jomcp
English expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
79
About me
English
Lives in Ras tanura
Registration: 26 April 2014
Bahrain stamp book by jomcp
Not sure of its proper name but does anyone know how to get the booklet for Bahrain stamps, when going across causeway etc
It's a booklet of sorts, instead of them stamping your passport they stamp the book, saves filling up your passport Read More
Bahrain stamp book
Not sure of its proper name but does anyone know how to get the booklet for Bahrain stamps, when going across causeway etc Read More
Christmas 2015
Can anyone tell me of good places for either a brunch or event etc in Bahrain for Christmas 2015 or of a website where I can find the information Read More
KSA medical screening- clarification needed
I had bloods and x ray as did my son Read More
Information for families with step children by jomcp
Just so people know, when applying for a dependant visa, permanent, your application needs to go to Riyadh for clearance, this slows the process somewhat when applying for yellow slip, took 4 weeks for ours , then it was processed in dammam once ...
A solicitor has to draw it up and then it needs to be legalised by a notary person, ask the solicitors if they have this first, it's not just a signature and then it has to be attested by fco and Saudi embassy in uk Read More
Malls in khobar
Been to Dhahran a few times, just fancied seeing a bit more of khobar Read More
Malls in khobar
Which malls do people recommend, we have tried rashid but find it a bit to spread out and with a lack of nice places to eat. We aren't fans of food courts, any suggestions welcome Read More
Medical Test will be done again in KSA? by shikary
Hi, I have a small issue with liver and my medical test is failed and I am advised to get treatment and come back in three weeks time. I am applying for KSA, Jeddah visa and wondering if I only need medical checkup in Pakistan? Or when I land there ...
Myself and my son, who is 12 had bloods, and chest x ray, I had urine for pregnancy and the bp done , no biggy Read More
Medical Test will be done again in KSA? by shikary
Hi, I have a small issue with liver and my medical test is failed and I am advised to get treatment and come back in three weeks time. I am applying for KSA, Jeddah visa and wondering if I only need medical checkup in Pakistan? Or when I land there ...
Yes dependants and children are tested Read More
Moving to Dhahran by Susan Peterson
Hi all I'm due to move to Dhahran later this year. Hoping the forum will help me get situated as it did when I moved to Oman. Any advice welcome.
My tip, don't forget your abaya Read More
A trip to Bahrain by jaseemali
Me ans my friends are planning to trip Bahrain in Company car, and the car also rented by my company, What are the requirements to enter Bahrain, Like :- 1) Exit/re-entry visa , 2) Need to keep passport or Iqama or Both, 3) For car, what type of ...
Husband had a rental car, that we too, to Bahrain and he had to get a permission letter from the place he hired it from Read More
Autism support by autism connect
Hi there, I hope you have found a suitable therapist. I am considering an offer in Riyadh soon for a job. however, I tried to do some research and I did not find any social groups running for children with autism. My main concern is that my son will ...
Isg school in jubail clearly state not to bring your child to Saudi if they have special needs, my son has mild asd so looked into it Read More
Autism support by autism connect
Hi there, I hope you have found a suitable therapist. I am considering an offer in Riyadh soon for a job. however, I tried to do some research and I did not find any social groups running for children with autism. My main concern is that my son will ...
Schools in Saudi Arabia don't cater for special needs Read More
Help needed on schooling
I have been homeschooling my son for the last 10 months. I am now looking at placing him in a school in jubail , is it still,possible as we won't have an attested report card from previous school. Read More
Need Urgent Help.... please help me
You can't get iqama with visit visa, no iqama no bank account n no wage be careful please Read More
Question about travelling to KSA
I have 2 piercings and no they don't set off airport security , I'm also in KSA , good luck with your move Read More
Where to do medical check for iqamah in Riyadh?
Doubt any will be quicker than others, took 3 days for our results, just ask at the reception if they do it, we went to a poly clinic Read More
VPN service by newbiedoo
I'll be coming to KSA in 3 weeks! I'm wondering if you guys have suggestions for a VPN service? I lived in China last year and I used Astrill and I was always happy with it -- anyone there use them? Or should I try another provider? ...
I use pure vpn, cheap n reliable Read More
Shop opening hours during eid by jomcp
Could anyone advise, do the shops open during eid, are they regular opening times or same as Ramadan ? Thanks for any help
We live in ras tanura but tend to go to mall of Dhahran Read More
Shop opening hours during eid
Could anyone advise, do the shops open during eid, are they regular opening times or same as Ramadan ? Thanks for any help Read More
getting an appointment for permanant family visa in KSA
You just have to keep trying at different times, will be difficult right now due to eid holidays etc Read More
Adopted daughter? by sarahngeoff
Hi We are applying for permanent family visa, have an adopted daughter , have her birth certificate all attested and translated but my hubby says he was told they could refuse us our visa as he has heard it happening before to a family? Surely not? ...
