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about relative visa for South Africa

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa
hi i m on work permit in south africa..n my wife has spouse permit on me. now she is in india for delivering a baby... i want to know that after my wife delivery, can i get my babys visa on my n her permit n what are the requirements n age of child should be?? n how much time it will take to get visa... i need it fast... please advica.. samir.

Irish Family considering moving to Dubai with a 2 year old and 6 month old?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai

Hi, Can anyone advise me on whether its a good move or not. My husband is an IT technical support engineer and I am a peadiatric nurse so we should find it easy enough to get jobs from what I can gather. Just wondering if you go through recruitment firms do you have a choice where you live and do they generally place you with other expat families? Is it relatively easy to get live in nannies there or are creches the way to go? Just wondering is it financially worth it to move with 2 small kids?? Can you save money there?

How easy is it to get work in South Africa?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Johannesburg

My name is Francis and a native of Ghana,I was recently issued my visa to south Africa,I will like to know how easy it is to get a job and a work permit,I have a degree in psychology with just 2yrs work experience but I just want a new life in south Africa and I hope you can guide me as to what to do..thank you

Furniture removal companies in Joburg?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Johannesburg
has anyone had good experience with a particular removals company? I am recently back in Johannesburg and need a company to load and unload my furniture form a storage unit near the airport and deliver to my new apartment in JHB north. there is n o packing required and i have been getting astronomical quotes! please help or advise. thanks a

Does this mean my UAE work visa was approved?

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

I have received a job offer as a consultant around a month and a half ago. I was told two weeks ago that the Labour Ministry has approved my visa. How long am I expected to wait before the actual visa paper is issued? Does the labour ministry approval mean that I have gotten the visa and all what's left is the actual processing of the visa?

Regarding employment visa for Dubai

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai

hii, i had gone for a visit to dubai and had given several interviews and got selected in 2 of the companies and had signed the offer letter of both as i was a bit confused between both.. But now i have made up my mind and i have got an e-visa from 1 of them which i do not want to opt for and the other is in process .. so can i cancel the 1st one and opt for the 1 i want to work for?? will there be any issues in it ??

finding Accomodation in Bergen

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Norway
Hi guys, I might be moving to Bergen in Feb-Mar. My work place is located in Sandsli near airport. Any idea of good family friendly areas to live in close to Sandsli? proirities are: grocery, shopping center and bus stop etc needs to be near by. also, is there anything else that i can try for my accomodation search along with finn.no? waiting for your valuable replies !! Cheers/ Joe

Am i getting paid ok in Norway as an Engineer???

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Norway
Hi, please share your knowledge, I've got an offer in Hordaland region near Bergen,Norway in oil and gas services industry as a specialist Engineer. currently living in Germany. offered pay is 550k per annum basic + (permanent contract,overtime, pension and benefits etc). My qualifications: MS Engineering + 3-4 years of experience though not in oil and gas. is that a good starting? In Norway, is that a common/acceptable to revise salaries after probation? will highly appreciate your kind inputs. Cheers/ Joe

Can I apply for a Dependent Visa before my Work Permit to Hong Kong expires?

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

I and my husband currently hold workpermits in Hongkong till Feb '2013. My husbamd is going to apply for the Change of Employment very soon as he is moving to a new Employer. Can I apply for a Dependent Visa along with him before my Work Permit expires?

Is this Abu Dhabi salary a good offer or not?

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

I am an Accountant by profession and I have received a job offer to work in Abu Dhabi just recently. I would like to know if a monthly pay (including transportation allowance) of AED8,200 a good offer or not. The company will take care of the accommodation and the utility costs.

Expat in Turkey with resident permit to call thier parents

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Turkey
I am Pakistani and offered job in Turkey by MNC with resident permit. Want to know whether can I bring my parents on: 1. resident permit (same as my wife & kids), if there is any documentary or financial fees for this 2. Can arrange their visit visa, if yes, then as per law is it allowed for 3 months and can renew for 2 to 3 times so that maximum they will live with me. Thanks SAMM

Regarding UAE visa for Hepatitis B Positive person

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: United Arab Emirates
Hello, My name is Anil Mangwani, I have Hepatitis B positive and i m already one time aborted from UAE in March-2010, but i knowing UAE govt. made some rules flexible for Hepatitis B positive person. so please suggest it is possible to UAE govt. issue work permit me.

Pregnant girlfriend moving to Cape Town

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa
Hi, I am moving through my work to Cape Town for 6 months in January. My pregnant girlfriend is planning on joining me at the end of the month or start of February for the remaining 5 months. She is due to give birth in April and because of this we are having great difficulty finding medical insurance to cover her. Can anyone give us any advice?

Spanish immersion, staying with local famliy

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Santiago
Looking for a Spanish immersion course next summer for our 2 sons, (22 and 21 years old) They have very limited knowledge of Spanish, like to house them separately, so they have to speak Spanish, with local family. Both are high achieving, self starters that will be scouting the country for us, for possible retirement/ investment options. Also looking for graduate colleges for the boys for the school year starting fall semester 2014. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Caren

Advice on expat family life in Jeddah

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Jeddah
Hi.

I am offered SAR 12k per month(includes basic + housing approx SAR 2200). Coming from USA.

The is non managerial job in jeddah (near Al-Tahleyah). I wanted to know; is this enough for family of four? what schools are in that area for expats? what are the housing options for non managerial staff expats in that area? Or what area would you recommend for us keeping job senario in mind.

Do I need working experience to get a job in China?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Shanghai

i found a forum/blog in which i got the information that a person (expat) who wants to work to china must have 2 years working experience. is it true? because i want to apply for work in china but im only a fresh graduate and have no working experience. thank you in advance.

Is this a good offer for an ESL/EFL Live-In Tutor in Turkey ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Turkey
Hello there, I am wondering if there is anyone who can give me some advice regarding my particular situation, especially from an ESL teacher's perspective. I have recently been offered a position as a live-in English tutor for a senior-level medical professional in a small city in southern Turkey. This Turkish doctor has not been able to improve his English fluency even though he has been taking lessons at various times. I suspect the lack of improvement is due to a lack of continual practice, especially living in the interior region where English expats are not the norm.

Work prospects for experienced dental technician in Romania?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Romania
Hi, i`m a dental technician with over 30 years experience in crown and bridge work and denture construction. I wish to work in Romania and would be interested in any information which would point me in the right direction regarding this ambition. Thanks in anticipation.

Transferring to international schools in Abu Dhabi mid-year

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
hi! is it possible that i could transfer my kids from pakistan to any international school in Abu Dhabi so they dont have to wait till september ? we will be shifting to Abu Dhabi in february...can anyone help?thanks a lot 

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