navinbhas
Indian expat in Bahrain
Forum posts
58
About me
Indian
Lives in Al 'Adliyah, Manama
Speaks English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam
Registration: 02 December 2017
about mobility intention request by shahul3012
Hi friends my name shahul coming from india I completed 2 year contract in Bahrain before one month take mobility intention request but unfortunately I cannot search the job still I am in grace period and also work in old employer in case my old ...
@Da boss Armstrong its normally 3 working days once the new employer submits the required documents. if there is any errors in submission he has to rectify and resubmit. After resubmission again it would be a time period of 3 working days. Once ... Read More
Visa issues by henryfonki
My friend was deported from UAE because he had abscon and overstayed , and now he is planning to move to Bahrain on direct employment, the question is if his visa will be approved or not? pls your advise is going to be of help
@deenshaarif if the given name has more than one name then it should be okayexample.. XXX YYY ZZZ is given name then its okay... if its only XXX in given name then cannot process Read More
Travelling to India with passport that expires soon by MOHAMED2903
I am traveling to India in a week, My passport expires in 4 months, Will I be able to enter Bahrain with only 3 months' passport validity? Does the 6-month minimum validity requirement apply to residents? My resident permit is valid till August ...
Yes you can enter if your visa is valid. My wife's passport is due for renewal in June 2023 and she arrived last month from India. She has a valid residence permit Read More
RP sticker on Passport by VT@2016
Hi,I understand that process of sticking 聽the RP on to the passport has been recently stopped by the government. Can anyone advise if there is still a way to obtain one ? Earlier, it was possible to get this done at the 聽airport while ...
You can apply online at npra. Select request services > directorate of visa and residence > visas > update passportfill in the details and attach new passport front and backold passport front and back. Cancelled stamp page should be ... Read More
Single Name on Passport by gunner757
Are there still issues with NPRA rejecting visas for a single name passport? Just wondering if it's possible to have an investor visa processed with only one name. Thanks
@gunner757 single name in passport is not accepted. After applying for sijilat, when I tried for visa application it got rejected. This happened 3months ago Read More
Passport Change + Dependent VISA by souravdam
Hi Expertise, May be this is already discussed in this forum but would like to know the following. You can also share any link / threads which is relevant to below queries. 1) Is that mandatory (as per any recent law) in Bahrain where, being a ...
@Hitesh Nama it should be okay Read More
Uploading Photo for CPR by Kaizen2019
Hi, I applied for replacement of lost CPR.I applied online and paid required fee.My application was rejected as my photo doesn't match the photo requirement. I took new photo as per the latest requirement and trying to attach/upload the Photo but I ...
Hi.. Had faced the same issue while processing the renewal for my brother.. When i selected continue without uploading, it went through without any option to upload photo. The next day same reply came that photo doesn't match the requirements. ... Read More
CPR renewal by Emran hossain abduljalil
How to renew my CPR please advise
Hi You can renew CPR online at bahrain.bh > Identitiy card services > Id card issuance services. You would need to upload a photo as per their requirements, put in your postal details and pay 10.500. You would receive the cpr via post in 2 ... Read More
Sending medicines from India to Bahrain
Dear Members Could anyone guide on the available options to send medicine from India (from Kannur (Kerala) or Chennai (TN)) to Bahrain. I have to get some chronic disease tablets for my parents.. Also could anyone guide me about the procedures to ... Read More
Indian passport renewal in bahrain by sam0000089
Hello my friends, My passport is going to expire after 2 months, now I want to renewal of my passport. Kindly clarify the following 1. What is the fee for passport renewal of 36 pages and 72 pages 2. What is the procedure to do change of ...
1. What is the fee for passport renewal of 36 pages and 72 pages : refer this link of indian embassy https://eoi.gov.in/bahrain/?2724?000 2. What is the procedure to do change of address in the passport , and what are the documents is necessary ? ... Read More
Payment methods in Bahrain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once you聮re settled in Bahrain, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
Which are the most common payment methods in Bahrain? Why would you prefer some forms over others? Card payments and since last year bwallet & vivacash Does the amount of money or the type of paid services (groceries, bills, rent, etc.) ... Read More
Indian Passport Renewal in Bahrain by sathyavedamani7
Hi All My Mother In Law passport is expiring in another 20 days Is it possible for her to enter Bahrain on evisa and get the passport renewed in Bahrain Please help as its emergency
"Submitted application for passport renewal But now not sure if passport would be granted or not" For Indian Passports, once passport is applied here in Bahrain, you get the new one within a week normally. However, please note that ... Read More
What next after visa stamping and fitness test?
