@vg140289
Indian expat in Saudi Arabia
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Mobile phone plans in Saudi Arabia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Staying connected while living in Saudi Arabia remains a priority for expats, especially when choosing a mobile operator or to understand the local specificities of mobile plans. Here some elements to consider: How to ...
Here is my experience:How to choose your mobile operator in Saudi Arabia? - Go with STC or Mobily. With all other service providers, you will face challenges in terms of network connectivity. What documents are required to subscribe to a mobile plan ... Read More
Iqama renewal and dependent visa
Hello friends, I am stuck in a complicated situation related to my Iqama renewal and dependent visa:1. My iqama is valid till 16th July 20242. Unfortunately due to some personal exigency, me and family had to travel back to home country on 26th ... Read More
Dependent exit re-entry
Hello friends, My family was in Saudi as my dependent. They went back to India but could not come before the exit - re-entry visa expiry. What are the consequences and what is the procedure to extend their exit - re-entry visa. Pls help. Read More
Family Final Exit while outside the kingdom
i am a iqama holder in saudi and my family also has iqama. right now they are in india and dont want to come back. can i take final exit for them without them being in the kingdom? what is the process for the same? Read More
URGENT - Iqama renewal
I am an expat in saudi from last 2 years. My iqama renewal by current employer got delayed due to some system issue as well as holiday time. The iqama got expired 3 days back. What are the implications and what should I do? Read More
Istaqdam appointment for family visa yellow slip by shahidsalman56
Aoa,i wanted to apply for istaqdam appointment to apply my family visa but portal is not showing the date. Since last couple of weeks.any body have any idea why the portal is not opening.
Wait till the end of this week. No Appointment until the Eid. Keep eyes starting Thursday 11th April (10th night itself) and book ASAP once open. Same happened last year as well. I was trying to book before 2/3 weeks of Eid but nothing was available ... Read More
I would like to relocate to Riyadh from Abu Dhabi by thailancharlie
I know that Saudi is growing nowadays. But I have some questions before relocating to Riyadh.1. Cost of living?2. Transportation in Riyadh now?3. How long will take to get an IQAMA for UAE expats?
30% cheaper than DubaiDon't rely on public transport. Until you have Iqama, use taxi and then car is a must here. Public transport is pathetic here. Not sure about Emirati people if there is separate guidelines. But for Expats like us Iqama ... Read More
Health issue in my x-ray by seanlyndhonharpst
Good day, I undergo medical for my iqama then in my x-ray they found out that i have a tb scar. And they proceed me to take the sputom test(3x) and the skin test, all the result is negative. Can they still sent me to my country?
@123fox pls DM and I can connect with the person who helps with this. Read More
Taking General Items from Saudi to Dubai via Road by vg140289
I am planning to permanently shift to Dubai. Currently, I am in Riyadh. I am thinking of Shifting via Car/Pickup truck like Ford F150 (Planning to Rent it for few days). I am only planning to take essential items like Cloths, Utensils, toys etc. I ...
@XTang Thanks for the details. I am checking with one of the car rental service providers who provide similar services where I can take the car from here and drop it at their Dubai location. Let's see what they agree upon. I want to know the ... Read More
Health issue in my x-ray by seanlyndhonharpst
Good day, I undergo medical for my iqama then in my x-ray they found out that i have a tb scar. And they proceed me to take the sputom test(3x) and the skin test, all the result is negative. Can they still sent me to my country?
@contactvinothchelladurai I had the same issue. You cant do anything with it. Just tell the GAMCA center that do not upload the results on portal (mark absent) otherwise you will be disqualified for next 6 months. There are people who can help you ... Read More
Taking General Items from Saudi to Dubai via Road by vg140289
I am planning to permanently shift to Dubai. Currently, I am in Riyadh. I am thinking of Shifting via Car/Pickup truck like Ford F150 (Planning to Rent it for few days). I am only planning to take essential items like Cloths, Utensils, toys etc. I ...
Can anyone pls help here? Read More
Taking General Items from Saudi to Dubai via Road
I am planning to permanently shift to Dubai. Currently, I am in Riyadh. I am thinking of Shifting via Car/Pickup truck like Ford F150 (Planning to Rent it for few days). I am only planning to take essential items like Cloths, Utensils, toys etc. I ... Read More
Taking General Items from Saudi to UAE via Road
I am planning to permanently shift to Dubai. Currently, I am in Riyadh. I am thinking of Shifting via Car/Pickup truck like Ford F150 (Planning to Rent it for few days). I am only planning to take essential items like Cloths, Utensils, toys etc. I ... Read More
Iqama Profession change procedure by Satish Mishra
Dear all,I m living in saudi arabia and i m working here as engineer but my iqama Profession is workshop worker.Pls advice how i change my iqama trade and which documents require to do the same ?Can i bring my family with workshop worker trade ?
Hi Satish,Here is the process to follow which I also did almost a year ago. First, you need to get all your degree attested from the home country including Saudi Embassy. Note that the degree should match the Iqama profession change you need. ... Read More
Moving from saudi to UAE final exit process by vg140289
I am living in riyadh on Iqama with my family family also has dependent iqama. And kids are going to an Indian school. I am getting better offer from a UAE company and I am planning to go. Pls help with the end to end process for final exit and what ...
thank you.. Read More