Mohamed
@legallegal2007
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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78
Contacts
20
About me
American
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks Arabic, English
Registration: 09 June 2015
International wire transfer from Saudi to US bank account by ANGIE.TH
Hi to all & thanks in advance to those who’ll respond to this— Just found out that not all banks in Riyadh can do this. My sister needs to fund her US bank account from her local bank in Riyadh. Is there any Riyadh bank recommended ...
Hi, I know for sure that in Alinma Bank you can transfer money to US account, all you need is to download the Inma App. The App also offers money transfer through Western Union wich is very fast, I used this service last week to transfer money to ... Read More
Mixed marriage - family visa by Pickst
Hi I am considering a job in Saudi but am worried about potential travel for my wife and 3 children who will not be living full time with me. Although married in UK for already 13 years, my wife and children are (non-practicing) muslim with a ...
Hi, My understanding is that if the differences in religion is going to cause an issue, meaning non muslim marrying a muslim wife? If my understanding is correct, I believe this may cause a problem as in Islam muslim women can't marry a non ... Read More
Irish nurse moving to riyadh by GuestPoster1104
hello I am 24 years old female living in Ireland. I am interviewing soon fot King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre to be a paediatric nurse. I would like to find out what social and work life is like there ? is anyone coming from a ...
If you offered a good offer I thinks its great opportunity and you will have a new total experience, don't be afraid to try, it's OK. You will find social life you lie but will take little bit of time, let me know if you need further ... Read More
Decision of Labor Court by msmir116
Any one who got a decision from Labor office? Please post here
Hi, From my long experience as an Attorney in Saudi Arabia, the best way is to settle with your employer, other than that its waste of time, money, and energy, and its very stressful too, at the end, the result will be very disappointing to the ... Read More
Going for final exit, don,t want to sell car by Jav_ali1101223
Dear all I am going for final exit from saudi arabia next month but i want to come back after 2 month. Is there any process i will not sell my car and after returning i can use same car...it save y insurance money as well as transfer
Hi, You can register it in your friend's name, and when come back re registered it back in your name, will cost you little money, the insurance will refund you the rest of the remaining, but you will bear the registration cost. Good Luck. Read More
Filling a case in labour court for final exit or kafala
Hi, Please send me the contract so I can advice you. Read More
Iqama expired 3 months ago, want to go final exit by syedashfaq82
Dear advisors, Greetings of peace... I came to Saudi Arabia on 23rd August 2015 to a company name Mosassa Arwa fakra lal muqawalat from Karnataka, India. My iqama expired on 8th November 2016. Before expiry I requested my sponsor to process final ...
Hi, Since your Igama is already expired, you can transfer to another sponsor without the permission of the current sponsor, then you can ask your new Kafeel to final exit you, this the best way, it will cost you some money for transfer but this the ... Read More
need info regarding health insurance by h.shahid
hi every 1 i am new in the kingdom and want to get medical insurance. please guide me from which insurance company in riyadh shall i purchase health insurance.
Hi, Your sponsor is the one who is responsibility to provide you with the health insurance, it's a mandatory for your employer, however, you can still buy your own insurance by visiting any office of the heath care provider (try online too), ... Read More
How can I get compensation for the damage results from work incident by halahajla
I fell on my knee two years ago at the college where I used to work for, but this college has not reported it as a work incident and has told me that Bupa covered the medical treatment, now after two years of suffering as there is a damage in my ...
Hi, Sorry to hear that, I know its very hard to go through all the suffering, you are entitled to full compensation for the work injury, all you need is to file a case in Riyadh or withing the nearest labor office to you, make sure to take all the ... Read More
Divorce in Islam by GuestPoster6932
Im female muslim married for almost 7years to a muslim but unfortunately he has another wife..he got married without my permission the sad thing only a month our difference but I got blessed with 3 kids and the other one have no child but I cant ...
