Saradhi
@uvnpsaradhi
Indian expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Indian
Lives in RIYADH
Speaks English, hindhi, telugu
Registration: 22 October 2010
Saudi Arabia plans six-year cap on expat visas by junaidghumman
Manama: Saudi Arabia will soon put a six-year cap on the residency of foreigners in the country, the labour minister has said. The decision will be part of ten programmes the Saudi government is planning to implement in order to regulate the local ...
cld be a blessing in disguise to all of those who r here only due to some things which forced them and can get more good job back home and only cant go back due to many issues related to the sponsiorship system. :):) Free birds now today if this is ... Read More
Thinking about moving to Riyadh by Zizo87
I am currently in the latter stages of salary negotiation with KPMG Riyadh. The offer is not great but since I have no real experience I am not too fussed. I have been told I would be getting between 6-8k a month. I am from london recently married ...
on the dress code , here is some info from one of the external links from internet. "What to wear Laws in Saudi Arabia When working in Saudi Arabia you have to dress respectfully, no vests or shorts in public as a man and women must wear an Abaya ... Read More
Thinking about moving to Riyadh by Zizo87
I am currently in the latter stages of salary negotiation with KPMG Riyadh. The offer is not great but since I have no real experience I am not too fussed. I have been told I would be getting between 6-8k a month. I am from london recently married ...
not sure the position and the number of yrs experience u have, but 6-8K in riyadh with family looks a bit tight unless the Company is taking care of the accomodation and other general expenses. Cost of houses have really gone up in RIYADH and the ... Read More
Talking to Saudi Ladies by keanuuu
Hi all. I'm new to Riyadh and have gone shopping in the mall a few times since I've come here. I generally avoid eye contact with Saudi ladies when I'm there. Last time I was there I went to buy a coffee at one of the stands. This girl (in full ...
Instead of everybody trying to be moderators, why cant we leave that job to the right team, the MODERATOR team? :) there is always simple, and easy way if u dont like some comment. Either Report the comment and let the moderator team take care of ... Read More
How long it takes to process work visa by AHMEDBASHA
My consultant has applied visa just yesterday but when i rang him today,he is saying probably my visa is refused or rejected as nothing is coming up on when he is checking online.My Question is,is it possible to process work visa just in one ...
Its very rare that Ministry processes the Visa in single working day unless you are working for a top top company whose papers r already with the ministry andf dont require furter verification. Some thing like an AMCOR of the world..... I could see ... Read More
New work visa rules by AHMEDBASHA
I had been to Saudi Arabia on work visa but due to politics of my colleagues,i had to return India after 3 months,i have got NOC.Now i got a good job offer in Saudi but the placement consultant is telling me that new rules have came up that whoever ...
I am not sure whats the confusion here, thing is simple unless u or ur third party consultancy r complicating the issue. Simple thing: If you have resigned in a proper way and got a final exit with NOC, your previous VISA IS VOID now and the rule ... Read More
looking for job in riyadh in automation industry...
post ur CV in job portals like naukrigulf, meet third party consultants and follow classified in papers, three easiest and best options. :):top: Read More
Without too much thought - WHAT ARE YOU MISSING THE MOST, RIGHT NOW! by gowiththeflowUK
OK, here is a sharp and snappy post for the day - quick responses only please ...
thats wt I said funny. :) Read More
Without too much thought - WHAT ARE YOU MISSING THE MOST, RIGHT NOW! by gowiththeflowUK
OK, here is a sharp and snappy post for the day - quick responses only please ...
How funny this thread is becoming.......... :) Read More
Movinig to Yanbu, to start job need advise by miahannaleo
welcome everyone, I am Leo O' Neill and am currently being offered a post in Yanbu and would liek to get as much advise as possible? i am currenlty being offered a position in Yanbu with a company called Pretech, Now here is where i hope you can ...
Leo, Sorry to hear this mate. I have seen and heard happen to a lot of times; atleast they said now that ur role is not encessary, not after u came here. World is very small and let's hope u will find a better job some where else. :top: Read More
[Just for Fun] What do hate the most about Riyadh by kamiii
Okie.. I have nothing better to do right now, so just starting a baseless discussion to kill some time.. and too see how many ppl are actually up at this hour.. So lets have it .. what do you hate the most about Riyadh .. please keep it to ...
