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Indian expat in Bahrain
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Registration: 14 August 2024
No Objection Letter needed? by duncanmortimer
I worked in Saudi on a business visa and subsequently left the country. I now want a job but this time it will be on an Iqama in 6 months time. Would I need a 'No Objection Letter' from my previosu employer in this scenario? I am guessing they ...
@mpint It depends on which category you went on final exit. The best way is to know is to apply for a Business Visit Visa through the Saudi Embassy, Then you application will be processed by the Immigration and if there are any issues you will get ... Read More
LRMA /Bahrain Immigration by John Cris Mandrique
I was deported last 2022, then want to go back to Bahrain next year. I have no case or violation with LMRA. Is it okay to enter Bahrain again or Do I still need to check with Immigration? If I don't have any violation with LMRA does it mean that I ...
@John Cris Mandrique Please note that it does not matter whether there are no stamps in the passport, also regardless of no offense in LMRA or anywhere else. It depends on the grounds on which you were deported. In case of any Court Verdict you were ... Read More
Reinstatement certificate bahrain by Faisal Hafeez
I need rehabilitation certificate as public prosecution grant me rehabilitation request from where i can this certificate because public prosecution tell us to go cid and cid tell us to go public prosecution plz help
@Faisal Hafeez It was not for me but for my close colleagues. Not sure whether they received the certificate or not. Read More
Reinstatement certificate bahrain by Faisal Hafeez
I need rehabilitation certificate as public prosecution grant me rehabilitation request from where i can this certificate because public prosecution tell us to go cid and cid tell us to go public prosecution plz help
@Faisal Hafeez Sorry to hear this - But unfortunately this is the same experience which I have seen for many. For sure, it is not issued by the CID. It is issued by the Ministry of Justice. Contact any lawyer who has experience in this and he will ... Read More
Bahrain visa validity for applying KSA employment visa from bahrain by Mohammad1979
Hi FriendsI have accepted an offer from KSA and the company wants to process my KSA employment visa from Bahrain. My Bahrain work visa is expiring after 3 weeks. I have obtained good conduct certificate from MoI and NOC from current employer. New ...
@Mohammad1979 Hi14. Police Clearance Certificate from Bahrain and attested by MOFA.15. No Objection Letter from Bahrain Company attested by COC.9. Medical examination report from the Medical Centre which is Authorized by Saudi Mission in Bahrain. - ... Read More
End-of-service Indemnity by Eloisza
Hi all. Hope everybody is doing okay.I just want to ask or check if there has been procedure on how an expat can claim the end-of-service indemnity paid to SIO since Mar 2024 by our employer? Is this something you will get when you leave Bahrain for ...
@Mohammad1979 As long as you have exited the country and your visa is cancelled then you can submit the application for EOS via SIO website. Read More
Update CPR address issue by Malou Alejandro
Hi everyone i am experiencing issue on updating my cpr address online thru eservice. Im due to renew my cpr next month and prior to that i need to update my address since i moved to an address fully furnished inclusive of EWA. But upon giving new ...
@Malou Alejandro Yes, I have seen some cases like these but in most of the cases it is handled by the building owner and they clear the issue with the govt. Just try pushing your building owner one more time. If still you do not find any solution, ... Read More
LEAVING COMPANY by PH_BH2020
After nearly 4 years of working in my present company in Bahrain, I'm planning to look for another company to seek professional and personal development. However, I have few queries regarding this career move. Hope you can help me with these ...
@logicalindianPlease note that not all laws are written everywhere. You can check LMRA - Instagram - Around 16 weeks ago - They have made the notification. But in terms, only HR will know the process, as they do it on a daily basis on the system. Read More
LEAVING COMPANY by PH_BH2020
After nearly 4 years of working in my present company in Bahrain, I'm planning to look for another company to seek professional and personal development. However, I have few queries regarding this career move. Hope you can help me with these ...
@SulaiTK Just a correctionOnce the visa is expired, and not renewed, you have 30 days to join a new company or leave the country. - Once the visa is expired - No one can apply for the transfer or new visa. As of now NPRA issues extensions only at ... Read More
FAMILY VISA by anila nair
Hi am living in Bahrain with my family. Me and my husband is on company visa. our son was on visit visa. His visa got expired in May 2024. Now my husband's company agreed to give family visa. So we can attach our son in husband's visa. Can anyone ...
