vg140289
Indian expat in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 01 April 2023
Iqama Transfer
Hello,I work for a company in Riyadh but the Iqama is provided by another firm. I want to transfer my iqama from my current Iqama provider to another because I want to switch. But the current employer is saying that we will not approve because of ... Read More
Mobile phone plans in Saudi Arabia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Staying connected while living in Saudi Arabia remains a priority for expats, especially when choosing a mobile operator or to understand the local specificities of mobile plans. Here some elements to consider: How to ...
Here is my experience:How to choose your mobile operator in Saudi Arabia? - Go with STC or Mobily. With all other service providers, you will face challenges in terms of network connectivity. What documents are required to subscribe to a mobile plan ... Read More
Iqama renewal and dependent visa
Hello friends, I am stuck in a complicated situation related to my Iqama renewal and dependent visa:1. My iqama is valid till 16th July 20242. Unfortunately due to some personal exigency, me and family had to travel back to home country on 26th ... Read More
Dependent exit re-entry
Hello friends, My family was in Saudi as my dependent. They went back to India but could not come before the exit - re-entry visa expiry. What are the consequences and what is the procedure to extend their exit - re-entry visa. Pls help. Read More
Family Final Exit while outside the kingdom
i am a iqama holder in saudi and my family also has iqama. right now they are in india and dont want to come back. can i take final exit for them without them being in the kingdom? what is the process for the same? Read More
URGENT - Iqama renewal
I am an expat in saudi from last 2 years. My iqama renewal by current employer got delayed due to some system issue as well as holiday time. The iqama got expired 3 days back. What are the implications and what should I do? Read More
Istaqdam appointment for family visa yellow slip by shahidsalman56
Aoa,i wanted to apply for istaqdam appointment to apply my family visa but portal is not showing the date. Since last couple of weeks.any body have any idea why the portal is not opening.
Wait till the end of this week. No Appointment until the Eid. Keep eyes starting Thursday 11th April (10th night itself) and book ASAP once open. Same happened last year as well. I was trying to book before 2/3 weeks of Eid but nothing was available ... Read More
I would like to relocate to Riyadh from Abu Dhabi by thailancharlie
I know that Saudi is growing nowadays. But I have some questions before relocating to Riyadh.1. Cost of living?2. Transportation in Riyadh now?3. How long will take to get an IQAMA for UAE expats?
30% cheaper than DubaiDon't rely on public transport. Until you have Iqama, use taxi and then car is a must here. Public transport is pathetic here. Not sure about Emirati people if there is separate guidelines. But for Expats like us Iqama ... Read More
Health issue in my x-ray by seanlyndhonharpst
Good day, I undergo medical for my iqama then in my x-ray they found out that i have a tb scar. And they proceed me to take the sputom test(3x) and the skin test, all the result is negative. Can they still sent me to my country?
@123fox pls DM and I can connect with the person who helps with this. Read More
Taking General Items from Saudi to Dubai via Road by vg140289
I am planning to permanently shift to Dubai. Currently, I am in Riyadh. I am thinking of Shifting via Car/Pickup truck like Ford F150 (Planning to Rent it for few days). I am only planning to take essential items like Cloths, Utensils, toys etc. I ...
@XTang Thanks for the details. I am checking with one of the car rental service providers who provide similar services where I can take the car from here and drop it at their Dubai location. Let's see what they agree upon. I want to know the ... Read More
Health issue in my x-ray by seanlyndhonharpst
Good day, I undergo medical for my iqama then in my x-ray they found out that i have a tb scar. And they proceed me to take the sputom test(3x) and the skin test, all the result is negative. Can they still sent me to my country?
@contactvinothchelladurai I had the same issue. You cant do anything with it. Just tell the GAMCA center that do not upload the results on portal (mark absent) otherwise you will be disqualified for next 6 months. There are people who can help you ... Read More
Taking General Items from Saudi to Dubai via Road by vg140289
I am planning to permanently shift to Dubai. Currently, I am in Riyadh. I am thinking of Shifting via Car/Pickup truck like Ford F150 (Planning to Rent it for few days). I am only planning to take essential items like Cloths, Utensils, toys etc. I ...
