skk1984
Pakistani looking for information about Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 01 March 2018
Is it possible to cross Saudi/UAE border by foot?
Hi, I live in Saudi Arabia and my brother lives in Dubai. My parents are here with me in Saudi Arabia (on a family visit visa) and they are planning to go to Dubai to visit my brother there. Is it possible that I drive them up to the Saudi/UAE ... Read More
Having Pakistani Driving License. Process to get a driving license. by faarhanb
I just arrived here in Tabuk. Got my Iqama and i have to get my Driving license. can you please guide to get the driving license in a very short period of time.
Hi, You need to attend 10 driving lessons each of theory and practical. After that, you can take driving test (theory+practical). If you pass the test, you will get your license. The price for driving lessons is 450ish and for the license itself ... Read More
Cost of 2 year multiple entry family visit visa from Pakistan
Hi, I know the cost of 3 months single entry and 6 months multiple entry family visit visa for pakistan but can somebody tell me how much is the cost of 2 years multiple entry visa (including insurance, enjaz fee etc)? Read More
Travelling to Dubai, Bahrain, Kuwait by own car by skk1984
Dear all, I live in Hofuf and would like to drive to Dubai, Bahrain, or Kuwait over some weekend. I have a Pakistani passport and my work Iqama with me. Can anyone please guide me on the costs involved and the procedures (along with processing ...
Many thanks for such a comprehensive reply. Any idea how much does UAE visa application cost and how long is the processing time? Read More
Travelling to Dubai, Bahrain, Kuwait by own car
Dear all, I live in Hofuf and would like to drive to Dubai, Bahrain, or Kuwait over some weekend. I have a Pakistani passport and my work Iqama with me. Can anyone please guide me on the costs involved and the procedures (along with processing ... Read More
Living in Al Ahsa by Madiha86
Hi, I鈥檓 a Pakistani national and most probably being shifted to AlAhsa from Riyadh by end of Feb. I want to ask: how鈥檚 life in Al Ahsa? If any Pakistani family there, which school should I consider for my kids? Are there any ...
Sorry, no idea about Modern International School. Read More
Living in Al Ahsa by Madiha86
Hi, I鈥檓 a Pakistani national and most probably being shifted to AlAhsa from Riyadh by end of Feb. I want to ask: how鈥檚 life in Al Ahsa? If any Pakistani family there, which school should I consider for my kids? Are there any ...
Hello, We are also a Pakistani family and moved to Al Ahsa from Pakistan just a week ago. We have admitted our 7 yo kid in Al Reeyadah International School. Other options are Manaraat and Nada International school. Fee wise, Al Reeyadah's ... Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
Dear all, Just an update on the progress of my document attestation from SCO Islamabad. Today, after nearly two weeks of documents submission, I called SCO Islamabad and asked them about the status of my documents attestation. They told me that ... Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
Dear Raguelmoon, I am sorry, I don't have any idea about it as I live in Peshawar. Read More
Visas for female expat Lecturers by skk1984
Hi, Does anyone know whether currently KSA grants visas to female expats for lecturer positions in government universities? Has any female expat recently received visa for a lecturer position?
Many thanks. I know, generally, they do this. But i was asking about the current situation. I asked the question because I heard from someone that for the time being there are no visas for female expats for the post of 'Lecturer' while for ... Read More
Visas for female expat Lecturers
Hi, Does anyone know whether currently KSA grants visas to female expats for lecturer positions in government universities? Has any female expat recently received visa for a lecturer position? Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
I received an email from them. It included my visa number. They asked me to contact SCO for further processing of case. When I contacted SCO, they asked me for visa/attestation letter from employer. I contacted Uni, they immediately sent me the ... Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
1. Original Passport 2. PhD Degree (Foreign) 3. PhD Equivalence Certificate (attested by HEC and MOFA) 4. A letter from my university in UK which confirms I was a 'regular' student. I had it attested from British Council in Singapore while I ... Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
After receiving visa number, the following steps are required: 1. Attestation of highest degree from Saudi Culture Office (SCO). I have submitted by documents 2 days ago. I have been told by the agent to expect the process to complete in 4-6 weeks ... Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
Don't worry. I'A they will receive yours soon. In my case also, whenever I called, they told me that they have received visas of two other persons from the same uni but not mine. After a long wait, they received my visa number. Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
great news man, sound quite absurd why did they hold it for so long. Were you in contact with someone at your university. Who is the best person to be contacted by your opinion HR the person whom we got email from etc.. any insight would be great as ... Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
Thanks. Sure, I will Insha'Allah. Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
Thanks. Insha'Allah, you will receive it soon. Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
Thanks. No, I did not accept it. Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
Dear all, I would like to inform you that I received my visa number from King Faisal University today. Insha'Allah, you all will receive it soon as well. I think the next step of documents attestation from Saudi Culture Office is also a ... Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
Hello Raguelmoon, I think only the degree is sufficient. But please confirm it from the Saudi Culture Office. Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
Only your highest degree is sufficient. There is no need for Matric, F.Sc. etc. Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
Dear GuvJZ, Many thanks for your kind words. I am happy my posts have been helpful. The "regular letter" as the SCO calls it is a letter on the university letter head from the foreign university which confirms that the student was a ... Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
Not sure about the processing times, but my situation at a different university in KSA is as follows: 1st week of March: Accepted informal offer from department chairman 1st week of June: Received and accepted official offer letter from the ... Read More
