SajidHameed
Pakistani expat in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 16 January 2015
how to stamp Bahrain visa from Pakistan
some one told that ok to board is required from airline Read More
how to stamp Bahrain visa from Pakistan
Dear members what is requirement to stamp Bahrain work visa from Pakistan. if the company sent a work visa to employee, does it require any stamp on passport or you just can travel to bahrian Read More
Final Exit Validity Before and After Iqama Expiry by SaQiB
Hi, i have my Iqama expiring on 23 Jan 2016 and my last working day 15 Jan 2016 The question is if my company issues me the final exit before iqama expiry how many days are allowed as per standard , does the employer have control over the travel ...
when someone going on final exit, he has to surrender his iqama at immigration counter . Read More
Delaying in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi by kkhan79
Can anyone let me know that why so much delay in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi, I submitted my document on 03 Dec. 2014. Thanks Kkhan
if the company relates to Oil & Gas or Construction than may be they are delaying due to market conditions, else simple solution is send them official email that i have other offer, so in 2-3 days confirm else i will accept other company Read More
Delaying in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi by kkhan79
Can anyone let me know that why so much delay in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi, I submitted my document on 03 Dec. 2014. Thanks Kkhan
getting a letter to be attested from chamber is one day job, but the common issue is availability of signatory normally only 2-3 persons are authorized to sign such letters, if the signatory is owner time may be increased due to his schedule Read More
Delaying in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi by kkhan79
Can anyone let me know that why so much delay in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi, I submitted my document on 03 Dec. 2014. Thanks Kkhan
in all such cases try to inquire from agent the exact date when passport is submitted in embassy. it will help to relax, else we thinking its 1-2 months and still pending. In actual agents submit the documents to the big agents who have box in ... Read More
Delaying in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi by kkhan79
Can anyone let me know that why so much delay in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi, I submitted my document on 03 Dec. 2014. Thanks Kkhan
for Degree, didnt your agent asked you before submitting documents? when you did finger print, the agent has given you a computer print out with your picture, take e-number from that letter and check status on enjaz, the day work on your documents ... Read More
Delaying in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi by kkhan79
Can anyone let me know that why so much delay in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi, I submitted my document on 03 Dec. 2014. Thanks Kkhan
hope by today or tomorrow your visa stamped and by weekend your passport is with agent Read More
Delaying in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi by kkhan79
Can anyone let me know that why so much delay in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi, I submitted my document on 03 Dec. 2014. Thanks Kkhan
we didnt call anyone from Pakistan but we call person from different countries and they just submit invitation letter to embassy through agent and they get visa, currently there are two different things one is invitation letter and one is Visit ... Read More
Delaying in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi by kkhan79
Can anyone let me know that why so much delay in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi, I submitted my document on 03 Dec. 2014. Thanks Kkhan
the MOFA counter is next to Chamber office, and all visa related things are attested by MOFA and they issue a verification number, same number is he tracking number, the sample i sent you is from MOFA website, and any one can confirm it online Read More
Delaying in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi by kkhan79
Can anyone let me know that why so much delay in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi, I submitted my document on 03 Dec. 2014. Thanks Kkhan
is the business visit visa the company sent is verified by Ministry of Foreign affairs? if yes than thats it nothing else required, and etimad ppl are doing some mistake i dont know the procedure to share picture here else i can share a picture ... Read More
New world international school khobar by A.R. mother
Hi we are moving from Jeddah to khobar. Anyone can please guide me that how is New World international school and Gulf international school? Also we are considering Asia international school. Please give me positive or negative reviews about these ...
Orbit is ok dont know about New world, but ppl say its also good option, getting admission now will be on chance, you can try to different schools may be you get some where, normal admission closed long ago Read More
Delaying in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi by kkhan79
Can anyone let me know that why so much delay in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi, I submitted my document on 03 Dec. 2014. Thanks Kkhan
degree requirement is based on the profession of visa, if the profession of visa is for engineer / manager etc, the embassy need degree, regardless your employer asked for it or not for electrical engineer visa Degree is must, if you have not ... Read More
Delaying in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi by kkhan79
Can anyone let me know that why so much delay in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi, I submitted my document on 03 Dec. 2014. Thanks Kkhan
if your degree is attested from Embassy than no issue, only thing is it takes time, and no one can interfere, even agent is giving wrong estimates, once agent submit in embassy, they cant track it, keep praying, companies knows the process take ... Read More
Delaying in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi by kkhan79
Can anyone let me know that why so much delay in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi, I submitted my document on 03 Dec. 2014. Thanks Kkhan
relax it takes time if its professional visa based on some Degree than can take upto 4 weeks, and embassy start working from this week, so there is some backlog also due to 2 weeks vacations Read More
Delaying in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi by kkhan79
Can anyone let me know that why so much delay in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi, I submitted my document on 03 Dec. 2014. Thanks Kkhan
till its showing as "error" it means documents still not under process in embassy once it start showing "under process" it means Doc are under process, second option is the date of your application will change. once the date ... Read More
New world international school khobar by A.R. mother
Hi we are moving from Jeddah to khobar. Anyone can please guide me that how is New World international school and Gulf international school? Also we are considering Asia international school. Please give me positive or negative reviews about these ...