Hi, You are entitled to child support according to Saudi Family Law, and you have the right to file for divorce for specific reasons. But my advice from my experience, it is better for all of you, to sit down and talk and try to make it work for ... Read More
New members of the Saudi Arabia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Saudi Arabia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Hi, Welcome all to KSA. Read More
HOW TO GET APPOINTMENT FOR GETTING A FAMILY VISA IN ISTIQDAM? by my"name"is"raffy
This morning i talk to my Boss that i want to go tomorrow, and he said i need to fill up first an appointment on the internet. the thing is what is the website for that? is it MOI or mofa? i dont have any idea. regards
Hi, That's the case almost with every one, so don't get frustrated, just keep checking in different times, like early in the morning, late night, I am sure you will get an appointment, it's just matter of time. Keep trying. Good luck. Read More
Any new Egyptians arrived in KSA in last 6 months?
Hi, There is an office with a very good reputation in Cairo "Giza area", next to the Saudi Embassy in Giza, named Fahad Office, the phone number is 01115255548. Good luck. Read More
Not Getting Paid
Hi, Legally and because of not getting payed for three months, the employees do have the right to transfer to another employer without current employer consent, but it will take so long to do so (it takes forever)! My advice is to wait and keep ... Read More
final exit visa
Hi, No need for you to have hard copy of your final exit at Airport since its all in the system, but for your record its good idea to have hard copy with you, it may help you if you decided to come back again. You can print it out from your ... Read More
Divorce to Saudi man by Shemsa
Hello everyone Pls I would like some advice. I'm married to a Saudi man and live in RIyadh.. I want a divorce for valid reasons.We have 2 children: 3 year old and 1 year old.. He says if we divorce he will take the children.. Is this correct? ...
Hi, Sorry to hear that. Best thing to do is to consult a law firm for such a sensitive family matter, since the consequences is very serious. Good luck. Read More
Life in Jubali & Opinion on package offered by scsnl
Dear All, I have recently got job offer from Marafiq in Jubali. I have 14.5 yrs of work exp. Salary offered is Basic salary SAR 13700+accommodation SAR 3400 + Transport SAR 1000 + medical + vacation + Education allowance I am from India. Want to ...
Hi, I think the offer is less for one with your experience, qualification, but its not that bad, so my suggestion is to sign one year contract and give it a try and then you can find a better offer. You can also negotiate the offer further, I am ... Read More
Visa entry by newcomercanada
Dear All could you please advise me what is the رقم تاشيره الدخول ............I applied for my mother visit visa and write the visa no. in front of ...
Hi, Try it many times, if you get the same message then you will need to visit Istigdam office (visits section) and talk to them, they will fix the error, because it seems that there is a mistake in your entry visa number. Good Luck. ... Read More
car accident. by sambaqri
Dear friends, yesterday while driving on makkah road near takhasusi all of a sudden a taxi in front of me stops for passenger, i tried to put brake and could not,my car and i hit his bumper. when called najm he gave me paper and told me to go for ...
Yep, Taxi drivers here are something, never drive behind them or in front of them either. Since your are covered jut visit any Tawaniya office and take it from there, they may offer to fix the car in their shop, which is time consuming, and you can ... Read More
car accident. by sambaqri
Dear friends, yesterday while driving on makkah road near takhasusi all of a sudden a taxi in front of me stops for passenger, i tried to put brake and could not,my car and i hit his bumper. when called najm he gave me paper and told me to go for ...
Hi, Sorry to hear that and thanks god there is no injuries, the answer depends on what type of coverage you have in your insurance policy, either way the procedure is almost the same, take the Najm report to your insurance office, then you will ... Read More
Family VISA requirements from India Home Country by kaleemimran
Hi, I am scheduled to start my Job in Saudi Arabia by November 2015 and I wanted to know from experts in the blog on the requirements of Family (Wife+1 Daughter age of 4.5 years) VISA that i need to complete from India before i depart to Saudi ...
