Vinsanity
@Vinsanity
Canadian expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
21
About me
Canadian
Lives in Al-Khobar
Speaks English 100%, Urdu 85%, French 35%, Arabic 20%
Registration: 11 December 2012
Investor Visa by Vinsanity
Dear Friends, - 2 Questions:Q1) If someone has to change their VISA from Employee visa to Investor Visa, how long does the process take ? What documents are usually required ? Can this process be initiated while the individual is out of Bahrain, or ...
Sorry again - in case I travel to KSA , what do you mean it will reset the application? i will have to apply again? is there any other consequence? Read More
Investor Visa by Vinsanity
Dear Friends, - 2 Questions:Q1) If someone has to change their VISA from Employee visa to Investor Visa, how long does the process take ? What documents are usually required ? Can this process be initiated while the individual is out of Bahrain, or ...
1) OMG! i really hope it doesnt take that long. I have alot of work in Saudi which requires me there physically. I was told it takes 7-10 days. does anyone have any experience with someone with similar case?2) my children are actually enrolled in ... Read More
Investor Visa by Vinsanity
Dear Friends, - 2 Questions:Q1) If someone has to change their VISA from Employee visa to Investor Visa, how long does the process take ? What documents are usually required ? Can this process be initiated while the individual is out of Bahrain, or ...
Thanks Xtang, yusuf and saleem.I am a shareholder in a corporation registered in Bahrain. I am back in Bahrain since last weekend. we cancelled my employee visa yesterday and initiated an investor visa. I have couple more questions:a) currently the ... Read More
Investor Visa
Dear Friends, - 2 Questions:Q1) If someone has to change their VISA from Employee visa to Investor Visa, how long does the process take ? What documents are usually required ? Can this process be initiated while the individual is out of Bahrain, or ... Read More
Comprehensive Bahrain Visa Process & FAQ - Work & Self sponsorship by XTang
[b]Edit Feb'20: Merged stickies for work visa and self sponsorship visa[/b][b]Edit Feb'21: Added visa cancellation law in case monthly fees are not paid[/b][color=#ea5a5a]Note that I haven't managed to update this for quite a while now due to lack ...
They didnt put the sticker at the border. Just put some stamps on passport and told us to go to Manama. Can anyone help me for next steps for CPR for my dependents? Read More
Comprehensive Bahrain Visa Process & FAQ - Work & Self sponsorship by XTang
[b]Edit Feb'20: Merged stickies for work visa and self sponsorship visa[/b][b]Edit Feb'21: Added visa cancellation law in case monthly fees are not paid[/b][color=#ea5a5a]Note that I haven't managed to update this for quite a while now due to lack ...
Guys. I am slightly nervous. I will be bringing my wife and daughter through the causeway on their valid visas for first time entry. Will LMRA be open at causeway on weekend to take their fingerprint and issue sticker? I have only Sunday off from ... Read More
New CPR Card for Dependents by expat_Para
Dear All, I would like to take a CPR card for my wife and kids. They are new to Bahrain and have a valid RP. My CPR is active. Q1. Can I get this done online? Q2. My latest address certificate expired on Jan. Should I take a new one for ...
Excellent to hear. Thank you so much. Can you advise what size pics required with what background? For actually bringing it to the cpr office Read More
New CPR Card for Dependents by expat_Para
Dear All, I would like to take a CPR card for my wife and kids. They are new to Bahrain and have a valid RP. My CPR is active. Q1. Can I get this done online? Q2. My latest address certificate expired on Jan. Should I take a new one for ...
I will be going through the same process for my wife and daughter. I have everything, but my marriage certificate is from KSA. The certificate is attested by all relevant authorities in KSA. Do I still have to get it attested by MOFA Bahrain ?? If ... Read More
Comprehensive Bahrain Visa Process & FAQ - Work & Self sponsorship by XTang
[b]Edit Feb'20: Merged stickies for work visa and self sponsorship visa[/b][b]Edit Feb'21: Added visa cancellation law in case monthly fees are not paid[/b][color=#ea5a5a]Note that I haven't managed to update this for quite a while now due to lack ...
Cant i just go through fast track. ? Read More
Comprehensive Bahrain Visa Process & FAQ - Work & Self sponsorship by XTang
[b]Edit Feb'20: Merged stickies for work visa and self sponsorship visa[/b][b]Edit Feb'21: Added visa cancellation law in case monthly fees are not paid[/b][color=#ea5a5a]Note that I haven't managed to update this for quite a while now due to lack ...