Dear A.R Mother and other expats, how was your experience with New World, or you choose some other. please share, we just shifted to Dammam and looking a good school in Khobar/dammam 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.
so which school you finalize please share your experience, we are looking school for our kids in Khobar/Dammam Read More
Indian Schools with CBSE syllabus
Did you find any good option please share the shortlisted schools list Read More
suggest any good International school for expat family
which one is better New World Hussan International School group Read More
suggest any good International school for expat family
we are moving to Dammam. please suggest any good school for Pakistani kids in Dammam/Khobar Read More
Khobar Iskaan by SajidHameed
Dear Friends any one have experience of Khobar Iskaan/Askan. is their any pakistani/indian community living there how is overall experience can kids go out to play in park alone or guardian's compulsory
Thank you noureddin for detailed info. can you suggest any good area with 3 bed apartment in range of 24-30K i want 3 proper bed rooms Read More
Khobar Iskaan
Dear Friends any one have experience of Khobar Iskaan/Askan. is their any pakistani/indian community living there how is overall experience can kids go out to play in park alone or guardian's compulsory Read More
helpp urgenttt
If you are Pakistani national, than the best option is to renew your passport when reach in Pakistan. it takes 2 weeks for urgent passport. and its easy to do process in pakistan as compare to KSA Read More
Best Places for an Apartment in Riyadh by HafizRahman
Hi All! Hope you're all well! I am due to arrive in Riyadh on 1st March, working as a Consultant for a large Management Consultancy firm. Will also be bringing over my wife and our new born too :) Exciting times ahead - God Willing. I wanted ...
for Two rooms apt they charge 2500, and for 3 Bedroom 3,500, for studio 2,000 it remain open 24hours, you can visit any time and see if you like they will show you the options available Read More
Best Places for an Apartment in Riyadh by HafizRahman
Hi All! Hope you're all well! I am due to arrive in Riyadh on 1st March, working as a Consultant for a large Management Consultancy firm. Will also be bringing over my wife and our new born too :) Exciting times ahead - God Willing. I wanted ...
here (24.6813374,46.7185296) a furnished apartments building called Farnas furnished apartments can be a good option for unfurnished apartments you can try area behind Wooden bakery or for better option check backside of Marriott Hotel and ... Read More
Best Places for an Apartment in Riyadh by HafizRahman
Hi All! Hope you're all well! I am due to arrive in Riyadh on 1st March, working as a Consultant for a large Management Consultancy firm. Will also be bringing over my wife and our new born too :) Exciting times ahead - God Willing. I wanted ...
Near Exit 5 there is a Panda next to Harfi, on main King Abdulaziz road. coordinates are 24.7613158,46.6738571 go along the double road starting from King Abdulazia road and you can find few agent, otherwise you can visit Moruj and there are ... Read More
what is time to depart after Final Exit by SajidHameed
Dear members can anyone inform how much time you get after final exit visa is stamped. can employer influence to reduce the time. as when someone is leaving he has to close all his issues here, like house rent, furniture, car, etc. is any ...
thanks its big relief for a person who want to leave and close all his task here Read More
what is time to depart after Final Exit by SajidHameed
Dear members can anyone inform how much time you get after final exit visa is stamped. can employer influence to reduce the time. as when someone is leaving he has to close all his issues here, like house rent, furniture, car, etc. is any ...
thanks for guidance, is it fixed? or employer can reduce this time, to disturb employee Read More
what is time to depart after Final Exit
Dear members can anyone inform how much time you get after final exit visa is stamped. can employer influence to reduce the time. as when someone is leaving he has to close all his issues here, like house rent, furniture, car, etc. is any ... Read More
Cost of Living with the package of 5000 SAR by ahamed06ameen
Hi all, I was planning to move to Riyadh and I got a offer of 5000 SAR as a NOC Engineer. I am also having the offer of Technical Support Executive of package 3500 SAR. Basically I am having 3.5 year's Experience as NOC Engineer. Please guide ...
