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Is it possible to convert a tourist visa to a family residence permit in Qatar?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
Good day all, guys need some help, were traveling to Qatar in a month from Saudi Arabia with my family, the company in Qatar issue an working entry visa for me but for my family I need to arrange by my self through hotels for their Tourist visa (wife, son 13,daughter 8). Can I process their residency along with mine?cause they will stay with me in Qatar for good.. How long it will take to process residents permit? all necessary documents attested are available. Thanks in advance..

What do Expats think about Polish managers?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Poland
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English schools in Oslo?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oslo

Hi,

My husband has received a job offer at Oslo and planning to relocate next month. We have a 7 yr old boy who cannot speak Norwegian. We appreciate if someone can explain to us the different options available at Oslo for his schooling. He can do French as well. Is 730K Krone a reasonable salary if we need to bear partial tuition costs?

Give me some idea about Nannies in Dubai??

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Destination: United Arab Emirates
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Does a passport need to be valid for 6 months when I need to travel even if I have a valid family visa to Oman?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman
Dear friends, Greetings! I have a query regarding validity of my sons' passport for international travel. I am working in Oman and having a valid employment visa till September 2015. My wife and children also have valid visa till April 2016. My both sons are having passports valid till middle of February 2015. My family has scheduled to travel from India to Oman in January 2015. I have overheard from someone that anybody wish to travel international should have passport valid for another 6 months.

What are the family-friendly neighbourhoods of Kuala Lumpur?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Kuala Lumpur
Hi all, My daughter will be studying in International School of Kuala Lumpur and my work place is near KL sentral. I would please request advise for the best place to stay. Would prefer to stay near to the school and also walking distance to the train station, so that could travel by train to KL sentral daily. Prefer to stay in a gated community with security. Thanks.

Are German people friendly? Will I experience culture shock when I moved to Germany?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Germany
Hi All,

I am a 23 year old banker and I am moving to Frankfurt in a couple of months. I am a bit worried about making in friends. I have started taking some basic German lessons but I am worried by language skills won't be good enough. 

Can expats already living in Germany tell me how I can make friends in Germany? Are the people friendly or will the fact that I can't speak German be a major disadvantage? I am worried about experiencing culture shock and feeling a bit isolated in a new place.

Thanks

Smith

Retiring in Madrid?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Madrid
Hi there

My husband and I are interested in spending at least some of our retirement in Madrid. Being an art lecturer, this has always been something that's appealed to me. While we would be buffeted from the economic situation to some extent, I would really appreciate any advice on whether this is practical, including whether we would possibly be able to find part-time work. If anyone has any advice on good areas to stay in, that would also be appreciated.

All the best,

Jenny

Are there good international schools in Istanbul?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Istanbul
Hi guys, we're thinking of moving to Turkey soon as I'm an English teacher and I have heard there are good opportunities there. I'm jsut worried about the schooling options for my kids. We're British so I'd like to try keep my kids in a school that follows the British curriculum. Are there any good international schools in Istanbul? Preferably ones that follow the British or IB programmes...

Can I send my child to a public school in Germany?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Germany
Hi there,

We are moving to Berlin at the end of the year as my husband has a job offer. I am worried about my 12 yr old son and his schooling. I am not sure whether my husband will get much of an allowance to cover school fees and I see that international schools in the city are crazily expensive. What are my other options? Can he attend a public school or will the language barrier be too much of an issue.

We are from the UK and my son doesn't speak German.

Cheers

Sally

Is this a good salary in Saudi Arabia? Should the company pay for my family to come over as well?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
Hi, I have got an offer for SAR 18000 per month, the company will borne the flight charges, medical insurance but not covering the accomodation. After 6 months, they will process the iqama and was told that then only you can take your family and the expenses for the family has to be paid by me. I would like to know whether this is a decent offer, should I consider even if I have to bear the expenses for the family later. Thanks, Nadeem

What are the best takeaway restaurants in Nairobi?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Nairobi
Hi All, We have just launched our online food ordering site in Nairobi called happymeals, where you can order food from all kinds of local restaurants, and we would be more than happy, if you know of any good takeaway restaurants, that we should know of, so we also can provide food from them. It doesn't matter what type, it could also be cakes, beverage, a delicates shop, you name it. Thanks Marie

If I am blacklisted from Dubai due to TB in the past, will I struggle to get a visa for Saudi Arabia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
Hi, I have worked in Dubai for 4 years ( 2007 - 2010 ) in an international bank and then i resigned and left dubai, and then i went back to dubai after about 1.5 years later in july 2011 on a visit visa and got a job there.

Does anyone have any experience shipping containers from the US to Kenya?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Kenya
Hello ExpatArrivals, I am looking to immigrate to Kenya in late fall of 2014 and will be needing to ship a container of belongings (specifically from Madison, WI to Eldoret, Kenya). Does anyone have any recommendations for the most efficient and cost effective method in doing this? Thanks very much for any insight and advice anyone may be able to offer!

Can I get a working visa for Kenya as a trailing spouse?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Kenya
Hello My husband has been offered a job based in Nairobi but travelling around East Africa. I intend to join him, don't need to worry about accommodation etc as is provided. He will get a working visa l will be a dependent, we don't have kids and l am very keen to work. I'm not really sure which visa l should be considering, and even where to go about looking for employment. I'm a project consultant/business analyst in UK and although not precious about kind of work administration fine l don't think l will fair well sitting around all day, lve always worked!

What do I need to renew my spousal visa for South Africa?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa
I have a spousal visa for south africa, due for renewal in September. Do i need all the things i got before when i applied for the visa (marriage cert, police clearence, medical report, lung xray, letter from spouse, etc) or do i just take my passport and visa to home affairs? and what form would i need? PLEASE HELP!!!

Is it still possible for foreigners to find work in Barcelona?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Barcelona
I would like to move to Barcelona for a year or two between degrees. I don't need to make a lot of money, I would just like to know if anyone has insight into whether it is possible for foreigners to find work in Barcelona that pays enough to sustain yourself.

Any suggestions would be most welcome.

Can i work for an Indian company in Malaysia with a dependent visa?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Malaysia
I am from India. I will be traveling to Malaysia in three months on a dependent visa. I am currently employed in a company in India. This company has given me the offer to work from Malaysia. The salary will be credited in Indian rupees and it will be credited to my Indian bank account. The income earned here will be taxed in India.

So, will it be considered as legal,if i work from Malaysia with a dependent visa for an Indian company. My physical presence will be in Malaysia but will be working for an Indian company. Could you please advise on this?

American expat stuck in the Philippines - Is there any way to get back to the USA for free?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Philippines
Hi, I am an American expat living in the Philippines. I have been here for almost a year and I have basically run out of money. There are little job opportunities for me here since I am 22 and I only have a high school diploma. I bought a PC café when I moved here and I thought it was a good business idea but I’m barely making ends meet since I also have a girlfriend and kid. I can’t survive on counting peso coins and the maintenance on the computers is costly.

What should I expect to be included in my employment offer in retail management in Dubai?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
I would be interviewing for a ratail management job in Dubai, on the 25 July 2014, pointers please! My agent tells me if I'm successful I would be offered 15 days accommodation from the date of arrival, My questions - What is the standard store management contract in Dubai Like, does it include accommodation allowance, transport allowance, medical insurance allowance? - and what's the salary range am I looking at (with 5 years retail management)?

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