If we enter sunday morning can we go straight to cpr office to get their cprs or should we wait some tome before proceeding to the cpr office which prints the cpr. Also is there any documents they will be needing to issue the cpr? Read More
Comprehensive Bahrain Visa Process & FAQ - Work & Self sponsorship by XTang
[b]Edit Feb'20: Merged stickies for work visa and self sponsorship visa[/b][b]Edit Feb'21: Added visa cancellation law in case monthly fees are not paid[/b][color=#ea5a5a]Note that I haven't managed to update this for quite a while now due to lack ...
I got my cpr 2 months back. My wife and daughter have there bahrain family visa and will be entering Bahrain this weekend from KSA. Can anyone recommend if we should come through the cause way from dammmam Or take a flight from dammam to bahrain. ... Read More
Need help visit visa to iqama
Dear friends, I have a valid iqama but my wife and daughter are on visit visa with me. Is there any possibility I can convert their visit visa to Iqama without leaving saudi arabia. I was planning on using saudi embassy in bahrain for visa ... Read More
Comprehensive Bahrain Visa Process & FAQ - Work & Self sponsorship by XTang
[b]Edit Feb'20: Merged stickies for work visa and self sponsorship visa[/b][b]Edit Feb'21: Added visa cancellation law in case monthly fees are not paid[/b][color=#ea5a5a]Note that I haven't managed to update this for quite a while now due to lack ...
Thank you XTang, your advise and others advise were really helpful. I was able to come thru the airport. They put the sticker as mentioned by our friend above on my passport. They also gave me an appointment for my medical. My question is , the LMrA ... Read More
Comprehensive Bahrain Visa Process & FAQ - Work & Self sponsorship by XTang
[b]Edit Feb'20: Merged stickies for work visa and self sponsorship visa[/b][b]Edit Feb'21: Added visa cancellation law in case monthly fees are not paid[/b][color=#ea5a5a]Note that I haven't managed to update this for quite a while now due to lack ...
So if they put my sticker on passport, and I do my Medical same day. Can I leave back for KSA ? I work in KSA, and I dont want to be stuck in Bahrain? My Lmra page says Valid Employment Visa in green. Anyone with prior experience, plz ... Read More
Comprehensive Bahrain Visa Process & FAQ - Work & Self sponsorship by XTang
[b]Edit Feb'20: Merged stickies for work visa and self sponsorship visa[/b][b]Edit Feb'21: Added visa cancellation law in case monthly fees are not paid[/b][color=#ea5a5a]Note that I haven't managed to update this for quite a while now due to lack ...
Doesnt the residence permit get stamped at border when I enter bahrain? Read More
Comprehensive Bahrain Visa Process & FAQ - Work & Self sponsorship by XTang
[b]Edit Feb'20: Merged stickies for work visa and self sponsorship visa[/b][b]Edit Feb'21: Added visa cancellation law in case monthly fees are not paid[/b][color=#ea5a5a]Note that I haven't managed to update this for quite a while now due to lack ...
Can I leave bahrain without my cpr. As I know the actual cpr takes a while. Once i enter I have to do medical. Can I return back to ksa after my medical? Or will I be stuck there (bahrain). Read More
Comprehensive Bahrain Visa Process & FAQ - Work & Self sponsorship by XTang
[b]Edit Feb'20: Merged stickies for work visa and self sponsorship visa[/b][b]Edit Feb'21: Added visa cancellation law in case monthly fees are not paid[/b][color=#ea5a5a]Note that I haven't managed to update this for quite a while now due to lack ...
I got issued valid work visa. My employer next day applied for my wife and daughters dependent visa. Can I travel without them ? Or me entering bahrain will impact their visa status? Read More
Bahrain work visa
Hi, hoping for an answer My company just provided me my valid work visa and I will be crossing to bahrain from saudi causeway. My company also recently just applied for my dependents visa (spouse and daughter). They both are with me in ksa. My ... Read More
Tennis Court
Dear Friends, Would someone kindly inform me of any good tennis courts which I can use in the Khobar-Rakah-Dammam area. I am currently living in Rakah (not in a compound) and the few courts I have played on are not meeting expectation, in terms of ... Read More