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cheguvera
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 Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 10:11 am Post subject: KSA Work visa from UK |
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I am looking for some information to process a work visa from UK.
How to do the medical test in UK? I have got the form from embassy
web site. Do I need to pay for the medical tests for the NHS GP? I
haven't got any private medical insurance. Do the employers (for eg.
KSU/KFUPM) refund expenses for visa process? Should I give notary
attested degree certificates? |
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Cleopatra
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Location: Tuamago Archipelago
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| Have you been made an offer from an employer in the Kingdom? Have they sent you a package containing your contract and visa number? Because without these, you cannot proceed with a visa application at all. |
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Cuffs
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| Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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If you have a job offer from a Saudi employer, a) well done, and b) do not, under any circumstances, try to get the work visa alone. The Saudi embassy website is confusing and contradictory in the extreme; the only advice on there that you need to listen to is the page that says words to the effect that, "from now on you need an agent to get a work visa - here is the list of approved visa agents." Call a few of them up to get a best price out of them. If you can't find that particular page - it's well hidden - reply on this thread and I'll copy it direct from the site.
Believe me friend, do not do it on your own! I tried and damaged several walls with my forehead in the process. |
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Cuffs
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| Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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Okay, here it is anyway.
Names and Addresses of UK Travel Agents for visa Services
ABLE CAN
118 PICCADILLY, LONDON W1J 7NW
TEL 020 74935125
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ACTION VISA
8 BADEN PLACE , CROSBY ROAD, LONDON SE1 1YW
TEL 020 79398100
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ALJAZEERA TRAVEL & TOURS
196 EDGWARE ROAD, LONDON W2CDS
TEL 02072583543
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ATCO
42 ALBERMARLE STREET, LONDON W1S 4JH
TEL 020 74913664
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BENMAR
MANFIELD HOUSE, 1 SOUTHFIELD ROAD, LONDON WC2R
TEL 020 73796418
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BLAIR CONSULAR
28 ASHFORD ROAD, MIDDLESEX TW15 2RH
TEL 01784254123
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BRITANNIA CONSULAR SERVICES
1st floor, 220 Edgware Road, London W2 1DH
TEL 0207 724 1070
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CDN CONSULAR
143-145 ASHFORD ROAD, MIDDLESEX TW15 3QN
TEL 01784 250944
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CIBT
25 WILTON ROAD, LONDON SW1V 1LW
TEL 020 78021046
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CONTINENTAL VISA
SUITE 210 WINCHESTER HOUSE, 2590269 OLD, MARYLEBONE ROAD LONDON NW1 5RA
TEL 020 72581226
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DJB
2 LONG STREET, LONDON E2 8HQ
TEL 020 76846242
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GULF VISA
70 PEMBROKE ROAD, RUISLIP HA4 8NE
TEL 01895473515
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HARLEY MEDICAL AND VISA SERVISES LIMITED
15 HARLEY STREET, LONDON W1G 9QQ
TEL 020 76367333
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HARLRY MEDIC
SUTIE 833, 19-21 CRAWFORD STREET, LONDON W1H 1PJ
TEL 020 77277672
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HOGG ROBINSON
THE ARENA 24 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE, LONDON SE1 9HF
TEL 020 79220669
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JUST VISAS LTD
142 BACKINGHAM PALACE, LONDON, SW1W 9TR
TEL/07956460080
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KEY TRAVEL
28-32 BRITANIA STREET, LONDON WC1X 9JF
TEL 020 78439678
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MANAS AL KHALEEJ
FLAT 5 QUADRANGLE, W2 2RN
TEL 02032382047
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PPV LTD
4TH FLOOR 104 LANCASTER GATE, LONDON W2 3NT
TEL 020 77069505
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REGENT VISA
162 168 REGENT ST ROOM 440, LONDON W1B STE
TEL 020 70390152
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RF CONSULAR
TRIDENT HOUSE
TEL 01784251200
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ROSS CONSULAR
29 SUMMERS ROAD, BURNHAM, BUCKS SL1 7EP
TEL 01628 666001
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RW RECRUIT
31 SINCLAIR ROAD, LONDON W14 0NS
TEL 020 76036885
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TLCS
91-93 SOUTHWARK STREET, LONDON SE1 0KX
TEL 020 79219211
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TRAVEL ALLIANCE
BOUNDARY HOUSE, 7-17 JEWRY STREET, LONDON EC3 2EX
TEL 020 74587000
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UNITED TRAVEL VISA LTD
55 SCHOOL LANE, SURBITON, TOLWORTH, SURREY, KT6 7QH
TEL 020 8546 9773
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VISA EXPRESS
31 CORSHAM STREET, LONDON N1 6DR
TEL 020 72514822
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VISA SWIFT
PETERSHAM HOUSE, 57A HATTON GARDEN, LONDON EC1 8JG
TEL 0207 4051616
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VISA WORLD
627 WATFORD WAY, LONDON NW7 3JN
TEL 020 89596161
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VMS
117a HARLEY STREET, LONDON W1G 6AT
TEL 020 72242843 |
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Cleopatra
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| Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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| the page that says words to the effect that, "from now on you need an agent to get a work visa - here is the list of approved visa agents." |
As of autumn 2009 at any rate, I know for a fact that you do not need to use an agency to apply for a work visa via the London embassy. |
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cheguvera
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:31 pm Post subject: Medical test |
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Yes I do have an offer and the Visa reference number/formalities is on the way. Thanks for all the advises; I wouldn't even imagine doing this
without an offer. Let me come back to the original questions
1) Will the employer (KFUPM) refund the visa expenses? Medical test
will cost ~�350 if I do it at a private clinic. If the employer pay
for it, it is absolutely fine. Otherwise, I will need to spend
around �750 for a visa (including my wife&son) which is gonna be tricky.