Hi am living in Bahrain with my family. Me and my husband is on company visa. our son was on visit visa. His visa got expired in May 2024. Now my husband's company agreed to give family visa. So we can attach our son in husband's visa. Can anyone ... Read More
Expired visa by Bazaid Alvi
My name is Muhammad Bazaid Ali Alvi and my visa is expired in legal status i don't know why
My name is Muhammad Bazaid Ali Alvi and my visa is expired in legal status i don't know why -@Bazaid AlviYour employer has not renewed your visa or it has been cancelled by LMRA. Please contact your Sponsor or LMRA. Read More
Transfer visa by maryjhean0
hi there... can I ask you guys if it is true or not...I have a friend she's now a housemaid... and after her contract finish... she want to work outside (release her by employer ) and find a new job ( not housemaid )... so my question now... her ...
hi there... can I ask you guys if it is true or not...I have a friend she's now a housemaid... and after her contract finish... she want to work outside (release her by employer ) and find a new job ( not housemaid )... so my question now... her ... Read More
Bahrain visa validity for applying KSA employment visa from bahrain by Mohammad1979
Hi FriendsI have accepted an offer from KSA and the company wants to process my KSA employment visa from Bahrain. My Bahrain work visa is expiring after 3 weeks. I have obtained good conduct certificate from MoI and NOC from current employer. New ...
Hi Friends I have accepted an offer from KSA and the company wants to process my KSA employment visa from Bahrain. My Bahrain work visa is expiring after 3 weeks. I have obtained good conduct certificate from MoI and NOC from current employer. New ... Read More
End-of-service Indemnity by Eloisza
Hi all. Hope everybody is doing okay.I just want to ask or check if there has been procedure on how an expat can claim the end-of-service indemnity paid to SIO since Mar 2024 by our employer? Is this something you will get when you leave Bahrain for ...
@logicalindian, when to claim this EOS , is it after employment termination? I tried to search from eservices section for EOS Submission, it still shows no records found -@Mohammad1979As per the new rules, you can apply for EOS when you ... Read More
Golden visa - Foreign Retiree by carlmm84
I would like to understand from anyone in this group on how strict the visa agency is on issuance on the Golden visa in the Foreign retiree category.i have submitted the golden visa form but not with all information requested. Background:Australian ...
Hi All,They are basically looking for a retirement category - Above 50's years and earnings from aborad not from a job - Investments, Rental etc.My friend applied with 7000 BHD salary certificate and Bank statement and was rejected over a period of ... Read More
Please clarify me by mani01civil
I came to Saudi Arabia on a Civil Engineer visa and applied for SCE (Saudi Council of Engineers) membership as part of the Iqama process. However, my application was rejected because my degree is less than 5 years old.The SCE informed me that they ...
@mani01civilHiYou can try to change the designation, But most probably it will be rejected as they will get to know that your SCE membership is rejected and you are just changing the designation to work in the country. But there is no harm in doing ... Read More
Yellow slip not activated by urfialam2345
Dear'sI have got the Yellow Paper for Family resident Visa, and i sent it to home country in India, everything is arranged there medical and all the documents then i submitted to VFS global. when they submit to Saudi embassy for stamping after few ...
@urfialam2345Hi,It usually takes 1-2 weeks for the yellow slip to be activated. If not not active. Please approach the same office where you received the yellow slip, and they will clear it for you. Read More
How to convert family visit visa to iqama by Sy1324
Hello everyone Am new in jeddah living here with my husband on family visit visa and want to convert my visit visa to iqama . Recently saw a post which said visit visa can be converted to iqama but that post was a few years old and now with so many ...
@noufal05067Hi No Visit Visa can be converted to any kind of residency in Saudi Arabia. They need to go back to the home/residence country and need to complete the formalities from there. Read More
Pending sims bills by AfRaIdkInG
If i have pending stc and batelco mobile sim bills estimated 200 bd can he stop me on airport if i go permanently exit plz guide
If i have pending stc and batelco mobile sim bills estimated 200 bd can he stop me on airport if i go permanently exit plz guide -@AfRaIdkInGFrom my previous experience They will allow you entry but you will not be able to exit the country ... Read More
Bahrain PCC. Fingerprints rejected by AKAwais
Dear All,Read several comments regarding finger prints getting rejected while submitting the docs on the the portal. we have the same problem. Finger prints rejected twice, Bahrain embassy not attesting the documents. As per them now all services ...
@AKAwaisI think there is some issue with your submission - the documents must not be clear - Fingerprint document which you uploaded. There are lot of options other than visiting Bahrain. Read More
Expired housemaid visa by Eirol
Im in a housemaid visa and it will expired this nov. 1, i want to work in a restaurant but my employer dont want to give me release paper, what the right thing i can do? So i can apply in the restaurant giving me visa?
@Yushikoroze BedrejoHi Usually NPRA will charge an extension fees of 15-30 BHD. The last one I saw who overstayed in Bahrain for 5 years was 135 BHD just the NPRA Fees. So in your case I would say 50-100 BHD at Max. Read More
CR Liquidation Advice by towpathchorus06
Hello. My wife and I own a commercial entity, sharing equal investment at 50% each on the commercial registration (CR). Recently, we obtained a “self-sponsorship visa” and have canceled our investor visas. I was considering ...
@towpathchorus061) Any Govt Institution can come back to you with the liability as it is not liquidated and you are still the responsible person. Eg - After 5 years you intend to start another business or be an Investor in an existing business - ... Read More