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lizziebennet · Joined: 24 May 2009 Posts: 355

So a lot of us have found ourselves in the position of being stuck in our respective countries for a little longer than expected.

This is due to the fact that there is a huge backlog when it comes to the visa processing.

And our recruiters and future employees are in the unfortunate position of not being able to tell us when to expect our visas to be completed by.

I know everything is practically on hold due to Ramadan and EID, so my question is when exactly does this end?

What day can we expect the bureaucratic wheels to start rolling again?

Anyone here know the system? Can you give us a date?

trapezius · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 7:11 pm Post subject:

September 26 is when the wheels will start rolling again.

The government is on holiday till then, starting yesterday (15th).

lizziebennet · Joined: 24 May 2009 Posts: 355

Thanks so much Smile

Cleopatra · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:46 pm Post subject:

What stage of the visa process are you at?

If you're still waiting for the visa number to be issued by the MoFA in Riyadh, then as Trap says, nothing will get going until after Sep. 26th. If you've already got this number, and are now dealing with the embassy, it's probably best to contact them to ask when they'll be opening after the Eid holidays. They may open after Saudi National Day (Sep 23rd) or they may take the whole week off. Best to ask them.

lizziebennet · Joined: 24 May 2009 Posts: 355

Haven't got a visa number yet. My husband is waiting in Canada and I am in South Africa because we have to apply for business visas from our home countries... Maybe he can fly down for a two week visit if the process is that delayed!

lucreziaborgia · Joined: 19 May 2009 Posts: 177

Oi Doi Oi! At least a month it seems.
A question:
Is the visa pack emailed or posted?
I have asked my recruiter to email it to me
as I have just moved out of my apartment
and into an hotel. She has my old address
that I have informed her several times is no longer
apt. No comment forthcoming from her re this information.
The possibility of it arriving through the mail is
breakdown making.
Any advice/comments much appreciated.

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:09 pm Post subject:

Soldier on, hardcore! Laughing

NCTBA

manowur · Joined: 30 Oct 2008 Posts: 68