Hi, Your job category is among the four job categories that need NO certificate attestation, and you have the privilege of applying for family visa online through MOI (ABSHER) web site, it's easy and fast process takes five minutes to ... Read More
Family VISA requirements from India Home Country by kaleemimran
Hi, I am scheduled to start my Job in Saudi Arabia by November 2015 and I wanted to know from experts in the blog on the requirements of Family (Wife+1 Daughter age of 4.5 years) VISA that i need to complete from India before i depart to Saudi ...
Hi, That's all what you need, but make sure your educational certificate is attested from both Saudi Cultural Mission in India and form Saudi Consulate, and when you arrive to KSA, you will need to attest all the documents you mentioned from ... Read More
ABSHIR ISSUANCE OF NEW IQAMA FOR WIFE SHOWING ERROR by DrHassanMalik
My wife arrived to KSA 2 weeks back and I wanted to make new 1st iqama for her in KSA. So, last day i got registered to Abshir and when i click NEW IQAMA ISSUANCE on my account page it gives "NO MONEY BALANCE" error. Well as far as I know issuance ...
Hi, You can still go by yourself, it's NOT necessary to be done by your employer, it's better and fast, for the 500 Riyals you can pay it through your bank account online, or at any ATM. Good Luck. Read More
ABSHIR ISSUANCE OF NEW IQAMA FOR WIFE SHOWING ERROR by DrHassanMalik
My wife arrived to KSA 2 weeks back and I wanted to make new 1st iqama for her in KSA. So, last day i got registered to Abshir and when i click NEW IQAMA ISSUANCE on my account page it gives "NO MONEY BALANCE" error. Well as far as I know issuance ...
Hi, The new Igam for wife/husband/kids is free, but it cost 500 Riyals if you request it online through MOI (Abdsher), but you get for free if you go the Jawazt office and apply in person. Good Luck. Read More
Family visa by naeem_akh
In April 2015 My wife visa issued but my four year child visa is missing through MOI Abshir website. On my MOI Dashboard my Wife visa is with border number and still valid. I am leaving in Al-khobar and my Jawazat that means office is in Riyadh. ...
Make sure to take a copy of the application (Istigdam application) when you go to the office, if you don't have it, and you are positive that you included you kid's name, they will issue visa for your kid. Good luck. Read More
Family visa by naeem_akh
In April 2015 My wife visa issued but my four year child visa is missing through MOI Abshir website. On my MOI Dashboard my Wife visa is with border number and still valid. I am leaving in Al-khobar and my Jawazat that means office is in Riyadh. ...
Hi, Since you applied for both of them for residency visa, that means your child visa is issued, and you just need to visit Dammam Jawazat office since you live in Alkhoar, you don't need to go to Riyadh office. The yellow slip for your ... Read More
regarding visa and Iqama
Hi, Actually you have an advantage since you will be on your husband Igama, because your husband is going to be your sponsor (Kafeel), and when you find any job in a private or Gov. sector, you can transfer easily from your husband to the new ... Read More
Family visa by naeem_akh
In April 2015 My wife visa issued but my four year child visa is missing through MOI Abshir website. On my MOI Dashboard my Wife visa is with border number and still valid. I am leaving in Al-khobar and my Jawazat that means office is in Riyadh. ...
Hi, I think I need more clarification to answer you; 1- I need to know what's the problem! 2- Whether your daughter is here too or just your wife? 3- Is it visit visa from the beginning or you applied for permanent residency visa? Read More
QUESTION : marriage certificate with red ribbon by heselsayson120787
HI i am new here in riyadh and i have so many questions in my mind ..my husband and i are working here in riyadh but we never get a chance to see each other since we are not in the same company i just wanna ask if its posible for us to see each ...
Hi, It's not a big deal, just go to any translation office in Riyadh and translate it into Arabic, it cost you only (35) Riyals. Good luck. Read More
Critical & urgent question for attestation degree by Willitbeok
Hello, I am in Canada now and got saudi offer. I am in process of attestation for my Canadian degree which gives me big headach already. Now, I have two other degrees from Egypt which needs to be attested. How can I do this step? Can saudi ...
