Restrictions - Non-Muslims - Living with girlfriend

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Costusmorum99Member02 June 2011 12:00:09

I have been offered employment with a Multi National Company which is located in Jubail. I am expected to commence employment in October 2011.

For starters, I am not a Muslim. I have a girlfriend who lives in Hong Kong but frequently stays with me in Malaysia. She is a non-Muslim too. We plan to get married in a couple of years. She is keen on coming along and staying with me in Jubail and/or any other neighboring areas.

Can someone please advice whether girlfriend's are allowed to stay in the same house/apartment with their boyfriends? If yes, what is the usual procedure to bring her into Saudi Arabia.

Any form of feedback in respect of the above shall be highly appreciated.

Regards

Salman OmraniVIP Member02 June 2011 12:49:45

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you simply cannot. not unless you two are legally a married couple.

ArmandViP02 June 2011 12:51:06

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Hi and welcome on board Costusmorum99!

I hope other members will be able to advise you soon

Regards
Armand

RedGoblinViP04 June 2011 07:15:32

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Well there is a way. get her a job as well in Jubail. in another visa. staying together is not going to be possible, unless u both get the same compound or something like that. but atleast she can be nearby.

cheers!

shahab.aliViP04 June 2011 10:15:56

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its not that easy for single women to get a job RG unless she is a qualified nurse

RedGoblinViP04 June 2011 11:28:12

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@shahab: Come on mate, Lets not give the poor guy all the negativity... Something positive. give him hope.. Hope is what we live on right? and Nurse/doctor/teacher is the limited no. of opportunities that a dingle female might be able to avail for in Jubail. But then something is better than nothing..

@costus: All the best dude!

shahab.aliViP04 June 2011 11:30:47

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well, i too do not believe in negative thoughts... but i prefer facts to hopes

Costusmorum99Member05 June 2011 15:53:14

Guys,

Thank you for the feedback. I guess the only way for us to be together during my tenure over there is if we get married. I will just have to the needful.

Thank you all.

Regards.

kamiiiSerial expat05 June 2011 21:23:24

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costusmorum99.. or just get a married certificate.. you just need documentary proof that you are married..

Costusmorum99Member07 June 2011 11:38:24

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Thanks Kamiii. Will do the needful.

Best regards,
CM

girlinriyadhNew member08 June 2011 17:46:26

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My friend had a similar problem, if you intend to get married get your marriage certificate before hand doing it later becomes a big headache. The other bonuses are that companies will provide you with better accommodations if you are married and more perks, Saudi Arabia is more like a family oriented society they really appreciate people moving in with family for what i gathered.
good luck on your job.

XtremContributor08 June 2011 23:50:31

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Costusmorum99 wrote:
Guys,

Thank you for the feedback. I guess the only way for us to be together during my tenure over there is if we get married. I will just have to the needful.

Thank you all.

Regards.

not cx to public
just get a court marriage certificate , temporary married in ur own country and show it here, still works

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