mailmeksyed
Indian expat in Saudi Arabia
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Scope of BAMS/BUMS/BHMS by azmi1984
Dear friends, What is opportunity for non-allopathic practioner like BAMS/BUMS/BHMS in Saudi Arabia. I shall be highly thankful for kind updates. Regards
No scope Read More
PASSPORT VALIDITY AND VISIT VISA EXTENSION by Rafeek K
Hello every one, My family in Saudi Arabia on multiple entry visit visa plans to extend their visit visa by visiting Bahrain and returning through King Fahad causeway on june 2. But, at that time there will be only less than 2 months ...
@Rafeek K For any international travel valid passport of 6 months required which is a legal obligation.Decide yourself either to renew or proceed with 2 months validity which can be objected. Read More
WOMAN ALLOWED TO HAVE A DEPENDENT EVEN IF HUSBAND NOT HERE? by MommyPen
Is a woman allowed to sponsor her child as her dependent in the kingdom even if husband not here in the kingdom?
Is a woman allowed to sponsor her child as her dependent in the kingdom even if husband not here in the kingdom? -@MommyPenYes depends on your visa profession Read More
VISA requirement of new born baby from Pakistan to KSA by nasirhayat12
Salam, Me and my wife live in Saudi Arabia. We both have IQAMA (Saudi residence permit). I want to send my wife to Pakistan for her delivery. When she will come back along with new born baby within 6 months, will separate visa be required for baby ...
Hello Every one, Last week i send email to DGIP and (992@gdp.gov.sa) KSA with beow query "Me and my wife both are having valid IQAMA(residential permit) of Saudia. My wife(in Islamabad ,<a href="[link under review]">Pakistan</a> since ... Read More
Maternity insurance by Nashiba Radia
Assalamualaikum! Can someone advice me how to update my health insurance as I am pregnant. Currently I am paying by cash. Thanks in advance
@Nashiba Radia Are you on visit visa or iqama?Check with your sponsor or the insurance company. Read More
New born baby outside KSA -Visa requirements by Shadab Basheer
My wife and I are residents of Saudi Arabia with valid iqama and exit re entry visa. we want to bring our new born baby (6 months old) and we are in bahrain now .can we get on arrival visa for the baby at Dammam Airport ? I checked the cause way the ...
@mailmeksyedAsalam AlaikumBrother, I want to bring my new born baby to KSA on on-arrival visa. I have valid Iqama but baby's mother is arriving first time on permanent family visa (stamped on passport). Do you see any issue in this case? -@Rehan ... Read More
New born baby outside KSA -Visa requirements by Shadab Basheer
My wife and I are residents of Saudi Arabia with valid iqama and exit re entry visa. we want to bring our new born baby (6 months old) and we are in bahrain now .can we get on arrival visa for the baby at Dammam Airport ? I checked the cause way the ...
@MD zaky Check out the tread , there is no change in procedure to get infant visa on arrival if the parents are on valid KSA iqama.There are two procedures Prearrival procedure and post arrival For Prearrival valid infant passport and parent iqama ... Read More
I m going to move Hafr Al-Batin, from pakistan by salman1219
Assalamu Alaikum, I am salman ahmed from pakistan, my wife is a Dr. and she got a job in King Khalid Hospital " Hafr al-batin" saudi arabia.. can anyone please tell how to go hafr al-batin, cuz i've searched but there is no direct ...
Please describe the life style of hafr al batin also please let us know about indian curriculum schools. I am from riyadh planning to move to hafar al batin due to job reasons. -@mehnaaz01Its a nice place to live in with malls and parks, good road ... Read More
Single mother with children and laws of Saudi Arabia by Deepali Mahajani
I am working as a doctor but still not able to find the answers to whether single mother is allowed to get her children to Saudi Arabia. This would mean they could be adopted or from IVF treatment. It would be great if I could get answer to this ...
@Maja DojÄinovski IzderiÄ Yes follow the guidelines of ministry of health for IVF and the licensed hospitals will provide this service.Consult your Dr. Read More
What visa/job title categories don't require a degree certificate? by gavinmichael007
Hello! I need some help please. I have a job offer in Saudi to be a web designer. However, I dont have a degree certificate. I only have my a-levels certificates which have already been attested by the Saudi consular. I am being told my visa ...
@Hira Noor https://www.saudieng.sa/English/Eservices/Accreditation/Pages/Guidelines-for-Registration-of-Technicians.aspxHave a look Read More
SOCPA Membership & Change of Profession on Iqama by Aliyyan
My Profession is Marketing executive. I want to change it to Accountant/Financial Analyst. I am working as Financial Analyst in a company. I have attested degree already. My Question is that I have to apply for SOCPA first then request for change of ...
@boyachinna12 no needSOCPA registration is for Accounting professions on Iqama or with a valid accounting degree who wishes to register for profession change. Read More
Separate sponsors for husband and wife possible? by Gargeer
My wife is working in KSA as cabin crew and I will be moving shortly as a teacher in a British School. Does my wife have to sponsor me or can the school sponsor me and we have separate sponsors?Thanks in advance.
