How long will it take for the visa process

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Member since 30 November 2011

LalithMember30 November 2011 09:08:01

Hi,

I got an offer from a company in Dammam at Oct last week. Now that I am waiting for the visa. I dont know exactly how long should I wait. When I contacted them last week I got a reply that company has sent my details to the government for the process and waiting for the approval from the government for the visa. Could someone please guide me as to how long will it take for me to get my company visa.

Thanks in Advance

Rouma New member

Member since 21 November 2011

RoumaNew member30 November 2011 09:46:02

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Hello Lalith,

Welcome to Expat.com!

Wish you best of luck in your reseach.

Rouma

RedGoblin ViP

Member since 07 October 2010

RedGoblinViP30 November 2011 10:44:48

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it can take anywhere between 4- 8 weeks depending on how fast the process is done here and there in the embassy.

Lalith Member

Member since 30 November 2011

LalithMember01 December 2011 04:07:06

HI RedGoblin thank you for your prompt response.
As I have not travelled abroad so far my question may seem weird. But can you please answer me this as to how will I get the visa confirmation (via mail or ..)and what will be the procedures after that like medical test, etc.. Awaiting for your response

RedGoblin ViP

Member since 07 October 2010

RedGoblinViP01 December 2011 06:29:38

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I am assuming that you have given your visa to a travel agent for the Stamping and the other details. Then, I think that they will be able to give you the confirmation of this .

Lalith Member

Member since 30 November 2011

LalithMember01 December 2011 07:09:32

You have misunderstood me.I have not given my visa to any travel agent. I am only waiting for the company visa. And I need the details as to what has to be done next. Thanks in Advance..

RedGoblin ViP

Member since 07 October 2010

RedGoblinViP01 December 2011 09:21:53

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if you are waiting for something from the company, then you will have to keep calling them and find out when they will send the documents to you. afterward which you will have to send them to the consulate through a travel agent there.

Lalith Member

Member since 30 November 2011

LalithMember01 December 2011 15:00:12

thank you so much.. Let me try to keep in touch with my company.. your reply helped me a lot..

expatmbw Member

Member since 28 April 2012

expatmbwMember28 April 2012 15:49:53

A travel agent? Does that depend on what country you are coming from? We rarely use travel agents in the US...:0

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