OK, have fun, have seen so many such discussions in the same forum have taken a U-Turn and I hope this is not the same one....... :) :top: Read More
New work visa rules by AHMEDBASHA
I had been to Saudi Arabia on work visa but due to politics of my colleagues,i had to return India after 3 months,i have got NOC.Now i got a good job offer in Saudi but the placement consultant is telling me that new rules have came up that whoever ...
wt was ur means of getting out of KSA last time? Is it a FINAL EXIT or EXIT-REENTRY? If you had a FINAL EXIT with the NOC u specififed, I think that 2 years rule dont apply, u can come back with a fresh visa because u resigned with a NOC from ur ... Read More
[Just for Fun] What do hate the most about Riyadh by kamiii
Okie.. I have nothing better to do right now, so just starting a baseless discussion to kill some time.. and too see how many ppl are actually up at this hour.. So lets have it .. what do you hate the most about Riyadh .. please keep it to ...
I guess only talking about hates, but not LIKEs only can impose some sort of negativism to the discussion and into people's mind. Once hate is a like for others and vice versa. If we would need to talk, we need to talk about both likes and hates. ... Read More
Without too much thought - WHAT ARE YOU MISSING THE MOST, RIGHT NOW! by gowiththeflowUK
OK, here is a sharp and snappy post for the day - quick responses only please ...
The world is indeed a mixture of truth and make-believe. Discard the make-believe and trust the truth. :) Read More
Congrats to all the Indians in this place! by RedGoblin
Now thats what I call a good game, a great tournament, and an excellent way to finish off the match- a six buy the captain none the less.. Alright for those people who live outside the realms of the Cricket, something I personally feel is very ...
Congratulations to you as well. :) Read More
Without too much thought - WHAT ARE YOU MISSING THE MOST, RIGHT NOW! by gowiththeflowUK
OK, here is a sharp and snappy post for the day - quick responses only please ...
Shahid Afridi-- Respect. What he told the media is soo true.. But now GO INDIA!! 23 years is a long time, I have had enough of my parents, uncles, etc, telling stories of Kapil and the 1983, This is my gen, I need to make stories too.We dont need ... Read More
Without too much thought - WHAT ARE YOU MISSING THE MOST, RIGHT NOW! by gowiththeflowUK
OK, here is a sharp and snappy post for the day - quick responses only please ...
No Jayawardene ton had ended in defeat. No World Cup final ton had ended in defeat. No home team had won the WC on their home turff Until today. All history records broken and INDIA WON THE WORLD CUP and ARE THE WORLD CHAMPIONS OF ICC CRICKET ... Read More
Pakistan Vs India Semi Final WC, 2011 Looking for match screening by malisohail
Hi, Any screening of this big match in Riyadh for Pak & Indian cricket fans on 30th March,11? It will surely be a fun watching this big match together.
No Jayawardene ton had ended in defeat. No World Cup final ton had ended in defeat. No home team had won the WC on their home turff Until today. All history records broken and INDIA WON THE WORLD CUP and ARE THE WORLD CHAMPIONS OF ICC CRICKET WORLD ... Read More
Pakistan Vs India Semi Final WC, 2011 Looking for match screening by malisohail
Hi, Any screening of this big match in Riyadh for Pak & Indian cricket fans on 30th March,11? It will surely be a fun watching this big match together.
uvnpsaradhi: Leave that aside, just tell us Are you up for the treat ? :p :) We are with you to celebrate.Wait... Wait... until final, we will have one final treat. No celebration is final without the final is done. :) Read More
Pakistan Vs India Semi Final WC, 2011 Looking for match screening by malisohail
Hi, Any screening of this big match in Riyadh for Pak & Indian cricket fans on 30th March,11? It will surely be a fun watching this big match together.
malisohail : Gone are the days, Indian team heavily depends on SACHIN; this was there in 90s and early parts of 2000s, people used to switch off the TVs when Sachin was out, but not today. The self beleif some of the youngsters and the coinfidence ... Read More
Pakistan Vs India Semi Final WC, 2011 Looking for match screening by malisohail
Hi, Any screening of this big match in Riyadh for Pak & Indian cricket fans on 30th March,11? It will surely be a fun watching this big match together.
Both teams r evenly staged and have their strengths and weaknesses; One thing is sure SL wont be too generous like PAK dropping 7 catches, missing a stumping and MALINGA wont be like GUL, who was dashed all round the park; so INDIA will have to help ... Read More
Without too much thought - WHAT ARE YOU MISSING THE MOST, RIGHT NOW! by gowiththeflowUK
OK, here is a sharp and snappy post for the day - quick responses only please ...
Getting into the final itself is one hell of an acheivement and that too beating two teams AUS and PAK in QF and SF is not a mean achievement, so wt happens in Final is not something a lot need to worry about. :) Read More
Jeddah or Malaysia? Help please. by 1967tazz
Hi all, I have a problem that I am hoping you can help me with. I am a secondary teacher and as such am wanting to take my first job overseas this September. I have the fortunate position of being offered two jobs! One in Jeddah in SA, while the ...
