uday197
Indian expat in Bahrain
Forum posts
45
About me
Indian
Lives in Manama, Manama
Registration: 05 June 2017
Municipality registration cancellation by Shery94
Hello, can anyone please guide me how I can get myself removed from the municipality registration? I had to registered myself to municipality as I needed address proof certificate for CPR but I had no clue I鈥檇 be charge 22.5 BD per month for ...
Hi. For my rented apartment, the EWA is under the owner's name and the municipality charges apply to him. If I am moving out, is the owner is the one to get it cancelled by informing the Municipality or should the tenant do it? Thank you Best UdY Read More
EWA New Municipal Fee Account by Quinton77
Hello everyone! Hope someone out there can help with my question please. I have a villa that renting out in Bahrain but I don鈥檛 live in Bahrain anymore. Recently EWA has informed me to do 鈥淣ew Municipal Fee Account鈥� registration ...
@XTangHi Xtang.I hope you are doing good.Does one need to open a municipality account after owning a house for self-use? OR is this only applicable to renting a house? If required how to proceed with that. Thank you.OR When EWA is transferred to my ... Read More
Municipality registration cancellation by Shery94
Hello, can anyone please guide me how I can get myself removed from the municipality registration? I had to registered myself to municipality as I needed address proof certificate for CPR but I had no clue I鈥檇 be charge 22.5 BD per month for ...
@logicalindian Thanks Read More
Municipality registration cancellation by Shery94
Hello, can anyone please guide me how I can get myself removed from the municipality registration? I had to registered myself to municipality as I needed address proof certificate for CPR but I had no clue I鈥檇 be charge 22.5 BD per month for ...
@XTang Thanks Read More
Municipality registration cancellation by Shery94
Hello, can anyone please guide me how I can get myself removed from the municipality registration? I had to registered myself to municipality as I needed address proof certificate for CPR but I had no clue I鈥檇 be charge 22.5 BD per month for ...
@XTang, Since you own an apartment in Bahrain, you might have an idea of How much municipality tax needs to be paid if someone owns an apartment.Thank you Best Read More
Municipality registration cancellation by Shery94
Hello, can anyone please guide me how I can get myself removed from the municipality registration? I had to registered myself to municipality as I needed address proof certificate for CPR but I had no clue I鈥檇 be charge 22.5 BD per month for ...
@XTan Thank you. Very helpful. I appreciate your response. Read More
Municipality registration cancellation by Shery94
Hello, can anyone please guide me how I can get myself removed from the municipality registration? I had to registered myself to municipality as I needed address proof certificate for CPR but I had no clue I鈥檇 be charge 22.5 BD per month for ...
@XTang. and others - if anyone has an idea on this, your inputs are greatly appreciated. For the municipality tax, what applies to the one who buys a house using Ijarah finance? Many banks in Bahrain offer this, and since it's a concept of renting ... Read More
Visit visa passenger arrival to Bahrain and cash on hand by Jdsoni
I wanted to know that if person has got one year visit e visa and s/he had submitted the bank statement as per rules (1000 USD balance) then how much cash is required to be possessed when s/he arrives Bahrain or just Visa/Master card global card is ...
@XTang Thank you. It makes sense. Read More
Buying apartment in Bahrain by Dr_AA
Is it advisable to go in for an ongoing project when planning to buy an apartment in Bahrain? :/
@XTangHi. Thank you for all the details. Security clearance is needed for residents holding VISA & CPR or only for the ones staying overseas. Thank youBest Read More
buying a property in Bahrain by yshabso1
I am considering buying a property in Bahrain and getting the residency with that. the process seems straight forward but it seems that you buy the property first and then apply for the residency, so what happens if you buy and then don't get ...
