mikesharp
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work visa V family visa by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
this might seem like the dumbest question, but what is the difference if there is one. I have received an offer for work, and was told i will fly out on a work visa, after 3months i will be able to sponsor dependants i.e. family.... so how does ...
However, special facilities do exist for some countries. While getting your KSA visa stamped, you have to talk to the authorities in the KSA embassy and they'll process the family visas alongwith yours.The whole story is in these lines! I wonder ... Read More
work visa V family visa by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
this might seem like the dumbest question, but what is the difference if there is one. I have received an offer for work, and was told i will fly out on a work visa, after 3months i will be able to sponsor dependants i.e. family.... so how does ...
But even with work visa, some expat managed to get their families over there at same time, without the need of waiting 3 months or whatever period to get the iqama sorted. This is what I really cannot get, why some managed to fly with their ... Read More
work visa V family visa by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
this might seem like the dumbest question, but what is the difference if there is one. I have received an offer for work, and was told i will fly out on a work visa, after 3months i will be able to sponsor dependants i.e. family.... so how does ...
Same here, initially I accepted an offer based on the possibility of my family joining me, and now it seems they are rolling back and I might decline the offer even though I signed the contract and they initiated the visa process! Read More
work visa V family visa by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
this might seem like the dumbest question, but what is the difference if there is one. I have received an offer for work, and was told i will fly out on a work visa, after 3months i will be able to sponsor dependants i.e. family.... so how does ...
Saw you after a long while @Btwn-Fear-N-Hope! Hope everything has been good. And hey, no questions are dumb :) What you'll get is a work visa. After three months (max time), you'll get the iqama (in your case, the work & residential permit). Then ... Read More
investment in tadawul worthy enough ?!?? by DrHassanMalik
has any expat invested in Saudi stocks ever? any experiences? is that a profitable market for investment? or is it very risky? whats the general trend here
So what is the best option to invest in while in KSA? As far as I'm aware of there is no saving (interest) accounts, etc. Would it be offshore banking? Or send the money back home? duh! cheers Mike Read More
educational qualification attested in the UK by mikesharp
Hi there, anyone has attested his certificate in the UK? How long it takes, I'm trying to phone Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau but no one is asnwering. Any experience you have had in getting your certificate attested in the UK? Thanks Mike
I went through the Attache route and it took 5 weeks for the whole process (including from the Saudi Embassy as it is part of the degree attestation process).My employer has asked me to attest the degree from the Attache. They did not ask to attest ... Read More
local bank vs offshore vs UK bank
Well, HSBC requires to have 25K. From the website: Am I eligible? If you have 拢25,000, or currency equivalent, and you're aged 18 or over, you're eligible to bank, save and then invest with us. Read More
local bank vs offshore vs UK bank
Hi guys, I was wondering from your personal experience what do you use for banking? I'm thinking of an offshore account which I will open before I arrive to KSA. cheers mike Read More
Document attestation by Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia Cultural Bureau by shaani123
Hi I live in England. I have send my documents for verification to the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia Cultural Bureau in UK, I have send my original degree. it's now one month and I have heard nothing from them. I am worried how much time this people ...
Hi there, I also need to attest my degree, but I do not want to send the original certificate, do they accept a colorful photocopy of the degree? Also how much did it cost? thanks Mike Read More
Visa for my wife by CED1974
Dear All, I am French and I will be moving to saudi Arabia (Ryad) soon for a one year contract. I would like to bring my wife with me. Could any one let me know the procedure and how long it takes? Thank you in advance for your answers. Rgds
I also really need to bring my wife and baby at same time. I cannot leave them behind, I appreciate if someone could help me with that! Read More
Visa for my wife by CED1974
Dear All, I am French and I will be moving to saudi Arabia (Ryad) soon for a one year contract. I would like to bring my wife with me. Could any one let me know the procedure and how long it takes? Thank you in advance for your answers. Rgds
Has anyone got a letter they can share that is sent to Saudi cultural attach茅 from the employer asking them to attest their qualifications? This letter has to be approved by mofa. My employers have sent me my approval but not this letter and it's ... Read More
Visa agent in the UK by mikesharp
Hi all, can you please advise a trusted visa agent in the UK? I'm in the process of applying for a visa and the employer (in KSA) has asked me to provide him with a name of the agent in the UK. Thanks Mike
Mike My company uses Gulf Visa gulfvisa.com GulfVisa Audit House, 260 Field End Road, Ruislip HA4 9LT Telephone: 020-8429-7494Thanks Martin, do you also do medical report or can you advise about it? thanks M Read More
Visa agent in the UK by mikesharp
Hi all, can you please advise a trusted visa agent in the UK? I'm in the process of applying for a visa and the employer (in KSA) has asked me to provide him with a name of the agent in the UK. Thanks Mike
Thanks LoopyLou87, I'm based in Liverpool, and I'm not sure why the employer has asked me to provide him with the agent name, I'll check the website you sent and see how it goes. Thanks M Read More
educational qualification attested in the UK
Hi there, anyone has attested his certificate in the UK? How long it takes, I'm trying to phone Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau but no one is asnwering. Any experience you have had in getting your certificate attested in the UK? Thanks Mike Read More
Visa agent in the UK
Hi all, can you please advise a trusted visa agent in the UK? I'm in the process of applying for a visa and the employer (in KSA) has asked me to provide him with a name of the agent in the UK. Thanks Mike Read More
Visa for my wife by CED1974
Dear All, I am French and I will be moving to saudi Arabia (Ryad) soon for a one year contract. I would like to bring my wife with me. Could any one let me know the procedure and how long it takes? Thank you in advance for your answers. Rgds
thanks faysg, on the website the work visa form does not have dependents section: http://portal.mofa.gov.sa/Detail.asp?InSectionID=6200&InNewsItemID=100848 While the family visit or residency visa ... Read More
Visa for my wife by CED1974
Dear All, I am French and I will be moving to saudi Arabia (Ryad) soon for a one year contract. I would like to bring my wife with me. Could any one let me know the procedure and how long it takes? Thank you in advance for your answers. Rgds
Thanks again.. These forums are great help. I'm getting too confused. My employer in Saudi says they will pay for all our flights and have sent authorisation from mofa for me and wife to apply for our visas. Nowhere does it state our 2 childrent. ... Read More
Spanner in the works! by abigaililu
Ok, had a phonecall this morning from Hubby and told me we could have a possibility now of living in Khobar with a couple of trips a week to Riyadh or vice versa. So I throw it out there, husband, wife three school children, one baby and one dog. ...