For sure assistant professor is within teaching categories, which means that you are eligible for online family visa in case the family will follow you later, I need to know what the agreement with your university regarding your family visa! I ... Read More
Critical & urgent question for attestation degree by Willitbeok
Hello, I am in Canada now and got saudi offer. I am in process of attestation for my Canadian degree which gives me big headach already. Now, I have two other degrees from Egypt which needs to be attested. How can I do this step? Can saudi ...
Hi, This phone number of Agency in Cairo with good reputation 00 20 100 5099471, (Alsherief Agency) but I didn't use them because my merraiage certificate wasn't from Egypt. The signed contract is good enough, by the way, if you are in ... Read More
Critical & urgent question for attestation degree by Willitbeok
Hello, I am in Canada now and got saudi offer. I am in process of attestation for my Canadian degree which gives me big headach already. Now, I have two other degrees from Egypt which needs to be attested. How can I do this step? Can saudi ...
Hi, Since your marriage certificate was issued from Egypt، then it has to be attested from Saudi Embassy in Egypt, same thing for daughter birth certificate, I already has my family visa issued last week. Please note that there is four job ... Read More
Critical & urgent question for attestation degree by Willitbeok
Hello, I am in Canada now and got saudi offer. I am in process of attestation for my Canadian degree which gives me big headach already. Now, I have two other degrees from Egypt which needs to be attested. How can I do this step? Can saudi ...
Hi, I went through the same experience as you (living in a country, having degrees from another country and moving to another country) I get degree from the US (attested) and from Egypt (not attested), I attested only the higher degree from US, not ... Read More
personal enquiry
Hi, You can NOT transfer from Government sector to a private one, that's for sure, but you can still go home for a final exit and come back on your husband sponsorship (ISTIGDAM) and then transfer to private sector easily, that's the only ... Read More
Saudi e-Visa profession not matching with Attested Engineering degree. by arshad4saudi
Dear all, I seriously need help on this. My Saudi employer has selected and provided me offer letter and contract with Electronics engineer position. But I have done my engineering in Computer science. My attestion, medicals are done. But my Visa ...
Hi, The best and easy way so solve this issue "which is very common", is to change your position to one that matches Electronics Engineer role and also related somehow to Computer Science Engineering, tell your employer to change it for ... Read More
Family visa by Rafeek K
Alhamdulillla I got my family visa today(online).My profession is teacher.What documents l have to submit in India to get it stamped in my wife and daughter passports?.Doesnt need medical for a child of 4 years ? Expecting reply soon
For family you need this Marriage certificate and Form B here,without these docs they will not issue you visa. they have too busy schedule thats why there is no appointment,try continuously.So true. Just keep trying, like 5-10 times a day, try ... Read More
Family visa by Rafeek K
Alhamdulillla I got my family visa today(online).My profession is teacher.What documents l have to submit in India to get it stamped in my wife and daughter passports?.Doesnt need medical for a child of 4 years ? Expecting reply soon
If the system accepted your application online, then no degree is needed, but note that the system in Absher accepts very few professions; (Doctors. Engineers, Pharmacist, Teachers), for all others, the highest college degree is required and should ... Read More
Termination from Company
Hi, According to article 84 of Saudi Labor Law, and based on the time you have been working there for (4-5) years, you are entitled to half of your monthly salary as benefit, plus any unpaid vacations days, you are not entitled to the notice period ... Read More
I answer some of your questions on SA by Qona
I have read some forums and I see some mistake when you give the idea of SA . the rules are simple but you make it hard for urself . feel free to ask me and if i don't know I will say no i don't know
How it's possible for most sponsors who claims that the employee is absent from work (Horoob) while the truth is that he ask him to stop working, and some of them even do that while you are still working, holds passports, leaving them with no ... Read More
Family visa by Rafeek K
Alhamdulillla I got my family visa today(online).My profession is teacher.What documents l have to submit in India to get it stamped in my wife and daughter passports?.Doesnt need medical for a child of 4 years ? Expecting reply soon
Hi, You will need marriage certificate, kid(s) birth certificate(copy), both attested from Saudi Embassy in India, medical test for wife only, no medical test needed for 4 years old kid(s), visa number, wife and daughter passport, visa process ... Read More
Work Visa process from Canada by Willitbeok
Hello everyone, I spent sometime looking for visa process and found that the process depends on where you are. I got an offer from univeristy and it took about three monthes from them to send me Visa number. I don't know what to do next :/ . ...