Dear degree attestation is compulsory for jobs which require qualification, and only those profession employee are allowed to sponsor family in KSA whose visa is based on Degree. HR experts can confirm this. regarding expense it depends on how u ... Read More
Cost of Living with the package of 5000 SAR by ahamed06ameen
Hi all, I was planning to move to Riyadh and I got a offer of 5000 SAR as a NOC Engineer. I am also having the offer of Technical Support Executive of package 3500 SAR. Basically I am having 3.5 year's Experience as NOC Engineer. Please guide ...
dont know what you are earning now 5000 is not a bad offer if they also giving accommodation/transport even if no accommodation, you can get separate room in a shared apartment approx SR 700. and food expense if you cook at home, alone or ... Read More
can we apply visa of family from Dammam while living in Riyadh by SajidHameed
Dear Experts & members i need guidance, i want to apply resident visa of my family, but when i try to book online appointment from MOI website of Riyadh, it says no appointment, but for Dammam its available, can i apply for Family visa ...
from last one week i am trying to book appointment for Riyadh but it says "No Appointment available" but my friends told that try from Dammam, so that i want to know if my iqama is from Riyadh, can i go to Dammam for Processing Read More
can we apply visa of family from Dammam while living in Riyadh by SajidHameed
Dear Experts & members i need guidance, i want to apply resident visa of my family, but when i try to book online appointment from MOI website of Riyadh, it says no appointment, but for Dammam its available, can i apply for Family visa ...
Whats mean by Online service? currently the MOI website is only giving appointment? Read More
Transferring of Sponsor & applying of Family visa at same time
they offer but they are slow and we cant follow them aggressively to speed up Read More
can we apply visa of family from Dammam while living in Riyadh by SajidHameed
Dear Experts & members i need guidance, i want to apply resident visa of my family, but when i try to book online appointment from MOI website of Riyadh, it says no appointment, but for Dammam its available, can i apply for Family visa ...
dont we have to submit documents for getting visa? Read More
vehicle finance or bank loan
i see a advert on ALJ mentioning a promotion for some toyota vehicles on lease without any down payment & reduced installment, check their website Read More
Transferring of Sponsor & applying of Family visa at same time
will it affect the process of family Iqama if i also apply for transfer of Sponsor at same time. actually i came here on a group company of my employer, and as agreed iqama has to be transferred to my original employer. can i apply for family ... Read More
can we apply visa of family from Dammam while living in Riyadh
Dear Experts & members i need guidance, i want to apply resident visa of my family, but when i try to book online appointment from MOI website of Riyadh, it says no appointment, but for Dammam its available, can i apply for Family visa ... Read More
Approx Price of 2012-13 Nissan Armada & Tahoe
Thanks @ Kenjee for suggestion there is no current advert there can any member provide the info Read More
Delaying in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi by kkhan79
Can anyone let me know that why so much delay in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi, I submitted my document on 03 Dec. 2014. Thanks Kkhan
there are two services to be chosen from the list chose the other one and you will get status even if you are checking this service, when the process will start, the date of this letter will be updated. Read More
Guidance required -Is 7000 SR sufficient for a couple in Saudi Arabia? by karthick_sharma
Hi all, I have an offer from a company for 7000 SR + free accommodation + free travel tickets (once in a year) + free medical insurance + free transportation for office(to and fro) . Is it advisable for a couple to relocate and lead a comfortable ...
if company is offering family accommodation + medical & ticket, than 7K is not a bad option, for a family of 2-3 person normal grocery expense is 2-2.5K/month so u still have 4.5-5 K for shopping & Saving. Read More
Cost of Living, Accomodation Rentals, Transportation, Groceries
Really useful information shared by "stumpy link for Riyadh is http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/city_result.jsp?country=Saudi+Arabia&city=Riyadh Read More
Cost of Living, Accomodation Rentals, Transportation, Groceries
1. The cost of accommodation for 2 bed room apartment in a decent area where mostly Indians live it starts from 24,000- 35000 for 2 BR + Guest room + Lounge appartment in majority of Riyadh areas. you can find low cost in Hara area, 2. Cost of ... Read More
Which SUV is best by SajidHameed
Dear members & Experts i am planning to buy/rent a SUV, why only SUV as we are a big family and cant adjust in sedan. would like to have at-least 6 long visits/year my budget is max upto 130K for new and can go for good maintained used ...
not much familiar with this will see the spec and than will discuss with you Read More
Which SUV is best by SajidHameed
Dear members & Experts i am planning to buy/rent a SUV, why only SUV as we are a big family and cant adjust in sedan. would like to have at-least 6 long visits/year my budget is max upto 130K for new and can go for good maintained used ...