I have been in malaysis and definitly favour Malaysia to KSA considering that the salaries at the both places are the one and the same :) Read More
Pakistan Vs India Semi Final WC, 2011 Looking for match screening by malisohail
Hi, Any screening of this big match in Riyadh for Pak & Indian cricket fans on 30th March,11? It will surely be a fun watching this big match together.
it will be BLUE VS BLUE in final. Hope the light BLUE will be the winners. :) Read More
Without too much thought - WHAT ARE YOU MISSING THE MOST, RIGHT NOW! by gowiththeflowUK
OK, here is a sharp and snappy post for the day - quick responses only please ...
29 runs saradhi 29... lets not give em any more leeway than required! :D :D :D I live in the pakistani area in khobar, and u should have been here man, after the indian innings, there were ppl out celebrating, because 260 was a small total and if ... Read More
Without too much thought - WHAT ARE YOU MISSING THE MOST, RIGHT NOW! by gowiththeflowUK
OK, here is a sharp and snappy post for the day - quick responses only please ...
Miss the mother of all sporting events! - India- Pakistan encounter.. This is not a match.. this is WAR!! :( :( :'(Considering the live streaming on sites like cricitime.com, I would guess we wouldnt be loosing much time seeing the match. Match ... Read More
Without too much thought - WHAT ARE YOU MISSING THE MOST, RIGHT NOW! by gowiththeflowUK
OK, here is a sharp and snappy post for the day - quick responses only please ...
Miss the mother of all sporting events! - India- Pakistan encounter.. This is not a match.. this is WAR!! :( :( :'(Considering the live streaming on sites like cricitime.com, I would guess we wouldnt be loosing much time seeing the match. Match ... Read More
New and Excited - Lets do it. by jassim78
Hi all, I've been a while in Jeddah, but I'm new at Expat-blog. Its quite interesting to find much of you here in Jeddah. Its quite hard to meet expats in this city. I'm quit excited to get to know more people, and maybe do something together. ...
Welcome to KSA and Expat.com....... :) Read More
how get high salary jobs and good benefits by brian20
im an quality engineer but i have low salary..how i can get new employer here in saudi that will hire me immediately?
hi friends, I need information about the employment ban, posted to the expat employees in the kingdom. My husband works as a sales engineer for a 2 yrs contract. his contract is going to end by this june. Now he is getting better opportunities in ... Read More
how get high salary jobs and good benefits by brian20
im an quality engineer but i have low salary..how i can get new employer here in saudi that will hire me immediately?
Changing a job within KSA mostly depends on the Sponsor and the kind of Visa you have. If you r under a direct sponsor and want a change in the job, it should be an amicable discussion between you, ur present and future sponsor how this transfer ... Read More
UAE Consulate Jeddah - Money Ripper!!!! by NiagraSeller2011
I'm in Jeddah these days and had to get 2 documents attested from the United Arab Emirates Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. As usual, there was a lazy guy with glasses sitting there. I'm glad that he spoke english, otherwise i had to rely on my ...
I tend to give benefit of doubt to the whole consultate members here and u might have met the wrong person. No Consultate in public takes extra money without giving the receipt, may be that particular guy have understood ur urguency and took ... Read More
Haircut by Allons-y
Please help if you can :-). I am a white American who has had 3 pretty bad haircuts here- two in barbershops and one at a hotel salon. I like a modern style for my hair, but the places basically shave/shorten the sides and leave the top pretty ...
Take an asian expat friend, goto a barber on the road side, ask ur friend to explain the Barber wt to do, he will do for you; you dont need to pay 80 SAR. :), only 10 - 15 SR is enough. Most of the times, its the communication that can cause these ... Read More
Been aproached for position in bank in Riyadh by Jerseyboynaz
Hi all expats I have been aproached by a bank in Riyadh for a position. I am from South Africa and would like to know how different is it and what is it like to work in Riyadh. I would like to bring the family along. Any help will be ...
as most of the people here covering, the cost of living required depends on the life style.There r people who survive with a salary of 1200 SR per month with only one bed shared and the roof and top doenst belongs to them, only the bed :) and some ... Read More
Hello
welcome to the blog and yes, keep sharing the local perspetive on the things arround. :) Read More
Detailed Info on Cost of Living in Riyadh by ravibagri
Members of the Forum, Please assist in info on cost of living for Indian Family (Veg) of 5 (Me, My Wife, My Mother and 2 Children) in Riyadh. I have been offered a salary of SAR 18,861/- p.m. by a Renowned Bank. I am a CPA with 8 years experience ...
