Menu
Expat.com

Dependants visa grace period

Post new topic

Alluryahk

Hello everyone,


My work permit is set to expire on 02/02. I currently have my wife and son with me. We are planning to travel back home on 03/03, with me returning alone after Ramadan. I am not planning to bring them back anytime soon.


Is there a way to avoid paying for a one-year renewal of their visas while ensuring my own visa remains valid? Any advice to reduce costs would be greatly appreciated.


Thank you!

XTang

You have one month grace period to leave after expiry of visas.

Alluryahk

@XTang

Thanks for the answer.


Can my company renew only my visa while my dependents' visas remain unchanged? What I mean is, if only my visa is renewed, would my dependents still have a one-month grace period? In that case, I would move my flights forward by a few days and leave the country.


.

XTang

Yes.

Newbie786

@Xtang

I have a similar situation, my visa will expire on 18 Jan but my company decided to close its office by March end, so they are renewing my work visa for 6 months, but they will cancel the CR soon and by the end of March they will close their Bahrain office. It means, me and my family (my wife and 1 yr old kid) can stay in Bahrain till March end. I want to know if I have any option in which my wife and kid can stay till March end without renewing their dependent visas as it will be 190 BD for 2.5 months which is costly for me.


Your response will be very helpful.

Thanks.

Newbie786

@XTang

@Xtang


I have a similar situation, my visa will expire on 18 Jan but my company decided to close its office by March end, so they are renewing my work visa for 6 months, but they will cancel the CR soon and by the end of March they will close their Bahrain office. It means, me and my family (my wife and 1 yr old kid) can stay in Bahrain till March end. I want to know if I have any option in which my wife and kid can stay till March end without renewing their dependent visas as it will be 190 BD for 2.5 months which is costly for me.




Your response will be very helpful.


Thanks.

XTang

As I explained, once visas are cancelled, you have a month before you need to adjust status or leave.   If that works out for your familing timings, fine, otherwise you need to renew.

Articles to help you in your expat project in Bahrain

  • Visas for Bahrain
    Visas for Bahrain

    Bahrain, a small archipelago in the Arabian Gulf with a strategic location in the Middle East, is known for its ...

  • Getting married in Bahrain
    Getting married in Bahrain

    For expats, moving to Bahrain often involves navigating new experiences, and marriage is one of the most ...

  • Driving in Bahrain
    Driving in Bahrain

    Driving a car is a common practice among expatriates in Bahrain, making travel easier and flexible. The Kingdom ...

  • Opening a bank account in Bahrain
    Opening a bank account in Bahrain

    Bahrain has long been recognized as a leading financial hub in the Middle East, hosting a diverse array of ...

  • Starting a business in Bahrain
    Starting a business in Bahrain

    Bahrain presents a prime opportunity for investors looking to enter the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market. ...

  • Relocating with your pets to Bahrain
    Relocating with your pets to Bahrain

    Moving to Bahrain is an exciting adventure, enriched by the opportunity to bring along your pets. The country ...

  • Studying in Bahrain
    Studying in Bahrain

    Are you moving to Bahrain with your family? Or are you looking to study in a Middle-East country and wondering if ...

  • Healthcare in Bahrain
    Healthcare in Bahrain

    Bahrain's healthcare system offers robust facilities and high standards of care, catering effectively to its ...

All of Bahrain's guide articles