SalExpat
Canadian expat in Saudi Arabia
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Speaks English, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Urdu bit of Arabic
Registration: 19 June 2017
Final exit Bank account by AlexMalGar
Hi all, My employer MOI, has told me that they won’t be able to pay me the outstanding ammount of money pending until next 27th if August, I have got my final exit visa and my iqama is valid until the 21/05/2020. There is a flight available ...
As far as I know you cannot leave the country before you give undertaking that your employer settled all things owed to you. If you don't ministry will insist the employer to do that. Please check with your government relations officer. Read More
Things to do for final exit visa by shaniehti
Dear Expats, I have been laid off from my company my Iqama is valid till May 2021, I have been given an option to get a local transfer or move back to my home country on final exit. I have decided to go back as there are not enough opportunities in ...
You get two months to leave from final exit. You can keep your bank account until your last day and sim card if it is prepaid. No need to deactivate sim. Read More
What are the requirements for Exiting KSA during COVID-19 Pandemic? by redteleron
I am planning to go exit this coming September by my own expense and does anybody here knows what should I get before I can go home. Do I need to have a medical certificate from Saudi Hospitals or no need. Would really appreciate if someone could ...
For your knowledge the prerequisite for Awdah registration is Exit visa. Read More
What are the requirements for Exiting KSA during COVID-19 Pandemic? by redteleron
I am planning to go exit this coming September by my own expense and does anybody here knows what should I get before I can go home. Do I need to have a medical certificate from Saudi Hospitals or no need. Would really appreciate if someone could ...
Hi, I couldn't find the New Travel Request in Absher. What is Awdah? Can you please guide me? Thank you. Read More
Procedure to file a complaint in labour court by NakulDave
I would like to know what are list of documents needed to file a case against a employer in labour court of Saudi Arabia.
It's calculated on gross salary basic and hra. Read More
Contract Termination by SalExpat
Hi Members, This might have asked many times earlier, but I didn’t find anything when searched. So, asking here: • Do an Employer has to terminate an indefinite contract in a haste, because the notice should be before the contract expiry ...
Hi, things are not looking good for me. Since my demand for settlement according to labor law is not received well by our new arrogant management. They are taking it personally. So instead of agreed stay till June due to my daughter's school ... Read More
Contract Termination by SalExpat
Hi Members, This might have asked many times earlier, but I didn’t find anything when searched. So, asking here: • Do an Employer has to terminate an indefinite contract in a haste, because the notice should be before the contract expiry ...
Thanks. Let me rectify how much is at stake. Read More
Contract Termination by SalExpat
Hi Members, This might have asked many times earlier, but I didn’t find anything when searched. So, asking here: • Do an Employer has to terminate an indefinite contract in a haste, because the notice should be before the contract expiry ...
What I meant is if it prolongs I get compensation for the delays as it costs me to live here waiting for the judgement? Basically will I get my salary or any amount from the employer? Read More
Contract Termination by SalExpat
Hi Members, This might have asked many times earlier, but I didn’t find anything when searched. So, asking here: • Do an Employer has to terminate an indefinite contract in a haste, because the notice should be before the contract expiry ...
Thank you XTang and RedTrumpet for your inputs. Worst case scenario, if I approach labor court, what will be my status in Saudi since labor court hearings take long time (longer nowadays) to come up with a decision. During this time I am entitled ... Read More
Contract Termination by SalExpat
Hi Members, This might have asked many times earlier, but I didn’t find anything when searched. So, asking here: • Do an Employer has to terminate an indefinite contract in a haste, because the notice should be before the contract expiry ...
Thank you XTang again for your valid input. You are right labor court hassle is not worth for five days extra pay. I remember one more thing. I am entitled return airfare in February for entire family. Now I am leaving only in June 2020. Do I get ... Read More
Contract Termination by SalExpat
Hi Members, This might have asked many times earlier, but I didn’t find anything when searched. So, asking here: • Do an Employer has to terminate an indefinite contract in a haste, because the notice should be before the contract expiry ...
