ESLTutor, English expat in Bahrain

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11 years ago

Hello, Could anyone here tell me the process and costs related to transferring the sponsorship of a housemaid? I am looking to transfer sponsorship of a phillipino housemaid who worked for another family for the last 2 years, I want her to work for ...

Many thanks Farhaz, exactly what I was looking for. I have now got an agent handling all the visa/sponsorship paperwork. Read More

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11 years ago

Why are Bahraini People so unfriendly and look sad, most of the time ? by BonnyLass

I live in an area, where there are a lot of Bahraini ppl working in the local Supermarkets. My natural instinct is to say Hi, or Goodmorning ! When interacting with people whom I am just interacting with, the cold response or non response with the ...

I moved to Bahrain 1 month ago from the UK with my 2 children and my experience has been very positive. On our very first day whilst in the Costa Cafe in the city centre mall we met an elderly Bahraini couple who took the time to talk to us and give ... Read More

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11 years ago

Costs related to transfer of sponsorship of housemaid

Hello, Could anyone here tell me the process and costs related to transferring the sponsorship of a housemaid? I am looking to transfer sponsorship of a phillipino housemaid who worked for another family for the last 2 years, I want her to work for ... Read More

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11 years ago

Suggestions of how to find a job in a hotel by ESLTutor

Hello, I have recently moved from the UK with my husband and children because I have secured a job here. My husband would also like to work here but we do not know how to go about finding a job in Manama as I applied for mine from the UK. My ...

Lindochka- I haven't heard / read anything with regards to husbands having issues getting visa's? My company will be his sponsor and they did not mention anything at all, could you elaborate on this point? Do you know anyone who had issues? Read More

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11 years ago

Suggestions of how to find a job in a hotel by ESLTutor

Hello, I have recently moved from the UK with my husband and children because I have secured a job here. My husband would also like to work here but we do not know how to go about finding a job in Manama as I applied for mine from the UK. My ...

Thank you all for such helpful replies, Yaseen - thank you for the offer, how does he apply for this hotel and if you could speak to your friend I would be most grateful. My husband has gone back to the UK now to work his notice and should be back ... Read More

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11 years ago

Suggestions of how to find a job in a hotel by ESLTutor

Hello, I have recently moved from the UK with my husband and children because I have secured a job here. My husband would also like to work here but we do not know how to go about finding a job in Manama as I applied for mine from the UK. My ...

Thanks Yaseen, I believe he is planning to do this anyway but it's great to know that this might be the best way. Read More

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11 years ago

Suggestions of how to find a job in a hotel

Hello, I have recently moved from the UK with my husband and children because I have secured a job here. My husband would also like to work here but we do not know how to go about finding a job in Manama as I applied for mine from the UK. My ... Read More

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11 years ago

Help with Shipping Stuff from the UK by ESLTutor

Hi Guys! I now have my contract through from my Bahraini employer I am starting the dreaded task of organising/moving with two kids and a hubby to Beautiful Bahrain (yaaaaay!) I am planning on moving within the next six weeks (if all goes ...

Thanks JoSnuggles, any advice would be welcome. Read More

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11 years ago

Help with Shipping Stuff from the UK by ESLTutor

Hi Guys! I now have my contract through from my Bahraini employer I am starting the dreaded task of organising/moving with two kids and a hubby to Beautiful Bahrain (yaaaaay!) I am planning on moving within the next six weeks (if all goes ...

Thank you Farhaz, this blog has been such a life-saver! If anyone can think of any companies I could use or give me advice on how much I should be paying for it please do help out. Thank you! Read More

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11 years ago

Help with Shipping Stuff from the UK by ESLTutor

Hi Guys! I now have my contract through from my Bahraini employer I am starting the dreaded task of organising/moving with two kids and a hubby to Beautiful Bahrain (yaaaaay!) I am planning on moving within the next six weeks (if all goes ...

Thanks for that Lindochka, I'm bringing the microwave and the cover too ! I will bring a few extra covers just in case I think. Read More

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11 years ago

Help with Shipping Stuff from the UK

Hi Guys! I now have my contract through from my Bahraini employer I am starting the dreaded task of organising/moving with two kids and a hubby to Beautiful Bahrain (yaaaaay!) I am planning on moving within the next six weeks (if all goes ... Read More

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11 years ago

New and Moving to Bahrain - where shall I live!? by Adamp6741

Hey Everyone! I'm an English guy 30 years old and just accepted a job offer and will be moving to Bahrain in about 4 weeks time (once I've managed to get the NHS to sort my medical out!! Just wondered where you guys would recommend living? ...

Hello! Good luck finding something soon, I am hoping to move out there within the next month too (still waiting on my contract!). I was looking at Saar and Janabiya as potential areas to live in. Read More

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11 years ago

Documents for legalisation in the UK by ESLTutor

Could anyone please advise me which personal documents I should get legalised if I am coming to Bahrain from the UK to work. I read somewhere that birth certificates for children and marriage certificates should be legalised, is this correct? I am ...

Many thanks for clarifying this, it is a very confusing process! I already have extra copies of my children's birth certificates so I will send these off for legalisation, could you tell me if they need the short version (that looks like a ... Read More

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11 years ago

Documents for legalisation in the UK by ESLTutor

Could anyone please advise me which personal documents I should get legalised if I am coming to Bahrain from the UK to work. I read somewhere that birth certificates for children and marriage certificates should be legalised, is this correct? I am ...

So they definitely need copies of the birth certificates? They won't take passport or look at originals? Read More

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11 years ago

Documents for legalisation in the UK by ESLTutor

Could anyone please advise me which personal documents I should get legalised if I am coming to Bahrain from the UK to work. I read somewhere that birth certificates for children and marriage certificates should be legalised, is this correct? I am ...

Many thanks MummyT for your reply, I am in the process of getting my marriage certificate and qualifications legalised by the FCO, next step will be visiting the Bahraini embassy in London for their stamp too. I didn't send my children's ... Read More

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11 years ago

Documents for legalisation in the UK

Could anyone please advise me which personal documents I should get legalised if I am coming to Bahrain from the UK to work. I read somewhere that birth certificates for children and marriage certificates should be legalised, is this correct? I am ... Read More

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11 years ago

Some advice please! by ESLTutor