Ravi, To be frank with you, for a kind of experience you had and the field you r getting into, I wouldnt be tempted to accept the present offer of 20K if you r planning to bring in your family OF 5 as i know you will get the similar offer in India. ... Read More
Visa cancellation before stamp
As long as the visa is not stamped onto ur passport,u r ok to refuse it,So u just need to inform ur previous employer that ur not coming and shift to the new employer. Read More
MABUHAY :]
Welcome to KSA and this Expat.com!! Hope you will have great time living and working in Kingdom. Read More
Massage options
if he asks you which head ? do a runner :):) :) :) :) :) Read More
family visa before mariage ? by sanatasneem
As through information getting i want to know is it possible to get family visa before married,although i am engaged and getting married in this year in the month of November 2011,when my fiance comes to get married.if yes please say the details of ...
a duely signed marriage certificate need to be produced for a faimily Visa. Read More
can any one suggest.........
hey guys......... im new to this place.. recntly moved... can any one suggest me a good beauty saloon (its actually for my hair straightening). i tried but couldnt find.......... can u guys help me out????...........plsDidnt find a saloon who can ... Read More
Are all HR personnel in Saudi thick by miahannaleo
Ok i know this will start a Hot topic, but why are they so difficult to deal with. i went to the Saudi Embassy today in London to get my Passport stamped (as instructed by my HR department) but on getting there i found out not only was the visa ...
welcome to Saudi world of business and HR function :):):) ita just how things works here; dont be depressed and enjoy the progress of ur home team iris in the cricket WC. No praise too high for this Irish effort in this WC. with their batting ... Read More
Cricket Funtra
Today we had a first Cracking first game for me in the World Cup. Dog of a pitch, but England applied big pressure with spin and reverse swing against SA. A real bonus win. Looks like SA avoided a repeat of 1996.. Win all group games and loose in ... Read More
Cricket Funtra
watching cricket together is fun and is a nice idea, especially with the WC heating up and entering into knock outs and the later stages of QF, SF and finals, this should be fun. keep rolling the updates on how it turns up :) Read More
I am by Abaja Snaaks
My name is Nicolette Steel, our family is staying in Riyadh. I just wrote my first book. It is short stories told in a very humorous way about experiences we have as an expat family in KSA. A book launch will be held in Jubail on 17 March 2011. ...
welocome to the blog!!. Nice ones, inspirational speaking and writing books. Read More
What is your idea of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? by Salman Omrani
Hi everyone, I always wonder whats on the minds of (going to be) expats coming to Saudi Arabia, what image have they drawn in their minds about this country, things they have heard. now why I ask this is because many people have the wrong idea, and ...
every thing that happens in this world has a context associated with it and may not be a wise idea to generalize and trying to make it a yard stick for the future. :) Read More
What is your idea of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? by Salman Omrani
Hi everyone, I always wonder whats on the minds of (going to be) expats coming to Saudi Arabia, what image have they drawn in their minds about this country, things they have heard. now why I ask this is because many people have the wrong idea, and ...
:unsure :unsure :unsure :unsure :unsure Read More
Feb 26, 2011 Declared as Public Holiday True or Not? by dynamo1131
I have heard that this coming Saturday was declared a Public Holiday. Anybody can confirm this?
yes, I too heard it, however, there is some confusion as some got the NEWS and some not, however I would guess this is only for Saudi nationals and most the expatriates would work as put in this NEWS item. so far we didnt got any info, so we r ... Read More
MIDDLE EST RECENT DEMOCRATIC TRENDS
these days people all round the world looked to be fond of change every where, those back in democracy countries thinking they need somebody like a dectator, who can change the corrupt politicians and change the system forever, because they think ... Read More
Looking for friendship..
Hi, I am Indian..new comer to Riyadh.. A graduated professional.. Wish to have a female friend (via mobile or mail), to whom, i can share.. I can confirm with a whole hearted friendship.. Regards..Do you really know in which country you are in and ... Read More
Job Opportunity in Dammam, KSA by blindspot_jr
Hi dear readers, Ahm I would like to ask your help, suggestions, comments with regards to my problem, actually i dont know if it is a problem...here it goes... I have this job proposition/opportunity/offer as a Loss Prevention Engineer in a ...
With ur acomodation, food and travel allowance taking care of, being a bachelor, u can add another 1000 to 1500 SAR per month to other misc. expenses and and the rest are Savings for you. :) I am not in that area ( Loss Prevention Engineer) you r ... Read More
Are all HR personnel in Saudi thick by miahannaleo
Ok i know this will start a Hot topic, but why are they so difficult to deal with. i went to the Saudi Embassy today in London to get my Passport stamped (as instructed by my HR department) but on getting there i found out not only was the visa ...
this is nothing unusual and thats why most companies back home have agencies to work with the HR in saudi and to advise wt r all needed from Saudi back to the embassys. :) Read More
Is salary of SAR 8000 Plus accomodation plus mediclaim a good packag by intek.intek
I am an IT professional having around 5 yrs of experience in Software testing.Currently working in a leading MNC in India.I have got a job offer from a consulting company that will deploy me at its client site at Riyad bank.This consultancy is ...
