beirut961
Lebanese expat in Bahrain
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About me
Lebanese
Lives in Manama
Speaks English, arabic, french
Registration: 09 January 2011
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Travel to India with out receiving CPR by Mohammad1979
Hi friends I have the RP stamped in my passport when I entered Bahrain and it happened at Airport itself. My pre employment medical is scheduled on 20 September 2016 where as company says that my CPR is in process . Is it possible to get CPR with ...
Never Once have i been asked to show a CPR card in the airport, if you have a valid RP - that's all you need Read More
new upcoming communities like riffa views by colineke
hello everyone - we are planning to fully relocate to bahrain from the uk next year - is anyone aware of any new upcoming communities like riffa views in the coming 12-18 months which will be applicable for expats purchase and thus residency ...
@colineke If you're gonna be working in the area - then Riffa views is great. Yes bahrain is a small country but traffic is a nightmare, best advice is to live close to where you work Read More
2021 Guide to Exchanging GCC Driver's license (My experience)
Hey Everyone, I see this question pop a lot and personally did some research about it, so thought i'd write my own experience! First thing, you NEED to have a valid GCC driver's license and a valid CPR Card. Expired ones won't work! ... Read More
Registering marriage in Bahrain, is it required? by beirut961
Hey guys, Quick question for you as this is something I'm trying to resolve. Got married around 2 years ago, outside Bahrain. We got our Marriage certificate from abroad. We both work here, so wife is not under my sponsorship, but the ...
Thanks, that's clear so i'll have to do this from country of issue ;) Read More
Registering marriage in Bahrain, is it required? by beirut961
Hey guys, Quick question for you as this is something I'm trying to resolve. Got married around 2 years ago, outside Bahrain. We got our Marriage certificate from abroad. We both work here, so wife is not under my sponsorship, but the ...
Thanks for the heplful reply, but isn't apostille the same stamp at the localization office, near the MOFA in manama? If not, I'm confused, where could i get it apostilled to get it legalized afterwards Read More
Registering marriage in Bahrain, is it required?
Hey guys, Quick question for you as this is something I'm trying to resolve. Got married around 2 years ago, outside Bahrain. We got our Marriage certificate from abroad. We both work here, so wife is not under my sponsorship, but the ... Read More
Visit visa for parents from Bahrain.bh
Anyone has used Bahrain.bh to apply for a visa for their parents My problem is, parents visited Bahrain a few years ago, visa was facilitated by my employer. Nowadays, employer says apply through e-visa portal. Unfortunately, to issue an e-visa, ... Read More
Expired CPR card - Valid Residence permit
Quick question to anyone who has been in a similar situation. If the residence permit is still valid (1+ year) but the physical CPR card is expired - would someone be able to fly in and out the country and renew it once back. Thanks Read More
New Year’s Eve by Lindochka1
Does anyone know of any places that are not charging sky high prices for New Year’s Eve?
Rugby club is 10 BD for non-members...i think you still have to pay for your drinks though Read More
Asking about visa by Hennyelz
Can I ask you something. You know if the visa of company sponsor cancel the visa while Im out of country can I still enter bahrain?? Which my residence permit on passport still no cancelation stamp and which after cancel visa we still legal in ...
I don't think they can cancel the visa while you're out of the country??? If it's not expired...you need to be physically present here to cancel your visa, check again, Read More
Will my salary be enough to live a normal life in Bahrain? by RedTornado
Hello, My employer has given me the opportunity to move to Bahrain for at least 2 years. If I decide to accept I will move with my wife and 2 sons age 7 and 10. I will be moving from the UK. The company will pay fully for the private school ...
2750 per month is excellent if they're paying school fees. You can get a nice furnished flat around 400-500 BHD pm 5000 BHD will get you a good sedan 2011+ model or just pay a bit extra and get a brand new car. in worst cases, you're left ... Read More
Vacation for 5 Days by rodapinkstar
Hi Everyone :) I want to go on a vacation to Beirut, I live in Egypt and want to go there for five days. The trip is organized by a travel agency but for bed and breakfast. So, I need to know the following: 1. Currency used in Beirut (and if I need ...
Hi MARC0000, Nice you do an effort to give someone that info... I would like to travel with my 2 sons (They are 10 and 15) in Lebanon during Easter Time in 2017 for about 8 days. We like historic places and nature. Are there places you would ... Read More
CPR/Residency by dadofduck
Hi, I have a job starting in Al Khobar and my Wife has a job starting in Bahrain. We plan on living in Bahrain along with our Daughter who is 6 years old. The company my Wife will be working for are having difficulty organising sponsorship for ...
The best way to do so, is get your daughter a Saudi Iqama. From there on, your daughter will have easy entry to bahrain through the causeway. After you rent your place in bahrain, through the landlord you can get a temporary CPR that won't be a ... Read More
On arrival visa by Janet mercy
Hi, I'm a nurse in jeddah. My husband is also working here but worker visa. I'm planning to go India to deliver my baby. Is it possible to bring my newborn in on arrival visa? Is it necessary for my husband to travel with me? Please help ...
Thank you for this update, but most of these people are talking about the case where the father is sponsoring the baby because the wife is unemployed or simply the baby is going to be linked as a dependent on the father's iqama. In her case, ... Read More
On arrival visa by Janet mercy
Hi, I'm a nurse in jeddah. My husband is also working here but worker visa. I'm planning to go India to deliver my baby. Is it possible to bring my newborn in on arrival visa? Is it necessary for my husband to travel with me? Please help ...
No, there's nothing called visa on arrival in Saudi. Once your baby is born, after a few weeks get him a passport and apply to the Saudi Embassy, you will be his sponsor and he will get an iqama as your child. Read More