XTang not the retiree route - a while off that yet. Just submitted proof of earnings and a copy of my passport and got approval 😁it was the having lived in Bahrain for 5 years and earn over BD2,000 option.looking forward to finally being ... Read More
Golden Residence Visa - Is it worth it by mdaasif
Hi, I am currently working in Bahrain and am eligible for newly announced Bahrain Golden residency visa as am employed (private sector) in Bahrain for more than 5 years and have my basic salary above the threshold. I have also received a message ...
@AdHer I applied for a Golden Visa on 20 August and got the approval on 23 August.work in Saudi and have been in Bahrain for just 5 years. I have had a paper CPR and a 5 year visa (as Irish) for the 5 years. Met all the requirements to get the visa ... Read More
Anyone have credible source as to what's going on re Causeway? by JonMc
Anyone crossing into Bahrain over last few days knows how bad it is. Anyone have credible source as to what’s going on? (Saudi side obviously the issue)things that seems strange: it’s only exiting Saudi that is a problem. Plenty of ...
Causeway back to normal as of a couple of hours ago! Busy but all lanes back open and cars are following through to the Bahrain sidei guess we will never really know what the issue was… Read More
Anyone have credible source as to what's going on re Causeway?
Anyone crossing into Bahrain over last few days knows how bad it is. Anyone have credible source as to what’s going on? (Saudi side obviously the issue)things that seems strange: it’s only exiting Saudi that is a problem. Plenty of ... Read More
Crossing causeway with one vaccine dose by JonMc
I have heard rumors that expats no longer need a PCR when entering Bahrain if they have had at least one vaccine dose (I know those with two don’t need PCR). I have not crossed in a few weeks but anyone know if this is true? (Ie crossed into ...
In the early days of saudi vaccination app went immune straight away, now it does so 14 days after shot Read More
Crossing causeway with one vaccine dose by JonMc
I have heard rumors that expats no longer need a PCR when entering Bahrain if they have had at least one vaccine dose (I know those with two don’t need PCR). I have not crossed in a few weeks but anyone know if this is true? (Ie crossed into ...
I got asked for PCR coming into Bahrain today. Thankfully I had one… (I am overly cautious) Just one more week to go and then I will be 14 days after second dose and only need PCR for getting into saudi Read More
Crossing causeway with one vaccine dose by JonMc
I have heard rumors that expats no longer need a PCR when entering Bahrain if they have had at least one vaccine dose (I know those with two don’t need PCR). I have not crossed in a few weeks but anyone know if this is true? (Ie crossed into ...
Agree with you here and got my second dose yesterday morning after the announcement. So just have until 15 July to worry about PCR etc for getting into Bahrain (as spending the Eid week in Bahrain) Getting tested every Saturday and Monday in ... Read More
Crossing causeway with one vaccine dose by JonMc
I have heard rumors that expats no longer need a PCR when entering Bahrain if they have had at least one vaccine dose (I know those with two don’t need PCR). I have not crossed in a few weeks but anyone know if this is true? (Ie crossed into ...
I just crossed myself. Just looked to see app was green and one dose okay. Have a visa so can’t comment on vise on arrival Read More
Crossing causeway with one vaccine dose by JonMc
I have heard rumors that expats no longer need a PCR when entering Bahrain if they have had at least one vaccine dose (I know those with two don’t need PCR). I have not crossed in a few weeks but anyone know if this is true? (Ie crossed into ...
British and his wife is polish Read More
Crossing causeway with one vaccine dose by JonMc
I have heard rumors that expats no longer need a PCR when entering Bahrain if they have had at least one vaccine dose (I know those with two don’t need PCR). I have not crossed in a few weeks but anyone know if this is true? (Ie crossed into ...
They also got visa on arrival Read More
Crossing causeway with one vaccine dose by JonMc
I have heard rumors that expats no longer need a PCR when entering Bahrain if they have had at least one vaccine dose (I know those with two don’t need PCR). I have not crossed in a few weeks but anyone know if this is true? (Ie crossed into ...