@Gargeer There is no waiting period as such, your wife will be your sponsor for both dependents and it's faster than a separate sponsored visa. Read More
Separate sponsors for husband and wife possible? by Gargeer
My wife is working in KSA as cabin crew and I will be moving shortly as a teacher in a British School. Does my wife have to sponsor me or can the school sponsor me and we have separate sponsors?Thanks in advance.
@Cheryl It depends on thier employment contract and the benefits granted by the employer. Read More
Separate sponsors for husband and wife possible? by Gargeer
My wife is working in KSA as cabin crew and I will be moving shortly as a teacher in a British School. Does my wife have to sponsor me or can the school sponsor me and we have separate sponsors?Thanks in advance.
@Gargeer Separate sponsorship is better Read More
Offically news for visit visa children's education by Sidfai
Aoa, I know vry well its not possible to get admission in any international school on visit visa.but i need offically news from ministry of education..i want to show to someone..if anybody knows please share ...i'll b very greatfull to u👍
@Rubilita Tubada The admission details of kids are registered and linked with ministry of education and accepts either national ID or resident ID. Visit visa doesn't guarantee admission in any school. Read More
Bank Account Frozen due to Iqama (Residency Permit) Expiry by Natour
Hi, Has anyone been in the same spot where your bank account is Frozen by the bank because your Iqama has expired, Renewal will take some time as my company has to sort out some issues With the labor office first. My question is how do I ...
@suraj aryal Yes Ofcourse Read More
Table Tennis players in Riyadh by mailmeksyed
Table Tennis players in Riyadh during weekends Anyone interested let's get connected on playo app
@Zuhaibsidiki Check direct msg Read More
MOFA showing "No data found" for family visa search by Fahimfoam9739
I have retried again n again but there seems to be a problem with mofa web. It says no data found. I am engering everything carefully and previously when my application was stamped from chamber of commerce it was showing its status ok. And all info ...
@mohdfazilsharif did you find any solution.This link=====https://enjazit.com.sa/Enjaz/GetVisaInformation/Personand This link===https://visa.mofa.gov.sa/Above both links are not showing any information using yellow slip number,Please help ... Read More
Medical insurance for pregnant women who is on visit visa by mdarif53
Dear, my wife is in Saudi Arabia on visit visa and want to secure medical insurance card which cover maternity or any HOSPITAL which is offering low cost for maternity.appreciate your support.ThanksMohammed Riaz
Thanks for the interpretation.just for your information and suggestion.while extending my family visit visa ( through Arabian Shied insurance) i found there is drop down list with statement "maternity".if i tick the maternity box than they are ... Read More
Medical insurance for pregnant women who is on visit visa by mdarif53
Dear, my wife is in Saudi Arabia on visit visa and want to secure medical insurance card which cover maternity or any HOSPITAL which is offering low cost for maternity.appreciate your support.ThanksMohammed Riaz
@mailmeksyed: I think we are talking about different things. AXA and other company's policies for visit visa holders are NOT medical insurance but rather "emergency medical insurance". This means that you can't go for normal ... Read More
Medical insurance for pregnant women who is on visit visa by mdarif53
Dear, my wife is in Saudi Arabia on visit visa and want to secure medical insurance card which cover maternity or any HOSPITAL which is offering low cost for maternity.appreciate your support.ThanksMohammed Riaz
@mailmeksyed , thanks for the response.can i apply online by myself for medical insurance?how do i will know that it will cover maternity. - @mdarif53 Go to AXA head office at Kanoo Travels and check with them. They have different plans, ... Read More
Medical insurance for pregnant women who is on visit visa by mdarif53
Dear, my wife is in Saudi Arabia on visit visa and want to secure medical insurance card which cover maternity or any HOSPITAL which is offering low cost for maternity.appreciate your support.ThanksMohammed Riaz
I don't know about low cost hospitals for maternity so someone else can comment on that.What I can tell you (and this has been discussed many many times in these forums), is that your wife cannot get medical insurance in Saudi without an ... Read More
Medical insurance for pregnant women who is on visit visa by mdarif53
Dear, my wife is in Saudi Arabia on visit visa and want to secure medical insurance card which cover maternity or any HOSPITAL which is offering low cost for maternity.appreciate your support.ThanksMohammed Riaz
Dear, my wife is in Saudi Arabia on visit visa and want to secure medical insurance card which cover maternity or any HOSPITAL which is offering low cost for maternity.appreciate your support.ThanksMohammed Riaz - @mdarif53 Go with ... Read More
Iqama profession is different from work visa profession
Hi..i am a MCA graduate and my certificates are attested by saudi culture and embassy. I came to saudi on technical services consultant work visa as profession and i now received my iqama with profession "trading agent"(commercial agent). I dont ... Read More
Does anybody knows what is "Pending for nic approval" means by mansoorahmed12314u
Kindly if anybody knows about the meaning of this status as "Pending for nic approval" means please Explain.