Khobar of course.Sorry to jump in but why! Read More
Family visa
Thanks for your input, I'm currently waiting my employer to get back to me with a number (?!) in order for me to apply for a visa here in the UK. The employer has asked me to provide copies of my wife and baby's passports, and I already informed ... Read More
Family visa
Hi all, I was wondering is there a way to bring my family along with me when I move to KSA! I've heard that usually I have to apply for a work / business visa, then when I'm in KSA I can get my Iqama done, after that I can apply for a family visa ... Read More
diplomatic quarter vs al-ghadir area by mikesharp
Hi there, I am new to this forum and was looking if someone can help! My (expected) employer has offered me an accommodation (furnished) in one of these two areas:diplomatic quarter or al-ghadir area. Alternatively, I can have accommodation ...
Hi guys, thanks for your input, I'm not sure the exact location but it looks to me it is in north of Riyadh. I've just got an email from the employer mentioning that I might not be able to take any offered accommodation in these two areas (if my ... Read More
diplomatic quarter vs al-ghadir area by mikesharp
Hi there, I am new to this forum and was looking if someone can help! My (expected) employer has offered me an accommodation (furnished) in one of these two areas:diplomatic quarter or al-ghadir area. Alternatively, I can have accommodation ...
Hi there, thanks for your input, I'm not sure what my employer has offered me, i.e., compound or an independent villa! They've just mentioned these two areas (depends on the availability), the alternative option (accommodation compensation) won't ... Read More
diplomatic quarter vs al-ghadir area
Hi there, I am new to this forum and was looking if someone can help! My (expected) employer has offered me an accommodation (furnished) in one of these two areas:diplomatic quarter or al-ghadir area. Alternatively, I can have accommodation ... Read More
Can you please explain the visa process? by mikesharp
Hi, I'm trying to understand the visa process so here what's happened so far! - Applied for a job. - Interviewed by the employer. - Received an offer. - Accepted and signed it. - Employer asked for a copy of my passport. That's what happened 1 ...
Thanks for that, I also want to bring my wife and baby girl with me, I've heard stories about arriving to KSA before them then applying to bring them to KSA. Is this true? Is there a way to bring my family at the same time when I arrive? Read More
Can you please explain the visa process? by mikesharp
Hi, I'm trying to understand the visa process so here what's happened so far! - Applied for a job. - Interviewed by the employer. - Received an offer. - Accepted and signed it. - Employer asked for a copy of my passport. That's what happened 1 ...
Thanks for that! That's strange thing to hear, I've never heard of that so what if they don't have allowance for my nationality and I do not have another nationality? Read More
Can you please explain the visa process?
Hi, I'm trying to understand the visa process so here what's happened so far! - Applied for a job. - Interviewed by the employer. - Received an offer. - Accepted and signed it. - Employer asked for a copy of my passport. That's what happened 1 ... Read More
Average universities salary in Kuwait? by mikesharp
Hi there, I am just wondering if you know the average universities salary in Kuwait? I have been interviewed and was asked to do face-to-face interview, and they did not mention the salary till this point, they said when I do the last interview, ...
Hi Armand, It is a teaching job at AUM, I'm just looking for info about AUM and universities in Kuwait in general. Regards, Mike Read More
Average universities salary in Kuwait?
Hi there, I am just wondering if you know the average universities salary in Kuwait? I have been interviewed and was asked to do face-to-face interview, and they did not mention the salary till this point, they said when I do the last interview, ... Read More
American University of the Middle East? Please help by mikesharp
Hi All, I was interviewed twice over Skype, and was asked to visit the campus to do face-to-face interview. After reading this blog, I started to feel uncomfortable of going to Kuwait for 3rd interview. Can anyone comment on my situation and ...
Hi legacy, do you know the location of AUM? Some said it is in South of Kuwait city, and some said it is in Ahmadi City, thanks. Read More
American University of the Middle East? Please help by mikesharp
Hi All, I was interviewed twice over Skype, and was asked to visit the campus to do face-to-face interview. After reading this blog, I started to feel uncomfortable of going to Kuwait for 3rd interview. Can anyone comment on my situation and ...
Because the university does not have high reputation and from what I can read online, they invited so many people to visit the campus and so many were rejected, any help please? Read More
American University of the Middle East? Please help
Hi All, I was interviewed twice over Skype, and was asked to visit the campus to do face-to-face interview. After reading this blog, I started to feel uncomfortable of going to Kuwait for 3rd interview. Can anyone comment on my situation and ... Read More