PH_BH2020
Filipino expat in Bahrain
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Filipino
Lives in Muharraq
Registration: 22 August 2020
INDEMNITY PAY
I was told that I shall not apply for indemnity pay in SIO when I leave my current company. The reason given is that when I leave Bahrain permanently, my indemnity will be calculated based on my most recent salary with my last employer鈥攅ven if ... Read More
Work Visa Transfer by PH_BH2020
Hi!is it true that No Objection Certificate is enough to initiate the Work Visa Transfer in Bahrain?Can somebody tell me what is the updated visa transfer procedure in Bahrain?
Dear All,Just to give an update, I already got my new visa in my new employer. Good thing is that LMRA issued a simplify method for visa transfer. I just gave the NOC letter to my new employer and they initiated the transfer in the system, then my ... Read More
Work Visa Transfer by PH_BH2020
Hi!is it true that No Objection Certificate is enough to initiate the Work Visa Transfer in Bahrain?Can somebody tell me what is the updated visa transfer procedure in Bahrain?
@logicalindian Who should initiate the visa transfer? the new employer or present?The HR in my present company has left the company, still no replacement. And the HR in my new employer went on vacation, but he says no need to worry. Read More
Work Visa Transfer by PH_BH2020
Hi!is it true that No Objection Certificate is enough to initiate the Work Visa Transfer in Bahrain?Can somebody tell me what is the updated visa transfer procedure in Bahrain?
@Abuthahir Kaleel Who should initiate the visa transfer? the new employer or present?The HR in my present company has left the company, still no replacement. And the HR in my new employer went on vacation, but he says no need to worry. Read More
Work Visa Transfer
Hi!is it true that No Objection Certificate is enough to initiate the Work Visa Transfer in Bahrain?Can somebody tell me what is the updated visa transfer procedure in Bahrain? Read More
Daily Salary Rate
Dear All,i would like to ask where in the Bahrain Labor Law I can find on how to calculate the Daily Salary Rate.Is it fixed to Monthly Basic Rate / 30ORMonthly Basic Rate / Number of Days in current month? Read More
ANNUAL LEAVE PAY CALCULATION
Hello!Which annual leave pay calculation is correct and?1-year work = 1 month vacation pay OR 11-month work = 1 month vacation payI'm confused because in my friends' company, they can go on vacation on their 12th month of working year, and they got ... Read More
Entry Requirements for Tourists
Dear All,Are there new requirements in visiting UAE like hotel booking or tenancy contract of the flat the tourist staying? Read More
FREELANCE JOB REGULATION by PH_BH2020
Is there any regulation on Freelance type of Job in Bahrain like Work from Home but Outside Bahrain?
@logicalindianhow will the employee assure that the employer will pay him for a freelance job?Where is the contract to be recognized since there is no regulation for freelance job? Read More
FREELANCE JOB REGULATION
Is there any regulation on Freelance type of Job in Bahrain like Work from Home but Outside Bahrain? Read More
BANNED ENTRY TO ANY GCC COUNTRY
Hi everyone,Does any Bahraini employer have the ability to block his employee who just resigned and will go any GCC country to look for job?I already resigned at my present work and I did not tell my employer that I will go to any GCC country ... Read More
BANNED ENTRY TO UAE
Hi everyone,Does any Bahraini employer have the ability to block his employee who just resigned and will go to Dubai to look for job?I already resigned at my present work and I did not tell my employer that I will go to any GCC country because I'm ... Read More
VISIT VISA TO WORKING VISA ILLEGAL? by PH_BH2020
Dear All,I saw an article online about job hunting in Dubai on tourist visa is illegal.https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/job-hunting-or-working-on-tourist-visa-is-illegal-in-uae-know-the-new-rule-124082200938_1.htmlIs it ...
@zoescarlett yes, the headline in the article is misleading. Read More
INDEMNITY PAY by PH_BH2020
Can anybody share the new guidelines regarding the Indemnity Pay in Bahrain?Here are some of the rumors by some Expats in Bahrain re. Indemnity Pay.An Expat can only get the indemnity pay if he leaves Bahrain permanently.Govt shall give indemnity ...
