guide for Iqama validity

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maherajMember03 January 2010 05:31:16

Hi,
I had been working in a company in saudi Arabia from march 1st,2008 with a contract period of 2 years. But the company sent me back on April 16th, 2009 with 6 months unpaid vacation due to this recession though I had regular paid vacation. On Oct 8th, 2009 again that company called me back to rejoin with prior intimation of just before 4 days.I was unable to proceed in the same. My exit re-entry visa was expired on Oct 9th , 2009. But my iqama is valid till may 2010. How long I have to wait to work again in Saudi through other sponsor. Right now I am in India. Please kindly do the needful.

Regards
K.M

mohammedmNew member03 January 2010 08:42:44

Dear Mehraj

You can request your sponsor to get your visa renewed giving genuine reasons for your delay in return.

Regards

Mohammed Mujeeb

Salman OmraniVIP Member03 January 2010 12:20:57

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and you can start processing a new visa from another sponsor immediately if your current sponsor gives you a "no objection" letter.

if not, worst case would be waiting (FIVE) years to be eligible.

Salman

topgunMEMember22 March 2010 16:10:54

I'm in Riyadh. I would like to know my current sponsor. Just to make sure because I've transfered to my new company. Thanks in advance.

JulienFounder22 March 2010 16:47:47

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And who's your sponsor ?

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