Attesting the ones from your home country will be a big challenge, if your highest degree is from Canada just get that one attested as suggested by illegal.It's legal bra, legal not illegal!!!! Read More
Work Visa process from Canada by Willitbeok
Hello everyone, I spent sometime looking for visa process and found that the process depends on where you are. I got an offer from univeristy and it took about three monthes from them to send me Visa number. I don't know what to do next :/ . ...
Hi, 1- If you are in KSA at this time, you will need to call of of the listed agents and to attest your degree, you will need only one degree attested, anyway, the Saudi Cultural Mission will not attest more than one degree for the same. 2- For ... Read More
Work Visa process from Canada by Willitbeok
Hello everyone, I spent sometime looking for visa process and found that the process depends on where you are. I got an offer from univeristy and it took about three monthes from them to send me Visa number. I don't know what to do next :/ . ...
Hi, Here are some info, hope it helps; 1- You will have to do all your visa process through a Registered Agent approved by Saudi Embassy in Canada, here are the ... Read More
Otologist - Where to get Best Doctor for Ear Treatment?
Hi, Best ENT doctor is in Dalla Hospital in Nakheel area, his name is Mohamedain. Good Luck. Read More
NCB ACCOUNT FROZEN DUE TO NON RENEWABLE OF IQUAMA by sajeevloves
Dear friends, my spelling was mistake in the first issued iquama, but i opened NCB ACCOUNT, when i renewal of my iquama i change to orginal name as per my passport, so any problem for updating my NCB ACCOUNT with new iquama. please help me friends, ...
By the way, to update your info you don't need to take number at the bank and wait for your turn, you can do that with the receptionist, just tell him you are updating your info, make sure you have a black and white copy of your new Igam (no ... Read More
NCB ACCOUNT FROZEN DUE TO NON RENEWABLE OF IQUAMA by sajeevloves
Dear friends, my spelling was mistake in the first issued iquama, but i opened NCB ACCOUNT, when i renewal of my iquama i change to orginal name as per my passport, so any problem for updating my NCB ACCOUNT with new iquama. please help me friends, ...
Hi, This is easy procedure, it's just a regular update of your information, same like when you go to the bank after renewing your Igama to update info. Don't worry, its' easy and simple. Good Luck. Read More
Change profession in Iqama from Engineer Visa as a Draftsman!
Hi, The only way is to change your title in Igamm to one that need no SEC registration. Good Luck. Read More
Government Univirtsity Iqama transfer
Hi, Don't waste your time trying to transfer Igama from Gov. to a private sector, Just leave with a final exit and come back again, or if you are married transfer to your spouse (if working) and then transfer again to a private sector without ... Read More
visit visa for my Mother by ha123
Assalam o Alaikum, Please can anyone guide/advise . My profession is (sales analyst) and my status is single can i apply for visit visa for my Mother ??
Hi, Visit visa is a very easy process regardless of your material status, just go to the MOF web site and fill out z application signed it from your employer then from Commerce Chamber in your area and wait for text message to inform you of the ... Read More
Family visa
Hi, You can NOT do it online, you will need to schedule an appointment through MOI (Absher) web site, however, it's extremely difficult to get one, so the best thing to do is to walk in to your local Istigdam office. It's also very ... Read More
document attestation process (family visas and how to apply visa) by malik.awan
hey all, document attestation is hell of a process in saudi arabia..especially if you bring your documents here with you and want to get them attested, i did the following luckily i needed only 3 documents for FAMILY VISA 1- diploma 2- marriage ...
