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ilivetoraceNew member18 March 2013 04:50:47

Hey guys!

I just got my Saudi "Commercial Visa" today! Just wanted to know if I will have any problems on the Philippine Airport or in the Saudi Airport if I even pass there.

Thank you and hope to get some responses soon.

Warmly,
Kris

houstonian Serial expat

Member since 05 October 2011

houstonianSerial expat18 March 2013 04:53:53

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ilivetorace wrote:
I just got my Saudi "Commercial Visa" today!

OK - I am biting. What is a "Commercial Visa"?

I should have googled first. Hahaha. I now know what a "Commercial Visa" is.

Anyway, if you obtained the visa legally (from the Saudi Arabian Embassy), there should not be any issues with it when you arrive in the Kingdom.

ilivetorace New member

Member since 17 January 2013

ilivetoraceNew member18 March 2013 04:57:12

They say its a probationary visa for work. Im not sure what it really is but, I have it on my Passport.. Its a multi-entry visa aswell.. For work i think.

ilivetorace New member

Member since 17 January 2013

ilivetoraceNew member18 March 2013 05:00:42

This is what my agency told me for applying for the Visa.. I had this invitation letter for work. My employer didn't send me a contract, just his iqama and invitation letter that I'm invited. I hope its some sort of tourist visa or something or else id be having problems.

HRGuru ViP

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HRGuruViP18 March 2013 05:01:40

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@houstonian : "Commercial" is business visit visa

@ilivetorace : Since the visa has already been endorsed in your passport by the Saudi embassy in Philippines, no, you will not face any issues at the airport, except for some delay at the immigration since the photograph and fingerprint you.

houstonian Serial expat

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houstonianSerial expat18 March 2013 05:04:25

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HRGuru wrote:
@houstonian : "Commercial" is business visit visa

Shukran - never heard it referred to as a commercial visa.

ilivetorace New member

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ilivetoraceNew member18 March 2013 05:11:38

@HRGuru - I do believe its a business visa too, maybe a mixup with my agent with the definition of it. My category is Software Engineer. Having high hopes on landing on a SAP Job. I hope to get to know you guys when I get there.

@Houstonian - Thank you for the quick reply.

HRGuru ViP

Member since 12 January 2013

HRGuruViP18 March 2013 11:48:37

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Glad to be of help.

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