Disadvantages of a Business Visa??

Madbrad7979

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Member since 01 February 2016

Madbrad7979

22 February 2016 13:19:38

Madbrad7979

22 February 2016 13:19:38

Hi everyone!

I'd like to know what the disadvantages of a business visa are if you're offered a job on this type of visa? However it's only for the 3 months of probation, then apparently you get a work visa iqama etc

Thank you

M

Ali_N

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Ali_N

22 February 2016 14:50:24

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Ali_N

22 February 2016 14:50:24

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You don't get a iqama nor a driving license...and you need to carry your passport in your pocket literally anywhere...Nor a sim card as per new rules...nor a bank account...

Basically anything related to a iqama you don't get it...

alpha.one

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Jeddah

alpha.one

22 February 2016 14:54:07

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alpha.one

22 February 2016 14:54:07

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Jeddah

Cant even rent a car?
Cannot rent an apartment?
Does it say on the visa that you are legally allowed to work?

Madbrad7979

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Member since 01 February 2016

Madbrad7979

22 February 2016 16:13:08

Madbrad7979

22 February 2016 16:13:08

Thanks for the replies! Can you leave the country with a Business visa? how on earth do you get paid without a bank account?

Ali_N

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Member since 11 April 2015

Ali_N

23 February 2016 06:31:41

727

Ali_N

23 February 2016 06:31:41

727

You can leave the country only if the visa is a multiple entry one...I think they would pay it in cash cause I know a few people have got it in cash...