@mansoorahmed12314u Hi your problem got solved??? What does pending for nic approval means.. Plz do reply it will be of great help.. We r also going thru same problem - @Aneesasajeed National Information Center approval, it's a ... Read More
SOCPA Membership & Change of Profession on Iqama by Aliyyan
My Profession is Marketing executive. I want to change it to Accountant/Financial Analyst. I am working as Financial Analyst in a company. I have attested degree already. My Question is that I have to apply for SOCPA first then request for change of ...
I have temporary SOCPA certificate.How to get permanant membership?And Nitaqat status of my company is Platinum.But despite of these things i dint get any objection? - @sandeepbajaj2010 What is your current profession in iqama?Platinum has ... Read More
SOCPA Membership & Change of Profession on Iqama by Aliyyan
My Profession is Marketing executive. I want to change it to Accountant/Financial Analyst. I am working as Financial Analyst in a company. I have attested degree already. My Question is that I have to apply for SOCPA first then request for change of ...
My profession change request rejected fourth time without any objection.Can anyone recently changed their profession based on SOCPA? If yes then which profession. - @sandeepbajaj2010 What is your current profession? You need to have ... Read More
New born baby outside KSA -Visa requirements by Shadab Basheer
My wife and I are residents of Saudi Arabia with valid iqama and exit re entry visa. we want to bring our new born baby (6 months old) and we are in bahrain now .can we get on arrival visa for the baby at Dammam Airport ? I checked the cause way the ...
@mailmeksyed Also how we can fill absher arrival registration form to be filled for infant aa he dont have iqama . Please advise - @nawaaz2007 Check out travel guidelines to enter KSA, what I know is children under the age of 12 no ... Read More
New born baby outside KSA -Visa requirements by Shadab Basheer
My wife and I are residents of Saudi Arabia with valid iqama and exit re entry visa. we want to bring our new born baby (6 months old) and we are in bahrain now .can we get on arrival visa for the baby at Dammam Airport ? I checked the cause way the ...
@mailmeksyed Thanks Syed,Agents in India they are asking to make Saudi Embassy Attestation on Birth Ceritifcate before travel from india. As you said there is only Original Birth ... - @nawaaz2007 It is recommended to do ... Read More
New born baby outside KSA -Visa requirements by Shadab Basheer
My wife and I are residents of Saudi Arabia with valid iqama and exit re entry visa. we want to bring our new born baby (6 months old) and we are in bahrain now .can we get on arrival visa for the baby at Dammam Airport ? I checked the cause way the ...
@mailmeksyed Thanks , So no need of any Saudi Attestation on Birth Certificate only Arabic Translation is enough and Travel with Saudi Airlines. - @nawaaz2007 There are two procedures Prearrival procedure and post ... Read More
New born baby outside KSA -Visa requirements by Shadab Basheer
My wife and I are residents of Saudi Arabia with valid iqama and exit re entry visa. we want to bring our new born baby (6 months old) and we are in bahrain now .can we get on arrival visa for the baby at Dammam Airport ? I checked the cause way the ...
@mustafa syed 87 Good News. Did they ask for Birth Certificate to be attested by Saudi Embassy. It is must to get Attestation before you travel to saudi arabia on arrival visa for your new ... - @nawaaz2007 For ON arrival visa infant ... Read More
Family visit visa for 2nd wife and her child by rushed
Hi I understand that getting a residence visa for 2nd wife is not possible in KSA. Hence a visit visa is to be applied. How about a child (10 Years Old) from my 2nd wife earlier marriage? Will I be able to get a family visit visa for this ...
How do I get contact for an agent? And where?Not possible permanent visa for second wife Read More
Profession changing in iqama by Thouseef12
Hi. This is Thouseef from India. Currently am working in Riyadh. Currently my profession in iqama is foundation digger and I need to change it to engineer I heared that the process of changing profession in iqama has been cancelled. Please advise is ...
Ok to give everyone an update: My profession was changed a few days ago from marketing specialist to an accounting director profession. The process is NOT standard and all of it is being done by MOHRE (Your HR CANNOT change it in the system by ... Read More
Family visit visa for 2nd wife and her child by rushed
Hi I understand that getting a residence visa for 2nd wife is not possible in KSA. Hence a visit visa is to be applied. How about a child (10 Years Old) from my 2nd wife earlier marriage? Will I be able to get a family visit visa for this ...
If getting a residence visa for 2nd wife is not possible, then getting her a "household worker visa" might do. That's possible right? Not sure though. I know it doesn't sound right but... 💁♀️ ... Read More
Family visit visa for 2nd wife and her child by rushed
Hi I understand that getting a residence visa for 2nd wife is not possible in KSA. Hence a visit visa is to be applied. How about a child (10 Years Old) from my 2nd wife earlier marriage? Will I be able to get a family visit visa for this ...
I am a Medical Doctor I have two wives Three children with my first wife No child yet with second wife I want to bring my entire family Two wives and three children What do I do to make this possible ? I already have a job as a consultant ... Read More
Passport Information Update in Jawazat by gazquadri
Hi everyone, Just want to seek the kind response pertaining to my query below; Recently I renewed my Indian Passport as my old passport was damaged actually which was valid until 2023 & was canceled subsequently by the Embassy of India. Now ...
