@Allons-y
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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American
Lives in Jeddah
Registration: 21 October 2010
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Exchanging Riyals for U.S. Dollars by TexasPilot
When I lived in Jeddah I had this all worked out but now I'm in Riyadh and have to start all over again. Where do I get a good haircut, where do I buy food, etc... Most important right now, does anyone know where I can exchange Riyals for U.S. ...
*I went ahead and did the conversion at my bank (Alawwal)... which amounted to more or less what the exchange rate is. Saved time and probably wouldn't get beaten by much. Read More
Exchanging Riyals for U.S. Dollars by TexasPilot
When I lived in Jeddah I had this all worked out but now I'm in Riyadh and have to start all over again. Where do I get a good haircut, where do I buy food, etc... Most important right now, does anyone know where I can exchange Riyals for U.S. ...
**Urgent update needed... What is the "best" place to change riyals to USD these days? For around 3,800 SR, what would be the likely range of money "taken" as commission from banks/places in Batha/etc.? For example, at that ... Read More
Batha: dinner suggestion solicited, where can I fix a squeaky shoe? by Allons-y
Greetings, readers. I enjoy spending time in Batha and will be there in a few days. A few colleagues will eat dinner with me there, and I would like suggestions for where to eat. I don't want anything pricey or fancy, just a place that has ...
Thanks very much for the reply. Read More
Batha: dinner suggestion solicited, where can I fix a squeaky shoe?
Greetings, readers. I enjoy spending time in Batha and will be there in a few days. A few colleagues will eat dinner with me there, and I would like suggestions for where to eat. I don't want anything pricey or fancy, just a place that has ... Read More
Final exit visa but iqama just expired by Allons-y
Greetings, readers. My company learned that I wasn't going to renew my contract and promptly refused to renew my iqama. Therefore, my iqama expired a month and a bit before my flight out of the country. The company did issue me a final exit visa, ...
Based on a comment I read here, it seems policies have or may have changed since I originally posted. Therefore, I cannot comment on the current situation any more than has been posted earlier in this thread. Good luck. Read More
Americans getting a visa to enter Russia while working in Riyadh
Hello, forum readers. Other websites and information points aside, I am searching for advice/details on how to get a visa to enter Russia as a tourist with my American passport while here in Riyadh. I have about 4.5 weeks before my flight, I will ... Read More
Final exit visa but iqama just expired by Allons-y
Greetings, readers. My company learned that I wasn't going to renew my contract and promptly refused to renew my iqama. Therefore, my iqama expired a month and a bit before my flight out of the country. The company did issue me a final exit visa, ...
If your iqama has already expired, I believe your sponsor has to pay a fine and process some paperwork to get you a final exit visa. Read More
Final exit visa but iqama just expired by Allons-y
Greetings, readers. My company learned that I wasn't going to renew my contract and promptly refused to renew my iqama. Therefore, my iqama expired a month and a bit before my flight out of the country. The company did issue me a final exit visa, ...
I haven't learned of many good bosses in this country, and it seems yours is creating problems. I don't think there is any advice I can give. It seems everything has to be settled between you and your sponsor. Good luck. Read More
Final exit visa but iqama just expired by Allons-y
Greetings, readers. My company learned that I wasn't going to renew my contract and promptly refused to renew my iqama. Therefore, my iqama expired a month and a bit before my flight out of the country. The company did issue me a final exit visa, ...
Hi, Jhun. If your sponsor has a final exit visa for you that was received before the date of your iqama expiring, I think you will be okay to leave within 60 days of the iqama expiring. My hope is that he has it and will give it to you soon. If ... Read More
Changing money at a good rate without an iqama
Greetings. I overheard someone say that it's not possible to change money from riyals to a foreign currency without an iqama. Is this true? Where in Riyadh is the "best" place to change money from Saudi riyals to U.S. dollars? By best, I mean the ... Read More
A good tailor for men's clothing is needed
Greetings. I used different tailors in Jeddah and was happy with their work and the prices that are lower than what I find in the U.S. Now, I'm in Riyadh and I don't know any tailors. I have a pair of black dress pants I would like to get copied ... Read More
Final exit visa but iqama just expired by Allons-y
Greetings, readers. My company learned that I wasn't going to renew my contract and promptly refused to renew my iqama. Therefore, my iqama expired a month and a bit before my flight out of the country. The company did issue me a final exit visa, ...
I can think of two things. First, the new law states that you have to surrender your iqama before going to the airport and exiting, so maybe your employer will take it weeks in advance (I'm not sure on the time frame). Second, there is a limit to ... Read More
Final exit visa but iqama just expired by Allons-y
Greetings, readers. My company learned that I wasn't going to renew my contract and promptly refused to renew my iqama. Therefore, my iqama expired a month and a bit before my flight out of the country. The company did issue me a final exit visa, ...
I think that traveling on an expired passport would be an issue for airlines and immigration. Maybe you will find out if it's okay to travel on an expired passport by contacting the appropriate airlines/immigration offices. I don't think HR is the ... Read More
Final exit visa but iqama just expired by Allons-y
Greetings, readers. My company learned that I wasn't going to renew my contract and promptly refused to renew my iqama. Therefore, my iqama expired a month and a bit before my flight out of the country. The company did issue me a final exit visa, ...
Rwin, I don't think you will have a problem exiting on June 20 with an iqama expiring on May 8, but I don't think it's wise to try to travel anywhere with an expired passport. I recommend trying to get a new passport ASAP. Good luck. Read More
Final exit visa but iqama just expired by Allons-y
Greetings, readers. My company learned that I wasn't going to renew my contract and promptly refused to renew my iqama. Therefore, my iqama expired a month and a bit before my flight out of the country. The company did issue me a final exit visa, ...
I did not have any problems at the airport, and I visited my country's consulate general just to be sure that that would be the case, but your situation is unfortunately not the same as mine because you do not have a final exit visa. That was the ... Read More