Dear your comments give new idea, i hear there are re-conditioned Tahoe available in KSA, is it a good choice, and what is price difference between new/local & re-conditioned from USA Read More
Which SUV is best by SajidHameed
Dear members & Experts i am planning to buy/rent a SUV, why only SUV as we are a big family and cant adjust in sedan. would like to have at-least 6 long visits/year my budget is max upto 130K for new and can go for good maintained used ...
what about buying a 2-3 years old armada is it worth as new armada is not in my budget and i liked the option so if i go for a used model will it be a good option Read More
UAE Visit visa Fees, while you are entering from Batha border. by msaarfeen
Hi Friends, Assalam-o-ALikum, Anybody can share the recent trip of UAE from Batha border, that what is fees structure for one month visit visa for UAE. last year when I went to UAE, the fees was 100 UAE Dhs. but now I am listning that fees ...
how much time from riyadh to dubai, if we follow speed limit and availability of fuel stations Read More
UAE Visit visa Fees, while you are entering from Batha border. by msaarfeen
Hi Friends, Assalam-o-ALikum, Anybody can share the recent trip of UAE from Batha border, that what is fees structure for one month visit visa for UAE. last year when I went to UAE, the fees was 100 UAE Dhs. but now I am listning that fees ...
Please share details what documents/fees required at border, how is road travel time and anything you prefer to share with others Read More
International schools in Riyadh by expatmama
Finally I found a list of international schools in Riyadh. Hope it will be useful for parents who don't have an opportunity to send their children to British or American schools. The main source: lifeinriyadh.com/ Riyadh Schools Al-Rowad ...
is any one have idea about Abdulaziz international school & Pakistan international school- English medium Read More
Delaying in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi by kkhan79
Can anyone let me know that why so much delay in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi, I submitted my document on 03 Dec. 2014. Thanks Kkhan
Dear iMran27 when your documents are submitted for visa stamping, Read More
Delaying in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi by kkhan79
Can anyone let me know that why so much delay in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi, I submitted my document on 03 Dec. 2014. Thanks Kkhan
its not issue by agents issue is from khi embassy, if your employers have visa availability for Islamabad, you can ask them to change embassy and its quick in islamabad. consult ur agent first, they also can see is the company have any visa for ... Read More
Delaying in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi by kkhan79
Can anyone let me know that why so much delay in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi, I submitted my document on 03 Dec. 2014. Thanks Kkhan
for that you need some information of your employer, if you have it you can check from same website, otherwise all system is same, once u get message "under process" its on the table so start packing Read More
Delaying in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi by kkhan79
Can anyone let me know that why so much delay in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi, I submitted my document on 03 Dec. 2014. Thanks Kkhan
once u got this message it means ur passport is in embassy and they started working, so max in 3-4 working days you will see message "Visa issued , visa # xxxx" that's it. after 1-2 days your passport will be back to your agent and ... Read More
Delaying in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi by kkhan79
Can anyone let me know that why so much delay in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi, I submitted my document on 03 Dec. 2014. Thanks Kkhan
there is another type of service, where the letter with your picture is shown, check date of that letter, if the date is old and also u getting the message "error" than either your passport is still not received in embassy or if received ... Read More
Delaying in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi by kkhan79
Can anyone let me know that why so much delay in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi, I submitted my document on 03 Dec. 2014. Thanks Kkhan
check ur visa status online from enjazit website, if it says "in process" it means process of verification started, otherwise may be ur passport is still not received by embassy and agents damn care, they even didnt check the status ... Read More
Delaying in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi by kkhan79
Can anyone let me know that why so much delay in visa stamping from Saudi Embassy in Karachi, I submitted my document on 03 Dec. 2014. Thanks Kkhan
you people need to follow your agent, problem is there but majority of documents submitted in Dec are stamped by 2nd week of Jan, as at end of Dec embassy returned all pending documents to the union office, and they are submitting again on daily ... Read More
Approx Price of 2012-13 Nissan Armada & Tahoe
Dear Members can any one give me idea of price range for Nissan Armada & Tahoe 2012-13, in Riyadh i hear refurbished Tahoe is also available in KSA, is it good idea to go for it or better to buy KSA spec model Read More
Best Places for an Apartment in Riyadh by HafizRahman
Hi All! Hope you're all well! I am due to arrive in Riyadh on 1st March, working as a Consultant for a large Management Consultancy firm. Will also be bringing over my wife and our new born too :) Exciting times ahead - God Willing. I wanted ...