Hi Sachin /forum/viewtopic.php?id=200306#4104493 Check out this link, I have shared the details of my experience. It might help you out Read More
Bahrain driving test- failed reverse section only by jobriel2019
Hi guys, I know this was posted in an old thread a few years back but wanted any recent updates on anyone who has experienced failing on the reverse section of the test only? I am required to do an additional 4 hours. What I want to know is will ...
If it helps, the test area contains a marking on the wall. While you take reverse, and the marking is straight parallel to you/driving seat, make a full turn of the steering. These markings on the wall are also available on some practice areas as ... Read More
Exiting bahrain by Shiv.sagar
Hello greetings to all group members I am still on probation period and I have to go back my country for some purpose. I am here on local leave for 10days. My question is , "Will I be able to go and come back during these 10days ?" ...
If you exit the country the details are updated on LMRA expat management system. Your company will be able to view the data online as the last date of exit and entry is updated. Read More
Regarding the job offer by Hema679
My husband has got offer in Bahrain ministry.... A team of 3 people had come from bahrain to India to interview and they recruited 4 people from Bangalore. After the interview he was released an INITIAL OFFER LETTER in mail from an agency called ...
You can also cross check the validity of the recruiting agency at MEA website. Also found this on MEA website Q: The Recruiting Agent is charging a very high fee for providing services. How do I find out if the rates are reasonable? Are there any ... Read More
Passport Change + Dependent VISA by souravdam
Hi Expertise, May be this is already discussed in this forum but would like to know the following. You can also share any link / threads which is relevant to below queries. 1) Is that mandatory (as per any recent law) in Bahrain where, being a ...
HI Saurav.. 1) Your wife's passport must have your name printed on the spouse section, if she needs to get a dependant visa.. ( I had faced the same issue, and had to get a new passport for my wife on tatkal mode a year ago). No changes ... Read More
without cpr can go vacation or exit by Ksasam
i am coming Bahrain 10 days before ..... 25 December i finished my medical..... if i want to go back my home country is possible. until i not received my CPR card .... i have my passport with me
They won't get any direct messages. But your exit date would get updated in LMRA website. Read More
Getting Bahrain driving licence for a UAE licence holder by georgebah
Hi members, I would like to know how an Indian expat with UAE international licence can get Bahrain driving licence. He already has VISA and CPR. Is he going to loose his UAE licence if he gets Bahraini Licence.? Thanks, have a nice day
Request you to refer below post /forum/viewtopic.php?id=819952 This is a recent entry posted for conversion of Saudi license.. I guess the process would be similar for other GCC license as well. Read More
Indian Sim working in Bahrain by ataneja7
Hi Folks, I would like to know does India sim(Vodfone network) work in Bahrain. I mean like i will received call/sms on my India's sim. Is it supported by Bahrain network. Like when i go to Dubai Etislat,Oman Omantal I get support from. AJay
You have to do a smart pack recharge once every year for airtel else the number gets deactivated. You can get it done online. Read More
Translation of email documents from English to Arabic
Sorry all for the delayed reply.. Since it was an urgent case, I had to get it done the very next day, Thank you for all your responses. Read More
Visa for Spouse by dubesid
Hi, I am moving to bahrain in 3-4 weeks. My employer told me that they can only apply visa for my wife once I am in bahrain. And they said it will take around 2weeks for her visa. Can't they apply visa for me and my wife both? Is it a ...
Your wife's dependent visa can be applied for by your company only after your work visa is approved, In my case, my work visa was approved first and then dependent visa for my wife was processed against my work visa. Both of us arrived in ... Read More
Driving license in Bahrain by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Bahrain? What are the formalities to get a driver聮s licence in Bahrain? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
While you are close to finishing your lessons you can apply for a test date online where you can select the available dates and time. Normally within a week for guys and a day or two for girls. Read More
Driving license waiting period
/forum/viewtopic.php?id=172165&p=4#4217211 Check this link. I have shared my experience on getting license. Hope it will help you out Read More
Translation of email documents from English to Arabic
Hi members.. I need to get some email contents translated from english to arabic for submission at cid office. Can anybody share details of some translators who can help me out Thanks Read More
Driving test online by Sozu
Hi, Anyone can help me how to get driving test date online??