The delay was because our paperwork had to go to Riyadh , to there version of child protection , as my son has a different surname to me n my husband. You may not have this problem , it took 3 weeks for this to complete and then we got the yellow ... Read More
Adopted daughter? by sarahngeoff
Hi We are applying for permanent family visa, have an adopted daughter , have her birth certificate all attested and translated but my hubby says he was told they could refuse us our visa as he has heard it happening before to a family? Surely not? ...
We got a family visa n we have a step son, it took a while longer, nearly 3 months in total , so you should definitely be able to get a visa for your adopted daughter 馃榾馃榾 Read More
Preparing for a trip to dammam
You have to put your e cig in your checked in luggage anyway. They are fine at the airport, don't worry Read More
can i get family visit visa
It depends on your job stated in iqama, there is a list on life in Saudi Arabia website of which jobs are acceptable Read More
International schooling options by Ineobk
Hello everyone, We are possibly relocating to Al Khobar from the UAE with three children. Any recommendations on schooling options in Al Khobar / Dhahran area? Where do most of the Western children go to? Thanks in advance.
My advice, don't bother e mailing for info , or calling, they just say to fill out the registration form, Read More
Health checks before moving to saudi
Harley medical and visa processing in London did everything for ours Read More
Appointment with Istiqdam - Family Visa by Farrukh_82
Hi there, I have been trying to book an appointment with Istiqdam for more than two weeks now but everytime i attempted i receive an error "no appointments available". I read somewhere on net the best time to apply is between 8:00 to ...
You just have to keep trying, try at different times of the day, when we did ours hubby got the appointment at 3 in the afternoon so it's not just on a morning they open the appointment slots. The appointments are morning only basically but try ... Read More
Medical Test will be done again in KSA? by shikary
Hi, I have a small issue with liver and my medical test is failed and I am advised to get treatment and come back in three weeks time. I am applying for KSA, Jeddah visa and wondering if I only need medical checkup in Pakistan? Or when I land there ...
I guess it depends which hospital you go as when I had done my tests for iqama two months back, they took stool as well.I guess I got lucky, maybe it's because I'm only here on dependant and not working visa, shocked that my 11 year old had ... Read More
Medical Test will be done again in KSA? by shikary
Hi, I have a small issue with liver and my medical test is failed and I am advised to get treatment and come back in three weeks time. I am applying for KSA, Jeddah visa and wondering if I only need medical checkup in Pakistan? Or when I land there ...
Yes the list is correct, I have just had my medical for iqama , they only took bloods, urine, chest x ray and then b.p. With a doctor, no stool Read More
Purchasing Air Ticket from KSA for family coming from Pakistan
Some airlines request to see credit card if you choose to pay that way, I don't think it makes much difference where you book the flight in regards to price, I could be wrong though, maybe use a checker like skyscanner first for prices. Read More
Abdul Latif Jameel (Toyota) office timings in Ramadan by amirshk
Hi, What are the office timings of Abdul Latif Jameel (ALJ) Toyota service center in Ramadan ?
We went to Hyundai to look at buying a car , we were told by the security guard that opening was 9pm until 3 so I think arasheed is correct with his timings Read More
Medical
We have just been informed by my husbands employer, that our son aged 11 needs a medical, is this for iqama or medical insurance, anyone can advise? Read More
Elementary Homeschooling???
I homeschool my son , there is a lot of stuff available online for teaching at home, Google is great, start with finding out the curriculum then search lesson plans and worksheets accordingly. You can also get very good maths and English books from ... Read More
Mall hours during ramadan by Bubbles818
Hello there! Just wanna ask if anyone knows mall hours of dharan and rashid during ramadan? Thanks fellas馃槉
Are those Ramadan opening hours ? Not sure if it's 4 opening Read More
Permanent visa for wife
A website called life in Saudi Arabia has full instructions on how to apply, if you google search dependant visa for family it should be near the top of the search Read More
Dyslexia Student attending school in Riyadh? Grade 3. Your experiences
I don't think Saudi Arabia has a lot of facilities for children with special needs, nothing is mentioned on any school websites about it. Read More
Tutor
I'm thinking about getting a tutor for my 11 year old son, he is British, is anyone offering this service over the summer, am happy to receive private message from people Read More
Provate Education for Children
If you google American schools in Riyadh top of the list is the website for American school. Although school breaks for summer this until mid August, I was told just to e mail the registration forms, good luck in your search Read More
newbie in saudi by jay2x
Hi I am jay jay , 22 from philippines . I will be in riyadh next week . And looking forward to meet different people . I will appreciate warm welcome .. :) :) :)
Welcome 馃榾 enjoy your time in Saudi Read More
Can I withdraw money through ATM in KSA from Paksitan's bank account?