Thank you all for your reply...In the end of thread there is some crap as well but that is worth reading as well :-) Guys I need more info from senior members...like my consultant is ready to pay me only SAR 8K PM...And I said Yes to him ... Read More
Movinig to Yanbu, to start job need advise by miahannaleo
welcome everyone, I am Leo O' Neill and am currently being offered a post in Yanbu and would liek to get as much advise as possible? i am currenlty being offered a position in Yanbu with a company called Pretech, Now here is where i hope you can ...
Hi All ok told today i will get my Visa letter tomorrow form my new company and i can then go to the Embassy to get my Passport stamped. so fingers crossed i will be one step closer to getting on a plain to Yanbu.:top: Regards Leo:top: :top: Read More
Is salary of SAR 8000 Plus accomodation plus mediclaim a good packag by intek.intek
I am an IT professional having around 5 yrs of experience in Software testing.Currently working in a leading MNC in India.I have got a job offer from a consulting company that will deploy me at its client site at Riyad bank.This consultancy is ...
:offtopic: :offtopic:Its not strange that most topics becomes off topic after some time. most of the times, the originator of the thread disappears after getting to know what they want and after that its just becomes a play ground :o :o :o :o Read More
Without too much thought - WHAT ARE YOU MISSING THE MOST, RIGHT NOW! by gowiththeflowUK
OK, here is a sharp and snappy post for the day - quick responses only please ...
When so many ppl i know go thte tickets to the games.. I am stuck here watching it on tele.. :( THE WORLD CUP!! :(Thats sad mate, same case here :( by the way, wonderful opening ceremony that was........ . Read More
Without too much thought - WHAT ARE YOU MISSING THE MOST, RIGHT NOW! by gowiththeflowUK
OK, here is a sharp and snappy post for the day - quick responses only please ...
Australia is not in the same group as India and SA. :) only 4 teams goes to Semi finals, so tough luck being 4 out of 14, some one would need to get out from that list. My guess wld be India, SA, Srilanka and one of Pakistan/Australia into semis, ... Read More
The elephant in the room by Dubliner1967
Is anybody going to mention 'the elephant in the room' ie the situation in Bahrain and its possible effect on life for expats in KSA ??
On wts happening around, each country has its own context and hence we cant generalize it and apply to KSA. In general, on some of the parameters the revolutions are based on(local unemployment, poverty, equal rights etc), many think KSA is far ... Read More
Seeing lot of disturbances in Arab World..
Each country has it's own context and hence we cant generalize; From KSA's present situation perspective, there is no panic that soon, See https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=67437 for more details. Read More
Employment contacts for lady in Al-Khobar by alsgal
Good evening everyone, I am a South African / Australian lady currently living in Al-Khobar and would love to be able to obtain some admin / secretarial type work. Would appreciate any information / possible leads from any member on this ...
Saudization policy says expatriates can not take administrative, financial and receptionist jobs and its strictly implemented. Companies got black listed and not getting visas when they dont follow , so its a tough ask to for an expatriate to get ... Read More
Is salary of SAR 8000 Plus accomodation plus mediclaim a good packag by intek.intek
I am an IT professional having around 5 yrs of experience in Software testing.Currently working in a leading MNC in India.I have got a job offer from a consulting company that will deploy me at its client site at Riyad bank.This consultancy is ...
Music Man covered most of ur queries. On ur visa type, its a common practice for people here to get the employese first on business visa and slowly convert it into more permanant visa as getting Permanant visa takes time and effort, however ... Read More
Finally in KSA by Automation
Hi all finally landed to KSA Al-Khobar, now I am staying in BOUDL near TAMIMI ALakrabia. It was a long waiting exeprience but finally am here, but found difficult to live alone, even seems impossible to live without family and friends. Any backup ...
Welcome to KSA and Expat.com. In the intitial days, things will be tough, but once u slowly start building up the friend network, u will get used like most of expats. Cheeers :) :cool: Read More
Can a Business visa be converted into work visa ? by intek.intek
I have received a job offer from a consultant in Saudi.He is offering me Job in Riyadh bank. He is asking me to come on Business visa first and then he will get it converted to Work permit. My question here is what is the validity of that business ...