Please visit bahrain.bh --> Select "Driving School Service" --> Select "Book Driving Test Appointment". Make sure you complete the additional hours informed by the officer, Read More
Bank Account by GuestPoster15874
Hi all. I am in process of getting my CPR soon. I wanted to open up a savings bank account. I was wondering out of so many banks, which banks offer good services and wide coverage, along with that, I will like to have ATM card (which is generally ...
My experience with BBK over the past 1 year is really good. Net banking and ATM card facility is standard. Cheque books however are offered only for current accounts I guess. Overseas money remittance would prefer to go through exchanges as they ... Read More
How to check authenticity of Driveing Instructor? by GuestPoster15874
I got a number of Driving Instructor based on my nearest location from mumsinbahrain.com, the list seems to be 3-4 years old. As the traffic directorate website doesn't provide instructor's list based on their geographical area, I tried to ...
If you have the instructor code (3 digit code given for each instructor), then you can check on bahrain.bh. Goto driving school services, and select book driving test appointment. Enter your cpr id and the instructor code, when you click next it ... Read More
How much time Bahrain visa take after applying by Arunchowdary26
My visa status was under processing there it shows my information was updated, monthly fee paid, also my personal details and Company name .can we predict at what stage my application was?
there is nothing about nationality in this arun.. please understand and appreciate the time and effort that others take to answer all the queries. They are spending their quality time to help others and are not personally earning any monetary ... Read More
Link to Apply for Driving Learning License in Bahrain
You would have to visit the driving school to get the learners license.. Online provision isn't available Read More
Bahrain new family visa rule by melbinhere
Hi..According to new rule , need 400 bd for getting family visa...May i know this 400 bd is basic salary or total salary?
Latest bank statement is enough I guess. But Salary credit should be seen on the bank statement. Just to clarify salary cheque would not be sufficient. The salary amount has to be transferred from company account to your account with beneficiary ... Read More
Acceptable Dress code in Corporate office by GuestPoster242
Hi All, I would like to know the acceptable dress code for females in Corporate office. During my visit to couple of middle east countries i have observed that women are usually seen in business formals. Is this the norm in Bahrain as well? Is ...
Hi Surekha As XTANG mentioned it varies in different company based on their policies. However most of the companies I have visited during meetings, observed that Indian dresses like salwar should be fine. Anyways it would be better to cross ... Read More
Driving license in Bahrain by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Bahrain? What are the formalities to get a driver聮s licence in Bahrain? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
Hello Everyone !!! I passed my test today, so thought I'd share my experience. *Visit the traffic directorate office at A'Ali along with your CPR and one passport photograph. Once you enter the building on the left side there is a desk. ... Read More
Driving Instructor in Manama by GuestPoster45144
Dear All, I am looking for a reliable driving instructor in Bahrain and would appreciate any recommendations. I am not getting the license here, but I do need to learn to drive to pass the practical test in the UK (that's where I am getting ...
Hi Guys. I finished my test today and passed at first attempt,,,, !!!!! Read More
Regarding Renewal of Learner Licence by khan1981
Hello friends Need help regarding renewal of learner licence how much does it cost i got my LL 2009 it got expired 04/05/2010 So can i get the clear picture of it.
Kindly visit A'Ali office. You would have to pay the renewal amount. If you have already attended the theory class, then that amount would be deducted from the renewal amount, Read More
Employment visa is not valid by Syedazhar
Hi this is azhar i have a concern about my employment visa, 2 days back when i checked my legal status on lmra.bh website it was showing employement visa is in progress but now its showing employment visa is not valid, i can able to see my ...
They are more strict on wll companies in comparison to spc companies. Read More
CPR..... by CathyAnn
how long is it normal to wait for a CPR??
The process is quite simple actually, since I have visited CPR office along with my sponsor for getting the card. Sponsor needs to take an appointment at bahrain.bh website. Need to select appointment date & time. Need to enter the details of ... Read More
Driving Instructor in Manama by GuestPoster45144
Dear All, I am looking for a reliable driving instructor in Bahrain and would appreciate any recommendations. I am not getting the license here, but I do need to learn to drive to pass the practical test in the UK (that's where I am getting ...
Hi @qrizwani Thanks for the details. Does he charge for individual hours or he takes 1 hour and charges for two? Most of them whom i spoke to would take 1 hr and charge for 2. Read More
MEDICAL CHECKUP AT ALRAZI FOR EXPATS by navinbhas
HI All I have completed by health checkup at Al Razi on 9th November 2017. The process had a x-ray scan, BP check and eyesight check. After completion of these three, I was informed that the test report would be available online at bahrain.bh ...