Friend just called me. He just crossed and no PCR required for one dose Read More
Crossing causeway with one vaccine dose by JonMc
I have heard rumors that expats no longer need a PCR when entering Bahrain if they have had at least one vaccine dose (I know those with two don’t need PCR). I have not crossed in a few weeks but anyone know if this is true? (Ie crossed into ...
I have a Bahrain 5 year visa so should be okay. So PCR is relevant for me. Every time I crossed they wanted PCR so will get one anyway, but if they dropped that’s for those with one dose I would be commuting again… Read More
Crossing causeway with one vaccine dose
I have heard rumors that expats no longer need a PCR when entering Bahrain if they have had at least one vaccine dose (I know those with two don’t need PCR). I have not crossed in a few weeks but anyone know if this is true? (Ie crossed into ... Read More
Does a Bahrain paper CPR make you a resident? by JonMc
Hi Tried finding it an answer to this was posted. I live in Bahrain and work in Saudi. Like many others I have been in saudi since 7 March. There are rumors that the causeway may open later in July but will be phased opening with those who are ...
Thanks for responding much appreciated. You confirmed the bad news I was expecting. I will just have to wait as I won’t cross until I know I can get back, was hoping that paper CPR and 5 year visa would be sufficient if phased opening but ... Read More
Does a Bahrain paper CPR make you a resident?
Hi Tried finding it an answer to this was posted. I live in Bahrain and work in Saudi. Like many others I have been in saudi since 7 March. There are rumors that the causeway may open later in July but will be phased opening with those who are ... Read More
Just arrived in khobar..... by JonMc
Hi all Just arrived and have been dropped off in my compound (las Dunas - no idea where it is though!) Work due to start on Sunday but wondering about the best way to meet people and get doing things? Jon
3dnan Thanks for responding again 😀 Getting there slowly, met a few people on the work bus, have got in touch with the khobar HHH (camping weekend coming up 😀) Found a squash partner in my compound. Will join touch rugby at ... Read More
Living in Sadara Las Dunas by ashfromcanada
Anyone out three is working for Sadara and living in Las Dunas? I'm waiting on my visa and should be allocated to Las Duans but need to know more about the compound and the availability there.
Ash Yep, I work for Aramco (well first day on Sunday) and please do say hello (having just arrived I know I want to chat with someone!) I am in B14 and am sure reception can give you my number (noticed the mods sensibly do not want us giving out ... Read More
Living in Sadara Las Dunas by ashfromcanada
Anyone out three is working for Sadara and living in Las Dunas? I'm waiting on my visa and should be allocated to Las Duans but need to know more about the compound and the availability there.
Ash I arrived yesterday and am not with a family. But what I can tell you from my limited experience so far. In terms of busy, not that I have seen yet but people have been at work and with the best will in the world I was asleep by 7:30 last ... Read More
Living in Sadara Las Dunas by ashfromcanada
Anyone out three is working for Sadara and living in Las Dunas? I'm waiting on my visa and should be allocated to Las Duans but need to know more about the compound and the availability there.
Ash I arrived at las dunas yesterday and assuming you are still around. If so any chance of a coffee and a run down of things around here? B14 is where I am Jon Read More
Just arrived in khobar..... by JonMc
Hi all Just arrived and have been dropped off in my compound (las Dunas - no idea where it is though!) Work due to start on Sunday but wondering about the best way to meet people and get doing things? Jon
3dnan Thanks for the response, yes waking up to everything covered in sand was an interesting "hello" Good point re hobbies, given the weather keen to be outdoors, used to live in the Emirates and did a lot of camping, walking in the ... Read More
Just arrived in khobar.....
Hi all Just arrived and have been dropped off in my compound (las Dunas - no idea where it is though!) Work due to start on Sunday but wondering about the best way to meet people and get doing things? Jon Read More