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How do I get a work permit for Singapore?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Singapore
Hi, I'm Lalbin jeen from india. I completed three years diploma in aircraft maintenance engineering with 6 months on job training in airindia. I found one job add last week for trainee technician . I have the required qualification.when I tried to apply for that post it requires s pass id. So what can I do . Is it advisable to come with visiting visa to Singapore. I need your guidance

Where and how to find jobs in Dubai?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
Good day, Hope someone can assist, I would like to know where I can go to find jobs available in Dubia, I'm currently in the Safety and Security industry (Access Control, CCTV, Smoke Detection and Gas Suppression) but also have a good IT background. I currently reside in South Africa. I have been told last week that my company is under going retrenchments and I will be one of the unlucky employees that will be affected by this. I have applied for several jobs in South Africa but would like to keep my options open. If someone can direct to a website/job portal I would really appreciate it.

How do I find a job in Cape Town?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Cape Town
Hi all , Been living in the UK for the past 14 years and wish to return home so been out of the loop for quite some time now. Where do you recommend I search or look for jobs in Cape Town here as most of the job agency's web sites are not all that great. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Regards

How does my Australian fiance get a work permit for Ireland?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Ireland
Hi team, My name is Bex, been living in Australia for the past 4 years, I have an Australian fiance. We would like to move home in the next 2 years and I live being prepared so I have started researching recently! I getting very confused and overwhelmed about the visa that Tom needs. He is a worker! Qualified carpenter, health and safety officer etc. He wants to work when he gets over there but does not have a job offer which most visas require! What is this stamp 4 visa? I so confused on what we need to do between now and then! Kinda getting worried already!

Will I lose my permanent residency in South Africa if I don't get a return ticket when I fly to the UK?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Johannesburg
I have South African Permanent Residency and am in the UK to complete some business. I have a return ticket to fly back to SA in January 2015. I will need to return to the UK after that on business for a while but do not know exactly which date I will be returning to SA. I therefore would want to buy only a one way ticket to the UK for now. But someone told me that SA immigration require Permanent Residents to have a return ticket when exiting SA otherwise they will consider it to be a permanent emigration. Would anyone know if that is correct?

How do I get a work visa to work in Florence?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Florence
I amA professional hair & makeup artist & also a creative director in tony & guy & am looking at finding a job & leave in Florrence. How do i get a working visa & where do i start looking??? What do i need to provide for the italy visa working documtment??? Do i need to find a sponer person in italy? I am a freelancer in singapore who do TV commerical, Magazine work, Brider & professional Haircut. Is there a union that that sponer hair & makeup artist, or how do i get to find a job in the salon?

How much is private health insurance in Oman?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman
Hello I would be relocating to Oman and my employer does not provide for health insurance. Could someone advice the approximate cost of the following insurances per year 1) Comprehensive Health Insurance 2) Dental Insurance Would be grateful to get some kind of indication. Thanks in advance.

Any experience with 'Ecole Communale de Stockel' in Brussels?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Brussels

Hi all, My daughter has just started the school called 'Ecole communale de Stockel'. She's 2.5 years old and has joined in classe d'accueil. Do you have any experience with this school especially with maternelle section. Thanks in advance..

Is it possible for an employer to ban you from re-entering Saudi Arabia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
Hi I am from India and was working in Saudi Arabia, my first employer proved to be the worst of worst kind and after a dirty fight i got a release and joined another company and after 3 months i went on exit re-entry visa to India on 29 july 2014 with 2 months validity and i was in a dilemma whether to go back or not because of the bitter experience i faced and i sent a resignation letter by email, my management tried to contact me but i was so depressed that i did bothered to reply, i feel shame for this act but the circumstances i faced with my first employer pushed my mindset to hibernation

Best ladies nights/general nights out in Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
I'm flying to Abu Dhabi for 2 weeks (working at the science festival) from Nov 9th to the 24th, can anyone recommend to me and my colleagues flying out where the best ladies nights are? We have been before and know a little of what to expect but advice is always welcomed! For instance, does the emirates hotel still have no limit on what drinks Ladies can receive on ladies nights?

What is the best way to get a job in Dubai?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
Please i would want to know the best way to get a job in dubai, am an IT professional and i install and manage various electronic security equipments. Example CCTV, access control, Alarm systems etc. I it possible i can be in Nigeria and get secure a Job in UAE?

Dubai student visa?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai

I am a student looking to go study and work in Dubai at the same time. I will be 17 years old when I arrive in college. I heard that a work permit is only issued to people above 18 years of age. My question is, whether I can complete my first year of college on a student visa without working and then get a work permit for the following years? If I can, then what is the procedure? I would really appreciate it if this question is answered.

Living in Dubai but working in Abu Dhabi

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
Hello, I have recently joined this forum - I am from Australia and am currently negotiating a contract with a company located in Abu Dhabi. I am considering living in Dubai with my wife and 2 kids due to access to better schools and lifestyle. Can anyone share their experience on whether this is advisable due to daily commute and any other challenges? Thanks!

Dual citizenship in Italy?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Italy
I am a citizen of the USA, born here. I heard that one can gain dual citizenship in Italy if their roots are not too far removed from Italy. My mother's father came from Sicily as a boy with his parents, and my mother's maternal grandparents also came from Sicily to the US and raised their family here. So, I am second-generation American on my grandfather's side and third-generation on my grandmother's side. Anybody out there who knows about this?? Or at least whom to contact?? Thanks, Rebecca P.

Job offer in UAE - Is AED 40,000 a good salary for a single person?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi

Dears, i would like to know if a AED 40k monthly salary (accomodation and flight included) is a good salary for a single person to leave in Abu Dabhi? what are the best regions to leave in Abu Dabhi best regards

Query on starting a new Hair Styling and Beauty Salon and Spa in Abu Dhabi or Duabi

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
I am presently a non resident of UAE, Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Me and my wife are intending to start new small business of Beauty and Hair Stylist Salon in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. We are known to the market of UAE as I used to work in Oil and Gas in Habshan, Abu Dhabi on Work Resident Visa but that has come to an end two years back. Also we have experince of similar business in our local city. Can anyone guide me through. Starting from which visa we will be eligible for, should I go with visit visa first or should I apply for Investor visa?

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