Hi everyone, Just want to seek the kind response pertaining to my query below; Recently I renewed my Indian Passport as my old passport was damaged actually which was valid until 2023 & was canceled subsequently by the Embassy of India. Now ... Read More
On Arrival Visa for new born baby by Gt Luiz
hi, i need to bring my new born baby to saudi arabia...is there any time limit to arrive here? kindly help me to get the clear details
my baby age is 9 months, can I bring him...?Yes less than < 2 years Read More
Family Visa Not Showing in Mofa Website by shihabsk
Hi, I applied for Family Visa Through Absher (Electronic System) and I got My Visa Number on 5 April 2021. After that, I send the visa paper to My Home Country for stamping purpose but the Travel Agent told the visa is not showing in mofa website ...
hi i am having the same issue... kindly advice did u rectified the issuesearch it in your Absher under labour imports tab. Read More
Family Visa Not Showing in Mofa Website by shihabsk
Hi, I applied for Family Visa Through Absher (Electronic System) and I got My Visa Number on 5 April 2021. After that, I send the visa paper to My Home Country for stamping purpose but the Travel Agent told the visa is not showing in mofa website ...
I am from India, came to Saudi Arabia on visit visa for 6 months. My husband is working here in Jubail. I am an accounting professional with 4 years of experience nd teaching n 2 yr experience. I am looking for a job in jubail, but they say visiting ... Read More
Change Accountant Profession by niravathusinusimon
niravathusinusimon niravathusinusimonone minute ago Dear Sir my profession in Iqama is General Accountant i am working in Construction . I hold a B.com Degree 3 years with (commerce ). I came to Know that i can upload my B.com degree at SOCPA for my ...
Thanks. But any possibility to change professionLike you many are waiting for that, no any news. Read More
Change Accountant Profession by niravathusinusimon
niravathusinusimon niravathusinusimonone minute ago Dear Sir my profession in Iqama is General Accountant i am working in Construction . I hold a B.com Degree 3 years with (commerce ). I came to Know that i can upload my B.com degree at SOCPA for my ...
niravathusinusimon niravathusinusimonone minute ago Dear Sir my profession in Iqama is General Accountant i am working in Construction . I hold a B.com Degree 3 years with (commerce ). I came to Know that i can upload my B.com degree at SOCPA for my ... Read More
Non Compete Clause / Agreement by khanmazher
Hi, I have resigned from my current company and have got my Iqama transferred to the new company. I am spending my last few day of notice period, today my HR told me to sign a Non-compete agreement that I cannot join the competition in KSA for ...
Hi is there anybody can share their thoughts about ny case. Im worried about the article 83 which is included int he contract that i renewed last 2019. And i finished my contract rn and waiting for transfer. Im an manager in a fastfood chain here in ... Read More
Transfer Problem in MOL ( Need Expert Advice) by salambhai
Dear brothers, I am currently working in Riyadh and i have got an offer in another company and the new company sent the transfer request in MOL system to my current company on 16th July 2020 , my current employer didnt accept it for 2 days and the ...
salam. hassan ia here . somehow changing our kafeel new kafeel everu thing is ok but transfer fee is not showing its my second transfer i submit the fee in bank Al rajhi before a month now trying again n again but my transfer is not done yet ... Read More
Saudi employment contract validity by tomgmu
Hi I received a contract from a Saudi company. The company exists and is real, already verified that. The contract is about remote work, so I won't move to Saudi. This contract sounds a like a normal employment contract, it is based on Saudi ...
Hi I received a contract from a Saudi company. The company exists and is real, already verified that. The contract is about remote work, so I won't move to Saudi. This contract sounds a like a normal employment contract, it is based on Saudi ... Read More
Importing Car to Saudi Arab from UAE by zubair_raja
Hi, I have recently moved to Riyadh, KSA from UAE. I have the valid Iqama (Saudi Residency) and valid UAE residency (Emirates ID handed over to my previous employer). Also, my UAE driving license has been cancelled and now I'm holding Saudi ...
Can anyone please give me a number of a car dealer who can transport a car from Dubai to Abha KSAHi Al bassami 920005353 https://www.albassamitransport.com/en_US/ Read More
Profession changing in iqama by Thouseef12
Hi. This is Thouseef from India. Currently am working in Riyadh. Currently my profession in iqama is foundation digger and I need to change it to engineer I heared that the process of changing profession in iqama has been cancelled. Please advise is ...
@mailmeksyed thank you for taking out your take time and answering my question. At present I'm residing in dubai. As per the employer "they've already started the visa process without attesting my B. tech certificate from saudi chamber ... Read More
Profession changing in iqama by Thouseef12
Hi. This is Thouseef from India. Currently am working in Riyadh. Currently my profession in iqama is foundation digger and I need to change it to engineer I heared that the process of changing profession in iqama has been cancelled. Please advise is ...
