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[worldtraveller]

I'm over 58 years of age. I believe Saudi only allows those
under 58 or 59 yrs of age to have a full 1-year contract
(which I'm looking for only 3 to 4 months--so it works out perfectly).


What are some of the teachers' experiences with being over 60 yrs in Saudi Arabia with Business Visas and 3 month contracts?

Anyone know of any companies looking specifically for those over 60 yrs and short? (NO NITI or Vinnell referrals, please!)

[waltgomez]

Based on anecdotes, I have seen Americans at 60+ with business/working visit visas. These are five years with obligatory leaves every six months.

[Arenta]

[jaybet3]

I doubt you're going to find an employer to hire you for 4 months and pay for your visa and entry and exit flights no matter what your age. How would the company make any money? $1,000 - $2,000 for plane tickets then another $500 (?) for a visa is what the company would pay to get you a job. Then they might make $1,000 per month per month for getting you a job which would be $4,000 for 4 months. Ask yourself this question? If you had a company, would you agree to these terms?

What I've seen people do is come to KSA, get their initial flight reimbursement for entry into the country and then do a runner after a few pay periods. These people pay for their own ticket out of the country.

I know of a case where an employee got his entry flight reimbursed then wanted to leave after a month. The company blocked him from leaving until he re-paid the company for the initial plane ticket.

I've also witnessed other teachers do crazy things to get fired and the company is obligated to send them home.

So, to answer your question: I doubt there's any company who would pay for your flights in and out of the Kingdom for only 4 months of work unless they needed teachers for the last 4 months of the teaching year.

Personally, your question is confusing. You are asking about being able to teach over 60 and then whether you can work for four months.

PS: I've also seen a teacher who was likely 70 years old who was signed to a one year contract but he got fired because he was a lousy teacher.

I know this is a rambling post. Hopefully some of it might help you.

[Arenta]

Seems very unlikely to me too

[Northern Sol]

I've known it happen but as I said elsewhere the work visit visas aren't being issued any more.