sy_zoe
Chinese expat in the United Arab Emirates
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Chinese
Lives in Dubai
Registration: 14 October 2011
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Getting a visa for my Chinese wife by eveningstar
I am an Englishman working in Riyadh. I have only just got my residence card (igama)and now I want my wife to join me. Problem is our wedding documents are with my wife in China(Chinese national). Is it better for her to visit Saudi embassy in ...
Also, you will probably need the following documents for your invitation letter application: 1）Your employment contract 2）Your Iqama 3）Your proof of marriage 4）A letter from your employer/sponsor, certifiedm probably by ... Read More
Getting a visa for my Chinese wife by eveningstar
I am an Englishman working in Riyadh. I have only just got my residence card (igama)and now I want my wife to join me. Problem is our wedding documents are with my wife in China(Chinese national). Is it better for her to visit Saudi embassy in ...
I don't know the Arabic name for a spouse visa... What she's going to get is simply an entry visa, just like yours that allow the applicants to enter Saudi Arabia within 90 days after the issuance. It becomes invalid after the entry. Your Iqama ... Read More
Getting a visa for my Chinese wife by eveningstar
I am an Englishman working in Riyadh. I have only just got my residence card (igama)and now I want my wife to join me. Problem is our wedding documents are with my wife in China(Chinese national). Is it better for her to visit Saudi embassy in ...
I am not sure about the Ramadan rule you mentioned, but for your wife's visa, based on my own experience: She probably can get the marriage document certified by Saudi Embassy in Beijing through the local notary office in her city/province. You ... Read More
Things need to do for shipping books to riyadh?
I'm going to riyadh at the end of January and I have some books to ship to riyadh from China. Does anybody know about: 1) reliable shipping companies and how long does it generally take to ship books to riyadh? 2) documents needed for the ... Read More
Good suit tailors in Riyadh?
Hi, anyone had suits made at tailor's in Riyadh? Is it easy enough to find a decent tailor to have a suit made there? Or do I have to learn how to bargain in arabic beforehand? How are the prices and how long do they usually take? Thanks a lot!:) Read More
Is it really as harsh as it sounds? Please help! :o by Piproxx
I have an interview shortly for a secretarial job in Saudi. At first I was very excited, I'm itching for something new, but my excitement has now turned to apprehension as I've been reading some of the blogs and comments on this site. Is it really ...
Forget where I read this, but I think you can bring one Bible.:) In my opinion, your happiness depends a lot on if you will be living in a western style compound in Riyadh. I heard that in those compounds, women don't need to cover themselves or ... Read More
The "key" money for the previous renter? by sy_zoe
Hi everybody :) I was just told that when renting a place in a western compound, we gotta pay some "key" money together with the rent (to the Saudi government) for the first rental year. The "key" money goes to the previous renter and it can be ...
i think somoene is trying to scam you. although i have heard of store owners asking for "key money" for when they empty out a store for someone else to move in. because they are loosing income from having to close the store. but never heard of such ... Read More
The "key" money for the previous renter? by sy_zoe
Hi everybody :) I was just told that when renting a place in a western compound, we gotta pay some "key" money together with the rent (to the Saudi government) for the first rental year. The "key" money goes to the previous renter and it can be ...
zoe ,,, Nothing here at SA like that .. Key Money ??? thats the first time ever i have heard about it !! and also about Q2 .. if you come here alone " not with your husband " you must to stay at Company Balding or a special compound for the same ... Read More
The "key" money for the previous renter? by sy_zoe
Hi everybody :) I was just told that when renting a place in a western compound, we gotta pay some "key" money together with the rent (to the Saudi government) for the first rental year. The "key" money goes to the previous renter and it can be ...
I am not sure about the first q. but the second one, I have not heard there is any problem with changing addresses..Thanks for your info, RedGoblin:) Hopefully the "key" money is not common cuz it's really a big amount, twice as much as the annual ... Read More
The "key" money for the previous renter?
Hi everybody :) I was just told that when renting a place in a western compound, we gotta pay some "key" money together with the rent (to the Saudi government) for the first rental year. The "key" money goes to the previous renter and it can be ... Read More
Lookin for western style compound near King Faisal Specialist Hospital by sy_zoe
Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum. :) My husband and I are thinking about to work in Riyadh soon, but we don't know much about the western style compounds there. We will be given a very short time to pick somewhere to live after we arrive, we have ...
Thank you for your welcome and help, Harmonie. Glad to 'meet' you:D I've just sent a message to the poster of that ad, hopefully I can receive a reply soon. This blog is a really great place to know about the updated expats' life in Saudi Arabia, ... Read More
Lookin for western style compound near King Faisal Specialist Hospital
Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum. :) My husband and I are thinking about to work in Riyadh soon, but we don't know much about the western style compounds there. We will be given a very short time to pick somewhere to live after we arrive, we have ... Read More