saudiexpat_2018
American expat in Bahrain
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Registration: 26 July 2018
Employee departed Bahrain without closing their bank account by saudiexpat_2018
The employee has resigned and left Bahrain without closing her bank account. If she returns to Bahrain for a visit, could there be any issues related to potential fees or penalties from the bank, given that her salary is no longer being deposited ...
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Employee departed Bahrain without closing their bank account
The employee has resigned and left Bahrain without closing her bank account. If she returns to Bahrain for a visit, could there be any issues related to potential fees or penalties from the bank, given that her salary is no longer being deposited ... Read More
Malaysia Income Tax
I was employed by a Malaysian company and held an Employment Pass (EP); however, I never resided in Malaysia as I was working remotely due to family circumstances. During my employment, I visited Malaysia only twice. My employer has been ... Read More
Entering bahrain after 1 year with valid RP
Hello All,Does Bahrain have a rule similar to the UAE, requiring you to enter the country every 6 months to keep your Residence Permit (RP) valid? Read More
Biometrics appointment: photo, signature and fingerprints
Once the Biometrics and fingerprints have been completed at IND for the issuance of Dutch residence permit Study (VVR)Can you depart Netherlands or do you have to wait to receive your VVR?Thanks Read More
Husband with Saudi Iqama and Family on KSA Tourist visa by saudiexpat_2018
My friend wants to visit Bahrain with his family, he is currently on a Saudi Iqama and profession is Supply Chain Manager (Pakistan citizen). The family (Pakistan citizen) is visiting Saudi on a tourist visa.Can the family get visa on arrival in ...
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Husband with Saudi Iqama and Family on KSA Tourist visa by saudiexpat_2018
My friend wants to visit Bahrain with his family, he is currently on a Saudi Iqama and profession is Supply Chain Manager (Pakistan citizen). The family (Pakistan citizen) is visiting Saudi on a tourist visa.Can the family get visa on arrival in ...
@XTang Appreciate the quick reply as always.So as long as the family has the KSA visit visa they don't need to apply for the e-visa? Read More
Husband with Saudi Iqama and Family on KSA Tourist visa
My friend wants to visit Bahrain with his family, he is currently on a Saudi Iqama and profession is Supply Chain Manager (Pakistan citizen). The family (Pakistan citizen) is visiting Saudi on a tourist visa.Can the family get visa on arrival in ... Read More
Hire New Employee by saudiexpat_2018
I am looking to hire an employee who is currently on a 5 year bahrain multiple visa. Is it easy to convert from a multiple visa to a work visa? The employee is currently in Bahrain. Thanks
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Hire New Employee by saudiexpat_2018
I am looking to hire an employee who is currently on a 5 year bahrain multiple visa. Is it easy to convert from a multiple visa to a work visa? The employee is currently in Bahrain. Thanks
So my new employee got his new passport issued and we had to transfer the employee's multiple visa from the old passport to the new one which was done by the immigration dept and the system was updated but no sticker was issued as the machine ... Read More
Bahrain Traffic Department by saudiexpat_2018
If you are selling your vehicle to a private party does the Bahrain Traffic department issue a document to the seller that the car has been transferred from the seller to the buyer?
Thanks. If you transfer the insurance and the buyer backs out, do you just call the insurance co to revert it back? Read More
Bahrain Traffic Department
If you are selling your vehicle to a private party does the Bahrain Traffic department issue a document to the seller that the car has been transferred from the seller to the buyer? Read More
Marriage in Bahrain on Tourist Visa
Is it possible to get married in Bahrain on a tourist visa? Thanks Read More
Duplicate CPR by saudiexpat_2018
I opened up a SPC earlier this year in Bahrain and received my PR and CPR. The CPR that was issued was of a different number compared to the paper CPR that I had prior to becoming a resident of Bahrain. My driving license and car registration is ...
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Duplicate CPR
I opened up a SPC earlier this year in Bahrain and received my PR and CPR. The CPR that was issued was of a different number compared to the paper CPR that I had prior to becoming a resident of Bahrain. My driving license and car registration is ... Read More
Termination Notice Period and companstion by vinodpoyyil
I got Termination notice form my employer my work permit expire date is 16th March, 2020 I got termination letter on 01 March, 2020 i just want to know. can i get compensation from employer and how many days salary will get please reply as soon as ...
Thanks XTANG. Not sure why but there has been no response since my first inquiry to NPRA, hopefully expecting a feedback next week. Read More
Termination Notice Period and companstion by vinodpoyyil
I got Termination notice form my employer my work permit expire date is 16th March, 2020 I got termination letter on 01 March, 2020 i just want to know. can i get compensation from employer and how many days salary will get please reply as soon as ...
