tkinok74
American expat in Jordan
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About me
American
Lives in Amman, Amman Governorate
Speaks English
Registration: 14 June 2017
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Residency after marriage by tkinok74
Hello. I will travel soon to Amman and get married to my best friend. Our plan is to live there for a couple years then decide what to do later once we see how well I do in Amman. My question is, what’s the process to get residency for me ...
An update: back home my father died recently leaving my mother alone (because both of my brothers have died in recent years also). So between that, and my husbands situation making things complicated for me to stay in Jordan, we are working on ... Read More
Residency after marriage by tkinok74
Hello. I will travel soon to Amman and get married to my best friend. Our plan is to live there for a couple years then decide what to do later once we see how well I do in Amman. My question is, what’s the process to get residency for me ...
Ok it got complicated. His mom is Jordanian but dad was Palestinian and from Gaza so my husband doesn’t have Jordanian nationality and is here on a yellow residency card for “children of Jordanian mothers”. Will he lose her ... Read More
Hard to find grocery item locations
I found Dr Pepper (Cosmo has it for anyone who’s been looking) but does anybody know if Bisquick (or a similar alternative) can be found in Amman and if so where? Thanks! Read More
Residency after marriage by tkinok74
Hello. I will travel soon to Amman and get married to my best friend. Our plan is to live there for a couple years then decide what to do later once we see how well I do in Amman. My question is, what’s the process to get residency for me ...
Thank you so much for that information. My soon-to-be-Husband has an uncle working at Department of Foreign Affairs so we are hopeful he may be able to help make at least that part easier for us, by explaining to us what we need and where to go etc. Read More
Residency after marriage
Hello. I will travel soon to Amman and get married to my best friend. Our plan is to live there for a couple years then decide what to do later once we see how well I do in Amman. My question is, what’s the process to get residency for me ... Read More
Dating A Jordanian Man - Tips! by rebecca_lass
Hello, am a Malaysian girl of Chinese descent who is currently dating a Jordanian guy of Palestinian descent for a year in Dubai. I was wondering what are the dating culture like for Jordanians? I have dated guys from diff backgrounds eg: Europeans ...
I am engaged to a Palestinian man who has lived in Amman since he was 8 years old. I can tell you a few red flags to look for and a few perfectly normal things to look for too. 1. Arabic men who are Muslim do NOT date. If he is dating you, you ... Read More
10 Reasons WHY to Just Go For it (Marry a JORDANIAN Guy) by FouadsBaby
1. Because he's HOT--and He's GENEROUS! 2. Because when he loves you, he loves you COMPLETELY and FOREVER 3. Because when he adores you, he will lift you up onto a pedestal and treat you like a queen 4. Because he doesn't believe in adultry and ...
Sunset please update us how things go. I will go soon also to Amman and get married. I am very nervous what the process will be for documents and what I need to bring from here so things go smoothly. Thanks! Read More
If you could live anywhere, where would you choose? by The Happy Migrant
Personally I am loving everything that Australia has to offer at the moment. Kama
Qatar or Jordan. Read More
How do they treat women in qatar? by Glasgowmidwife
Im moving to doha soon and people in scotland seem to think women are mistreated in qatar. I think thats a misconception but would like others opinions please. Ta, Louise
I went to Doha alone as a single American Female earlier this year. I returned to the States only because my visit visa expired before I found work or else I would have stayed indefinitely. I was never once treated badly. But like anything else it ... Read More
Possibility of Qatari Men marry Non Muslim Girl by Jannah Al Sulaiti
Is it possible to marry a qatari man with Non muslim girl? As ive read on some quotes that Muslim and non muslim can be married but Qatari exclusively cannot and its not possible this to happen.. is it true.. thanks for upcoming answers..
Wait. Under Muslim law the men can marry a non-Muslim girl if she is from people “of the books” meaning another Abarhamic faith I.e. Jewish or Christian. They can NOT marry any other religion (such as Hindu, Buddhist, Wiccan, etc). On ... Read More
10 Reasons WHY to Just Go For it (Marry a JORDANIAN Guy) by FouadsBaby
1. Because he's HOT--and He's GENEROUS! 2. Because when he loves you, he loves you COMPLETELY and FOREVER 3. Because when he adores you, he will lift you up onto a pedestal and treat you like a queen 4. Because he doesn't believe in adultry and ...
I am also curious to know the same thing. Wonder if she is still on here? Read More
Entry Visa Expiration by tkinok74
Hello all. I'm here in Doha on the entry visit visa that they give to certain nationalities on entry at the Hamad Airport. It was good for 30 days and can be renewed for an additional 30 days. I have two problems I need help with and can't ...
I have some good news to report. My friend took me to the Police and Immigration office inside Souq Wakif just now. The renewed my visa no problem, charged me the appropriate penalty and the 30 day renewal fee. I walked in dressed respectably and ... Read More
Entry Visa Expiration by tkinok74
Hello all. I'm here in Doha on the entry visit visa that they give to certain nationalities on entry at the Hamad Airport. It was good for 30 days and can be renewed for an additional 30 days. I have two problems I need help with and can't ...
Hello Ibraheem, I think it is the passport services office over by the air cargo before you actually enter the airport itself, on the north side? I found it on the map just now when I read your post and went looking. I am told there may be an office ... Read More
Entry Visa Expiration
Hello all. I'm here in Doha on the entry visit visa that they give to certain nationalities on entry at the Hamad Airport. It was good for 30 days and can be renewed for an additional 30 days. I have two problems I need help with and can't ... Read More
New members of the Qatar forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Qatar forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Welcome to Doha, Samantha. Do you enjoy shopping? I am going to Souq Wakif on Friday. Maybe we can go look around together? Read More