Can anyone pls help here? Read More
Taking General Items from Saudi to Dubai via Road
I am planning to permanently shift to Dubai. Currently, I am in Riyadh. I am thinking of Shifting via Car/Pickup truck like Ford F150 (Planning to Rent it for few days). I am only planning to take essential items like Cloths, Utensils, toys etc. I ... Read More
Taking General Items from Saudi to UAE via Road
I am planning to permanently shift to Dubai. Currently, I am in Riyadh. I am thinking of Shifting via Car/Pickup truck like Ford F150 (Planning to Rent it for few days). I am only planning to take essential items like Cloths, Utensils, toys etc. I ... Read More
Iqama Profession change procedure by Satish Mishra
Dear all,I m living in saudi arabia and i m working here as engineer but my iqama Profession is workshop worker.Pls advice how i change my iqama trade and which documents require to do the same ?Can i bring my family with workshop worker trade ?
Hi Satish,Here is the process to follow which I also did almost a year ago. First, you need to get all your degree attested from the home country including Saudi Embassy. Note that the degree should match the Iqama profession change you need. ... Read More
Moving from saudi to UAE final exit process by vg140289
I am living in riyadh on Iqama with my family family also has dependent iqama. And kids are going to an Indian school. I am getting better offer from a UAE company and I am planning to go. Pls help with the end to end process for final exit and what ...
thank you.. Read More
Moving from saudi to UAE final exit process by vg140289
I am living in riyadh on Iqama with my family family also has dependent iqama. And kids are going to an Indian school. I am getting better offer from a UAE company and I am planning to go. Pls help with the end to end process for final exit and what ...
One more question.Once I resign, and it is accepted by HR, they will apply for my final exit in the system. How much time I have once the visa is issued to get out of KSA. I see 60 days mentioned online. Can I live without a job. The reason I am ... Read More
Moving from saudi to UAE final exit process by vg140289
I am living in riyadh on Iqama with my family family also has dependent iqama. And kids are going to an Indian school. I am getting better offer from a UAE company and I am planning to go. Pls help with the end to end process for final exit and what ...
Got it. Thanks. Read More
Moving from saudi to UAE final exit process by vg140289
I am living in riyadh on Iqama with my family family also has dependent iqama. And kids are going to an Indian school. I am getting better offer from a UAE company and I am planning to go. Pls help with the end to end process for final exit and what ...
Ok. Got it. Thanks. One more question - I have a drivering license which is still valid for 2 years. If I take final exit from here and get the Emirates ID in UAE, will I be able to transfer the same Driving License of KSA to UAE one? or do I have ... Read More
Moving from saudi to UAE final exit process by vg140289
I am living in riyadh on Iqama with my family family also has dependent iqama. And kids are going to an Indian school. I am getting better offer from a UAE company and I am planning to go. Pls help with the end to end process for final exit and what ...
Thanks. If you can help with the detail of the process for exit visa, it will be helpful. Read More
Moving from saudi to UAE
I am living in riyadh on Iqama with my family family also has dependent iqama. And kids are going to an Indian school. I am getting better offer from a UAE company and I am planning to go. Pls help with the end to end process for final exit and what ... Read More
Can i get family resident visa on Software engineer occupation? by sohailsap92
Hi. My occupation on iqama is Software engineer. So will i be allowed to apply for family visa
Yes you can. Anyone can bring the family as long as they fit the criteria of a minimum salary of 3000. The procedure depends upon the profession - If you are eligible for the online application or do you have to go via the manual Istiqdam process. ... Read More
Documents to be presented for securing Visa order slip for dependent by hadvani
Dear Friends, Greetings In order to secure Visa order slip(Yello slip) for dependent (wife) , which all documents i as husband shall carry to the responsible authrorites in KSA and how much time it takes for them to issue the same.
1) Copy Of Dependent passport.2) Copy of your passport + Visa + Iqama.(Physical Iqama card is Mandatory).3) Letter & Application address to Estqdam (Given by Sponsor Both Should be attested by Chamber).4) Copy Of marriage Certificate + Arabic ... Read More
IQAMA CARD PRINTING by Al0611
Hi guys, Any know the procedure of printing on new iqama card if expired (5years)? How many days processing for the card printing before i will receive it? My card is already 5 years, i badly need a new card to process my working ID for ...