Hello Everyone! I've one quick question and looking for some valid suggestions to cope with. I've recently got an offer from the one of the prestigious organization in KSA. I'm actually waiting for the visa process to complete. However, ... Read More
Contract Question by jmooreconsulting
I am from the US working as a Contractor with Aramco. I started in June 2016 with a descent day rate. I work 28 x 28 and only get paid for time at work. I do not have an Iqama and work under a business Visa. At the end of this year my Employer will ...
I am from the US working as a Contractor with Aramco. I started in June 2016 with a descent day rate. I work 28 x 28 and only get paid for time at work. I do not have an Iqama and work under a business Visa. At the end of this year my Employer will ... Read More
VISA PROCESSING THRU VFS TASHEEL PHILIPPINES by tuttifrutti
Back in the Kingdom now with a temporary resident visa, will be processing my final resident visa here in the KIngdom next week, all being well. Anyway, to all Filipinos who want to secure a visa whether resident or a family visit, the processing ...
Hi. My husband already received the Yellow Paper for the family residence visa. We are only able to start the process by 3rd/4th week of September in VFS Tasheel since we are outside the Philippines. Now, my husband will be transferring his ... Read More
SCE : Convert Temporary Membership to Permanent by KK YASIR
DearsJust today SCE updated a new procedure to change Temporary Membership to permenent.please visit SCE website and upload required documents.
I register in 2019 and renew in 2020, now they ask for Convert to permanent membership, i submitted all those document after many revision and finally status showing "Completed" than allow me renews membership up to 2022. but when i put ... Read More
Vaccination on Business Visa by Möna
I am on a business visa in the KSA, and i tried today to get a vaccine for covid but i was refused. I thought the vaccine was mandatory by 1st August for all, but this appears not to be the case. The vaccine is only for Iqama holders it seems. Can ...
Did you visit KSU girls section Riyadh for vist Visa holders See the coordinates 24°43'45.5"N 46°38'17.2"E Read More
How long does it take to receive red light violation sms? by Owais Siddiqui
Felt like I crossed a red light on wednesday at 5pm daytime, wasn't paying attention to the traffic signal light and did not notice any flash hitting me but since it was daytime I can't be too sure about that. So far I haven't received ...
Felt like I crossed a red light on wednesday at 5pm daytime, wasn't paying attention to the traffic signal light and did not notice any flash hitting me but since it was daytime I can't be too sure about that. So far I haven't received ... Read More
Please reply with regards to the visa by Anu Gill17
I m working in MOH as nurse my daughter was born in the KSA Please advise with regards to the permanent visa or visa for lawyers in Riyadh Ester Sister
I m working in MOH as nurse my daughter was born in the KSA Please advise with regards to the permanent visa or visa for lawyers in Riyadh Ester SisterHello Congratulations For permanent visa which is dependent iqama. You need to have birth ... Read More
Renewal of SCE without certificate 1 year latest update by mailmeksyed
Hello All, There is a recent update to renew your expired or near expiration Saudi Council membership for 1 year without diploma for temporary or expired members can avail the benefit provided by SCE. Login& Go to renewal option and select ...
How do you know if the membership is "temporary"For temporary you can't see SCE membership certificate and the period is for 1 year only. Read More
Renewal of SCE without certificate 1 year latest update
Hello There is a recent update renew your sce membership for 1 year without diploma for temporary or expired membership only who has issues with your certificates. Cheers Read More
Remove once wife name after divorce when she is on exit-re entry visa by macsaro24
Hi All, A friend of mine who got divorced few years back after his wife left on exit-reentry. She didnot comeback and they got divorced when she was still in India. He went to the jawazat office and submitted the wife's aqama, filled the form ...
What is the procedure to do this? Thanks in advanceInform your GRO about removing your wife name from system as she has gone on exit will not return provide final exit paper and relevant iqama copies and don't inform about your divorce to him or ... Read More
Remove once wife name after divorce when she is on exit-re entry visa by macsaro24
Hi All, A friend of mine who got divorced few years back after his wife left on exit-reentry. She didnot comeback and they got divorced when she was still in India. He went to the jawazat office and submitted the wife's aqama, filled the form ...
I sent my wife on final exit in 2018. Divorced her in Pakistan with equal terms accordingtoPakistanilaw. But on my absher, her status is "dependent outside of kingdom ". I remarried, brought my new wife on visit visa twice. My question ... Read More
Final Exit Visa by Shree Sharmaa
Hi, I am working in Dammam. I am going on FINAL EXIT on the 1st of Aug 2021 and the employer has also agreed for the same and there are no dues whatsoever to anyone. But my passport will expire on 28th Aug 2021. Will there be any issues in ...
As per travel rules for any international travel you need to have 6 months validity in your PP. Read More
Possible marriage between American in USA and Pakistani in KSA by izarla
I am an American woman living in the USA. I worked in KSA from 2011-2012. I am engaged to an ex-pat Pakistani man currently working past 5 years in Dammam. We would like to know what the steps are for us to marry in KSA. What do we need to do to ...
