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Work permits and taxes in Spain?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Barcelona
Dear, I am Indian citizen (Indian Passport holder).

I am a Ayurvedic doctor & Yoga teacher with Shiat-su & other therapeutic techniques.

I hve visited Spain for my seminars & training every year last 8 yrs. My organizer can arrange to apply for a work permit.

I need to know- (1) Can I have minimum 8 months work permit from March 2014 , 2015 & till 2020 ?

(2) If I apply for work permit to work as a salaried employee,do I need to pay tax to Spain government from my pocket? If yes, How much as per present law?

Work permits in Qatar for Pakistani citizens

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
Hello Expat Arrival readers! I am Mechanical Engineer and currently residing in Hyderabad, Pakistan.

Right now the most appealing option is Qatar to move. I was searching for jobs on line and I have been selected for the post of Project Engineer but the HR Dept. says we have problem to get Qatari visa because you are Pakistani nationality holders.

I have an experience of an engineering in Pakistan and KSA for 10 years. I do not have any family living in Qatar or friends.

Info needed about international schools in Kuala Lumpur

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Kuala Lumpur

Hi im Dr.Ankita. I am planning to move to Malaysia from India with my hubby and a 2yr 4month kid..I need information regarding his admission...entry age .when can he join the international school.

Are there any hobby or activity clases,groups for mothers n babies near Jalan Ampang..i also need information regarding renting a three bedroom house in the same area..

Reliable water supplier in Kuala Lumpur

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Kuala Lumpur
Hey, guys.

This is Sezar.I’ve just moved to Kuala Lumpur and I am looking for the reliable bottled water supplier for my home. I like to have a hot and cold water dispenser with one of these 5 gallon bottles on top. Does anyone know a good/reliable company?

What is the cost of living in Thailand?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Thailand

Hi, I am from Dubai,an Indian passport holder who has an offer from Bangkok as a retail executive with a reputed company and they are offering me 5K USD + medical+tickets every year for me and family.

I have a wife and Kid and would be living in Bangkok central.So is this salary good enough for a person to accomodate all expenses and save around 70K BHT? I want some direction and advice plz. Thanks.

Looking for a Job in China with a long term commitment

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: China
Hi Guys I am a seasoned IT professional having 18+ years of experience, where I have discharged multiple roles from programmer to senior program manager. During my career, I have been to Kunming, China for 14 months working for Healthcare Software product. Since then, it has been my desire to work in China as an expat for 5 to 10 years.

Hiring a maid in Dubai

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
Hi guys, does anyone have any advice about hiring a maid in Dubai. We are moving there soon and with two little kids and full time job I know I'm going to be needing help around the house. What is the average salary or pay rate for a maid in the emirate? Would 1,500 AED per month be about right?

Any insights welcome, but please no CVs or phone numbers of potential maids needed here - I'm just looking for insights about the salary range!

International Elementary school for Dutch expats

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Chicago, IL
My son and I are planning on moving from the Netherlands to Chicago. Does any one know if there are any Dutch International elementary schools in Chicago (besides; British, German, French etc.)? Or anything else that might be helpful regarding a smooth transition to a school in America as an (Dutch) expat?

Cost of living and expat salaries in Lagos

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Lagos
Hi, I have got job offer in lagos in one of the company, they have offered me 2100$ per month. Company will give family accommodation in 2BHK apartment, rest water and electricity bill is I need to take care. Company will give car with driver and fuel. I will shift with my wife and 3 year kid there, education cost and food expense i need to take care. Medical mine is 100% given by company and for family 50% by company. Kindly confirm whether this is good offer? How much I can save? Regards, Vishal

Waiting for a Work Permit for Bahrain

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bahrain
hello i was offered work in bahrain. i signed a contract and was told to come on visit visa until my work visa is approved. i give my passport to someone 2 months ago and i still waiting. i am paid correctly but my visit visa will end soon and i am worried that still i have no work visa. my company then say that i must leave the country for a short time when my visit visa runs out and return to bahrain on a new visit visa. they tell me i just have to wait a bit. should i be worried? how long does a work visa and cpr take? i am worried as i do not want to break the law.

Do I need NIE number to apply for a Spanish residency visa?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Spain
hello, I have an NIE and bought a house two years ago. Now, my wife, kid and I wish to apply for a residency visa in Spain to be able to travel and stay there for more than 3-6 months. When I checked the relevant application according the Spanish Embassy (Official application form for Alien's Identity Card (model EX-17), I find there is a space to NIE number, however, I also read that the NIE number will be issued automatically when the identity card is issued and therefore no need to obtain NIE number for my wife and kids in advance? is this correct?

Moving to Vancouver for media jobs?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Vancouver
Hi I want to move over to Canada in the next 12 months. I currently work in the TV industry and would like the same sort of position in Vancouver. Does anyone have any advice for me about how I should go about doing this? I would really appreciate it, im confuse about what I should do first. Thanks

Can you suggest companies in saudi arabia that will surely give a family status?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Jeddah
Hi! My husband is currently working in jeddha is a PMT of aramco, is salary is around 13k SR. Now he's looking for a company that can gave him a family status because he wants us to bring in saudi and live w/ him. Can you suggest companies that will surely give him a family status? Hoping for your reply and it would be a great help for us.. Thanks so much!

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