Work visa delay by ttabn123
Hi all, I accepted a teaching job offer in Riyadh in mid April and have yet to receive papers for visa. HR keeps saying they are still waiting. Is thus long wait normal? Should I be worried? Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks
I can understand your feelings brother. I'A things will get better for you soon. Can you please tell me the following? 1. How long did the UK SACB attestation take in your case? 2. Can UK SACB attestation be done before receiving the visa ... Read More
Work visa delay by ttabn123
Hi all, I accepted a teaching job offer in Riyadh in mid April and have yet to receive papers for visa. HR keeps saying they are still waiting. Is thus long wait normal? Should I be worried? Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks
This is really strange. Is there anything unusual in your case? Has anyone else experienced anything like this?I agree! they say these are the new SAUDI ATTESTATION RULES. All Pakistani nationals having UK degrees should get their qualifications ... Read More
Work visa delay by ttabn123
Hi all, I accepted a teaching job offer in Riyadh in mid April and have yet to receive papers for visa. HR keeps saying they are still waiting. Is thus long wait normal? Should I be worried? Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks
This is really strange. Is there anything unusual in your case? Has anyone else experienced anything like this?I agree! they say these are the new SAUDI ATTESTATION RULES. All Pakistani nationals having UK degrees should get their qualifications ... Read More
Work visa delay by ttabn123
Hi all, I accepted a teaching job offer in Riyadh in mid April and have yet to receive papers for visa. HR keeps saying they are still waiting. Is thus long wait normal? Should I be worried? Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks
This is really strange. Is there anything unusual in your case? Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Read More
Work visa delay by ttabn123
Hi all, I accepted a teaching job offer in Riyadh in mid April and have yet to receive papers for visa. HR keeps saying they are still waiting. Is thus long wait normal? Should I be worried? Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks
In case of a foreign degree, you need to get its equivalence certificate from HEC and then get the equivalence certificate attested by the Saudi Culture Office. Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
I meant to get your highest degree attested by the higher education commission and the ministry of foreign affairs. Saudi Culture Office can only attest the degree once it has been attested by the above two and after receiving your visa number ... Read More
Moving to KSA (husband and wife working)
Many thanks. Both I and my wife have been offered jobs by the same government university. Any idea if the Iqama issuing process is any faster in case the sponsor is a government university? Moreover, after the Iqama is issued to me, how long will it ... Read More
Moving to KSA (husband and wife working)
Dear Xtang, Thanks for the information. How long do you think it takes to get the Iqama after arrival in KSA? Also, as my wife has also been offered a job, can she also go with me while I apply for my kids' visas after getting my Iqama in KSA? Read More
Moving to KSA (husband and wife working)
Dear all, I and my wife have been offered jobs at a university in KSA. We have two kids (3 yo, 7 yo). I want to ask about the visa procedure for our family. Can all of us apply for visa at the same time? Or do I have to get my Iqama in KSA first ... Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
Dear all, Has anyone recently heard back from the HR after signing the initial offer from UoH? Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
Dear Raguelmoon, I am sorry, I think these questions can be answered by someone who lives in Hail. As I don't live there, I don't think I can answer these questions. Best of luck. Regards, SKK Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
Dear Mishrasoft, 1. For Saudi Visa, only the highest qualification certificate needs attestation. But it is possible that the attestation body in your country might require attestation of previous qualification certificates before they attest the ... Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
Hello, Congratulations on your offer. 1. UoH will send a letter to the Saudi Culture Office in Islamabad to facilitate your visa process. As a first step, you will have to submit your highest degree (duly attested by HEC and Foreign Office) to ... Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
Dear abd1234, According to University of Tabuk policy document (Academic Promotion Guidebook), the criteria for the appointment of an Associate Professor is: 1- The candidate should hold a Ph.D from a Saudi University or any other recognized ... Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
No problem. Best of luck! Regards, SKK Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
You can find answers to both of your questions in Appendix 1 of this document: Charter For Employment of Non-Saudi Staff Lecturers, Demonstrators, Researchers, Research Assistants & Technicians This document is not specific to UoH but is ... Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
No problem. Best of luck! Regards, SKK Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
Hi, In my case it took 10 days between them sending an email informing that they have sent my docs to higher committee and getting an offer from HR. Regards, SKK Read More
Whats the life as an expat in Hail, Saudi Arabia? by Boonaby
This is Boon from Sydney and hope everybody is doing well in Hail, Saudi Arabia. I have been offered an assistant professorship at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia for a year. I am just wondering if you will be happy to provide some insightful ...
It is the only interview. You will not have more interviews. Second, how long it takes to receive a decision and how much time gap would be there for joining and other formalities?I had an interview with them in the second week of March and ... Read More
Getting banned from working in Saudi by skk1984
Dear all, I would like your opinion on the following scenario: A person applied and subsequently got a job offer for an academic position in a uni in KSA. The offer was through a friend in the uni. Hence, no formal offer letter was sent. A rough ...
Thanks. I hope it is so : ) Read More
Getting banned from working in Saudi
Dear all, I would like your opinion on the following scenario: A person applied and subsequently got a job offer for an academic position in a uni in KSA. The offer was through a friend in the uni. Hence, no formal offer letter was sent. A rough ... Read More