I think Pakistan allows online nikah for its citizens, ask him to find a family lawyer or a wedding planner to arrange it for you. Found a link , might be helpful for your case. https://zahidlaw.com/online-nikah/ Read More
Table Tennis players in Riyadh by mailmeksyed
Table Tennis players in Riyadh during weekends Anyone interested let's get connected on playo app
Hello if you are interested in TT let me know the health club is open now. Read More
Bringing Dual Citizenship wife on Iqama by Sork
My wife is Sudanese American currently living in Sudan , our marriage contract was done using her Sudanese passport. For her Iqama , I want to bring her to Saudi as an American , I wanted to know will Saudi authorities accept her American passport ...
Don't worry stay positive as long as your our name is marriage contract nothing will happen you can convince the authorities. Even you have different options to bring your wife on sudanese passport. Also US visa holders are eligible for on ... Read More
Bringing Dual Citizenship wife on Iqama by Sork
My wife is Sudanese American currently living in Sudan , our marriage contract was done using her Sudanese passport. For her Iqama , I want to bring her to Saudi as an American , I wanted to know will Saudi authorities accept her American passport ...
I don't think there it's an issue. While placing request in Absher you need to input your wife US passport details and port of entry. If your profession is on eligibility criteria, Visa is issued straight away if by appointment for sure you ... Read More
Business license for earning online? by SabrinaKSA
Dear all, I am an expatriate here not a Saudi citizen. Can someone let me know if I need to have a license to be able to work from home and earn some extra cash by doing small tasks online for people like on Freelancer or through affiliate ...
It's a clear violation, you can't undertake multiple works other than your actual job mentioned in iqama/work permit. Even home tutoring is illegal. This country has strict rules if someone reports it, you will be fined, if you are a ... Read More
GAMCA medical expiry regarding by ikram1979
As per my knowledge, After VISA stamping there will be 90 days period someone can enter to KSA. But suppose, if GAMCA medical report is having only 15 days validity and VISA stamped only before 15 days of expiry of GAMCA medical than what will ...
Visa is endorsed based on valid medical report and it has a 90 days validity after endorsement to enter. If visa is not endorsed within 15 days of medical report he has to redo medical I think, the travel agent will guide you clearly. Read More
Vaccination on Business Visa by Möna
I am on a business visa in the KSA, and i tried today to get a vaccine for covid but i was refused. I thought the vaccine was mandatory by 1st August for all, but this appears not to be the case. The vaccine is only for Iqama holders it seems. Can ...
Yes vaccine is for iqama residents and citizens. Only if the MOH approves, visit and business visa holders are eligible and it may happen. The only option as of today is from home country. Read More
Unpaid loan and credit card in termination by sagarchayath
Hi everyone Please response soon that my company terminated but I have unpaid loans and credit card.Company given assignment letter to the bank that in case of termination esb transfer to the bank and inform to the bank before leaving kingdom.even ...
Everything is linked in saudi with your iqama and biometrics, your credit report is shared as soon as company starts to recover its debts. Normally it is done with accounts closing. With E/R visa you can travel freely but, If your intention not to ... Read More
Date of Birth on iqama does not match with passport by johnWW
Hi, My DOB on doesn't match with the DOB of passport. I want to know the procedure of changing it. I want to call my wife on Family visa, will there be any problems if the dob on my Iqama is not corrected. Kindly advice, Awaiting reply ...
Tell your HR he will do it Read More
dependent visa by jasminepushpa2012
I am working in Saudi arebia as staff nurse in Moh, i want to bring my husband with dependent vissa so how many days valid this dependent Vissa and after coming here can i change as work vissa if he will find any job?
Dependant visa will be converted to dependant iqama and it is valid as long your iqama is valid and renewed. He can change to work visa, but it depends on the job category thats he works for and the company should have good connections in Govt to ... Read More
Transfer vaccinated status from BeAware to Tawakkalna by iukuk
Hi everyone, Just wanted to ask if anyone has transferred their vaccinated status in the Bahrain BeAware App to the Tawakkalna App. The ministry of health guys said it can be done by uploading my vaccine certificate to the MOH website but then put ...
You said you have logged out of app. Unninstall will wipe out the settings of the app. If location is blocking then it will work when you land in ksa before the emigration happens. Try sehaty app there is a certificate also. It can be shown if ... Read More
Transfer vaccinated status from BeAware to Tawakkalna by iukuk
Hi everyone, Just wanted to ask if anyone has transferred their vaccinated status in the Bahrain BeAware App to the Tawakkalna App. The ministry of health guys said it can be done by uploading my vaccine certificate to the MOH website but then put ...
Unninstall and Re install it Read More
Finger print for children by Palkovnik
Hi people, Anyone having information of the new Saudi law to give fingerprint to Jawazat for children over 6? I took my kid to the passport office at Jeddah Tahliyah Mall, however the officer advised me that I should take him to the main passport ...
Just passport, it will be done at jawazat or while entering or exiting the Immigration counter Read More
SABB personal loan payback by Basheer Ahmed56
I had come to India in January due to death of my relatives and could not get back to Saudi Arabia. I also lost my job hence decided not to return back. I planned to pay the balance money and close the loan I had from SABB for which I tried calling ...
