Maids sponsorship or free visa ??

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1bex Member

Member since 16 January 2014

1bexMember08 February 2015 05:57:36

Hi , Im new in Bahrain and Looking for some advice regarding maid sponsorship ?

We are getting a live in maid who wants her sponsorship to be transferred to us but I'm unsure of what commitment from us this entails ? And I heard much talk of a free visa option but don't undertsnd this either , please can anyone clarify the differences for me ?

Thank you

logicalindian Bahrain Expert

Member since 01 May 2013

logicalindianBahrain Expert08 February 2015 13:23:40

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hello 1bex,

found an article, hope it answers your question : .expatwoman.com/bahrain/monthly_bahrain_family_Hiring_a_maid_11345.aspx

good luck

T&R

Josnuggles ViP

Member since 05 September 2012

JosnugglesViP09 February 2015 12:49:22

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Look in yesterdays GDN, Free visa is illegal and there is going to be a huge clamp down on it. Transferring a visa is easy, just speak to her current sponsor and go to LMRA and fill out the forms. Your company will more than likely have to sign a NOC too. If you work in Saudi it's more difficult (depending on the company you work for)

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