Thanks for the response. Do you know anything on leave pay for notice. Period? Read More
Contract Termination
Hi Members, This might have asked many times earlier, but I didn’t find anything when searched. So, asking here: • Do an Employer has to terminate an indefinite contract in a haste, because the notice should be before the contract expiry ... Read More
Encashment of Annual Leave by ziehr1996
I would really appreciate some insights on the encashment of annual leave. Can an employee be paid for leave that he has not taken for the year? If not how many years can leave be accumulated? Really hope to get some advice as my understanding of ...
Thanks XTang as always you are doing a great job providing genuine info. Keep it up. Read More
Encashment of Annual Leave by ziehr1996
I would really appreciate some insights on the encashment of annual leave. Can an employee be paid for leave that he has not taken for the year? If not how many years can leave be accumulated? Really hope to get some advice as my understanding of ...
Thank you. I understand it is based gross pay but no one gives it. Is there a way claim that at labor court? Another question, I read that notice period has been made to 60 days instead of 30 is that on effect? Read More
Encashment of Annual Leave by ziehr1996
I would really appreciate some insights on the encashment of annual leave. Can an employee be paid for leave that he has not taken for the year? If not how many years can leave be accumulated? Really hope to get some advice as my understanding of ...
Sorry to following on an old thread. Do you know how leave pay is calculated? Is it on basic salary or base plus HRA (Housing, transport)? I understand that there is new labor laws effective 2020. If you can provide some insight that would be great. ... Read More
Visit to Bahrain via causeway and return to KSA via causeway
As far as I know they can. Please do check as well or you can take a chance. Read More
Where to find Abaya in khobar by Lucie88888888
Hi there , can anyone advise me where to buy an abaya for reasonable prices in al khobar?
It is in the Ladies Market, Prince Bandar street. so many shops across the street from cross 4 up to 16th cross I guess. Read More
Customs duty in Saudi
Hi Fellow Expats, If I get a shipment worth US$600.00 from US to Saudi do I have to pay customs? Its electronics. If yes what percentage. Thank you in advance. Read More
Al Yusr Financing fee increase
Thanks for the response. It's outrageous change. I placed a complaint in SAMA but of no use. Read More
Al Yusr Financing fee increase
Al Yusr financing where I have my car lease increased car permit for taking the car out of Kingdom increased from SAR100 for three months to SAR 100 for one month a 200% increase. This is a rip-off. Is this permitted? Now I will end up paying ... Read More
How to set up your own company in Bahrain by XTang
[b][u]Updated Oct' 19[/u][/b] So after seeing all of the questions and threads here; plus, with recent experience of helping friends set up a company in Bahrain, I thought I would pen down the steps. Hope it helps. First off, this relates to ...
Thanks, XTang for your valid input as usual. Read More
How to set up your own company in Bahrain by XTang
[b][u]Updated Oct' 19[/u][/b] So after seeing all of the questions and threads here; plus, with recent experience of helping friends set up a company in Bahrain, I thought I would pen down the steps. Hope it helps. First off, this relates to ...
This is a very informative post. Thanks for all the information. I don't know this thread is still valid or not. I am working in Saudi and exploring ways to get my family live in Bahrain. Recently an agent offered 1,000BD route. Based on that I ... Read More
dependent levy fees refund
I had paid for the whole year plus one month before canceling my daughter's iqama just to renew my iqama in advance. I haven't got any refund until now. There is no provision and I lost 13 months of SAR 200. So unjustifiable that they take ... Read More
Family in Bahrain
Thank you. Will it be possible to get CPR based on rental agreement? Read More
Family in Bahrain
If I let my family live in Bahrain on CPR will I be able to cancel their iqamas keeping only my Iqama? Please advise based on your experience. Thank you in advance. Read More
Business Visa Blocked, Unable to Leave Saudi. by tambok17
I am a US citizen and have a five year business visa which I am in the process of changing to another business visa by a new company. Today I wanted to go to Bahrain but was turned away at the border and told to go back. The immigration said that ...