Every visa issued to KSA has a validity and so is ur business visa. it can be extended as many times as possible provided ur employer can convince the visa office that u r needed here. However to convert ur business visa into work visa, u need to ... Read More
minimum educational requirements to bring family by modeuro
Dear friends, as we all know to apply for a family visa,you must have your educational certificates attested by the ministry of HRD in your home country and also counter-attested by the Saudi Consulate in your home country... Keeping that fact in ...
wt is his present job profession on his Iqama? If that allows him to bring his family in, dont see an issue here, however depends on the visa officer. May be ask ur friend to talk to his local sponsor and see if he has any influence that can help ... Read More
Is salary of SAR 8000 Plus accomodation plus mediclaim a good packag by intek.intek
I am an IT professional having around 5 yrs of experience in Software testing.Currently working in a leading MNC in India.I have got a job offer from a consulting company that will deploy me at its client site at Riyad bank.This consultancy is ...
The pay for you is a decent pay for the person with your experience. Since ur accomodation and medical expenses r covered, u can add another 2000 to 2500 SAR for other expenses for a family of two and the potential for savings the remianing is high ... Read More
Movinig to Yanbu, to start job need advise by miahannaleo
welcome everyone, I am Leo O' Neill and am currently being offered a post in Yanbu and would liek to get as much advise as possible? i am currenlty being offered a position in Yanbu with a company called Pretech, Now here is where i hope you can ...
there is a lot of info arround this forum and if u search, u should be able to find a lot of info that helps, To summarize the topic u asked for, there could be a difference between the actual job you do and the job profession mentioened in ur ... Read More
minimum educational requirements to bring family by modeuro
Dear friends, as we all know to apply for a family visa,you must have your educational certificates attested by the ministry of HRD in your home country and also counter-attested by the Saudi Consulate in your home country... Keeping that fact in ...
There is no such minimum Qualifications required, however it helps if one have a master/bachelor degree. Wt actually matters is ur Job Profession on the IQama/Visa as there is a list of professions which doesnt allow you to bring in the family. Read More
Offer from KSA
I think HSE Engineer job profession allows the family to get in. The Qs about accomodation etc, U should ask ur employer to give everything in writing including your job professions, ur family visa status and other facilitties to offer on the ... Read More
Offer from KSA
The meaning when they says its family status Job is you are allowed to bring your family inside KSA. The biggest hurdle facing an expatriate working in Saudi Arabia is the profession in his iqama. It is quite common to find people working in one ... Read More
family visa by taslimarif
Can ceramist profession can bring family permanant in riyadh
The better place to ask these Questions are the ministry of chambers as the professions that r allowed to bring the families keeps changing. It is always better to attest the certifications sooner or later as you never know when they r required. :) Read More
Lost Igama by CivEngr
I've done many stupid things in my life but I think this is gonna rank up there. I seem to have lost my Igama (still have passport w/ multiple exit/entry). How much is this gonna cost me? I heard it can take a few months to resolve and get new ...
congrats mate, finally you got it :) Read More
Without too much thought - WHAT ARE YOU MISSING THE MOST, RIGHT NOW! by gowiththeflowUK
OK, here is a sharp and snappy post for the day - quick responses only please ...
- My mother's all good words about her experience,She was always ready with a cup of coffe even at 1AM when I was away on trip and back to home. - My wife's never ending smile on her face even when she was sick, - My daughter's never ending stories ... Read More
Employment Visa by Regza
I got a job in Riyadh and i live in Dubai. Can any body guide me once my SA employer give me visa how i will stamp it on my Passport? Shall i need to go back to Pakistan and get it or it can be affixed in Dubai by Pakistan Embassy.
There is a big difference between what you do as a profession and what your IQama says,you can be a manager, but check if on what visa profession you r being hired , which is important to bring your family. most of the places in RIYADH including ... Read More
Engineer Visa nightmare by mirjuni
Hi, I just arrived Saudi 2-3 weeks ago on an engineer visa. The HR person in my company told me to download and fill up the form from SCE website. Now, when i went to the site, there was nothing to download; I just went on with the instructions and ...
I think the easiest way is to visit STc personally and contact some one, who can help you. Read More
Employment Visa by Regza
I got a job in Riyadh and i live in Dubai. Can any body guide me once my SA employer give me visa how i will stamp it on my Passport? Shall i need to go back to Pakistan and get it or it can be affixed in Dubai by Pakistan Embassy.
