can someone help me here

Last activity 29 October 2012 by Saud1979

2543 Views

8 replies

Post new topic

naparotieMember24 October 2012 20:05:21

hi guys!

im alex, currently working Dammam as a travel consultant. i am planning to try my luck in applying for a job in Dubai. As far as i know, you can enter Dubai using your iqama granting that you belong to the qualified professions (not blue collar jobs) to avail of the visa (in dubai) upon arrival. on my iqama it says that i am a Computer Programmer. now my concern is, I am about to take my annual vacation and my iqama will be surrendered to my employer as way of gesture in exchanged to my passport. instead of going back to my country i will visit Dubai and search for a job (inshaallah i can find one). can i still be able to visit Dubai and apply for visa upon arrival granting that i only have a passport not with any iqama? or do i need to produce a photocopy of my iqama along with my passport with my employers stamp on it? hence, that i also possess an exit/reentry visa instead of Exit. my purpose is that if i can find a job there in Dubai, i will no longer come back in KSA. hence, if i cant find then i can still can comeback to KSA since i have an exit/reentry visa with me.

i really dont know if my plans are all correct. can anyone drop there experiences here? did anyone from here experienced the same thing? your response are greatly appreciated.

TheLegendLeadsViP25 October 2012 01:04:14

5763

First thing: Are you a male? If yes, why is this icon appearing next to your user ID:

Confusing

Let me highlight a couple of things:

- No one travels out of KSA with both iqama and a passport. Usually it's passport only. Do take iqama copy along though.

- Exit re-entry visas are for limited duration. Say it's 1 month. You have to get back before its expiry. If you don't, you are automatically black-listed for KSA visa (and entry) for 3 long years.

AlliecatViP25 October 2012 03:20:05

8790

TheLegendLeads wrote:
- No one travels out of KSA with both iqama and a passport. Usually it's passport only.

Actually, my company gave me both on my trip to Dubai (but it's the only time it ever happened). They said that Dubai immigration can demand both (but that didn't happen--in fact, being American I didn't even need a visa surprise! surprise!).

Saud1979Contributor27 October 2012 17:30:58

154

Alex, where are you from ? even if you have your passport, and come from a country where a visa is necessary, then you should probably get in contact with an Emirates airline travel agent and apply for a visit visa. If you are a Programmer, they wont let you enter Dubai, your visa page on the passport should state 'Manager'..

So get in contact with a Tour Operator.

Good Luck !

naparotieMember27 October 2012 20:42:51

wow! i get overwhelmed with your responses. i did a little research and i think this takes time since i have to finish my contract before i can get my passport without any hassle or what not.

@LegenLeads im a man bro. i just did that for some reason. i;ll change that later. but thanks for the heads up.

kudos to your responses as well @alliecat and @Saud1979. God bless you guys.

TheLegendLeadsViP28 October 2012 01:05:19

5763

Saud1979 wrote:
If you are a Programmer, they wont let you enter Dubai, your visa page on the passport should state 'Manager'..

Not true @Saud. I have the same profession on Saudi Iqama and I've been to many GCC countries. Always got on-arrival visas.

Also, many passports (like mine) don't have profession specified.

Saud1979Contributor28 October 2012 23:10:48

154

TheLegendLeads wrote:
Saud1979 wrote:
If you are a Programmer, they wont let you enter Dubai, your visa page on the passport should state 'Manager'..

Not true @Saud. I have the same profession on Saudi Iqama and I've been to many GCC countries. Always got on-arrival visas.

Also, many passports (like mine) don't have profession specified.

What's your nationality ?

TheLegendLeadsViP29 October 2012 12:35:49

5763

Saud1979 wrote:
TheLegendLeads wrote:
Saud1979 wrote:
If you are a Programmer, they wont let you enter Dubai, your visa page on the passport should state 'Manager'..

Not true @Saud. I have the same profession on Saudi Iqama and I've been to many GCC countries. Always got on-arrival visas.

Also, many passports (like mine) don't have profession specified.

What's your nationality ?

We both share the same

Saud1979Contributor29 October 2012 16:21:04

154

TheLegendLeads wrote:
Saud1979 wrote:
TheLegendLeads wrote:

Not true @Saud. I have the same profession on Saudi Iqama and I've been to many GCC countries. Always got on-arrival visas.

Also, many passports (like mine) don't have profession specified.

What's your nationality ?

We both share the same

My bad ! but I still feel it is case sensitive..

Articles to help you in your expat project in Dubai

Work permit for Dubai
Modern, vibrant, and cosmopolitan, Dubai attracts millions of visitors annually, as well as expatriates. With its ...
Visas for the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates is one of the most popular destinations in the world. Over 16 million people visit it ...
Sponsoring a relative in United Arab Emirates
Expatriates who have valid residency papers can apply for a visit visa for relatives or friends, but must fulfil ...
Accommodation in Dubai
One of the first things you will need to settle when relocating to Dubai is accommodation. If you are relocating ...
Finding a job in Dubai
Home to 9 million expats, the UAE is a very popular relocation destination. If you are employed by a company in ...
Study in Dubai
Are you looking forward to studying in the United Arab Emirates? Dubai is a perfect choice, and the article below ...
Buying property in Dubai
Dubai is like a drug; from the minute you step into the city as a tourist, the love affair starts. Within a short ...
Relocating to the UAE
Relocating to another country, especially to somewhere like the UAE, involves a lot of preparation. However, with ...