Only X-ray, bp check and eye test.. Read More
Driving Instructor in Manama by GuestPoster45144
Dear All, I am looking for a reliable driving instructor in Bahrain and would appreciate any recommendations. I am not getting the license here, but I do need to learn to drive to pass the practical test in the UK (that's where I am getting ...
Hi guys.. could you pm me the details of some really good instructors. Need details of both male and female instructors for me and my wife. Thanks in advance Read More
Fitness Report
Yea, i know. But there is a delay for all cases in last few months. When enquired at Alrazi, their reply was 1.5 to 2 months. I got mine after 1.5 months, same delay for another 2 colleagues too. Read More
without cpr can go vacation or exit by Ksasam
i am coming Bahrain 10 days before ..... 25 December i finished my medical..... if i want to go back my home country is possible. until i not received my CPR card .... i have my passport with me
There shouldn't be any issue in travelling if there is a valid visa. CPR card is not required Read More
MEDICAL CHECKUP AT ALRAZI FOR EXPATS by navinbhas
HI All I have completed by health checkup at Al Razi on 9th November 2017. The process had a x-ray scan, BP check and eyesight check. After completion of these three, I was informed that the test report would be available online at bahrain.bh ...
HI folks.. Good morning and merry xmas. I had visited Al Razi yesterday and met with some senior staffs. They have updated that the results are updated within 2 months in comparison to the earlier time period which was 2 weeks. He checked my ... Read More
What was the best food you ever eat? by Rezabahmanii
Sometimes i prefer fastfoods and burgers though we have lots of delicious foods like kabab in my country but i will be happy if i know which foods you like more
KERALA SPECIALS ( Kerala - a coastal state in Southern India) Dum Biryani (chic / lamb/ beef or fish) Karimeen Pollichathu ( spicy pearl spot (fresh water) fish) Kappa and beef varattiyathu (tapioca and spicy beef) Parotta and beef fry (flat bread ... Read More
MEDICAL CHECKUP AT ALRAZI FOR EXPATS by navinbhas
HI All I have completed by health checkup at Al Razi on 9th November 2017. The process had a x-ray scan, BP check and eyesight check. After completion of these three, I was informed that the test report would be available online at bahrain.bh ...
I think may be its different for private clinics. And govt one's. One of our new employee had medical test at private clinic on 20th nov, and his result was ready by 23rd. Read More
MEDICAL CHECKUP AT ALRAZI FOR EXPATS by navinbhas
HI All I have completed by health checkup at Al Razi on 9th November 2017. The process had a x-ray scan, BP check and eyesight check. After completion of these three, I was informed that the test report would be available online at bahrain.bh ...
@bhey Im not sure about this.. I guess it would be better if you get in touch with Al Razi directly. The main concern is that they dont attend the phone calls, hence need to visit there. Read More
MEDICAL CHECKUP AT ALRAZI FOR EXPATS by navinbhas
HI All I have completed by health checkup at Al Razi on 9th November 2017. The process had a x-ray scan, BP check and eyesight check. After completion of these three, I was informed that the test report would be available online at bahrain.bh ...
@streethawk : Test result has not come yet, waiting for the same. As per initial information after test, the results would be ready within 2 weeks from the test date. But when I enquired yesterday at Al Razi they informed that it is taking a month ... Read More
MEDICAL CHECKUP AT ALRAZI FOR EXPATS by navinbhas
HI All I have completed by health checkup at Al Razi on 9th November 2017. The process had a x-ray scan, BP check and eyesight check. After completion of these three, I was informed that the test report would be available online at bahrain.bh ...
I had visited Al Razi today for enquiry. They informed that there is a delay for a month or above for all recent cases. They requested to wait for another 1 or 2 weeks and to check the result at bahrain.bh Read More
MEDICAL CHECKUP AT ALRAZI FOR EXPATS by navinbhas
HI All I have completed by health checkup at Al Razi on 9th November 2017. The process had a x-ray scan, BP check and eyesight check. After completion of these three, I was informed that the test report would be available online at bahrain.bh ...
Thank you guys for the update. I am planning to visit Al Razi again tomorrow. Shall update further whatever happens Read More
MEDICAL CHECKUP AT ALRAZI FOR EXPATS
HI All I have completed by health checkup at Al Razi on 9th November 2017. The process had a x-ray scan, BP check and eyesight check. After completion of these three, I was informed that the test report would be available online at bahrain.bh ... Read More