@JonMc
English expat in Saudi Arabia
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Lives in Khobar
Registration: 02 April 2015
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Visa on arrival? by JonMc
I have some family visiting (just for a week) and have been asked about the visa on arrival process (Irish so eligible).My Dad is a worrier and I have tried finding out exactly what the process is?Do they just go to immigration desk and they charge ...
@XTang thx Read More
Visa on arrival?
I have some family visiting (just for a week) and have been asked about the visa on arrival process (Irish so eligible).My Dad is a worrier and I have tried finding out exactly what the process is?Do they just go to immigration desk and they charge ... Read More
Golden Residence Visa - Is it worth it by mdaasif
Hi, I am currently working in Bahrain and am eligible for newly announced Bahrain Golden residency visa as am employed (private sector) in Bahrain for more than 5 years and have my basic salary above the threshold. I have also received a message ...
@KZ2023 I used HR employment letter that also included my earnings (ie to prove over BD2,000 per month) Read More
Golden Residence Visa - Is it worth it by mdaasif
Hi, I am currently working in Bahrain and am eligible for newly announced Bahrain Golden residency visa as am employed (private sector) in Bahrain for more than 5 years and have my basic salary above the threshold. I have also received a message ...
@XTang not the retiree route - a while off that yet. Just submitted proof of earnings and a copy of my passport and got approval šit was the having lived in Bahrain for 5 years and earn over BD2,000 option.looking forward to finally being ... Read More
Golden Residence Visa - Is it worth it by mdaasif
Hi, I am currently working in Bahrain and am eligible for newly announced Bahrain Golden residency visa as am employed (private sector) in Bahrain for more than 5 years and have my basic salary above the threshold. I have also received a message ...
@AdHer I applied for a Golden Visa on 20 August and got the approval on 23 August.work in Saudi and have been in Bahrain for just 5 years. I have had a paper CPR and a 5 year visa (as Irish) for the 5 years. Met all the requirements to get the visa ... Read More
Anyone have credible source as to what's going on re Causeway? by JonMc
Anyone crossing into Bahrain over last few days knows how bad it is. Anyone have credible source as to whatās going on? (Saudi side obviously the issue)things that seems strange: itās only exiting Saudi that is a problem. Plenty of ...
Causeway back to normal as of a couple of hours ago! Busy but all lanes back open and cars are following through to the Bahrain sidei guess we will never really know what the issue wasā¦ Read More
Anyone have credible source as to what's going on re Causeway?
Anyone crossing into Bahrain over last few days knows how bad it is. Anyone have credible source as to whatās going on? (Saudi side obviously the issue)things that seems strange: itās only exiting Saudi that is a problem. Plenty of ... Read More
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 donāt need PCR). I have not crossed in a few weeks but anyone know if this is true? (Ie crossed into ...
In the early days of saudi vaccination app went immune straight away, now it does so 14 days after shot Read More
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 donāt need PCR). I have not crossed in a few weeks but anyone know if this is true? (Ie crossed into ...
I got asked for PCR coming into Bahrain today. Thankfully I had oneā¦ (I am overly cautious) Just one more week to go and then I will be 14 days after second dose and only need PCR for getting into saudi Read More
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 donāt need PCR). I have not crossed in a few weeks but anyone know if this is true? (Ie crossed into ...
Agree with you here and got my second dose yesterday morning after the announcement. So just have until 15 July to worry about PCR etc for getting into Bahrain (as spending the Eid week in Bahrain) Getting tested every Saturday and Monday in ... Read More
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 donāt need PCR). I have not crossed in a few weeks but anyone know if this is true? (Ie crossed into ...
I just crossed myself. Just looked to see app was green and one dose okay. Have a visa so canāt comment on vise on arrival Read More
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 donāt need PCR). I have not crossed in a few weeks but anyone know if this is true? (Ie crossed into ...
British and his wife is polish Read More
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 donāt need PCR). I have not crossed in a few weeks but anyone know if this is true? (Ie crossed into ...
They also got visa on arrival Read More
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 donāt need PCR). I have not crossed in a few weeks but anyone know if this is true? (Ie crossed into ...
Friend just called me. He just crossed and no PCR required for one dose Read More
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 donāt need PCR). I have not crossed in a few weeks but anyone know if this is true? (Ie crossed into ...
I have a Bahrain 5 year visa so should be okay. So PCR is relevant for me. Every time I crossed they wanted PCR so will get one anyway, but if they dropped thatās for those with one dose I would be commuting againā¦ Read More