@capriole
Greek expat in Bahrain
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About me
Greek
Lives in Manama, Seef District
Speaks Greek, English
Registration: 26 September 2012
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Filipina moving to Bahrain by KangMarie
Hello! I have an employer already in a spa in Manama, Bahrain. I will be in Bahrain in August. But I'm just curious, do you know how much normally would be the salary of an Aesthetician in Bahrain? Aesthetician is the one who do waxing, facials, ...
I do agree with the other members said but if I was in your shoes I will try to renegotiate the contract period also as 4 years is a very long time and its unusual as most of the contracts run with a 2 year period. The reason I am emphasizing the ... Read More
Computer Repair Shop by Mythril
Hi: Does anyone know of a reputable, reliable computer repair shop that can take a look at my laptop? This is not a hardware problem but software, in that suddenly and for no apparent reason, my laptop is asking me to input my Gmail password before ...
@Mythril Unfortunately I can't recommended any shops as I haven't use any of them since I prefer doing things myself as I am comfortable doing that due to my profession :) Did you try the safe mode boot (see here how you could do ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Bahrain by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Bahrain? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
According to Bahraini Citizenship Act (last amended 1981) articles 4, 5 and 6 define the ways to obtain Bahrain citizenship: Bahrainis by descent: 4. Anyone shall be regarded a Bahraini national, if: (A) Was born in Bahrain after the effective ... Read More
Computer Repair Shop by Mythril
Hi: Does anyone know of a reputable, reliable computer repair shop that can take a look at my laptop? This is not a hardware problem but software, in that suddenly and for no apparent reason, my laptop is asking me to input my Gmail password before ...
Have you tried booting in safe mode, that might allow you to login without activating the google login, which as you said shouldn't be required as Windows 10 asks for a microsoft account (although its possible to bypass that also). If the safe ... Read More
Visit visa expired by Thaliabelz12
GOOD DAY, i have question if my visa expired this may 13 2017..he can stay for even few days to renew it? Thanks Thalz
If your visit visa has expired and you plan to travel out soon (i.e. two three days) the you could stay for a few days and then you will have to pay a fine at the airport (the immigration officer will send you to pay that first before they stamp the ... Read More
Current Account in Bahrain by GuestPoster45144
Dear Expats, I need advice on banks in Bahrain. I need a basic current account - just to receive local salary and to get cash from ATMs. Any insights, recommendations and information are much appreciated.
Hi , The only difference between a savings account and a current account in most banks is the issuance of a cheque book with the current account. If that is not a requirement for you then a savings account will suffice for what you need (ATM debit ... Read More
Visa ban by VIckyArden
I am working at 5 star hotel , for 10 months . My employer arranged 1 year visa although my contract is 2 years. 1 month Before the visa expire, I give my resignation as I am going to another 5 star hotel . Reason I'm leaving because I got ...
Well without knowing the specifics of your contract we can only make assumptions and speculate, so with that in mind my answer is as follows: The fact that your visa was for 1 year and it was up for renewal doesn't mean that your employer is ... Read More
Salary Received By The Allied Health Professionals in Bahrain by Aicenlot
I was called by a placement agency here in the Philippines 4 days ago offering me a job in one of the hospitals in Bahrain as a Respiratory Therapist. I was searching on this site the salary of Respiratory Therapist or Nurses in Bahrain. I found ...
Hello, Question 1: Do you know how much Respiratory Therapist or Nurses earn in Bahrain? > I don't know what the salary of a nurse in bahrain is so I will let somone else answer that. Question 2: Is it easy to bring my kids and live ... Read More
Salary Expectation in Bahrain by JessyJaye
Hello everyone, I just want to gather some feedbacks from expats in Bahrain. I recently received an offer for admin/receptionist position in a corporate company in Gudaibiya, Bahrain. I was offered a salary of 600 USD/month with free accomodation ...
Just a correction, 600 USD is approx 220 BDH not 118 BHD. Thank you for your feedback. I'm actually surprised that yeah it really is expensive compare to Doha i guess. However accomodation and transportation is included in my benefits. But i ... Read More
EXPAT TV by AF847
Hi! I am from the UK and may be relocating back to Bahrain in the near future, having been out before in the 2000's. As a Brit I remember how poor the availability of UK TV was from the various local satellite providers. Can anyone advise if ...
I am watching all my country's channels via a dedicated IPTV box and mots of the time I have no issues, the performance will be very much dependent on your internet connection and the area you live (specially if you choose a non-adsl/fibre ... Read More
Address in CPR by Mohammad1979
Hello friends How to check the address mentioned in CPR records as CPR card does not show the current. can we check it online? Regards
You can read the card if you have a common smartcard reader and using the eRevelear application that could be downloaded from Central Informatics Organization website or by clicking in the link provided (smartcard reader software) Read More
Driving in Bahrain by joshua.holland
Hi, My partner and I will be moving to Bahrain in August. I have been learning to drive but have not yet passed, and will be unable to do so before we move (due to no test dates being available before we leave). Is it possible for me to do a ...
My advice is to try to take the test in the UK as it will solve many problems (i.e finding a trustworthy driving instructor, cost of the extra hours etc). If you do get the licence in UK then you with that you could obtain a Bahraini driving licence ... Read More
guaranteeing uber to airport by GuestPoster95685
So, if I want to make sure that I can get a taxi via Uber to the airport on Monday evening, how do I go about it? I don't want to get packed up and flip open the app to find there are no cars. Is it possible to arrange uber in advance?
You can book a taxi using http://www.speedymotors.com/ taxi service, I used them in the past and they were reliable (just call them to confirm the booking as waiting for a reply via email/sms is taking a lot of time). If you are using uber you ... Read More
Moving to Melbourne - about salary packages?
Hello, Last week I entered into discussions with a company for a position as a Sr Software Developer (financial applications) for a possible move to their office based in Melbourne. Although I have done some research in terms of avg salary and ... Read More
atm card by ricky raj
hello, is there any problem with using magnetic stripe based cards in Bahrain?are chip based cards necessary?
Most ATMs and POS should be able to process both magstripe cards and chip cards. The question is whether the issuer of the card allows international use and what are the limits of it. For example middle east countries could be blocked by the card ... Read More