Iqama renewal while OUTSIDE Kingdom during Covid

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Bichuraj Member

Member since 05 March 2014

BichurajMember05 August 2020 10:39:12

Hello,

posting this question as I did not find any with similar question in the forum.
I am currently outside the kingdom, am in Bahrain. doesn't seem like the borders will open soon.
Jawazzt had actually renewed the Exit-Re entry visas that expire during this period for ones outside the country and cannot travel.

I want to know if they renewed Iqamas similarly or anyone know that this can done by the employer online if the iqama holder is outside the kingdom.

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert05 August 2020 10:54:33

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So far, no news on Iqama renewals when outside the Kingdom. If the borders don't open by 20th August (Jawazat last extension for exit re-entry visas), I assume that they would also extend the Iqamas.

Bichuraj Member

Member since 05 March 2014

BichurajMember05 August 2020 12:25:21

thanks for the update

Bichuraj Member

Member since 05 March 2014

BichurajMember14 September 2020 08:59:33

Hello,
with the recent developments of the borders opening, it isnt clear for iqamas that expired in between september 1st to now. As they announced the auto renewal of iqamas which expire until august 31st.

do anyone have an update on this? will they announce a further renewal by Jawazzat for this duration.

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert14 September 2020 18:52:56

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No one knows. Mine was done by my company.

jomonjacob4 Member

Member since 08 September 2020

jomonjacob4Member14 September 2020 20:26:18

Good day sir,
I changed my visa to another employer 2 years before. Now my 2 Year contract about to finish. can i change my visa to another employer 2nd time possible. Suppose if my current employer refused to give transfer what will i do, what is the next step?

Bichuraj Member

Member since 05 March 2014

BichurajMember15 September 2020 06:50:44

thank you for the information.

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