Most banks you can withdraw while overseas but they may be a charge which can sometimes be quite large, but this does vary from bank to bank. Read More
International School in or around Ras Tanura?!? For 11 year old
Thank you, I appreciate your help Read More
International School in or around Ras Tanura?!? For 11 year old
Does anyone know of any international schools in or near ras tanura. Any help appreciated , it's for an 11 year old boy Read More
paid VPN service vs. free vpn extension
I also use purevpn would defo recommend Read More
first time relocating abroad (Jeddah)
As Ehtesham has stated , panda have a good website that you can browse and decide. Good luck in your move Read More
Spotify, Youtube, VPN's?
I have a vpn called pure vpn , worked great in Oman, not free but reliable Read More
Iqama info please
When you arrive, do dependants need to have another medical for igama Read More
Marriage Attenstation by edward.gence
Dear All, Good Day to all of readers, I just want to ask what is the process and needed documents to attest our marriage certificate in Riyadh. please take note that me and my wife are working in the same company... so does our employer need to ...
We have just completed the visa process for myself and my son as a dependant, I won't be able to work when I arrive, i would guess it's easier if you both have jobs. Read More
Marriage Attenstation by edward.gence
Dear All, Good Day to all of readers, I just want to ask what is the process and needed documents to attest our marriage certificate in Riyadh. please take note that me and my wife are working in the same company... so does our employer need to ...
When our documents were attested they were done in our home country and then sent to chamber of commerce I think Read More
Need Help about Profession
Hi, if you google search profession for dependant visa Saudi Arabia , at the top of the list is a blog site called Saudilife101 there is all I information you need and good links to follow. I'm sorry I can't provide the link but it's ... Read More
Appointment for Family Visa in Dammam
My husband just kept trying at random times of the day, you just have to keep trying Read More
Information for families with step children
Just so people know, when applying for a dependant visa, permanent, your application needs to go to Riyadh for clearance, this slows the process somewhat when applying for yellow slip, took 4 weeks for ours , then it was processed in dammam once ... Read More
Sending a Package Back to the States by Full Monty
Hi all, I'm asking for a friend who needs to send a box of stuff back to America. It's quite valuable (several thousand dollars worth of scuba equipment) and fairly heavy (maybe 60/70 lbs). There's no time limit, so no need to check ...
Ouch, maybe not then lol Read More
Sending a Package Back to the States by Full Monty
Hi all, I'm asking for a friend who needs to send a box of stuff back to America. It's quite valuable (several thousand dollars worth of scuba equipment) and fairly heavy (maybe 60/70 lbs). There's no time limit, so no need to check ...
My husband sent paperwork back, which I know is different but he found using dhl the best experience, if you search there website you should be able to,locate an office. I think with something so valuable it may be best to use a reputable company Read More
Info required by jomcp
My husband applied for my son n mine permanent visa, we were told it had to go to Riyadh as my son is only his step son, paperwork was all ok. Can anyone tell me how long for yellow slip, we have been waiting 2 weeks now.
I have no idea, hubby has all that info, he is checking online and it just says processing Read More
Info required by jomcp
My husband applied for my son n mine permanent visa, we were told it had to go to Riyadh as my son is only his step son, paperwork was all ok. Can anyone tell me how long for yellow slip, we have been waiting 2 weeks now.
No idea, may be an idea to create your own post someone may know Read More
Info required by jomcp
My husband applied for my son n mine permanent visa, we were told it had to go to Riyadh as my son is only his step son, paperwork was all ok. Can anyone tell me how long for yellow slip, we have been waiting 2 weeks now.
No he doesn't have same last name, we have a consent form from his father which is notarised and attested by both UK and Saudi embassy in our home country. It has been 2 weeks now Read More
Info required
My husband applied for my son n mine permanent visa, we were told it had to go to Riyadh as my son is only his step son, paperwork was all ok. Can anyone tell me how long for yellow slip, we have been waiting 2 weeks now. Read More
Yellow slip
Can anyone offer any advise or info on similar situation? Read More
Yellow slip
My husband went to office today to process application for our yellow slip, myself and our step son, we have now been informed it has to go to Riyadh as my husband isn't my sons father, is this normal and how long does it take, the man said 3 ... Read More
family joining visa
Ok thanks , thats a pain as im in oman but my home country is uk Read More
family joining visa
Could anyone please advise. Do i need to have a medical to join my husband in KSA. It would be a permanent not visiting. Read More