Croydon_2012
English expat in Saudi Arabia
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23 posts
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About me
English
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English, ambition German
Registration: 14 February 2012
Activity
Help ! - Car Sharing to British School - from Olaya
Hi, My 4 yr old son has been admitted to the British School near Exit -8. I am looking for a car share option to pick and drop my son to the school from Olaya. Please email me . Any help would be much appreciated!! Read More
Hi by blurry
Hi there! Am new here & I find this site interesting. I am a Nurse in KSMC (The oldest hospital existing in Riyadh), I always work on a morning shift & with two days off a week , that's why on my free time am doing Photography & Videography (which ...
Welcome to the forum!! Hope you will have a good time in Riyadh! cheers Read More
Birth certificate attestation for British children by Croydon_2012
Hi, I arrived in Riyadh 3 weeks ago and my Iqama is processed. Planning to apply for my family visa now. I am hearing that I need to get the birth certificates of my children attested by the Saudi consulate in UK. Is this true? My travel in London ...
Alliecat, Paul Thanks for the quick responses. Much appreciated! Read More
Birth certificate attestation for British children by Croydon_2012
Hi, I arrived in Riyadh 3 weeks ago and my Iqama is processed. Planning to apply for my family visa now. I am hearing that I need to get the birth certificates of my children attested by the Saudi consulate in UK. Is this true? My travel in London ...
I have done the translation and have the originals. My travel agent in London did not attest the birth certificates and got only my marriage certificate translated and attested! Now that I am in Riyadh, what are my options? Can it be done somewhere ... Read More
Birth certificate attestation for British children
Hi, I arrived in Riyadh 3 weeks ago and my Iqama is processed. Planning to apply for my family visa now. I am hearing that I need to get the birth certificates of my children attested by the Saudi consulate in UK. Is this true? My travel in London ... Read More
Religious Police at malls by Talish02
I heard that you don't see many of them at the malls or raiding random restaurants anymore. I just wanted to know if you guys had any recent experiences with them? Or is Riyadh finally becoming a bit relaxed?
Agree with Alliecat. I have seen them around without any police. I think the police escort is only in areas where there may be issues with public. Read More
Religious Police at malls by Talish02
I heard that you don't see many of them at the malls or raiding random restaurants anymore. I just wanted to know if you guys had any recent experiences with them? Or is Riyadh finally becoming a bit relaxed?
I have been here 2 weeks. First week didnt see any Mutawa, but last weekend I was in Riyadh Mall and saw a few of them giving tough time to some kids. I was wondering whether the teenage/Uni guys have any places to go to chill out!! Read More
European Community by Maiss
I would love to create a European Community in Riyadh. Of course it will welcome all expats but the focus is on the 'European Union'. Who's in?
Count me in... I am from London and 2 weeks old in Riyadh. So still getting my head around with the roads and the culture! Cheers Mush Read More
GPS navigator by albertutama
Anybody to advise me where to buy a GPS navigator ? Thanks. Albert
Thanks all for the responses. Read More
GPS navigator by albertutama
Anybody to advise me where to buy a GPS navigator ? Thanks. Albert
Hi All, This is my second week in Riyadh and first time within the region. I have seen some Garmin shops on my way to office/hotel. I have always used Tom Tom in UK and absolutely love it. After reading comments on this forum, Garmin sounds ... Read More
Accommodation Request in Riyadh
Hi, I now received my visa and am looking forward to travel to Riyadh by end of Aug. So, will be actively looking for a 3 bedroom accommodation (villa/flat), ideally within a western compound. Can I please request members to let me know if they are ... Read More
Iqama timelines by Croydon_2012
Hi there, Need some help to understand the Saudi Iqama processing timelines. I am a British National planning to move to Riyadh around 25-July-2012. 1. Has anybody done Iqama processing recently so that I can understand the timelines required? 2. ...
Thanks. Since the period is in the middle of Ramadan - does it impact the Iqama timelines? Cheers Read More
Iqama timelines
Hi there, Need some help to understand the Saudi Iqama processing timelines. I am a British National planning to move to Riyadh around 25-July-2012. 1. Has anybody done Iqama processing recently so that I can understand the timelines required? 2. ... Read More
Good Travel Agent in London for Saudi Visa
Hi, I have been told by my employer that my visa is approved and my employment contract is on its way. So, now need to engage a good travel agent in London to line up for visa processing. Does anybody have any recommendations? Cheers Mush Read More
Saudi Work Visa process for British Nationals
Hi, I was offered a job in Feb 2012 and now, I am being told that the visa processing is still in progress. It's been 8 weeks now, but still I have not received the visa from the company. I was told last week that the documents are with SABIA, and ... Read More