Generally No. The process is that the company sponsors you and provides a working visa, once you arrive in Saudi you then obtain an "Iqama" residence visa. If your salary is above a certain limit and if the job profession stamped on the IQama is ... Read More
need expat stories, incidents, experiences those who are living in ksa by rahmanmona
Hi every one! hope you all are doing good. well im based in jeddah saudi arabia currently and i started off my career as a free lance writer and for my expat life column i need stories ur expercinces or the issues which bug u or u have experienced ...
just realized that the recent 2nd post in this thread made this a recent active thread, havent seent the date. :) Read More
Umrah on Visit visa
Nothing is illegal if more people allowed to do; however until nobody catches, you are a king, but there is always a chance that you will be caught if u r not lucky. :cool: Read More
Azad Iqama Or Sponsorship
Azad Visa is ILLEGAL and the best legal way is to hire a consulting firm and come on the visa of that firm so that you know that what will u do after arriving in KSA. in azad visa, there are many problems, a new rule that u cant change ur sponsor ... Read More
Accommodation wanted in Riyadh.
I did sent a PM to you with a link in it. you can choose the best available classified in that link and start calling them, BEST OF LUCK Read More
Back to France with a 4x4 trip by david@riyadh
Hello to everyone, I have been living now for about 2 years in Riyadh and I am preparing my final exit in the most adventurous way possible. I am considering to come back to Paris with a 4x4, at the end of april. I am planning to go through ...
In the most countries u mentoned above in ur list, people r protesting and on the roads, u may want to rethink about the root and road map. Just a thought. :) Read More
need expat stories, incidents, experiences those who are living in ksa by rahmanmona
Hi every one! hope you all are doing good. well im based in jeddah saudi arabia currently and i started off my career as a free lance writer and for my expat life column i need stories ur expercinces or the issues which bug u or u have experienced ...
there r hundreds of threads full of stories,experiences in this blog that can help. Especially, I liked https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=15988 a lot which has a lot of opinions/experiences what not........ Read More
Visa for KSA* Please Help! by MOJO1
Hi All I have been offered a role in KSA & was hoping to travel in next fortnight. As you can imagine a real exciting time looking forward to new chalenges. However today I have been refused a Visa from consulate due to my qualifications not ...
For some time in the early parts of 2010, there was some speculation that this rule will be changed and the family visa depends only on the salary of the person and not on the "Job Profession mentioned in the VISA, however later officials confirmed ... Read More
Visa for KSA* Please Help! by MOJO1
Hi All I have been offered a role in KSA & was hoping to travel in next fortnight. As you can imagine a real exciting time looking forward to new chalenges. However today I have been refused a Visa from consulate due to my qualifications not ...
Thanks I have my fingers crossed but feel it may take more then just a letter to influence the consulate. Do you know of any other avenues the employer may use if this fails?I Think Your employer honestly trying to bring you in to the "Marketting ... Read More
Visa for KSA* Please Help! by MOJO1
Hi All I have been offered a role in KSA & was hoping to travel in next fortnight. As you can imagine a real exciting time looking forward to new chalenges. However today I have been refused a Visa from consulate due to my qualifications not ...
Thanks for your response: Visa is for Marketing Specialist, Qualifications are in Business & Finance Management.The consulate might have thought THAT these r not related, which may be true. Now ur employer would need to convence the consulate ... Read More
Visa for KSA* Please Help! by MOJO1
Hi All I have been offered a role in KSA & was hoping to travel in next fortnight. As you can imagine a real exciting time looking forward to new chalenges. However today I have been refused a Visa from consulate due to my qualifications not ...
Hi All I have been offered a role in KSA & was hoping to travel in next fortnight. As you can imagine a real exciting time looking forward to new chalenges. However today I have been refused a Visa from consulate due to my qualifications not ... Read More
visa advise please by R80GS'er
hi everyone my boss thinks i can go out to khobar on a business visa and after 3 months apply for residency visa is he right or not? as he has left it really tight for this to be wrong as i am supposed to fly out on the 13th feb
Most say summer is better than winter, so not bad time to come into KSA. :) Read More
visa advise please by R80GS'er
hi everyone my boss thinks i can go out to khobar on a business visa and after 3 months apply for residency visa is he right or not? as he has left it really tight for this to be wrong as i am supposed to fly out on the 13th feb
thanks you have made me feel a bit happier, only he doesn't seem to have researched the visa application and i was getting worried, i just hope the saudi partners can make sure i'm ok once i am thereI can Quote onething about hope, which I like a ... Read More
visa advise please by R80GS'er
hi everyone my boss thinks i can go out to khobar on a business visa and after 3 months apply for residency visa is he right or not? as he has left it really tight for this to be wrong as i am supposed to fly out on the 13th feb
hi everyone my boss thinks i can go out to khobar on a business visa and after 3 months apply for residency visa is he right or not? as he has left it really tight for this to be wrong as i am supposed to fly out on the 13th febI would think wt ur ... Read More
Permanent Exit Without Reason
Can the sponser make permanent exit on my passport for which i can never return to Saudi Arabia?Follow http://arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article224714.ece http://arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article231902.ece Read More
Multiple Exit Re-Entry for Family by RockyBalboa
Hi, I am living in Khobar and my iqama is muhalal iqtisadi. I also have multiple exit re-entry visa for myself, however, my family gets only single entry visas from my company. I want to get multiple visa for my family as well, but my company is ...
