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Lives in Al khobar

Registration: 05 March 2014

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Bichuraj replied to a thread
3 years ago
JonMc

Crossing causeway with one vaccine dose by JonMc

I have heard rumors that expats no longer need a PCR when entering Bahrain if they have had at least one vaccine dose (I know those with two don’t need PCR). I have not crossed in a few weeks but anyone know if this is true? (Ie crossed into ...

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Xtang, By the way, it seems visa on arrival is now Open(few days before Eid) but it seems to be they are now strict on professions. as far as i know, close friends who had professions of Engineer, and Sales executives were able to cross. and ... Read More

Bichuraj replied to a thread
3 years ago
JonMc

Crossing causeway with one vaccine dose by JonMc

I have heard rumors that expats no longer need a PCR when entering Bahrain if they have had at least one vaccine dose (I know those with two don’t need PCR). I have not crossed in a few weeks but anyone know if this is true? (Ie crossed into ...

Bichuraj

Are they asking you for PCR tests at entry to bahrain? or the single vaccination is fine? My friend does daily trips with 2 PCRs in a week in Bahrain. which is only for entry to saudi. but he says now a days they are not asking for PCR at Bahrain ... Read More

Bichuraj replied to a thread
3 years ago
JonMc

Crossing causeway with one vaccine dose by JonMc

I have heard rumors that expats no longer need a PCR when entering Bahrain if they have had at least one vaccine dose (I know those with two don’t need PCR). I have not crossed in a few weeks but anyone know if this is true? (Ie crossed into ...

Bichuraj

No, you dont need a PCR test to enter Bahrain if you are vaccinated and can show that in Tawakkalna. My friend(indian) just confirmed this today too. Yes, the free Tawakkalna tests can be shown, if you get a test slot, it doesnt harm to have a test ... Read More

Bichuraj replied to a thread
3 years ago
JonMc

Crossing causeway with one vaccine dose by JonMc

I have heard rumors that expats no longer need a PCR when entering Bahrain if they have had at least one vaccine dose (I know those with two don’t need PCR). I have not crossed in a few weeks but anyone know if this is true? (Ie crossed into ...

Bichuraj

xtang, did you have a PCR test result? if not, did they take your saudi one dose or the BeAware green sheild into account? Read More

Bichuraj replied to a thread
3 years ago
asif khan31

Saudi Via Bahrain transit update by asif khan31

Hi, I will leave for ksa from Bahrain on 20 May after completing quarantine. I have new work visa. Since I am a first timer I am little nervous after looking at the current changes made by Saudi Arabia . Thanks in advance

Bichuraj

just now heard from someone on the kfcauseway insta page that he was able to cross today with a single dose immune on tawakkalna and a PCR certificate. Read More

Bichuraj replied to a thread
3 years ago
asif khan31

Saudi Via Bahrain transit update by asif khan31

Hi, I will leave for ksa from Bahrain on 20 May after completing quarantine. I have new work visa. Since I am a first timer I am little nervous after looking at the current changes made by Saudi Arabia . Thanks in advance

Bichuraj

thnx for the reply.. please update as you cross. i intend to travel on sunday morning. good luck Read More

Bichuraj replied to a thread
3 years ago
asif khan31

Saudi Via Bahrain transit update by asif khan31

Hi, I will leave for ksa from Bahrain on 20 May after completing quarantine. I have new work visa. Since I am a first timer I am little nervous after looking at the current changes made by Saudi Arabia . Thanks in advance

Bichuraj

Hi Xtang, did you hear anything more about the current situation ar thel causeway? latest updates i have heard is that they r turning back people without vaccination at the causeway. what we still dont know is about “single dose immune” ... Read More

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3 years ago
Eahmed89

Bahrain On Arrival Visa - Dependant Iqama by Eahmed89

Dears, my wife and son are stranded in Dubai. We're planning to enter KSA via Bahrain. Both my wife and son are Saudi Iqama holders. Can they get on arrival visa in Bahrain, considering they have dependant iqama and I wont be travelling with ...

Bichuraj

I have a reliable contact.. atleast 8 people known to me got visas and quarantine hotel packages from them. its Al Arab travel, Gudaibiya, Bahrain you may contact Mr. Ratheesh. they do have a facebook page and mentions the pacakges. i think we ... Read More

Bichuraj replied to a thread
4 years ago
Sfaiz

KSA to Bahrain by Sfaiz

If I travel from KSA to Bahrain and have covid negative test from Saudia and return back from Bahrain within 72 hours of my test.Do I need another test from Bahrain to come back to Saudia or first test is sufficient.

Bichuraj

Yes, It gets easier to cross if you can prove your family is residing in Bahrain. At the same time, my friend with an Engineer's profession in the Iqama crosses without issues. Though he has his spouse and parents in Bahrain, he was never asked ... Read More

Bichuraj replied to a thread
4 years ago
Bichuraj

Iqama renewal while OUTSIDE Kingdom during Covid by Bichuraj

Hello, posting this question as I did not find any with similar question in the forum. I am currently outside the kingdom, am in Bahrain. doesn't seem like the borders will open soon. Jawazzt had actually renewed the Exit-Re entry visas that ...

Bichuraj

thank you for the information. Read More

Bichuraj replied to a thread
4 years ago
Bichuraj

Iqama renewal while OUTSIDE Kingdom during Covid by Bichuraj

Hello, posting this question as I did not find any with similar question in the forum. I am currently outside the kingdom, am in Bahrain. doesn't seem like the borders will open soon. Jawazzt had actually renewed the Exit-Re entry visas that ...

Bichuraj

Hello, with the recent developments of the borders opening, it isnt clear for iqamas that expired in between september 1st to now. As they announced the auto renewal of iqamas which expire until august 31st. do anyone have an update on this? will ... Read More

Bichuraj replied to a thread
4 years ago
Bichuraj

Iqama renewal while OUTSIDE Kingdom during Covid by Bichuraj

Hello, posting this question as I did not find any with similar question in the forum. I am currently outside the kingdom, am in Bahrain. doesn't seem like the borders will open soon. Jawazzt had actually renewed the Exit-Re entry visas that ...

Bichuraj

thanks for the update Read More

Bichuraj replied to a thread
4 years ago
Bichuraj

Saudi Bahrain Causeway closed due to Corona by Bichuraj

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1637971/saudi-arabia based on the news above, it says the land borders will be closed by midnight today, saturday, march 7th. But they returned us from the Bahrain side toll booth (9:00am) saying only saudi nationals ...

Bichuraj

i have posted a new question https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=901950#4919489 like to know if anyone has renewed their Iqamas while outside the kingdom during this period of covid travel restrictions. i am still in bahrain and my iqama ... Read More

Bichuraj created a thread
4 years ago

Iqama renewal while OUTSIDE Kingdom during Covid

Hello, posting this question as I did not find any with similar question in the forum. I am currently outside the kingdom, am in Bahrain. doesn't seem like the borders will open soon. Jawazzt had actually renewed the Exit-Re entry visas that ... Read More

Bichuraj replied to a thread
4 years ago
Bichuraj

Saudi Bahrain Causeway closed due to Corona by Bichuraj

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1637971/saudi-arabia based on the news above, it says the land borders will be closed by midnight today, saturday, march 7th. But they returned us from the Bahrain side toll booth (9:00am) saying only saudi nationals ...

Bichuraj

Does anyone have any information on the causeway opening anytime soon? I know with the rising corona cases in Saudi, the situation hasn't changed favorably.. still if any updates? Read More