Armitage7
Belgian expat in Bahrain
Forum posts
11
About me
Belgian
Lives in Muharraq
Speaks French
Registration: 13 July 2021
Activity
Good Conduct Certificate for Self sponsorship missing documents by JBoxer
Hi All, thank you for taking the time to help. So I've started along the self-sponsorship path, through the purchasing of a property, and have just come up with a small hiccup that was hoping someone on the forum could help with. A requirement ...
@bettymugo22I had a similar problem.NPRA gave me a CID form for applying online. But it was impossible for me to request a good conduct certificate online, because I didn't have eKey, and no CPR to get one.I contacted CID office in Muharraq and they ... Read More
How to get a manager's cheque for real estate sales agreement by Armitage7
I am in the process of buying a real estate property in Bahrain to apply for self-sponsorship. I found the property, paid the reservation fee, and asked my (Belgian) bank to emit the manager's cheque But they told me they have no idea of what ...
I can confirm that getting this "manager's cheque" directly from a foreign bank is not always possible, for all the reasons that XTang explained (different currencies and bank procedures).In my case, I was buying an apartment from a well-known ... Read More
Comprehensive Bahrain Visa Process & FAQ - Work & Self sponsorship by XTang
Edit Feb'20: Merged stickies for work visa and self sponsorship visaEdit Feb'21: Added visa cancellation law in case monthly fees are not paidNote that I haven't managed to update this for quite a while now due to lack of time. While a lot of ...
I went through the self-sponsorship process recently myself. So I can testify that it is doable without a lawyer, consultant or even without knowing too much Arabic (although it certainly would have helped on some occasions 馃槄). A second ... Read More
How to get a manager's cheque for real estate sales agreement
I am in the process of buying a real estate property in Bahrain to apply for self-sponsorship. I found the property, paid the reservation fee, and asked my (Belgian) bank to emit the manager's cheque But they told me they have no idea of what ... Read More
New members of the Bahrain forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bahrain forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi everyone, I'm an IT consultant from Belgium, male, 32 years old. Everyone got into the habit of working remotely, and half of my teams are abroad anyway, so I decided to have a change of scenery. I will be visiting Bahrain in September. ... Read More
Comprehensive Bahrain Visa Process & FAQ - Work & Self sponsorship by XTang
Edit Feb'20: Merged stickies for work visa and self sponsorship visaEdit Feb'21: Added visa cancellation law in case monthly fees are not paidNote that I haven't managed to update this for quite a while now due to lack of time. While a lot of ...
Ok I see now, thank you for the explanations. So, a well-intentioned rule with unfortunate consequences. I will lose money incorporating a company in the UAE and Bahrain will lose its 5% VAT on exports of services. I'll see with the lawyer if ... Read More
Comprehensive Bahrain Visa Process & FAQ - Work & Self sponsorship by XTang
Edit Feb'20: Merged stickies for work visa and self sponsorship visaEdit Feb'21: Added visa cancellation law in case monthly fees are not paidNote that I haven't managed to update this for quite a while now due to lack of time. While a lot of ...
Hello, I have a question similar to that of Wrt2021 earlier this year. I'm planning to buy real estate property in Bahrain, get the residency and live there most of the year. I have a Bahraini contact there, and will be hiring a local lawyer to ... Read More