@XTang I hope you are doing good. I have a question regarding the address certificate from the Identity & Population directory registry for CPR. I would be grateful if you can provide information if you have an idea.I am a resident here, and if ... Read More
Credit card - low/zero forex fee credit card in Bahrain by uday197
Dear AllAny credit card with a low currency markup fee ( zero forex fee credit) for overseas spending.Usually, most credit cards charge 2-3.5% fee. Please let me know if you have any suggestions.Thank you@xtang
@XTang Thank you very much for the detailed response. They look good and I will try to adopt these options. Read More
Credit card - low/zero forex fee credit card in Bahrain
Dear AllAny credit card with a low currency markup fee ( zero forex fee credit) for overseas spending.Usually, most credit cards charge 2-3.5% fee. Please let me know if you have any suggestions.Thank you@xtang Read More
eVIsa Validity - clarification by uday197
Dear AllMy mother holds multiple entry e-visa with the following conditions. Her visa expires on May 7th 2023. If she enters around 6th April, does she allowed to stay for 3 months from the date of entry or only till 7th May? Feedback from anyone ...
@logicalindian Thank you very much Read More
eVIsa Validity - clarification by uday197
Dear AllMy mother holds multiple entry e-visa with the following conditions. Her visa expires on May 7th 2023. If she enters around 6th April, does she allowed to stay for 3 months from the date of entry or only till 7th May? Feedback from anyone ...
@XTang Thank you. Thats helpful. Read More
Gamca GCC approved medical test by abideenm
Hi do we have any GCC approved medical centres in Malaysia? Very urgent pls someone respond
@Gopinath Rajaram, Any centre in JB, can issue the certificate ( Pantai or Mediviron clinics). Use the format shared by employer to obtain the certificate Read More
eVIsa Validity - clarification by uday197
Dear AllMy mother holds multiple entry e-visa with the following conditions. Her visa expires on May 7th 2023. If she enters around 6th April, does she allowed to stay for 3 months from the date of entry or only till 7th May? Feedback from anyone ...
Thank you very much. That means 90 days stay is allowed if it even falls beyond the visa expiry date. In her case, the visa expiry date is 7th May, visa condition is allowing her to stay 90 days even if she enters Bahrain on 1st May 2023. Am I ... Read More
Updating New passport no in LHDN by debo11
Hello,How can we update new passport number after passport renewal in LHDN? Can we do it online or we need to visit their office?
Hi. You can mail the customer care officer the details, and they will do it online ( i got it updated during covid). You can find the email address of your home branch customer care officer in this ... Read More
eVIsa Validity - clarification
Dear AllMy mother holds multiple entry e-visa with the following conditions. Her visa expires on May 7th 2023. If she enters around 6th April, does she allowed to stay for 3 months from the date of entry or only till 7th May? Feedback from anyone ... Read More
Gamca GCC approved medical test by abideenm
Hi do we have any GCC approved medical centres in Malaysia? Very urgent pls someone respond
Hi聽In my understanding, the GAMCA centres are located only in certain countries like (India, Bangladesh and PAK etc). If you are a resident of Malaysia (immigration of GCC may ask for your valid resident permit if you are applying from a ... Read More
Comprehensive Bahrain Visa Process & FAQ - Work & Self sponsorship by XTang
[b]Edit Feb'20: Merged stickies for work visa and self sponsorship visa[/b][b]Edit Feb'21: Added visa cancellation law in case monthly fees are not paid[/b][color=#ea5a5a]Note that I haven't managed to update this for quite a while now due to lack ...
Thank you very much . I am hoping for not recurring of such situation .馃檹馃徎 Read More
Comprehensive Bahrain Visa Process & FAQ - Work & Self sponsorship by XTang
[b]Edit Feb'20: Merged stickies for work visa and self sponsorship visa[/b][b]Edit Feb'21: Added visa cancellation law in case monthly fees are not paid[/b][color=#ea5a5a]Note that I haven't managed to update this for quite a while now due to lack ...
Thank you X Tang for the quick response . That鈥檚 very helpful. Now status has changed to Valid employment visa and overall it took 6 weeks for the approval. I am very glad for approval coming on right time. Now there is resurgence of covid ... Read More
Comprehensive Bahrain Visa Process & FAQ - Work & Self sponsorship by XTang
[b]Edit Feb'20: Merged stickies for work visa and self sponsorship visa[/b][b]Edit Feb'21: Added visa cancellation law in case monthly fees are not paid[/b][color=#ea5a5a]Note that I haven't managed to update this for quite a while now due to lack ...
