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@vikpaw

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English looking for information about Bahrain

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Lives in Manama

Speaks English, Spanish, Gujarati, French (little), Arabic (very little)

Registration: 05 January 2016

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last year
XTang

Vehicle registration renewal service by XTang

I heard that there are agencies / providers that can take your car, get it inspected and get the certificate so that you can then renew online? does anyone have contacts for such a service? I am referring to cars older than 5 years which require ...

vikpaw

Referring back to the original subject matter, if you have insurance with GIG BH, they offer this inspection process as a service with some of their higher value insurance packages. It also covers taking the car for bi-annual service, and 2 free ... Read More

vikpaw replied to a thread
2 years ago
Kiran17

Thank you XTang - the one stop information centre by Kiran17

“Thank you” suddenly seems such a small word., I want to thank you XTang, but I don’t know where to begin. I just want to share here that “there are so many things that I would not have been able to do without your advice ...

vikpaw

Hear hear ! 👏🏽 Read More

vikpaw replied to a thread
3 years ago
aquacool

Benefits by aquacool

hi to all , First abroad here, I want to know what will you get after you finish your contract in a company, Last salary indemnity what else .? thank you !

vikpaw

Yes, it is different. If you used all of your annual leave, and therefore have zero un-utilized, this component would be zero. You are still entitled to indemnity pay, which an end-of-service award, based on length of service, with its own ... Read More

vikpaw replied to a thread
4 years ago
XTang

How to get a police clearance / good conduct certificate in Bahrain? by XTang

I was in need of one recently and looked around the internet and found out that most of the information was either out dated or was conflicting. So I am reproducing my own experience of getting this recently i.e. last week. There are two types of ...

vikpaw

Nov/Dec 2020 Update: Muharraq Office is working again. Take an appointment through the Skiplino app. Book for GCC, no need to book for fingerprinting separately, if fingerprints are needed they will refer you to that dept. Get there early as ... Read More

vikpaw replied to a thread
4 years ago
mdaasif

Extension of eVisa GCC Resident by mdaasif

Hi, Need help from the experts. I have a visitor from Kuwait who came to Bahrain on 15-Mar-2020. He is a GCC Resident and he came to Bahrain on eVisa for GCC resident. His visa expires on 14-Apr-2020. Looking at the current scenario around travel ...

vikpaw

You can't visit. I believe they are not accepting in-person consultations now. You can phone, or fill out an online form. Most pages now have a button at the bottom which says "Apply through communication system". You can go to this ... Read More

vikpaw replied to a thread
4 years ago
mdaasif

Extension of eVisa GCC Resident by mdaasif

Hi, Need help from the experts. I have a visitor from Kuwait who came to Bahrain on 15-Mar-2020. He is a GCC Resident and he came to Bahrain on eVisa for GCC resident. His visa expires on 14-Apr-2020. Looking at the current scenario around travel ...

vikpaw

I know a few people with this issue, you can call the public relations helpline 17399764. The advice was, don't worry, airports are closed. They will deal with it on exit after restrictions are lifted, no penalties, just pay for the extension ... Read More

vikpaw replied to a thread
5 years ago
XTang

How to set up your own company in Bahrain by XTang

Updated Oct' 19 So after seeing all of the questions and threads here; plus, with recent experience of helping friends set up a company in Bahrain, I thought I would pen down the steps. Hope it helps. First off, this relates to setting up an ...

vikpaw

Ok thanks. So scenario would be have company fully sorted with visas etc so all owners are signatories. If one partner gets a job: they relinquish investor visa, but retain other rights/ownership in company? Read More

vikpaw replied to a thread
5 years ago
XTang

How to set up your own company in Bahrain by XTang

Updated Oct' 19 So after seeing all of the questions and threads here; plus, with recent experience of helping friends set up a company in Bahrain, I thought I would pen down the steps. Hope it helps. First off, this relates to setting up an ...

vikpaw

Is it possible to setup a business and get investor visa and for one of the partners to take up a job with a company in BH? I’m pretty sure if you have a job as an expat and want to setup a company you can if the employer allows it but what ... Read More

vikpaw replied to a thread
6 years ago
Dr_AA

Transferring your car from Saudi to Bahrain by Dr_AA

I'm planning to relocate to Bahrain and I would like to transfer my car (2 years old) to Bahrain and get it registered there. Could anyone help me with this? Regards, Dr.AA

vikpaw

Did you move to Bahrain yet @Mahesh? What happened with your car? I’m not sure what the extra 5% is for, hopefully not VAT. Shouldn’t need to pay it if you can prove it was already paid, same as customs duty. Read More

vikpaw replied to a thread
6 years ago
eaglesinternational

Need information SETUP SPC by eaglesinternational

I need some information regarding how to setup SPC in Bahrain I have allready WLLcompny in Bahrain and also have CPR But want to open SPC If any body have details kindly share with me Thanks

vikpaw

50bd is cheap. Read More

vikpaw replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster95685

Grand Prix tickets by GuestPoster95685

GP tickets for the 2019 are on sale now. I was wondering what the best deal / prices are. The outlet I'm looking at has weekend main stand tickets for around BD 125. I've never been before and was wondering if this is about the right price ...

vikpaw

As above. If you defo want to go, get tickets early and for the first time get the weekend tickets. Pit walk on Thursday is cool and so are the quails and other races. Plus concerts are usually OK. You can get 20% off now, later it drops to 15% ... Read More

vikpaw replied to a thread
6 years ago
LonesomeTravels

Apple Store by LonesomeTravels

My iPhone X has been shocking me lately while fast charging. It’s a pretty strong shock. I want to buy a wireless charger but only an Apple authorised one, does anyone happen to know if Bahrain has a proper Apple store? I’ve been here ...

vikpaw

Is the charger not original? Worth testing it elsewhere, some electricity supplies are not great. Earthing is sometimes not done properly. Regardless I can always feel a buzz from the case of an iPhone when it's charging, if grounded, i.e. ... Read More

vikpaw replied to a thread
6 years ago
oliverrdawson

Beer? by oliverrdawson

Hello everyone, I am new to Bahrain currently living in Seef, dont know anyone around here so would be good for someone to show me the ropes over an nice cold pint? Oliver

vikpaw

It might be worth joining one of the social clubs, they each have a different crowd, all generally good fun and have plenty of events. Plus once a member of one you can gain entry to the others, so best to pick one that is closest to where you ... Read More

vikpaw replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

The best apps for expats in Bahrain by Priscilla

Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Bahrain. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...

vikpaw

The ones mentioned above and these in no particular order : Carriage - food Hello food - food Foodir - food PapaJohns - pizza! SnappCard - discounts NovoCinemas - best cinema in Bahrain Rotana - Nice hotel and restaurants Privileges - Points for ... Read More

vikpaw replied to a thread
6 years ago
PhilTay

Investing and share dealing by PhilTay

Dear all, I am looking for advice if at all possible. I would like to invest in some stocks and am having difficulty registering with the normal providers. I have attempted via my bank and some online solutions, however as an expat this is not ...

vikpaw

Also, X-O do low cost execution only for UK stocks. For UK+US use Interactive Investor which took over the Natwest system, they have really good rates if you are a frequent investor. Read More