If your employer has shut down the office and cancelled your visa and has paid all your dues. The employee has 30 days of grace period to get a new visa or leave the country? Is that correct. Secondly given the current COVID-19 situation does the ... Read More
1 year multiple entry visit visa Bahrain - exit rentry thru causeway by Vijai2008
Hi friends, my mother is here with me in Bahrain on one year multiple visit visa. Her maximum stay is 90 days from each entry. we are Indian national.Can she exit to saudicause way and re enter bahrain same day? please advise.
Has anyone received any feedback from NPRA on visa extension? I submitted my extension on Tue and still no reply. Read More
How to extend your multiple visa stay during COVID-19
Thanks. Is this the link to submit the request? https://www.npra.gov.bh/en-inquiries-and-proposals/ Read More
How to extend your multiple visa stay during COVID-19
Can anyone advise how to extend your 90 day duration for people with 5 year multiple visa during the COVID-19? As the airports are closed and you are unable to travel? Thanks 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. So technically I dont need a visit visa while the investor visa is being processed. Also can I travel now out of bahrain as my visa investor visa is denied? 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 ...
Yes I have the multiple visa for Bahrain. I got it issued thru an agent in 2016 and now he has moved out of the country. The officer said once you cancel the multiple visa then a visit visa is issued right away he didn't say anything about ... 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 ...
Visited the NPRA office today and met the vetting officer and he advised the reason of denial, because I have a multiple exit entry visa hence the investor visa was cancelled. He said I have to cancel the multiple visa get a visit visa and then ... 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 and appreciate all the info. 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. Have two questions. So if there is an error that needs to be fixed will I need to reapply for the visa and go thru the whole process again? Can I now travel outside Bahrain and once I return then pursue this matter again or will there ... 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 ...
I found that to be weird as well. I am living in Bahrain since 2016 under my multiple visa where I exit every 90 days to be compliant. Secondly I realized today they messed up on my name as well. When I submitted my application and got the ... 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 ...
So i got an update today showing the following Expired Investor Visa "Application failed immigration checks, you may apply again for a different expat." You had mentioned the similar issue happened to you as well. Where should I go to ... 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 ...
Weird its been 6 business days since I made the payment and it still says AWAIT IMMI 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. Any idea how long does the final approval takes? 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 ...
So visa got approved last week and I made the payment the same day as well. Now it says AWAIT IMMI for last 4 days. Do I need to submit my finger prints in order for the application to move to the next step? 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. So once cancelled I need to re-apply with LMRA? 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 ...
What happens if I depart? Does the application gets cancelled or is it put on hold? 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 ...
As the visa is in process can I depart Bahrain? 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 for the info. Any idea how long does it take to get the approval from Immigration for the investor visa? 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 for the update. I did go today and registered my company with LMRA and then went to their main office and applied for my investor visa. I didn’t share my paper cpr number as that expired in Feb 2019. Hope that’s ... 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 ...
So I have finally received my active CR, paid the capital in the bank. I was advised that I need to go to LMRA in order to register my company and apply for my visa. Is that the correct step? Additionally was trying to use the LMRA online system ... 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 for the info. So I should get registered once my bank account is open and the CR is active so as an investor I can work at my office. Appreciate all the info. 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 for the reply. So the only reason to register with LMRA is to get the visa correct? Or do you have to register with LMRA regardless? Thanks 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 ...
So I finally got my MOA and other documents notarized by Bahrain notary for my SPC. Went to the bank (BBK) and was told that I need to provide a business case for my business in order to open up a bank account. Found that to be weird. Is that a ... 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 ...
So I am registering my SPC and was asked if i am setting up as an SPC Individual or Company? Not sure what does that mean? Thanks 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 ...
Can anyone advise if it's better to register an SPC as an individual or Company? Any pros or cons 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. Can you recommend a consultant that can assist in setting up a SPC? 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 ...
I currently have a paper CPR, can I still apply for a ekey or do I need to hire a lawyer/consultant? Read More
5 Year Multiple Visa
Thanks for the reply. So even though she entered on a 30 days visa which got converted into a 5 year multiple she can stay up to 90 days based on the first entry in Oct? Also are there any penalties in Bahrain if your over stay your ... Read More
5 Year Multiple Visa
Hi, My daughter arrived Bahrain in Oct 2018 and was issued a 90 day multiple entry visa and allowed to stay up to 30 days at a time. During her stay in Oct she was issued a 5 year multiple visa that now allows her to stay up to 90 days at a ... Read More
Visa Agents Bahrain
My wife is employed in Bahrain and we would like to sponsor our daughter for a Bahrain residence visa under my wife's sponsorship. Our daughter is currently in Bahrain on a visit visa. Is it easier to apply by ourselves or go thru an ... Read More
Visa Agents Bahrain
Can anyone recommend a reliable visa agent to process a 1 year or 5 year multiple visa for a female US citizen? Thanks Raj Read More