Hi, The translation of any documents should be done here in the KSA, cause it's required for the translation to be authenticated from Commerce Chamber in the KSA so the KSA Foreign Affairs can authenticate it, other than that it's just ... Read More
Please give me answer to my question by Dranreb31
Hi every one! Im am working here in saudi arabia. Please give me answer to my question. Even my iqama is expired can i transact in the bank here in riyadh. Im going to exit in this country but my check is not yet ready and my iqama is near to ...
Hi, You have another way to cash your check and it's easy; Just let any of your friend to cash it for you after you sign your name in the back of the check along with your Iggama number and your friend's name too, and your friend can hand ... Read More
What would I miss from the UK and how can i bring my family along ? by Huntersbar
Hello all, I'm heading towards the magical kindom very soon. What would I miss most from the UK? what should I bring with me? I have a young family, how soon can I bring them along? other useful advise are welcome.
When you finish your first three month of your contract, you are eligible for Exit/Re Entry visa, but you will need to have your vacation request approved which is not possible since you have just finished your three months, but if that the three ... Read More
What would I miss from the UK and how can i bring my family along ? by Huntersbar
Hello all, I'm heading towards the magical kindom very soon. What would I miss most from the UK? what should I bring with me? I have a young family, how soon can I bring them along? other useful advise are welcome.
When you finish your first three month of your contract, you are eligible for Exit/Re Entry visa, but you will need to have your vacation request approved which is not possible since you have just finished your three months, but if that the three ... Read More
What would I miss from the UK and how can i bring my family along ? by Huntersbar
Hello all, I'm heading towards the magical kindom very soon. What would I miss most from the UK? what should I bring with me? I have a young family, how soon can I bring them along? other useful advise are welcome.
Sure, just ask me, I will be more than happy to assist you. Read More
What would I miss from the UK and how can i bring my family along ? by Huntersbar
Hello all, I'm heading towards the magical kindom very soon. What would I miss most from the UK? what should I bring with me? I have a young family, how soon can I bring them along? other useful advise are welcome.
Hi, As soon as you receive your Igama you can apply for your family, but you will have to complete the three month if you are -based on your contract- under probationary of three month, holding your Passport-even it's illegal- but they still ... Read More
Appointment for Family Visa
Hi, You need to go to the Istigdam office located at King Abdulaziz RD, with all your paper work athunticated from KSA Embassy in your contry، this includs; marriage certificate, copy of your wifes and kids Passport, Igama, Istigdam ... Read More
Yellow paper for family visa requirements by Iffiusman
Hi All, I am working as a RF engineer in a telecom company. My profession on iqamah is "fanny electroni etisalat". I have BE degree in Computer Engineering. Anyone please guide me what is the process of getting yellow paper for bringing ...
"Fanny" means Tecnician، you can check the web site for eligibilty of your role. Read More
Yellow paper for family visa requirements by Iffiusman
Hi All, I am working as a RF engineer in a telecom company. My profession on iqamah is "fanny electroni etisalat". I have BE degree in Computer Engineering. Anyone please guide me what is the process of getting yellow paper for bringing ...
Sure you can, it's easy process to get your 2000 SR back, don't worry, but you will to pay it anyway when you go to Istigdam office. Read More
Health insurance in KSA by AbouFoelaan
Hi guys, How does health insurance work in KSA? What tiers are available and what do they contain more or less? I just got my card and it says VIP+. I assume that that is good, but which tiers/schemes are there?
Dallh at Alnakil, is a good hospital with high quality of health care, VIP is the highest coverage you can get and your co-payment is zero all the time Lucky you. Read More
Transfer of Sponsorship
No, an employer can give final exit to his employee irrespective of who gave him the first entry visa. The story behind goes like: It was a *courtesy* instruction from Prince Salman (His Highness, the King now) to Jawazat back in 2009. However, ... Read More
Residency Visa Problem?
Hi, This just a mistake for sure, but my advice to you is to inform your employer of this mistake so they will correct it when they go the Passport office, it happens many times here, don't worry, please let me know when you receive your ... Read More
Yellow paper for family visa requirements by Iffiusman
Hi All, I am working as a RF engineer in a telecom company. My profession on iqamah is "fanny electroni etisalat". I have BE degree in Computer Engineering. Anyone please guide me what is the process of getting yellow paper for bringing ...