Ok visit the collection center with the required details. Create Power of attorney on your friend name , sign it across and get it translated into Arabic to look the request as authentic. You need to keep patience as the things don't move ... Read More
Final Exit, Remittance failed but my bank account got deucted by msbdrq
Hello everyone! I will go for Final Exit and leave KSA tomorrow May 10, 2021. It was on May 06, 2021 around 1am that I transfer money (gratuity) to my BPI bank account in Philippines through enjaz easy transfer, the amount was deducted from my ...
Yes go to samba bank main atm and let him change new number but not International. Read More
Eid Mubarak to all expats
Eid Ul Fitr Mubarak to you and your family members May Allah accept All Our Prayers, Fasts, Charity and Good Deeds. Please stay safe! Stay Healthy! Don't forget to follow covid protocol during Eid holidays days. :up: Read More
IQAMA NUMBER by haicarbellido
HI! Everyone. I would like to ask if there's a way I can retrieve my old IQAMA number in Saudi Arabia using my passport number? I left Saudi Arabia with re-entry working visa, and did not return there 9 years ago. Presently, I applied a work to ...
The ban is only for 3 years if you don't return on exit reentry visa. The new visa will not get endorsed in saudi embassy if there is any issue with you. I believe if you have exit reentry copy it should mention iqama number on it. Read More
In order to obtain Iqama you must have a degree? by Numaun
Correct me if I'm wrong but I have heard that you can't obtain Iqama or being resident over there If you don't have a degree. I do believe you can't change your visa status while you're in the country. I'm on business visa ...
Attested Degree/diploma requirement depends on visa professions category like below. Private servant visa Unskilled visa Semi skilled visa Skilled visa Highly skilled visa It can be decided only after knowing work visa profession. Mode of study is ... Read More
SABB personal loan payback by Basheer Ahmed56
I had come to India in January due to death of my relatives and could not get back to Saudi Arabia. I also lost my job hence decided not to return back. I planned to pay the balance money and close the loan I had from SABB for which I tried calling ...
Send someone on your behalf to the bank with your details you need to keep sufficient credit in bank account to close it. Read More
Vaccination without iqama by DariiaSyzonenko
Good morning to everyone! Is it possible to get the vaccine without iqama,if u have a business visa? Thank you
Hello, Vaccinations are done through the application called "tawakalna". For iqama holders, it is about downloading the app and take an appointment through this app, and get vaccinated. In your case, since you don't have iqama, you ... Read More
QIWA Transfer referred to my current employer by assadtanolihse
Hi, I am facing an issue with my transfer through QIWA because it was referred back to my current employer and rejected because they do not want any employee get transferred but if you read QIWA protocols it will not supposedly referred to my ...
Under probation period you can resign or your employer can terminate based on your performance with one month notice but for local transfer you need permission of current employer. Read More
Vaccination without iqama by DariiaSyzonenko
Good morning to everyone! Is it possible to get the vaccine without iqama,if u have a business visa? Thank you
Priority is for citizens and iqama holders. But keep checking may be govt will announce. Read More
Hajj with mahram on a different iqama or non-resident by Manal Syed
Assalamualaikum! Ramadan mubarak! I am an unmarried dependent female in Saudi Arabia on my father's iqama. I have a brother working in Saudi Arabia on his own iqama, and another brother in the US who does not have iqama any more. I want to ...
Walaykum Salam, Hajj for 2021 is limited like last year bcoz of covid It is not cleared yet if this year govt will allow international travellers. Domestic pilgrims on iqama will perform hajj based on slot availability and tashri as per the ... Read More
Final Exit, Remittance failed but my bank account got deucted by msbdrq
Hello everyone! I will go for Final Exit and leave KSA tomorrow May 10, 2021. It was on May 06, 2021 around 1am that I transfer money (gratuity) to my BPI bank account in Philippines through enjaz easy transfer, the amount was deducted from my ...
It will be in roaming check with the customer service of mobile network operator for how long it will be active to receive sms. Keep sufficient credit also if you dont to change the mobile number. Better postpone for esb benefits. Read More
Final Exit, Remittance failed but my bank account got deucted by msbdrq
Hello everyone! I will go for Final Exit and leave KSA tomorrow May 10, 2021. It was on May 06, 2021 around 1am that I transfer money (gratuity) to my BPI bank account in Philippines through enjaz easy transfer, the amount was deducted from my ...
You can see the answer in between your questions. Read More
Sponsorship Transfer by Mohideen12
Hi, I'm currently working in a manpower company and have completed 2 years service. Now i have received an offer from another company and when i wished to change my sposnorship through the new kafaala rule my current sponsor doesn't allow ...
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Sponsorship Transfer by Mohideen12
Hi, I'm currently working in a manpower company and have completed 2 years service. Now i have received an offer from another company and when i wished to change my sposnorship through the new kafaala rule my current sponsor doesn't allow ...
The new system is same as old but on a digital platform with some changes and updates. Your visa is a company sponsored visa, he will not release you locally. You can transfer locally only if the below 8 conditions are met or else come back on new ... Read More
Time taken to reflect transfer request in qiwa by shahzaad shajju
Hi Guys. My current employer is saying they raised request in qiwa a week back. Still it didn't reflect in the system. When I open the qiwa in employee transfer section it shows something went wrong. Please try again later. Please can someone ...