I would suggest you contact the company who sponsored visa to get the block removed and get it canceled properly so you can leave without fine. Do not mention you were working that will lead to more complication like working illegally. Read More
Business Visa visitors travelling to Bahrain via KFC
My partner has a two-year multiple entry visa and was traveling via causeway until they stopped stating it is no longer possible. Read More
Business Visa visitors travelling to Bahrain via KFC
They sent a partner-associate back on Monday from KF Causeway that govt banned visitors traveling to Bahrain by road. Can someone please elaborate on this new rule. Thank you. Read More
Need suggestions. Confused man. by Lavlak
Assalamu alaikum expatians. I am based in Pune, India and negotiating on a job offer based in Riyadh. The major point of discussion is family status and accomodation. Now based on my few meetings with the management I think they will not provide it ...
Family cost will be 300 x 3 = 900 month Exit re entry min. 200 per person x 3 + duration of stay outside if more than 2 months Rent and living expense is upon your life style a minimum of 4,000 per month. Plus vehicle and other expenses. You would ... Read More
Dependent Don't Want to go to Home Country After Final Exit by AsmaAbbas
Hi, i have an important question. I'm a dependent and i want to know if after getting a final exit visa, i can go directly to UAE without going to my home country. In that case, can i get a UAE visit visa issued on my Saudi Iqama? If so, ...
Some nationalities get visa on arrival whether or not GCC resident. Read More
Complaint at Ministry of Labour. by adnanhashmi
Has anyone ever filed a complaint at M/O labour? I would like to know the procedure involved in the kingdom? Please share your part of the story if you have experienced to be Martin Luther king..
From my experience the system works very well. You will get your case heard. All what they do is give you a letter for your sponsor to appear for hearing. If he is at fault that itself will give you what you want. So I encourage you to go ahead and ... Read More
Refund of Dependent fee before going on Final Exit by farhan_tf
Hi there, I am going on Final exit next week but i have paid dependent fee of my wife and 02 kids up to Sep, 2018 i.e. my iqama renewal date. Can anyone inform that if there is a way i can refund dependent fee? If yes, please guide me the ...
One more thing. The last payment I mentioned above was done for 3 persons together in my iqama number. May be we need to do an individual payment? Anyways the payment detail should be there right? Read More
Refund of Dependent fee before going on Final Exit by farhan_tf
Hi there, I am going on Final exit next week but i have paid dependent fee of my wife and 02 kids up to Sep, 2018 i.e. my iqama renewal date. Can anyone inform that if there is a way i can refund dependent fee? If yes, please guide me the ...
I think it is refundable. I had received 2 days refund through Al Ahli bank for my first daughter. For my second daughter things look different. I had paid for more than a year (as my iqama renewed 3 months in advance) then decided to cancel her ... Read More
Hello any events in next 3 days . by Wonderwoman1984
Hello all ! I am new to KSA and wondering what are the options of passing time here...of course safely I mean...smh... :unsure Any public events coming up ? Is there any site where we can follow the events in KSA . :top:
Join Internations group and select your place like Al Khobar. They do have some thing or other most of the time. Good luck. Read More
Exit visa for family by georgedavid78
My Iqama is going to expire on 24 May 2018. I am planning to send my family on exit visa. My question is. Can I keep my family for 60 days here after issuing exit visa. Will my Iqama be renewed if I keep them with me . My company says in order to ...
If you have received a satisfactory response just ignore mine. When you do an final exit you have 60 days before your dependent leaves. So you can do right away and to avoid extra money as levy. You will have to pay up two months levy from the date ... Read More
Final Exit through Causeway
My daughter is leaving on final exit via Bahrain. I was told that we cannot travel through causeway due to final exit from Saudi. She is holding Canadian passport and I am taking her a day or two before her flight. Please advise whether this is ... Read More
Exit re-entry & dependent fees?
You can pay for one that is travelling. Anyway you must have to pay for the rest during next iqama renewal. Read More