for furnished apartments there is another option i ave used once, i.e. Farnas Furnished Apartments, Al Barra Ibn Azib, Ad Dhubbat, Riyadh 12623 its on KIng Abdul Aziz Road, near Sohla Market, & bait-ul Shuaia u can check them, they have ... Read More
information about school
Dear Rizwan did u get any feedback about Saud International school. i am also looking school for my kids to start in 2015 Read More
International schools in Riyadh by expatmama
Finally I found a list of international schools in Riyadh. Hope it will be useful for parents who don't have an opportunity to send their children to British or American schools. The main source: lifeinriyadh.com/ Riyadh Schools Al-Rowad ...
i also want to know about this, and is any one know about the education quality in Pakistan International School - English medium Read More
Looking for School For My 3 Years Old Daughter by sadamjavaid
Hello, I am in search of the best possible school for my 3 years old daughter, need your suggestions. I have so far filtered Carvan International and Abdulaziz International.Anyone having personal experience with king Abdul Aziz school?? Thanks
i have same query, is any one have experience/information/feedback about Abdulaziz international school Read More
best school for Grade 2 kids in Riyadh
i tried but couldn't find any recent feedback about AbdulAziz international school. and nothing available about britsh islamic school Read More
Best Places for an Apartment in Riyadh by HafizRahman
Hi All! Hope you're all well! I am due to arrive in Riyadh on 1st March, working as a Consultant for a large Management Consultancy firm. Will also be bringing over my wife and our new born too :) Exciting times ahead - God Willing. I wanted ...
in riyadh every where its expats living specially for 2Bed room apt as locals dont like such small house and also they cant adjust in such small place as they have big families if u see map, e.g. google map, the Adjacent area to Olaya is ... Read More
Which SUV is best by SajidHameed
Dear members & Experts i am planning to buy/rent a SUV, why only SUV as we are a big family and cant adjust in sedan. would like to have at-least 6 long visits/year my budget is max upto 130K for new and can go for good maintained used ...
normal family staying ksa is 4 adults with 3 infants occasionally when parent visiting us then total adults will be 6 can SUV is workable option for 4 adults with 3 kids Read More
Which SUV is best by SajidHameed
Dear members & Experts i am planning to buy/rent a SUV, why only SUV as we are a big family and cant adjust in sedan. would like to have at-least 6 long visits/year my budget is max upto 130K for new and can go for good maintained used ...
is it better to buy new one or 1-2 years old to save money so can go for full option vehicle while remaining within budget Read More
Which SUV is best by SajidHameed
Dear members & Experts i am planning to buy/rent a SUV, why only SUV as we are a big family and cant adjust in sedan. would like to have at-least 6 long visits/year my budget is max upto 130K for new and can go for good maintained used ...
dear i visited yesterday Ford showroom and i observe that the third row of Ford explorer is not suitable for adults, only young kids can adjust in that. so i want a car where all three row of seats can be used fully, means 6 adult passengers can ... Read More
best school for Grade 2 kids in Riyadh
Dear Fellow members my family is coming to Riyadh in April and i have to find a school for my 7 years & 4 years old kids. my budget is 25-30K/child want a school with balance between education quality, activities, teaching of Islam, & ... Read More
Which SUV is best
Dear members & Experts i am planning to buy/rent a SUV, why only SUV as we are a big family and cant adjust in sedan. would like to have at-least 6 long visits/year my budget is max upto 130K for new and can go for good maintained used ... Read More
Looking for School For My 3 Years Old Daughter by sadamjavaid
Hello, I am in search of the best possible school for my 3 years old daughter, need your suggestions. I have so far filtered Carvan International and Abdulaziz International.Anyone having personal experience with king Abdul Aziz school?? Thanks
Dear Mani can you please mention fee of these 3 schools you suggested Read More