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Indian expat in Bahrain

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Lives in Juffair

Registration: 23 December 2012

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vivek22 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Ashvinkumar

I want to know cost of living by Ashvinkumar

Hi i got offer 500 BHD can you describe cost of live in behrain and any thing i can save?

vivek22

in 500 BD you can get Fully furnished 2 BHK to 3BHK apartment depending upon the area and the quality of the apartment. You can reduce BD 100 to 150 if you want unfurnished. As is everywhere, if you go for luxury apartments even 1 BHK may cost BD ... Read More

vivek22 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Ashvinkumar

I want to know cost of living by Ashvinkumar

Hi i got offer 500 BHD can you describe cost of live in behrain and any thing i can save?

vivek22

if you can specify whether you will live alone or with family - it will help and after reading all the posts as mentioned above, please ask if you have a specific query. Read More

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11 years ago
Ash_adorable

Urgent!! help needed to decide on an offer by Ash_adorable

Hi, I am an Indian s/ w enggnr with 9 yrs exp my salary here in India is 21lakhs/ annum. And employed with a top MNC I have been offered a below package. Option 1. salary 20, 000 Sar/ month + medical + return flights + bonus+ relocation ...

vivek22

@saimans : thanks for enlightening that salary in KSA(and GCC) is non-taxable. I was not aware of it really after having lived here for 3 years. Also I did forget that I paid income tax in India. But my views are my views. Read More

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11 years ago
Ash_adorable

Urgent!! help needed to decide on an offer by Ash_adorable

Hi, I am an Indian s/ w enggnr with 9 yrs exp my salary here in India is 21lakhs/ annum. And employed with a top MNC I have been offered a below package. Option 1. salary 20, 000 Sar/ month + medical + return flights + bonus+ relocation ...

vivek22

@saimans : something good for you may not be good for others. 2x rule is minimum I have seen in 100% of my knowns in 10yr exp level. Cost of living : House rent in India INR 20k per month , In KSA in an Asian compound I was paying SR 4k pm = INR ... Read More

vivek22 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Ash_adorable

Urgent!! help needed to decide on an offer by Ash_adorable

Hi, I am an Indian s/ w enggnr with 9 yrs exp my salary here in India is 21lakhs/ annum. And employed with a top MNC I have been offered a below package. Option 1. salary 20, 000 Sar/ month + medical + return flights + bonus+ relocation ...

vivek22

A)take offer 1 .. but see below B)your savings pm SR 20k - car 2k - hold 3k - rent- 4k - school (American/British)4k - misc 1k = SR 6K realistically. If you take house in a compound the annual rent may be annual 75k and more. Flats means no use of ... Read More

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11 years ago
Anubhav_J

Averager Salary for SAP ABAP Consultant in Saudi by Anubhav_J

Hello There, I have an offer from a Saudi based IT Consulting firm 1. Housing Allowance 2. Transport Allowance 3. Annual return ticket with Family 4. Private Medical Insurance with Family My query is 1. What is average salary for SAP ...

vivek22

Your wife should be prepred to use abaya whenever going outside in a public place ( market,mall, school, street etc). Crime wise it is very safe if you do not go to unkown dark areas in night. Housing mau cost SR 15K TO 18 annual minimum ( closed ... Read More

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11 years ago
abdulmohammed

Visit Visa for Father and Sister by abdulmohammed

Dear All, I live in Jeddah and in urgent NEED of your genuine advises/suggestions in the below matter. Your true advise would be highly appreciated. I am in process of changing my profession to Engineer category from other category to invite my ...

vivek22

I do not trust that visit visa for father is difficult unless someone has first hand experience. I know at least 5 more families( apart from me) who got visit visa for father and did NOT face any problem. For age 60, definitley no problem. (If age ... Read More

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11 years ago
abdulmohammed

Visit Visa for Father and Sister by abdulmohammed

Dear All, I live in Jeddah and in urgent NEED of your genuine advises/suggestions in the below matter. Your true advise would be highly appreciated. I am in process of changing my profession to Engineer category from other category to invite my ...

vivek22

ve sent you the no. in pm. Read More

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11 years ago
deepakrao

Moving to Jubail.. by deepakrao

Hai, I am moving to Jubail next month. Company has offered salary of 2500Riyal with food, accomodation and insurance. I have 2 and half years experience as mechanical engineer. Is the offer good? How is the place? Can i save atleast ...

vivek22

check your employment contract . it is between you and your employer on how and when to renew, how much notice period in case any party does not want to renew etc. Read More

vivek22 replied to a thread
11 years ago
deepakrao

Moving to Jubail.. by deepakrao

Hai, I am moving to Jubail next month. Company has offered salary of 2500Riyal with food, accomodation and insurance. I have 2 and half years experience as mechanical engineer. Is the offer good? How is the place? Can i save atleast ...

vivek22

No, you can not do that. To get a new job (means new work visa) - you have to get NOC from your existing employer and think why they would let go such a low cost engineer? Not easy to find replacement these days. It is always 3 months visa which ... Read More

vivek22 replied to a thread
11 years ago
abdulmohammed

Visit Visa for Father and Sister by abdulmohammed

Dear All, I live in Jeddah and in urgent NEED of your genuine advises/suggestions in the below matter. Your true advise would be highly appreciated. I am in process of changing my profession to Engineer category from other category to invite my ...

vivek22

you can get only visit visa for them. I did it for me and hence can tell you. As per your luck it can be for one month or three month. Once they r here it canbe further extended two times one/ three month each as per your chance with KSA officer. So ... Read More

vivek22 replied to a thread
11 years ago
justadude

Sponsor ID # for Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu? by justadude

Hey gals and guys. I'm trying to complete paperwork to submit to the Saudi Embassy for an employment visa. It doesn't appear that my contract and documents from Royal Commission of Jubail and Yanbu included a Sponsor ID# that's needed. Could anyone ...

vivek22

its unique regn no given to each employer. You have to ask RCJY govt relation officer or their HR officer for this. Usually also mentioned on their letterhead stationery but better to confirm from GR/HR. Read More

vivek22 replied to a thread
11 years ago
deepakrao

Moving to Jubail.. by deepakrao

Hai, I am moving to Jubail next month. Company has offered salary of 2500Riyal with food, accomodation and insurance. I have 2 and half years experience as mechanical engineer. Is the offer good? How is the place? Can i save atleast ...

vivek22

very low for an engineer. You can save 1500-2000 easily if food accom. is given by company as these are the two main expenses for a bachelor. You can not spend on any other entertainment here except 50 per month on mobile, internet each. But the ... Read More

vivek22 replied to a thread
11 years ago
sanasha

visa by sanasha

how long does it to get family visa from bahrain especially forindians?

vivek22

Practice for Indians passport holders only as I recently obtained resident visa for my family - 1. marriage certificate plus both husband and wife's passports should have each others name ; if not then marriage certificate attestation required. ... Read More

vivek22 replied to a thread
11 years ago
mdshibin

Insurance by mdshibin

Hi friends, Will there be any problems if i get a insurance for my pregnant wife.My wife is now 3 months pregnant.She doesnt have an insurance. I have inquired with an insurance company and i am planning to take insurance for her. I am concerned ...

vivek22

you need to read insurance policy terms. NORMALLY group policies(insurance through your company) will cover pregnancy without any condition provided you have a family status in your employment. If you have individually taken policy, you may be in ... Read More