@jaydelmuret Nothing is required. Better take a printout of the Digital Iqama to explain what is needed. It will be easy. Read More
IQAMA CARD PRINTING by Al0611
Hi guys, Any know the procedure of printing on new iqama card if expired (5years)? How many days processing for the card printing before i will receive it? My card is already 5 years, i badly need a new card to process my working ID for ...
Its on Absher itself. Check this link. https://lifeinsaudiarabia.net/book-appointment-for-jawazat/ Read More
IQAMA CARD PRINTING by Al0611
Hi guys, Any know the procedure of printing on new iqama card if expired (5years)? How many days processing for the card printing before i will receive it? My card is already 5 years, i badly need a new card to process my working ID for ...
@jaydelmuret Just book Jawazat appointment and go to the office. You can also walk and request for the same. No procedure as such. Go to the right counter and ask for the Iqama print. Will only take 5-10 min. Read More
Religion change on Iqama by vg140289
Hi Friends, Recently my family received their Iqama. Unfortunately, their Iqama has a different religion mentioned even though my iqama has the correct one. Can anyone help with the detailed process for changing the religion on Iqama for family ...
Thanks a lot, @nasratwallCan you detail the procedure? Should I directly visit the Jawazat or does my employer has to take the appointment and then I visit it? The process is not mentioned anywhere on any government portal. Maybe I missed it. Read More
Religion change on Iqama
Hi Friends, Recently my family received their Iqama. Unfortunately, their Iqama has a different religion mentioned even though my iqama has the correct one. Can anyone help with the detailed process for changing the religion on Iqama for family ... Read More
change of religion in iqama made by mistake by gangasennimalai
Dear Sir, am working as an Assistant professor in the university for 2 years,since am unaware of Arabic language I didn't know that my iqama carries Muslim as my religion, now I would like to apply family visa so I think it will be a problem on ...
Did anyone get the resolution of this problem? I recently received Iqama for my family members. Even their Iqama have the same problem of mentioning different religion even though mine is correct. Please help with the detailed procedure step by step ... Read More
School Admission Riyadh
Hi Friends,I recently shifted my family to Riyadh from India. and looking for my kid's admission to CBSE affiliated School in Riyadh鈥攐ne in LKG and one in Nursery. I tried other schools as well like New Middle East School (NMES) and DPS. I ... Read More
Any CBSE Co-education school in Riyadh?
Can anyone help me with the Indian CBSE curriculum school having Co-education for all the classes? I don't want separate classes for male and female. Read More
Family Permanent Visa by Richard Bhalerao
Hi All,Can anyone help me I am from India and planning to bring my family on permanent visa, unfortunately my graduation certificate not attested yet and I am planning to go for apostille attestation due to short of time. Hence please help me on the ...
@Richard Bhalerao I did it recently and came with the family 2 weeks back so I can help. First, you should have Iqama. If not, please get your Iqama done. Once you have your Iqama, they don't need the education document verification for yours. They ... Read More
Which type of visa for family? by Priyanka Sikka
My husband has applied for residency visa and me (wife) and kids also want to stay in Riyadh.I am confused that which visa will we apply?Do I need to go to VFs for visa process in India ? I have a pet so someone pls share details of the process for ...
@Priyanka Sikka I recently brought my family here from India. You need to apply for permanent residency if you wish to stay. Use the below link for more details on the process. https://lifeinsaudiarabia.net/permanent-family-visa-saudi-arabia/Some ... Read More
Apostille Stamp by telecomit
hihow to get apostille stamp from MOFA on documents?let me know if any one experienced.Thanks
If you are talking about MOFA attestation of documentation on Marriage certificate or Birth certificate etc, here is the link which will explain it in details. https://ksaexpats.com/mofa-appointment-attestation/ Read More
eVisa Process by vg140289
I am from India. I am an Iqama holder. I want to bring my family to Saudi Arabia on a permanent visa. Recently starting May 2023, the process got changed to e-Visa and the agent I was getting help from is saying that now it will be with VFS. He does ...
