CPR with no employment and Saudi Iqama

AdHer Active member

Member since 01 August 2022

AdHerActive member01 August 2022 09:50:38

We are a British family with Saudi Iqama. Husband working in Saudi. Wife and children recently relocated to Bahrain.

Can wife (no employment in Bahrain and holder of Saudi Iqama) apply for CPR?

Thank you for your time.

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert01 August 2022 10:08:45

11859

This has been discussed many times on the forum.

Full CPR, no.

You can apply for a so called paper CPR that will allow you to do some things that residents but not others (e.g. banking etc).

It is a 6 month renewable permit. See the link:

AdHer Active member

Member since 01 August 2022

AdHerActive member01 August 2022 13:13:08

@XTang thank you so much.

What are the main differences between the 2 (paper Vs full CPR)?

With a paper CPR can you open bank account, register children in school, apply for a driving license,....or not?

Thanks again for your time.

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert01 August 2022 13:25:35

11859

Schools yes. In all of the rest, you will face problems.

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