Hi XTang. Very comprehensive and useful thread. Thank you very much. Would you please advise, what I can infer from the below status? GDN Can I please know what stage ( early or final) if visa status is showing - does it mean GDNPR stage has ... Read More
New members of the Malaysia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Malaysia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi. They have the right to not to issue the NOC. If at all they have issued to others may be based on some criterion. Also, it is difficult prove that they have give to others and they have issued to them with some criterion in place within the ... Read More
Tax Clarence Issue by shinisri
Hi everyone! I was working with a company from an year and recently changed to another company. I went to LHDN to clear tax, after 2 months I received letter from LHDN that my tax is cleared and refund will be processed soon. However, after 1 ...
Hi In our case we could not update the passport number in bank account because the visa was expired and person was out of country. So the IRBM issued the cheque for refund amount. If you are within the country, you could change the passport number ... Read More
Tax Clarence Issue by shinisri
Hi everyone! I was working with a company from an year and recently changed to another company. I went to LHDN to clear tax, after 2 months I received letter from LHDN that my tax is cleared and refund will be processed soon. However, after 1 ...
Hi If you have changed your passport ( change in passport number and if you have not updated in IRBM) the refund will be rejected by the bank(not by IRBM). You could ask for cheque or update the passport number in the bank and ask IRBM to resend ... Read More
Claiming Tax relief for child
Ok .. that could be irrespective of sponsor .. Read More
Claiming Tax relief for child
Dear sir We are working couple with one child. There is some tax relief for child per year as per income tax. Tax relief for child need be claimed by parent under whom child is having dependent visa ? Or any one of the parent could claim ... Read More
Procedure to buy car for expats in Malaysia. by harpal2010
Hi, What is the process for buying a car in Malaysia for expats. What documents are required? Also what is the process of getting Malaysian driving license? Regards, Dinesh
Hi Carlyl Are you still using Indian licence with the letter from JPJ? I have received a letter as well from JPJ saying I can drive with Indian licence Can I buy a car with Indian licence ? Also insurance would not be a issue in case of claim ? ... Read More
(foreign) licence - Auto insurance coverage has limitations? by uday197
Dear All I have applied from conversion of my indian licence, but I have given a letter from JPJ, that I can drive with international licence or certified Indian licence. Now I want to buy a car, but I want to know is there any issues with coverage ...
Thank you for the link. I have already done the certification ......and applied for conversion(B list). Result was letter issued to me to use the international licence or certified domestic licence. Read More
(foreign) licence - Auto insurance coverage has limitations? by uday197
Dear All I have applied from conversion of my indian licence, but I have given a letter from JPJ, that I can drive with international licence or certified Indian licence. Now I want to buy a car, but I want to know is there any issues with coverage ...
Dear Gravitas I understood there is no insurance coverage for drivers in first party insurance, however i was bothered whether insurance company issue claim for damage of for my car or damaged opposite car for foreign licence holders with ... Read More
(foreign) licence - Auto insurance coverage has limitations? by uday197
Dear All I have applied from conversion of my indian licence, but I have given a letter from JPJ, that I can drive with international licence or certified Indian licence. Now I want to buy a car, but I want to know is there any issues with coverage ...
Thank you for the reply on auto insurance. I am happy to know from you about "one-stop-shop to insure and tax your vehicle". Regards Uday Read More
(foreign) licence - Auto insurance coverage has limitations?
Dear All I have applied from conversion of my indian licence, but I have given a letter from JPJ, that I can drive with international licence or certified Indian licence. Now I want to buy a car, but I want to know is there any issues with coverage ... Read More
VDR - Change in the location of Malaysian embassy
Thank you Gravitas for the reply. Ya they have asked for medical report for VDR . I have to fly through USA from my current location. I thought it would be convenient to get it done there as I need to stop again in India. Thank you for suggestion ... Read More
VDR - Change in the location of Malaysian embassy
Greetings........................ I am Indian national got a VDR from employer... I wanted to know is it possible to change the location of Malaysian embassy from Chennai, India to country of residence in a already issued VDR letter. Initially, I ... Read More