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Faith-based schools in Sydney?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Sydney
Is anyone perhaps able to recommend an Anglican based co-ed school (from year 1 to 12)in Sydney?

I would prefer the Shire area, and really cannot afford St Luke's Grammar school, although it looks like a fabulous school.

I understand only public schooling is free to australian residents, so would like to settle my kids in one school, together, that I can afford going forward.

What fees (annually and monthly) can I expect to pay - pre and post-residency?

Thank you

Work Visa stamping at Saudi Consulate in mumbai

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
I returned back from Saudi on exit visa within 6 months of stay. I have original exit paper with exit stamp. Now I have been selected by a new company and want to go back to Saudi again. All the formalities are done but my PP is getting rejected from Saudi consulate for the reason that I came back from Saudi within 6 months. My agent is still trying. Please help if anyone has faced the similar problem. Thanks

Racism towards Asians in Qatar

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
Hi everyone, my husband have been offered a job in Doha, with a package of $30k/month (total) we are not sure if this will be enough for us. but i suppose how much you save is really depend on how you live.

We have been browsing for rental properties online. can anyone tell me if Al Muntazah is a safe area to live? this maybe a stupid question... but what is the difference between compound and villa?

Entry visa to Qatar

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
I'm a Filipino presently working in Saudi Arabia. And had decided to leave KSA on final exit visa. But my employer did not allow me to go, instead he is giving me a re-entry visa. I would like to know if I can enter Doha, Qatar using a valid issued entry visa which is sponsored by an employer in Qatar despite having a re-enry visa in Saudi Arabia? Thank you and looking forward for prompt reply from you guys.

Help with safety and security concerns in Vietnam?

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

I am a single girl moving to Vietnam to volunteer for 6 months. I've heard lots of scary stories about people being scammed ? Are these true ?

Also, I've been told not to drive as the roads in Vietnam are crazy. How will I get around ?

I'm very nervous about the move so please let me know about your experiences. 

Cheers.

Confused about Visas for Canada. Please help!

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

I'm in the process of moving over to Vancouver, but I've been having a tough time organizing an appropriate Visa. I was late to apply to the 2013 Canadian Work programme, and all the Visas are now gone.

I had intended on staying in Canada for atleast 2 years, so I was wondering could I apply to be a permanent resident? If I can, are there restrictions I should know about being a perm. resident?

Is there an annual applicant quote like there are Visas? Or are there unlimited vacancies?

Moving to Ireland...do I need to buy a car?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dublin
Hey guys, I'm going to be living in Ireland for a year come this summer and I'm just trying to weigh up the benefits of owning a car in Ireland. I'm gonna be living in Dublin and working at a pub at the Temple Bar area. Do I need a car, or is the public transport sufficient? Also, I want to explore the countryside a bit, so are there any buses or trains doing routes around the country? Anyone got any experiences of driving in Ireland that they can share?

Safety and Cost of Living in Nigeria

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Nigeria
I have a temporary job offer from Ibadan Nigeria. Please tell me how safe it is for Indian women expats.

I will only be there for three months,however I'd like to know what its like in terms of security and cost of living.

Anything else that I need to take care of before I leave from India. I will be glad if someone can help me with this.

Shared Accommodation in South Delhi?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Delhi
Dear expats, I am looking for a possibility to move in and share an apartment in south delhi (close surroundings of saket) for about 5 months.

I am an intern at Sheraton New Delhi, originally from Germany/Netherlands.

I hope someone can help me out.

Thank you cheers, Linda

Applying for visas for India outside your home country

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: India
Hi I am British currently in kuwait on a tourist visa.

I am going to India in a month and wish to obtain a visa.

Can you advise me if this can be done as I would be applying for it in kuwait?

Also what type?

Hope to hear from you soon

Healthy regards

Jill

Limited Residential Permit for Germany?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Frankfurt
Hi Everyone

I wanted to know how hard it would be to get a limited residential permit in Germany.

We wouldn't be working there we do not need a job, we are moving there for a lifestyle change.

Me and my mom both speak level 1 German and my mom is German and used to live in Mainz/Wiesbaden.

We defiantly have more than enough income to support ourselves and can get German health insurance. How long would it take to get a permit, how hard in our circumstance, and do we qualify?

Thank You, Chris.

Documents required for visas for Qatar?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Doha
Dear Fórum,

I might be accepting an offer from Doha and need to understand in detail the necessary steps to provide my paper work ready. -

what is a pólice certificate ? where I get it? do i ge it from my country of origin and citizenship?

Shall I bring the original master certificate from the US College or how does it work?

Any other requirements I should be getting ready? besides lots of Passport pictures

Thanks to all in advance ADO

Is this an acceptable salary for Abu Dhabi?

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

Hi all,

I have been offered a chance to work as a store manager for a high end luxury fashion brand in Abu dhabi for one of the biggest groups in U.A.E.

Salary being offered is on a cusp of £35k-£40k GBP.

I am seeking advice if this acceptable whilst i am also seeking having read other forums chats what other benefits i should negotiate? I.e Housing, car, phone etc.

Thanks in advance.

Rating! Best neighbourhoods in Cape Town

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa
Hey fellows!
Back at ya, what would you say are the BEST areas to live in Cape Town? and say Why??

Trying to find an accomodation but I have no idea in which area to look for.

There are so many areas that look nice! If you had to do a personal rating, what would that be? Can't wait to read your comments!

Questions about document attestation for Oman visa

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Oman

Hello I have got an opportunity in the known company in Oman and the offer is quite good. The problem is this they required my original document to sent them via courier for that they require my degrees to be attested from the Omani Consulate and Omani Consulate attest the degree when higher education commission of Pakistan attest it issue was that HEC Pakistan required 25 days to attest the degree. I am really puzzled that whether the Company will stay with me with that offer for that longer period of time. 2nd Should I send my original documents to them?

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