@vinodthomas85 I think it is required. Don't take any risk. Ask the GAMCA medical center to provide this certificate for kids. It's a simple certificate. As I know, it will only be issued in the same center where the mother's medical was done. Read More
Saudi visa process for indians by Priyanka Sikka
My husband wanted to apply for Saudi work visa and my daughter needs tourist visa.Pleaae share the process for visa.Not getting details from the internet.Pleaae suggest .priyanka
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXGCpBVdzNI Saudi visa problem-Fill VFS application form || Documents apostille || appointments, fees Part 2 ... by R J World.. Follow this link and his playlist. The guy has given detailed videos on the latest ... Read More
Saudi visa process for indians by Priyanka Sikka
My husband wanted to apply for Saudi work visa and my daughter needs tourist visa.Pleaae share the process for visa.Not getting details from the internet.Pleaae suggest .priyanka
lifeinsaudiarabia.net/step-by-step-process-of-saudi-workingVisa stamping, now it is done via VFS in India starting May 2023. Suggestions to hire an agent in India and let him/her do all the process. Read More
eVisa Process by vg140289
I am from India. I am an Iqama holder. I want to bring my family to Saudi Arabia on a permanent visa. Recently starting May 2023, the process got changed to e-Visa and the agent I was getting help from is saying that now it will be with VFS. He does ...
Thanks everyone.. Appreciate the help. Does anyone know any agent who can help with all this? I still feel that there will be a lot of complexities in the documentation. Please share the contact details. Read More
eVisa Process
I am from India. I am an Iqama holder. I want to bring my family to Saudi Arabia on a permanent visa. Recently starting May 2023, the process got changed to e-Visa and the agent I was getting help from is saying that now it will be with VFS. He does ... Read More
Permanent family visa by theodore279
Hey guys Good morning. I'm an engineer by profession. I want to bring my wife on permanent family visa to kingdom. Since last week I'm trying to apply through absher, but i'm not able to do. Every-time i give "Apply new ...
@Sandi Chatterjee I did the istiqdam process yesterday and got the yellow slip. Fill in Arabic only. Ask for some help from a local guy. Arabic translation is required for marriage certificates, birth certificates,s and degrees. I had MOFA ... Read More
Iqama profession and SCE by nibujm
Dears, my profession in iqama is technician where i am working as Engineer. Now i have SCE membership, but on website it is showing yaqeen and jawasat not verified with red colour. Can you please explain why and how to change it. Also who has to ...
I changed it from technician to engineer. Not sure about Labor to engineer. I believe, If you have an engineering degree which is verified by the SCE, I think you can change. It all depends on your sponsor who needs to agree and put it as a request. ... Read More
Iqama profession and SCE by nibujm
Dears, my profession in iqama is technician where i am working as Engineer. Now i have SCE membership, but on website it is showing yaqeen and jawasat not verified with red colour. Can you please explain why and how to change it. Also who has to ...
@nibujm I recently changed my profile. Your sponsor has to put in a request for a change in profile from technician to engineer. You need to provide the SCE membership details to the sponsor and he will do the rest. Unfortunately, we can not apply ... Read More
New Iqama for dependents family visa by ektarajoria
Hello. I paid IQAMA issuance fees for dependent for 500 SAR via Sadad payment however in Absher it still says Iqama issuance fee is insufficient. What could be the reason.
@ektarajoria I thought it is 2000. check again. Read More
Istiqdam appointment Riyadh by Terence Martin
Hello all.I am trying to booking an appointment with Istiqdam in Riyadh, however when doing this via Absher it just states no appointment available. Has anyone else experienced this before. It does not even show the table and regardless or the times ...
What I have got to know is that only book the appointment in the province where your Chamber of Commerce attestation happened. Not sure how true it is otherwise I was planning to go to Dammam but I and my company are in Riyadh so seems like waiting ... Read More
Istiqdam appointment Riyadh by Terence Martin
Hello all.I am trying to booking an appointment with Istiqdam in Riyadh, however when doing this via Absher it just states no appointment available. Has anyone else experienced this before. It does not even show the table and regardless or the times ...
Same here brother.. i am trying for the same.. I am planning to go to some other province if not available in next 1 week.. if you get any details, pls let me know as well.. Read More