Smooch303
Active memberEnglish expat in Bahrain
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Exit visa info needed please
Hi all, Does anybody know anything about getting an exit visa for a British baby born in Bahrain? Failing that, does anybody have the number of a good, trustworthy agent please? Thank you :) Read More
Ramadan Rules by Omeath
My wife and daughter are coming over and I am not sure how Bahrain deals with Ramadan. What happens to the shops, bars and restaurants during this time? I am aware of the procedures in Saudi and UAE, but I have not experienced Ramadan in Bahrain.
Do they let non-members into the British Club nowadays?I think it's limited access during Ramadan to non-members. Scottrace: what are the certain circumstances? Not that i would eat, drink, smoke, chew gum or anything anyway. I'm ... Read More
Ramadan Rules by Omeath
My wife and daughter are coming over and I am not sure how Bahrain deals with Ramadan. What happens to the shops, bars and restaurants during this time? I am aware of the procedures in Saudi and UAE, but I have not experienced Ramadan in Bahrain.
Do they let non-members into the British Club nowadays?I think it's limited access during Ramadan to non-members. Scottrace: what are the certain circumstances? Not that i would eat, drink, smoke, chew gum or anything anyway. I'm ... Read More
Ramadan Rules by Omeath
My wife and daughter are coming over and I am not sure how Bahrain deals with Ramadan. What happens to the shops, bars and restaurants during this time? I am aware of the procedures in Saudi and UAE, but I have not experienced Ramadan in Bahrain.
Just to let you know, the British club is open and selling food and drink during Ramadan. I also saw what appeared to be a Muslim teenager walking around a supermarket eating the contents of her trolley. Read More
Bahrain pregnancy by Smooch303
Hello, Can anybody please offer advice on having a baby in Bahrain with no maternity medical insurance and the difficulties (or ease) involved. Thank you.
Thank you for the welcome although I've been here a few months now and chatted to you both before :) I'm looking for a good obstetrician that provides a maternity package that won't be paid by medical insurance. I've contacted a ... Read More
Bahrain pregnancy
Hello, Can anybody please offer advice on having a baby in Bahrain with no maternity medical insurance and the difficulties (or ease) involved. Thank you. Read More
Extend VOA visa? by steamsmyclams
Going to be heading off to Bahrain soon. I usually do a visit on arrival visa, the last three times I've been. However this time, thinking about doing an eVisa because I might have to extend my stay. Have heard some woeful stories on the eVisa ...
I believe the advice actually came from you originally scottrace. As a regular there, I will let you do the honours. I would only copy and paste your message anyway. One thing I would say is, I would give a more detailed description of the ... Read More
Extend VOA visa? by steamsmyclams
Going to be heading off to Bahrain soon. I usually do a visit on arrival visa, the last three times I've been. However this time, thinking about doing an eVisa because I might have to extend my stay. Have heard some woeful stories on the eVisa ...
I'm pretty used to people staring when I used to live in china but I don't like it when they make me feel awkward as most woman wouldn't but yes I'll take it as a compliment that I turn heads :) Read More
Extend VOA visa? by steamsmyclams
Going to be heading off to Bahrain soon. I usually do a visit on arrival visa, the last three times I've been. However this time, thinking about doing an eVisa because I might have to extend my stay. Have heard some woeful stories on the eVisa ...
I went at 3.30pm as recommended by someone and it was so quick, I had 1 person in front of me. I didn't even fill my form in properly and they didn't question it at all. But certainly I felt uncomfortable with the men looking at me but I have ... Read More
Extend VOA visa? by steamsmyclams
Going to be heading off to Bahrain soon. I usually do a visit on arrival visa, the last three times I've been. However this time, thinking about doing an eVisa because I might have to extend my stay. Have heard some woeful stories on the eVisa ...
Hi, Just a little update on this. I got my visa extension today with no problems. Well, the only problem was finding the place and putting up with the guys staring. I actually met an agent while I was there who seemed quite decent and who gave ... Read More
Paid in SAR living in Bahrain - best bank option? by Richards32
Hi everyone, In August I will be moving to Bahrain from the UK and family joining me soon after, my work will be in KSA and I will be commuting each day. I do not yet know 100% but presume that I will be paid my salary in SAR, I will be spending ...
Yeah I will do. Thanks jack :) Read More
Paid in SAR living in Bahrain - best bank option? by Richards32
Hi everyone, In August I will be moving to Bahrain from the UK and family joining me soon after, my work will be in KSA and I will be commuting each day. I do not yet know 100% but presume that I will be paid my salary in SAR, I will be spending ...
I was misinformed. Ok, I didn't listen properly. We save £100 on every £1000 we send. Or thereabouts. Apparently a lot of the guys at his work use this company. But it does give a better exchange rate then the banks. We will give it a go next month ... Read More
Paid in SAR living in Bahrain - best bank option? by Richards32
Hi everyone, In August I will be moving to Bahrain from the UK and family joining me soon after, my work will be in KSA and I will be commuting each day. I do not yet know 100% but presume that I will be paid my salary in SAR, I will be spending ...
What do you do if you haven't got an HSBC account in Bahrain tho Jo? We aren't planning on opening one so we just use SAAB account for everything. My husband also told me last night about some agency who deals with it that supposedly gives a ... Read More
Extend VOA visa? by steamsmyclams
Going to be heading off to Bahrain soon. I usually do a visit on arrival visa, the last three times I've been. However this time, thinking about doing an eVisa because I might have to extend my stay. Have heard some woeful stories on the eVisa ...
I got a VOA nearly 3 months ago when I flew into Bahrain so I'm due to renew mine within the next few days, I'll let you know if there are any problems. Fingers crossed :) Read More
Paid in SAR living in Bahrain - best bank option? by Richards32
Hi everyone, In August I will be moving to Bahrain from the UK and family joining me soon after, my work will be in KSA and I will be commuting each day. I do not yet know 100% but presume that I will be paid my salary in SAR, I will be spending ...
Hi Shaun, My husband is in the same boat. He is paid in dollars into his Saudi bank and then we transfer money directly from there to uk. It's a pain and you will lose a bit of money in exchange rates but I don't think there is a lot of choice. ... Read More