CPR renewal and local address

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EBABAH New member

Member since 19 November 2014

EBABAHNew member27 September 2018 08:22:34

Hello I have read many posts on this subject but would like to discuss my specific case.

I am in the need to renew my CPR expired a while back.
I used to have my address with a friend who is married and since my family is not resident here I cannot use his address anymore.

A local friend (bahraini) offered to let me use his second home address (he has a vacation home different from his main residence where his and his family registered address is).

My question is: is it necessary to produce a lease agreement or it is sufficient to have his statement that I am resident at his vacation home?

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert27 September 2018 08:35:30

11859

You need a municipality letter for CPR card which requires a lease contract. Or have an EWA bill under your name.

However, depending on the municipality (varies at times between different municipalities), they will give it to you without a contract if your landlord gives a letter of authorization (sometimes in person).

EBABAH New member

Member since 19 November 2014

EBABAHNew member27 September 2018 08:58:13

Thank you,
Worth trying with municipality without contract I guess.
In case a contract is needed, could rent be zero?

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert27 September 2018 09:10:47

11859

I haven't heard of a contract with zero rent being accepted. Because the rent is used to calculate housing fee and they may see it as an attempt to defraud.

EBABAH New member

Member since 19 November 2014

EBABAHNew member27 September 2018 13:22:53

Thank you xtang
I will check with municipality on this matter. Hopefully lease agreement will not be necessary.

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