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Changing jobs in Bahrain

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bahrain
Hey there,

I've been working in Bahrain for a little while. I joined a new company now and have to transfer my visa so I can legally work with the new employer. My first employer cancelled my visa, and I've been to the immigration authoraties to apply for mobility, so I can switch jobs, but they say I can't get it because its showing that I am out of the country. 

Will I need to apply for a work-permit for a short-term project in Botswana?

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

I just got hired for a freelance project that will take place in Botswana starting early next yr. The duration of the project is just 3 months - do you think I really need to apply for a work permit for such a short period or can I get away with being in the country on a tourist visa as it is only such a short period ?

Please let me know your thoughts.

Can I go to Qatar for work with a Saudi Arabia re-entry visa?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
My present company in Saudi Arabia is not sending me by final exit, they will stamp exit/ re-entry visa in my passport. I have a better job offer from Qatar. Can I enter Qatar for job if I am having reentry visa of Saudi Arabia? I am an engineer by profession.

Anyone have advice on contract negotiation in Hong Kong?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong

Hi there

I've been given the opportunity of a lifetime after being offered a contract by a company in Hong Kong. I really want to make the most of it, but I also don't want to be too pushy and risk blowing the whole thing.

Does anyone have any advice for me?

Anything will be appreciated.

Best wishes,

Kate

What is it like to work in Hong Kong?

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

Thanks for the insights on real estate in Hong Kong. My question now is a bit more broad, but still important, I think. What is it like working in Hong Kong? What are the people like? How far does your money go?

Any insights will be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Gerald Smith

How do I get a spousal visa for Oman?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman
I am married with an American woman living and working in Oman and she has had residency there for two years. I am here in Morocco, and I am a Moroccan citizen. Can she sponsor me to go to Oman?

She told me that she only knows of Canadians with a tourist visa who come to visit their wives there, but that I will not be able to. So what is the solution, as I dont like to be apart from my wife?

Can I get free healthcare in Australia as an British citizen?

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

Please can any British expats living in Australia enlighten me about the healthcare agreements between the UK and Oz. Are UK citizens entitled to free healthcare or do I need to take out health insurance before moving? 

Please help.

Which areas in Hong Kong are good to live in?

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

I'm going to be moving to Hong Kong to take up a mid-level position in finance. I was just wondering whether anyone has some insight into which areas I should be looking at moving to. I don't want a tiny flat, and don't mind moving out of the city, but also don't want to travel for more than an hour to get to work, at the most. 

Thanks in advance 

Gerald Smith

Getting around Saudi Arabia and buying a car

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
My wife and I are moving to Jeddah in the new year and we're just trying to plan everything. The transport issues is something we're a bit concerned about. I've heard that women are not allowed to drive in Saudi and that the public transport is not great. So how is my wife supposed to get around? I'll be at work all day and she is a stay at home mum. Is she going to be able to get out and about? Should we buy a car?

Do I need to get my qualifications attested every time I apply for a visa for Dubai?

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

I am from India. I want to know whether I need to get my degree certificate attested from my home country everytime i go to Dubai for job visa.

Actually i completed all my attestation work from my home country on my MBA Degree but later my recruitor informed me that the client is facing some problems in visa generation and unfortunately i could not go.

Now if i want to go for another job visa in the same country DUBAI, so will i have to get my degree attested from my home country again or not ?

Advice needed about moving to Singapore

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Singapore

I am Australian age 37, live in Western Australia with my wife 36 and 3 kids 14, 12, 8 I have a new job in Singapore and am going to re-locate my family there potentially for 3-5 years What do I need to do with respect to visas for them all to be able to stay for that length of time? What will happen for me tax wise? Will I be a resident of Singapore for taxtation purposes also? I have numerous housing investments in Australia which all earn me income there aswell? Best Regards Stewy Thomson

Life Partner Visa for South Africa - Anyone done an interview ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Johannesburg
I have been with in this life partner visa process for about 7 months now, my lady is from Taiwan and I am a South African citizen. I have collected a document from home affairs stating that they will be visiting my house to probably come and see if my lady and I are really residing there which is totally fine. I have also been asked to be interviewed with her at home affairs and I was just wondering out of curiosity what kind of questions will be asked during this interview? Thanks Juan

Visit visa for my spouse for Qatar

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar

Dear EA's, i would like to know what all documentation is required for getting visit visa for my spouse processed after me landing to Qatar. does she need to undergo medical test @ India as well? I have provided all documents-including marriage certificate attested to my employer out at Qatar.They told me that i would not be able to bring my spouse along with me- instead you may apply for her visit visa once your RP gets processed.

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