Hello, I am new to this expat-blog and I really like it for the kind of information we get here. Thanks to those who maintain this blog. I would request you to answer a few queries of mine. I am an Indian citizen and my company is sending me to ... Read More
Knowing anyone... by Ronmartz
Hello everyone, Ronald here from Philippines and now working in Riyadh, KSA. I am a new guy here in expatriate and hope to know every good people who might be interested of being a good friend. I am a funny person, I like to be a friend of those who ...
Hi Ron & Dynamo & Yazi, Welcome to the Magic Kingdom. How is it going so far? Ying, When are due to arrive? We are behind the UK when it comes to the American Shows. Everytime I go back home (UK) they are a few episodes ahead. Good thing they ... Read More
Multiple Exit Re-Entry for Family by RockyBalboa
Hi, I am living in Khobar and my iqama is muhalal iqtisadi. I also have multiple exit re-entry visa for myself, however, my family gets only single entry visas from my company. I want to get multiple visa for my family as well, but my company is ...
Hi, I am living in Khobar and my iqama is muhalal iqtisadi. I also have multiple exit re-entry visa for myself, however, my family gets only single entry visas from my company. I want to get multiple visa for my family as well, but my company is ... Read More
iqama transfer process by eko744
Assalamu'alaykum, Dear Salman, My previous company was shutdown, and i've been hired to a new company. my question are how's the iqama transfer process? is it difficult? do I have through the labour office? is there any connection with labour card? ...
Assalamu'alaykum, Dear Salman, My previous company was shutdown, and i've been hired to a new company. my question are how's the iqama transfer process? is it difficult? do I have through the labour office? is there any connection with labour card? ... Read More
Need Help and opinion by Falcon22
Hello everyone. I need help and opinion of u all. I am an Electronics Engineer. I posses a Student Iqama. I have experience of about 10 months as an automation engineer. I am getting a job as an automation engineer in Riyadh. I have some ...
3.After getting attested from both, u hav to attest it now from Consulate General of Saudi Arabia in Islamabad. (This is option in some countries do not required but better u attested it).I m confused about this point from the beginning. Do I need ... Read More
Need Help and opinion by Falcon22
Hello everyone. I need help and opinion of u all. I am an Electronics Engineer. I posses a Student Iqama. I have experience of about 10 months as an automation engineer. I am getting a job as an automation engineer in Riyadh. I have some ...
Yes I know about this letter. But where to attest it from i.e. only for degree attestation. Attest from MOFA is required or not.Here is the full procedure I am aware of, beware that rules and procedures can change from time to time, better you ... Read More
Need Help and opinion by Falcon22
Hello everyone. I need help and opinion of u all. I am an Electronics Engineer. I posses a Student Iqama. I have experience of about 10 months as an automation engineer. I am getting a job as an automation engineer in Riyadh. I have some ...
@uvnpsaradhi Thank u for the reply. I have to attest my degrees from Saudi Embassy in Pakistan and for that I require an offer letter. Will I have to attest the offer letter from ministry of foreign affairs or just from chamber of commerce?this is ... Read More
Need Help and opinion by Falcon22
Hello everyone. I need help and opinion of u all. I am an Electronics Engineer. I posses a Student Iqama. I have experience of about 10 months as an automation engineer. I am getting a job as an automation engineer in Riyadh. I have some ...
Hello everyone. 1. Can I transfer my Iqama? 2. If yes. What is the procedure?You have to change your status from student to profession(job) in your visa.Please hand over your employment offer to the Ministry of your Foreign Affairs/Chamber for ... Read More
long time expat, new member introduction... by Vicks
Hi guys n gals, I stumbled upon this forum while googling for off-road enthusiasts in n around dammam/khobar area. I'm an Indian expat working in the kingdom for almost 5yrs now. Lived in Riyadh for an year and then got transferred to Khobar in ...
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HELP!!!!!!!! by leahandnat
I have been offered a job in Buraiydah/Buraydah, I am unable to find information on the internet about this city or the expat community and so on. Has anyone any first hand information that would be helpful???
In general, People in the KSA do the same sort of things as people every where on Planet Earth. they get up in the morning, have breakfast, and go about their daily business. Dont need to demonise the population of a country just because they do ... Read More
family visa by taslimarif
Can ceramist profession can bring family permanant in riyadh
Can any one mention the professions not eligible for family visa in ksa.It is impossible to list out all the job titles which are not eligible to sponsor their families as this list keeps changing frequently and never been available so extensively ... Read More