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bigdurian
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 Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 3:02 pm Post subject: Re: re: correct! |
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| Attempts to extract information from the Saudi Embassy or Consulate are guaranteed to end in failure. These organisations do not act as dispeners of information. |
I agree. Now I want to posit a question, if anyone can help with an answer it will be appreciated, as I no longer have a bank account, nor bricks or mortar in the UK, is it possible to have the salary paid in SAR in hand each month  Has anyone had their employer do that for them in the past, or as of right now? |
I did this for a year in my first job in Saudi, but the law now says that you have to be paid into a Saudi bank account. I was 'encouraged' to open an account after the law changed.
I think you'd find it very hard to find an employer who would pay you in cash.
TBH, I'd also worry about where to keep that cash, in that same job, there were numerous thefts over one summer when people were away.
When you have TCNs with access to company provided accommodation, a wad of cash is a big temptation. |
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nomad soul
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The law now says that you have to be paid into a Saudi bank account. I was 'encouraged' to open an account after the law changed.
I think you'd find it very hard to find an employer who would pay you in cash. |
siologen failed to mention that he expects to get either a business or work visit visa. |
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siologen
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| Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 8:21 pm Post subject: re: to answer.. |
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For both NS and big tropical fruit, thanks for the reply.
The previous position I applied for had an option of company provided digs or rental allowance for your own accomodation, what are TCNs bigdurian, obviously an abbreviation, some workers presumably who have access to the company provided digs??
Regards on. |
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nomad soul
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siologen
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| Posted: Sun May 28, 2017 11:11 am Post subject: re: thanks |
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| Thanks for explaining the abbreviation. I am not following that thread, at least not on a daily basis, but I will take a look now, thanks. |
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nomad soul
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During your interview, be sure to confirm:
• Which visa type you're expected to obtain.
• Whether you'd be required to return to your home/passport country for the visa process (if you presently live elsewhere). |
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siologen
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| Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2017 1:40 pm Post subject: re: an ammendum... |
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| I have just had a chat with a potential employer, who has told me 3 month work visit visas are available in Bahrain, through an agent. I did understand that only Business visas were available in Bahrain previously, but this guy definitely mentioned a work visit visa. Is there any inherent difference between the two, or are they mostly the same? Is it the business visa that lets you leave once a month (presumably, to Bahrain?) |
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nomad soul
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As stated in my OP, both the business visa and work visit visa are intended for short-term stays/visits to do business or work on behalf of their company and not for employment purposes under a Saudi employer. The actual visa in the person's passport indicates the Saudi sponsor or employer in Arabic and whether it's a visit visa type or it's for employment. (See these samples of a work visit visa and business visa compared to what an employment visa looks like.)
You'd have to confirm with the sponsor and/or visa agent the possibility of getting one that allows for multi-exit/reentry. BTW, a business visa for KSA can be obtained in many other countries and not just Bahrain. The rep you spoke to should be able to explain his company's requirements and the instructions for getting either of these visas. |
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siologen
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| Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 1:00 pm Post subject: re: loud and clear... |
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| BTW, a business visa for KSA can be obtained in many other countries and not just Bahrain. The rep you spoke to should be able to explain his company's requirements and the instructions for getting either of these visas. |
I do not recall ever mentioning that Bahrain is the be all and end all for getting a business/work visit visa for the KSA, but if I did I apologize profusely.
In this case I am referring to Bahrain. I was told the work visit visa route is still an option there, via an agent and just thought that might be useful info for those who do not want to solve the visa problem in their respective homelands.
thanks again. |
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nomad soul
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| In this case I am referring to Bahrain. I was told the work visit visa route is still an option there, via an agent and just thought that might be useful info for those who do not want to solve the visa problem in their respective homelands. |
Flying new expat workers into Bahrain for a biz visa or work visit visa may be the arrangement for that particular company but not for all others. Again, job candidates need to get clarification from the prospective sponsor or employer about the visa type, requirements, and process. |
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siologen
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| Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 3:01 pm Post subject: re: agreed.. |
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Again, job candidates need to get clarification from the prospective sponsor or employer about the visa type, requirements, and process.
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Agreed, which I did from this one. So it is good news for those who may be working in eastern province of Saudi Arabia, and who do not want to go back to their own country to get a biz or work visit visa. Suits blokes like me, but may not suit all. Thanks for your input on!!!!! |
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Northern Sol
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Work visit visas are no longer being issued by Saudi embassies.
I had an interview cancelled on the day and a friend had a job offer rescinded because of this (with BAE systems).
Jobs in Saudi are still being advertised, I'm not sure that the Saudi employers are aware of this or more likely think that it does not apply to them.
Doubtless at some point this is going to be restored but for the time being don't put too much faith in what employers are promising you unless you know that they are applying for a full iqama on your behalf. |
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