@mikesharp
English looking for information about Saudi Arabia
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work visa V family visa by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
this might seem like the dumbest question, but what is the difference if there is one. I have received an offer for work, and was told i will fly out on a work visa, after 3months i will be able to sponsor dependants i.e. family.... so how does ...
However, special facilities do exist for some countries. While getting your KSA visa stamped, you have to talk to the authorities in the KSA embassy and they'll process the family visas alongwith yours.The whole story is in these lines! I wonder ... Read More
work visa V family visa by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
this might seem like the dumbest question, but what is the difference if there is one. I have received an offer for work, and was told i will fly out on a work visa, after 3months i will be able to sponsor dependants i.e. family.... so how does ...
But even with work visa, some expat managed to get their families over there at same time, without the need of waiting 3 months or whatever period to get the iqama sorted. This is what I really cannot get, why some managed to fly with their ... Read More
work visa V family visa by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
this might seem like the dumbest question, but what is the difference if there is one. I have received an offer for work, and was told i will fly out on a work visa, after 3months i will be able to sponsor dependants i.e. family.... so how does ...
Same here, initially I accepted an offer based on the possibility of my family joining me, and now it seems they are rolling back and I might decline the offer even though I signed the contract and they initiated the visa process! Read More
work visa V family visa by Btwn-Fear-N-Hope
this might seem like the dumbest question, but what is the difference if there is one. I have received an offer for work, and was told i will fly out on a work visa, after 3months i will be able to sponsor dependants i.e. family.... so how does ...
Saw you after a long while @Btwn-Fear-N-Hope! Hope everything has been good. And hey, no questions are dumb :) What you'll get is a work visa. After three months (max time), you'll get the iqama (in your case, the work & residential permit). Then ... Read More
investment in tadawul worthy enough ?!?? by DrHassanMalik
has any expat invested in Saudi stocks ever? any experiences? is that a profitable market for investment? or is it very risky? whats the general trend here
So what is the best option to invest in while in KSA? As far as I'm aware of there is no saving (interest) accounts, etc. Would it be offshore banking? Or send the money back home? duh! cheers Mike Read More
educational qualification attested in the UK by mikesharp
Hi there, anyone has attested his certificate in the UK? How long it takes, I'm trying to phone Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau but no one is asnwering. Any experience you have had in getting your certificate attested in the UK? Thanks Mike
I went through the Attache route and it took 5 weeks for the whole process (including from the Saudi Embassy as it is part of the degree attestation process).My employer has asked me to attest the degree from the Attache. They did not ask to attest ... Read More
local bank vs offshore vs UK bank by mikesharp
Hi guys, I was wondering from your personal experience what do you use for banking? I'm thinking of an offshore account which I will open before I arrive to KSA. cheers mike
Well, HSBC requires to have 25K. From the website: Am I eligible? If you have £25,000, or currency equivalent, and you're aged 18 or over, you're eligible to bank, save and then invest with us. Read More
local bank vs offshore vs UK bank
Hi guys, I was wondering from your personal experience what do you use for banking? I'm thinking of an offshore account which I will open before I arrive to KSA. cheers mike Read More
Document attestation by Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia Cultural Bureau by shaani123
Hi I live in England. I have send my documents for verification to the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia Cultural Bureau in UK, I have send my original degree. it's now one month and I have heard nothing from them. I am worried how much time this people ...
Hi there, I also need to attest my degree, but I do not want to send the original certificate, do they accept a colorful photocopy of the degree? Also how much did it cost? thanks Mike Read More
Visa for my wife by CED1974
Dear All, I am French and I will be moving to saudi Arabia (Ryad) soon for a one year contract. I would like to bring my wife with me. Could any one let me know the procedure and how long it takes? Thank you in advance for your answers. Rgds
I also really need to bring my wife and baby at same time. I cannot leave them behind, I appreciate if someone could help me with that! Read More
Visa for my wife by CED1974
Dear All, I am French and I will be moving to saudi Arabia (Ryad) soon for a one year contract. I would like to bring my wife with me. Could any one let me know the procedure and how long it takes? Thank you in advance for your answers. Rgds
Has anyone got a letter they can share that is sent to Saudi cultural attaché from the employer asking them to attest their qualifications? This letter has to be approved by mofa. My employers have sent me my approval but not this letter and it's ... Read More
Visa agent in the UK by mikesharp
Hi all, can you please advise a trusted visa agent in the UK? I'm in the process of applying for a visa and the employer (in KSA) has asked me to provide him with a name of the agent in the UK. Thanks Mike
Mike My company uses Gulf Visa gulfvisa.com GulfVisa Audit House, 260 Field End Road, Ruislip HA4 9LT Telephone: 020-8429-7494Thanks Martin, do you also do medical report or can you advise about it? thanks M Read More
Visa agent in the UK by mikesharp
Hi all, can you please advise a trusted visa agent in the UK? I'm in the process of applying for a visa and the employer (in KSA) has asked me to provide him with a name of the agent in the UK. Thanks Mike
Thanks LoopyLou87, I'm based in Liverpool, and I'm not sure why the employer has asked me to provide him with the agent name, I'll check the website you sent and see how it goes. Thanks M Read More
educational qualification attested in the UK
Hi there, anyone has attested his certificate in the UK? How long it takes, I'm trying to phone Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau but no one is asnwering. Any experience you have had in getting your certificate attested in the UK? Thanks Mike Read More
Visa agent in the UK
Hi all, can you please advise a trusted visa agent in the UK? I'm in the process of applying for a visa and the employer (in KSA) has asked me to provide him with a name of the agent in the UK. Thanks Mike Read More