@logicalindian thanks a lot! A big help really.Just a question, where does this document come from as there is no template or logo in it? Read More
VISIT VISA TO WORKING VISA ILLEGAL?
Dear All,I saw an article online about job hunting in Dubai on tourist visa is illegal.https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/job-hunting-or-working-on-tourist-visa-is-illegal-in-uae-know-the-new-rule-124082200938_1.htmlIs it ... Read More
ATTESTATION OF OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
Dear Kabayans!Magandang araw!I'd like to ask if you could give me advice regarding attestation of official documents.I already have documents stamped and sealed with red ribbon from DFA Philippines last 2017. However, this is valid only 5 years from ... Read More
LEAVING COMPANY by PH_BH2020
After nearly 4 years of working in my present company in Bahrain, I'm planning to look for another company to seek professional and personal development. However, I have few queries regarding this career move. Hope you can help me with these ...
@XTang I was able to access my details in SIO and I鈥檓 really disappointed to know that my salary details is not correct. I hope they still give me the right indemnity pay once I leave the company. Read More
DUBAI TRIP 2024 by PH_BH2020
Visiting Dubai is one of the goals I set for this year. I don鈥檛 have much expectations in Dubai in terms of environment and weather since it鈥檚 just another Middle East country same with Bahrain where I'm currently residing. Still, I was ...
@Michael Cisnero How long you've been living in Dubai? Read More
LEAVING COMPANY by PH_BH2020
After nearly 4 years of working in my present company in Bahrain, I'm planning to look for another company to seek professional and personal development. However, I have few queries regarding this career move. Hope you can help me with these ...
If I plan to go to Dubai and look for job, do I have to tell my present employer about it or I would just tell them I'm going back to my home country? Read More
LEAVING COMPANY by PH_BH2020
After nearly 4 years of working in my present company in Bahrain, I'm planning to look for another company to seek professional and personal development. However, I have few queries regarding this career move. Hope you can help me with these ...
UPDATE: I asked our HR for assessment of my salary increase. Unfortunately, it is not granted because the company business is not good. I understand the situation of the company, however I will proceed my initial plan which is to file my ... Read More
INDEMNITY PAY
Can anybody share the new guidelines regarding the Indemnity Pay in Bahrain?Here are some of the rumors by some Expats in Bahrain re. Indemnity Pay.An Expat can only get the indemnity pay if he leaves Bahrain permanently.Govt shall give indemnity ... Read More
LEAVING COMPANY by PH_BH2020
After nearly 4 years of working in my present company in Bahrain, I'm planning to look for another company to seek professional and personal development. However, I have few queries regarding this career move. Hope you can help me with these ...
@XTang Hi!My employer renews my VISA in advance prior to its expiration in September.I have further questions regarding this situation.If I leave the company in September, I don't have to pay for the visa renewal fees, am I right?If I stay in the ... Read More
LEAVING COMPANY by PH_BH2020
After nearly 4 years of working in my present company in Bahrain, I'm planning to look for another company to seek professional and personal development. However, I have few queries regarding this career move. Hope you can help me with these ...
@XTang thank you for your reply. thanks for all information in the link. Well noted on your response from 1 to 3.For number 4, I signed the contract with clause stating about deduction of license fees paid by employer upon resignation. I would like ... Read More
Vacation to UAE by PH_BH2020
Hi Everyone!I'm a Filipino expat in Bahrain and I'm planning to go to UAE for two weeks vacation only. I will stay at my friend's place.I would like to ask if the immigration (both Bahrain and UAE) is strict for tourist like they will ask for tour ...