Hi, If your application accepted on line then NO attested degree needed, but if you receive an error message and you cant's apply online, then you will need to visit Istigdam office located at King Abdualziz Road, and they will decide whether ... Read More
Driving in Saudi Arabia by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Saudi Arabia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Driving i the KSA is insane and terrifying expedience especially for those who came for the US, mostly red light means nothing, no speed limit, no respect, no priorities, no police, following TOOOO close is very common and scary, recklessness, you ... Read More
What would I miss from the UK and how can i bring my family along ? by Huntersbar
Hello all, I'm heading towards the magical kindom very soon. What would I miss most from the UK? what should I bring with me? I have a young family, how soon can I bring them along? other useful advise are welcome.
Hi, If you are coming from the US; You will miss the words; Thank you. Have a good day, How can I help you? and some one to hold the door for you while entering or exiting. You will miss drivers who stops at the traffic light when its RED, but ... Read More
Transfer of Sponsorship
Hi, It depends on whether they brought you here for the first time, but if you were under another sponsor already and then transferred to them, they can NOT deny you the transfer to another company after the completion of you contract. Hope this ... Read More
Yellow paper for family visa requirements by Iffiusman
Hi All, I am working as a RF engineer in a telecom company. My profession on iqamah is "fanny electroni etisalat". I have BE degree in Computer Engineering. Anyone please guide me what is the process of getting yellow paper for bringing ...
Hi, It's all about your job title in your Igam, the process to bring your family is easy, since it's all done online through Absher web site at MOI, here are the steps; 1- You need to pay 2000 SR. 2- Complete the application at Absher and ... Read More
Visa question
Hi, As long your certificate matches your job description, you should be fine, but make sure you authenticate your certificate from US State Department in C street at Colombia Plaza and at Saudi Cultural Mission in VA, here is the ... Read More
renewal of passport - visa stamped on expired passport
Hi, As long as you have your old Passport it will not be an issue at all, it happens all the time and they know it, don't worry, it's all in their system. Good luck and welcome back to Riyadh. Read More
Why do I need an iqama? by teacherlady_kp
Hello everyone, My name is Kierstien (female from USA) and I am looking to come to KSA to teach English. Some of the employers I have been contacted by want me to come to KSA on a visa that would not allow me to have an iqama. Is this legal? Do ...
Hi, As a American legal consultant in KSA، my advice to you is to sign one year contract with condition of issuing you an Igamma (Residency Card) upon arrival to KSA, other than that you are taking a risk. Good luck and feel free to ask ... Read More
Degree Verfication for Princess Noura Uni by laylaAli
I just got an email from PNU they requested that I verified my degrees. They gave me a list of PNU accredited websites, but they all require Company Sign Ups... and generally long forms to sign up.... which I dont have time for. Is anyone employed ...
Try this one, I did verified mine with them and it works; degreeverify.com Read More
Husban on Wife Visa (Mahram) can work in KSA if he gets a job? by raoyasir
Aslamualikum, I have been here in Riyadh for the last 6 months. My husband is with me as Mahram (Spouse Visa). I need to know if he can work if he gets a job here. As he is under my sponsorship (Kafalah), can he transfer his sponsorship to his new ...
Hi, There is reason for that; new visa for them means you can NOT work for any one else if you deiced to leave them, but if they transferred your visa from your wife to them, that means they will have no right to deny you working for any other ... Read More
Husban on Wife Visa (Mahram) can work in KSA if he gets a job? by raoyasir
Aslamualikum, I have been here in Riyadh for the last 6 months. My husband is with me as Mahram (Spouse Visa). I need to know if he can work if he gets a job here. As he is under my sponsorship (Kafalah), can he transfer his sponsorship to his new ...
Hi, He can not work while he is in your (kafala), it's true he can transfer his igamma from you to the new employer, the procedure is very simple: He need a letter from the new employer stating that he is in need of your husband's ... Read More