2) If not, can I approach GP'S working with NHS to fill the medical
test form (obviously free of charge/nominal charge if I have to pay
from my pocket)?
3) Do I need to get the medical test for my wife as well? |
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cheguvera
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:34 pm Post subject: Medical test |
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| Cuffs wrote: |
Believe me friend, do not do it on your own! I tried and damaged several walls with my forehead in the process. |
Thanks, I intend to use an agent for the Visa. I am more concerned about the medical test, as it coast around �350 (the cheapest quote I received so far) |
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Cleopatra
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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| Most though not all employers refund the costs of visa-related expenses upon arrival in KSA. The only way to be sure that KFUPM will pay these expenses is to ask them. Either way, you'll still have to pay the costs for medical tests etc up front and get reimbursed on your arrival in the Kingdom. Of course, if for whatever reason you did not get the visa (unlikely but possible) you would not be refunded. |
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cheguvera
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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| Cleopatra wrote: |
| Most though not all employers refund the costs of visa-related expenses upon arrival in KSA. |
Thanks Cleo, I will check with them. However KFUPM HR web site says they won't do it
http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/fpa/serv/FAQs/FAQs5.mht |
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Cleopatra
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks Cleo, I will check with them. However KFUPM HR web site says they won't do it |
Sorry but if you already knew that information, why are you asking posters here about it? The website you linked to is very clear:
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Q :5.8
Does the University reimburse for fees and expenses incurred in obtaining visas?
A :5.8
No. KFUPM does not make any reimbursements for such costs. |
Sounds pretty unambiguous to me. KFUPM clearly is not one of the employers who reimburse employees for visa costs. |
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007
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 5:02 pm Post subject: Re: Medical test |
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| cheguvera wrote: |
2) If not, can I approach GP'S working with NHS to fill the medical
test form (obviously free of charge/nominal charge if I have to pay
from my pocket)? |
Well, it will depend on your GP.
Some GP will accept to sign the medical form, but your problem will be with the AIDS and chess X-ray tests, you have to make an appointment with the hospital which will take time, and you have to pay for these tests if you want to get a signed certificate from the hospital.
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| Do I need to get the medical test for my wife as well? |
Yes. Double check with the Saudi embassy/consulate in London for any new regulations. |
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cheguvera
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Cleopatra wrote: |
Sorry but if you already knew that information, why are you asking posters here about it? The website you linked to is very clear:
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Just because of the difference between theory and practice in this
particular part of the world. It has an infinite bandwidth with smooth
boundaries and rules are advisory. Sorry, I am still curious. |
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cheguvera
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 5:12 pm Post subject: Re: Medical test |
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[quote="007Well, it will depend on your GP.
Some GP will accept to sign the medical form, but your problem will be with the AIDS and chess X-ray tests, you have to make an appointment with the hospital which will take time, and you have to pay for these tests if you want to get a signed certificate from the hospital.
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I will check with the GP. As you mentioned I will have to pay for X-Ray. |
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Cleopatra
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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Just because of the difference between theory and practice in this
particular part of the world. It has an infinite bandwidth with smooth
boundaries and rules are advisory. Sorry, I am still curious. |
That is often the case, but I very much doubt it is in this situation. I would say that if their website clearly states that they do not refund visa expenses, then it means that they do not refund visa expenses.
It's a shame as visa-related costs can be considerable, especially if you have family coming with you. But the website seems pretty unambiguous. If you want the job, you're probabaly going to have to cough up the cash. |
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johnslat
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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Dear Cleo,
True - but were it the reverse (i.e. that the website stated that expenses WERE refunded), well, THAT might prove to be otherwise once one got there.
Regards,
John |
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