I already visited Dubai. I want to share my experience with anyone here. /forum/viewtopic.php?id=1071366#5921750 Read More
LEAVING COMPANY
After nearly 4 years of working in my present company in Bahrain, I'm planning to look for another company to seek professional and personal development. However, I have few queries regarding this career move. Hope you can help me with these ... Read More
DUBAI TRIP 2024
Visiting Dubai is one of the goals I set for this year. I don鈥檛 have much expectations in Dubai in terms of environment and weather since it鈥檚 just another Middle East country same with Bahrain where I'm currently residing. Still, I was ... Read More
MONEY CHANGER AT DXB AIRPORT (DINAR TO DIRHAM) by PH_BH2020
May I know if how much is the currency exchange from Bahraini dinar to UAE dirham in DXB Airport?Is there much difference from the normal exchange which is 1BHD = 9.75AED?
@XTang thank you! Read More
MONEY CHANGER AT DXB AIRPORT (DINAR TO DIRHAM)
May I know if how much is the currency exchange from Bahraini dinar to UAE dirham in DXB Airport?Is there much difference from the normal exchange which is 1BHD = 9.75AED? Read More
Vacation to UAE by PH_BH2020
Hi Everyone!I'm a Filipino expat in Bahrain and I'm planning to go to UAE for two weeks vacation only. I will stay at my friend's place.I would like to ask if the immigration (both Bahrain and UAE) is strict for tourist like they will ask for tour ...
How many working days for the processing of tourist visa in UAE? Read More
Vacation to UAE
Hi Everyone!I'm a Filipino expat in Bahrain and I'm planning to go to UAE for two weeks vacation only. I will stay at my friend's place.I would like to ask if the immigration (both Bahrain and UAE) is strict for tourist like they will ask for tour ... Read More
CRPEP application - Engineer license application 2020 by GuestPoster495
I would like to ask the opinion of the expat community here in Bahrain especially with Engineering profession or professions that require CRPEP license. Scenario is like this: 1. Employer applied for CRPEP license. 2. Submitted all complete ...
Oww I think your employer needs to change your position before they applied you in CRPEP. And also I think they are really strict here because there is no exams and interviews that's why they based only on experiences with engr title. However, ... Read More
CRPEP application - Engineer license application 2020 by GuestPoster495
I would like to ask the opinion of the expat community here in Bahrain especially with Engineering profession or professions that require CRPEP license. Scenario is like this: 1. Employer applied for CRPEP license. 2. Submitted all complete ...
May I know what is your job title in your working experience in both Philippines and Bahrain. If it's not engineer, maybe they based it in that position that's why they rejected your application. Read More
CRPEP application - Engineer license application 2020 by GuestPoster495
I would like to ask the opinion of the expat community here in Bahrain especially with Engineering profession or professions that require CRPEP license. Scenario is like this: 1. Employer applied for CRPEP license. 2. Submitted all complete ...
May I ask how many years is your total working experience both from your home country and here in Bahrain? As stated in CRPEP guidelines, you should have practiced the engineering profession at least 5 years after studying. They didn't ... Read More
EXPIRED MEDICAL CERTIFICATE by PH_BH2020
First of all, I'm a Filipino. I'm supposed to go to Bahrain last March 2020 but it was postponed due to Covid-19 pandemic. The visa is already processed and most of the requirements are already done by the agency. However, my medical ...
Hello! Can I clarify about retaking medical exam? Do I need to take again medical exam here in Philippines or can I proceed with the medical exam upon arrival in Bahrain? Read More
Medical process in bahrain (work visa) by mirjaraj
Hello, medical process after reaching bahrain.Might help with some of the questions that people have. Your company will ask you for a number of documents which include your passport copy, photographs, signed offer letter and pre-employment medical ...
Hi! I'd like to ask about giving sample of urine. Did the staffs need to look after you while filling the bottle with your urine? Read More
WORKING PERMIT EXTENSION
I'm a Filipino citizen having a working permit and supposed to go to Bahrain last March 2020. However, it was postponed due to Covid-19 Pandemic. I'd like to ask if the news related to extending validity of visa in Bahrain applies to my ... Read More
EXPIRED MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
First of all, I'm a Filipino. I'm supposed to go to Bahrain last March 2020 but it was postponed due to Covid-19 pandemic. The visa is already processed and most of the requirements are already done by the agency. However, my medical ... Read More