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drmysterious

@drmysterious

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English looking for information about Saudi Arabia

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English

Lives in Manchester

Speaks English, Arabic, French

Registration: 12 November 2014

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drmysterious replied to a thread
9 years ago
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Delay in visa invitation letter by drmysterious

Hi guys, I got a job offer (assistant professor) from a university in Saudi Arabia in July 2014, and the university applied (allegedly around July/August) for a visa block invitation letter from the ministry of labour / chamber of commerce. The ...

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> Willitbeok That is normal, no need to panic. You are in a similar situation to mine. I was lucky to receive mine mid December. So another 2 months of waiting for you I am afraid. Best of luck Read More

drmysterious replied to a thread
9 years ago
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Delay in visa invitation letter by drmysterious

Hi guys, I got a job offer (assistant professor) from a university in Saudi Arabia in July 2014, and the university applied (allegedly around July/August) for a visa block invitation letter from the ministry of labour / chamber of commerce. The ...

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Dear all, I can confirm that I had received my Visa back in mid December 2014, with the process taking over 5 months. Hope everyone gets their Visa asap Read More

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9 years ago
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Iqama (Residence Permit) problem for newborn in KSA? by drmysterious

Dear all, I am in a really big problem and I need your advice and directions please. I have dual nationality (British & Algerian), and I came to Saudi Arabia from the UK using my British passport with my wife (Algerian only, so she used ...

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Please note that my son already has an Algerian passport. His problem is that Jawazat are refusing to issue him an iqama on this passport. They are asking for the British passport since I entered KSA using a British passport. Read More

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9 years ago
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Iqama (Residence Permit) problem for newborn in KSA? by drmysterious

Dear all, I am in a really big problem and I need your advice and directions please. I have dual nationality (British & Algerian), and I came to Saudi Arabia from the UK using my British passport with my wife (Algerian only, so she used ...

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Please any help / advice? Read More

drmysterious created a thread
9 years ago

Iqama (Residence Permit) problem for newborn in KSA?

Dear all, I am in a really big problem and I need your advice and directions please. I have dual nationality (British & Algerian), and I came to Saudi Arabia from the UK using my British passport with my wife (Algerian only, so she used ... Read More

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9 years ago
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Iqama for newborn (with different nationality to sponsor)? by drmysterious

Hi guys, Today I went to Jawazat to issue an iqama for my 3 month-old baby who was born in KSA. I have dual nationality, and I came to Saudi with a British passport. My son has the Algerian passport at the moment. Jawazat refused to issue my ...

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All British passports are issued in the UK (the process is centralised, so no longer done by Embassies). Read More

drmysterious created a thread
9 years ago

Iqama for newborn (with different nationality to sponsor)?

Hi guys, Today I went to Jawazat to issue an iqama for my 3 month-old baby who was born in KSA. I have dual nationality, and I came to Saudi with a British passport. My son has the Algerian passport at the moment. Jawazat refused to issue my ... Read More

drmysterious created a thread
10 years ago

Where to fly from: Manchester or London

Hi Guys, I got my work visa within 3 days of applying and I am in the process of getting the flight tickets (hopefully today). The cultural bureau has asked me to specify my trip starting point. I currently live in Manchester but really hate ... Read More

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10 years ago
sarahngeoff

Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff

Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...

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Hello there, The wait is very frustrating. I got a job offer in writing toward end of June 2014. Only this week I have received visa approval from Saudi Arabia. So overall it took about 5 months. I am starting my visa application process next ... Read More

drmysterious created a thread
10 years ago

Validity of medical reports for Saudi work visa

Hi guys, I am applying for the Saudi work visa, and I am wondering how long is the medical report valid for from its issuance date? I had produced my medical on 1st of June (through my GP), 2014 and got it attested by FCO on 1st of July, 2014. ... Read More

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10 years ago
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Saudi Visa Agents in UK by drmysterious

Hi Guys, Finally, I have received my visa approval from Saudi and I am now in the process of applying for the visa in London. Could someone please provide me details of some trusted visa agents in the UK ? I need a fast service visa (hopefully ...

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I just got my visa through a agent appointed by my employer. Normally your employer should cover the cost of your visa. I went to see them and found that lady in the office is very efficient and on the ball. Their contact details. Harley Medical ... Read More

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10 years ago
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Saudi Visa Agents in UK by drmysterious

Hi Guys, Finally, I have received my visa approval from Saudi and I am now in the process of applying for the visa in London. Could someone please provide me details of some trusted visa agents in the UK ? I need a fast service visa (hopefully ...

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It is very strange. The Employer infact needs to provide you with a good agent and cover the charges. You are not responsible for it . Anyways, this is the one for London, Harley harleymedvisa.co.uk/contact.html If you need any help, let me ... Read More

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10 years ago
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Saudi Visa Agents in UK by drmysterious

Hi Guys, Finally, I have received my visa approval from Saudi and I am now in the process of applying for the visa in London. Could someone please provide me details of some trusted visa agents in the UK ? I need a fast service visa (hopefully ...

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Hi Thanks for the link. Can you please provide me with the names in London. The Manchester agent is rather expensive (£175 per application). Sadly, my employer does not cover the visa expenses. Read More

drmysterious created a thread
10 years ago

Saudi Visa Agents in UK

Hi Guys, Finally, I have received my visa approval from Saudi and I am now in the process of applying for the visa in London. Could someone please provide me details of some trusted visa agents in the UK ? I need a fast service visa (hopefully ... Read More

drmysterious replied to a thread
10 years ago
sarahngeoff

Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff

Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...

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Okey, so he got his offer letter after 6 months. I hate to bear this bad news, but it also takes a long time to receive the visa invitation letter which is then used to issue the visa from the Saudi embassy in the UK. Read More