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British Virgin Islander looking for information about Bahrain

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Lives in London

Registration: 08 February 2014

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10 years ago
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Villa to rent in Saar, Hamala ... by 3daddict

Hi All, Merry Christmas and a very happy new year to all of you, wish you all the best in 2015. My yearly rent contract about to finish soon, I just started looking for a villa to rent. I'd appreciate your recommendation as I'm not ...

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Hello 3daddict So as to better spread the word about your search of a nice rental, I invite you to drop in an advert in our section Housing in Bahrain. Kenjee Expat.com TeamThanks Kenjee will do. Have you looked on Bahrain property world? May be ... Read More

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10 years ago

Villa to rent in Saar, Hamala ...

Hi All, Merry Christmas and a very happy new year to all of you, wish you all the best in 2015. My yearly rent contract about to finish soon, I just started looking for a villa to rent. I'd appreciate your recommendation as I'm not ... Read More

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10 years ago
French_expat_guy

Reef Island by French_expat_guy

Hello, I would like to know something about Reef Island. I have checked the following website which introduces the whole project : reef-island.com/main.asp The real island does really look like this or this is still under construction? Could you ...

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I'd love to get more input on this. I just moved to Ivory Building in Porta Reef last week & am still waiting for the Neu-Tel hookup. I had Menatelecom 4g at my last place (no signal at all @ my place), and while I was paying 30bd a month, I ... Read More

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10 years ago
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Do you recommend Mazda ? by 3daddict

Hi, I'm about to buy a new Mazda 3, I'd like to know if anyone has good or bad feedback about Mazda in general. Regards, M

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Didn't really like Toyota Yaris at all, not a big fan of Hyundai :/ Scottrace, yes it's not that big, as I only have only 2 kids and the car will be used by my wife so i think it's a good option with this price range. Read More

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10 years ago
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Do you recommend Mazda ? by 3daddict

Hi, I'm about to buy a new Mazda 3, I'd like to know if anyone has good or bad feedback about Mazda in general. Regards, M

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for Mazda3 1.6 2015 start from BD 6300 up to BD 7500. Read More

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10 years ago
ESLTutor

Documents for legalisation in the UK by ESLTutor

Could anyone please advise me which personal documents I should get legalised if I am coming to Bahrain from the UK to work. I read somewhere that birth certificates for children and marriage certificates should be legalised, is this correct? I am ...

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Copy version has less information than the original one. I have used the copy version and it was ok. It's better to check with your employer either they will get your family as residents or visitors, if visitors will they cover the cost to ... Read More

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10 years ago

Do you recommend Mazda ?

Hi, I'm about to buy a new Mazda 3, I'd like to know if anyone has good or bad feedback about Mazda in general. Regards, M Read More

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10 years ago
ESLTutor

Documents for legalisation in the UK by ESLTutor

Could anyone please advise me which personal documents I should get legalised if I am coming to Bahrain from the UK to work. I read somewhere that birth certificates for children and marriage certificates should be legalised, is this correct? I am ...

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once you pass the probation period you can apply for family visa, unless they are coming with you then you can convert their visit visa to resident visa, depends on your employer, I believe it's the same procedures. you can get a copy of birth ... Read More

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10 years ago
ESLTutor

Documents for legalisation in the UK by ESLTutor

Could anyone please advise me which personal documents I should get legalised if I am coming to Bahrain from the UK to work. I read somewhere that birth certificates for children and marriage certificates should be legalised, is this correct? I am ...

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Check the price online for Bahrain embassy, it was £20 but when I arrived there they told me it's £40, website has not been updated for 3 years. Not sure if they updated it or not. you will need your kids birth certificate to be able ... Read More

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10 years ago
Gary31

Bringing money into Bahrain by Gary31

Hi all, is it best to bring cash to the UK either already exchanged into BD or bringing in GBP and transferring into BD when there where will I get the better rates? Thanks in advance

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Before I moved to Bahrain I was in the same situation, change pound to dinar in UK is limited, at least where I was. M&S has to be informed a week in advance as they do not stock dinar. other places they do not have it. maybe in central London ... Read More

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10 years ago
tahishah

Visa process of behrain. by tahishah

How much time it takes to obtain work visa for Bahrain. I got an job opportunity in Bahrain, I received Offer Letter last month but still I don't receive visa from employer. Please tell me how much time I've to wait for visa.

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You can check it online with your passport number : http://portal.lmra.bh/english/express_services/#.U3Txk2qEZxs Read More

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10 years ago
French_expat_guy

Reef Island by French_expat_guy

Hello, I would like to know something about Reef Island. I have checked the following website which introduces the whole project : reef-island.com/main.asp The real island does really look like this or this is still under construction? Could you ...

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Hi all, I'd like to add my experience here as I live in Reef Island. I'll talk only about TV and Broadband. If you live in Coral building you are lucky person as you have Batelco, not sure about TV there. If you are in Pearl or similar building ... Read More

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10 years ago
-Andrea-

Schools! by -Andrea-

Hi all My husband and I and our 3 children will be relocating to Bahrain this August. I have applied to BSB and heard nothing back as yet? I have also applied to St Christophers school. My 10 year son and 7 year old daughter have completed the ...

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Agree with scottrace, don't wait until they call you, I was calling BSB almost everyday. Before doing the assessment they did not tell you if there is a place or not? All the best, Mo Read More

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10 years ago
agsuhail

Which salary is better 2900 BHD or 38500 AED ? by agsuhail

hi guys, I need help. Been thinking a lot for past 2 weeks and still in a dilemma. :unsure I have two offers one in Bahrain with salary 2900 BHD and another in Dubai 38500 AED. The benefits and add ons are exactly the same in both, (No ...

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I heard accommodation went up 45% this year in Dubai, it would not be easy specially if you have kids. All the best. Mo Read More

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10 years ago
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I'm in Bahain by 3daddict

Hi All, Quick update, I'm in Bahrain now :D , still in a hotel while I'm looking for a flat. I have been looking in Saar, Amwaj, Seef and Reef Island. I think i'll go with Reef Island option as it's in the middle between school and my ...

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Hi guys, I'm happy to meet you anywhere, just let me know where and when :) @Josnuggles, you are right but I could not find any full furnished and all inclusive in compounds, next year will move near to the school. Let me know when you are in ... Read More