For transfer your employer approval is mandatory normally company sponsored visa holders are not released locally, it's a wish of your company to release if they don't have any business. If your employer violates the conditions mentioned ... Read More
New born baby outside KSA -Visa requirements by Shadab Basheer
My wife and I are residents of Saudi Arabia with valid iqama and exit re entry visa. we want to bring our new born baby (6 months old) and we are in bahrain now .can we get on arrival visa for the baby at Dammam Airport ? I checked the cause way the ...
Links are old but the rules remain same no change , think positive. Inshallah will be ok, the officer will enter border number on your child passport that's it no visa required. When you are inside just process the iqama by visiting jawazat ... Read More
New born baby outside KSA -Visa requirements by Shadab Basheer
My wife and I are residents of Saudi Arabia with valid iqama and exit re entry visa. we want to bring our new born baby (6 months old) and we are in bahrain now .can we get on arrival visa for the baby at Dammam Airport ? I checked the cause way the ...
Hi no need visa I believe so, the emigration will allow you based on iqama. https://lifeinsaudiarabia.net/adding-new-born-baby-under-iqama/ https://www.arabnews.com/node/1181466 See the links Read More
Transfer for new employer by wbarachita
My employer has terminated my contract due to completion of the project and they don't have available project to re-assign me but luckily I got new offer from new employer and I accepted it. Can I transfer to new employer if my old employer did ...
You are on company sponsored visa, your employer will not allow you to transfer locally. Read More
Transfer for new employer by wbarachita
My employer has terminated my contract due to completion of the project and they don't have available project to re-assign me but luckily I got new offer from new employer and I accepted it. Can I transfer to new employer if my old employer did ...
Approval of your current employer is mandatory for transfer. Did you check with your employer for transfer? Read More
How to Company transfer? please guide by Zubair Mehmood
Hi There, My Iqama and contract is going to finish on January, 2022 but i have found a better opportunity in another company. would anyone guide me on this that how i will change the company or what could be the cost i have to pay on breach of ...
Yes, but it depends on release from your employer. Will he release you to another company? If you came in ksa on your employer sponsored Visa, he will not accept to release you but check with your PRO. Read More
No Contract by Shen Mo
Hello everyone. I've been working in saudi arabia since 2014 the first contract i signed expired on 2016.Then i took a 2 months vacation after that i returned here in saudi arabia. Then my employer did not give me any new contract to sign. Fast ...
First priority renew your iqama take help of your embassy to contact your employer for smoth exit or else you can transfer to another company as the iqama expired. For end of service calculate on free portal with two options. You can terminate the ... Read More
How to Company transfer? please guide by Zubair Mehmood
Hi There, My Iqama and contract is going to finish on January, 2022 but i have found a better opportunity in another company. would anyone guide me on this that how i will change the company or what could be the cost i have to pay on breach of ...
Yes possible, but think of the covid regulations and travel ban. Read More
How to Company transfer? please guide by Zubair Mehmood
Hi There, My Iqama and contract is going to finish on January, 2022 but i have found a better opportunity in another company. would anyone guide me on this that how i will change the company or what could be the cost i have to pay on breach of ...
Resignation with one month notice period, you may end up in paying iqama fees for the rest of the iqama period and you may get lower end of service benefits if resigned. Read More
Profession changing in iqama by Thouseef12
Hi. This is Thouseef from India. Currently am working in Riyadh. Currently my profession in iqama is foundation digger and I need to change it to engineer I heared that the process of changing profession in iqama has been cancelled. Please advise is ...
There are many profession related cases in the market in similar situations or in reverse direction. Change of profession is not open now , this what I know from my GRO. But why u want to change it? I am in opposite direction from technician to any ... Read More
Employment Gap- saudi Job Market by Muhammad Arslan riaz
Dear Expats Kindly can you inform, Does a career Gap matters in Saudi Job Market ( like in South Asian markets it is really matters and HR reluctant to hire someone with some career Gap). Can you give me an idea of your experiences in Saudi Arabia. ...
Only wastaa works, if you have real reasons no problem at all. Read More
Passport date is valid over a year. by halane007
I recently received my new UK passport due to full pages, but when my GRO tried to update the password details online he's getting this error message - "Passport date is valid over a year" because my old passport doesn't expire ...
No it's not against it is always an option better to do it with your GRO or else tell him to visit the office its 10 minute task. Read More
Saudi Visa by wraith allaga
Hello Guys, Does somebody have a knowledge or experienced of having two different visa. The thing is I still have a valid business visa and I want to apply for a work visa is acceptable? Hoping to hear from you guys Thanks,
What is the profession on Business Visa ? Read More
Saab loan due from 7 months by shivshaktimishra1986
Dear sir I got lone from sabb and i was paying it but i went vacation and stuck for 7 months due to COVID-19 after that i return back to Saudi Arabia what i have to do for due can i give it same like before with my monthly installments or need to ...
Go and check with your bank directly Read More