Andrewreevepara89
English looking for information about Bahrain
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Registration: 25 February 2024
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Leaving job in first month with work visa by saad47
If someone has work visa but he want to go back to his home country as he is not getting satteled and having family issues in firth month of the job can he resign what is the process is there any panalty from the employer
Is it commonplace for the employer to end the employment within probation period without good cause? I am coming on May 1st with family. There is no reason to fail the probation but the stakes are higher given the upheaval! Read More
Lost Paradise Waterpark by pauldg
Hi all. I am planning on visiting the Lost Paradise Waterpark this week. It would be a first visit and I would like to know if it is worth going and what the situation is during Ramadan. Ie is some of it closed. How busy is it etc ? Will call them ...
We plan to visit soon, any tips to know of from your visit? Is there plenty of shaded areas? Read More
Íæż½ã½ã UK mortgage by pauldg
Hi all, my current mortgage deal is up in the UK ( Scotland ) and I need to renew. Never even considered this when I moved out here 5 months ago, which was silly I suppose.I will be keeping the UK home as my family live there.Any advice as I ...
I'm also moving to Bahrain from the UK in May and would welcome hearing of your experience and any tips! Read More
Have work visa but not appearing on portal by Andrewreevepara89
Hello,I received my work visa from the employer. It appears official but I cannot see any details of this work visa on the website https://lmra.gov.bh/en/domestic_express_servicesIs this normal? It was issued on 25/02/24 and expires on 25/05/24. I ...
@Andrewreevepara89 it doesn't like the link; the LMRA Domestic Express services website Read More
Have work visa but not appearing on portal
Hello,I received my work visa from the employer. It appears official but I cannot see any details of this work visa on the website https://lmra.gov.bh/en/domestic_express_servicesIs this normal? It was issued on 25/02/24 and expires on 25/05/24. I ... Read More
Work visa + CPR timeline by Andrewreevepara89
Hello, my prospective employer is currently applying for my work visa. The last update stated it has been sent to Department of Immigration for issuance; how long is this likely to take? Will CPR be issued at the same time?I require official ...
@logicalindian thank you for your assistance. I received my work visa today. The contract is 2 years.The work visa is valid for a period of 30 days, I am told we apply for renewal to 2 years when we are there. Is this the norm in your experience? Read More
Work visa + CPR timeline by Andrewreevepara89
Hello, my prospective employer is currently applying for my work visa. The last update stated it has been sent to Department of Immigration for issuance; how long is this likely to take? Will CPR be issued at the same time?I require official ...
@logicalindian thank you. The employer is organising this so I do not have access to the website to check the status. Given it has been sent to Department of Immigration for issuance does this mean it has been approved? Read More
Work visa + CPR timeline
Hello, my prospective employer is currently applying for my work visa. The last update stated it has been sent to Department of Immigration for issuance; how long is this likely to take? Will CPR be issued at the same time?I require official ... Read More
New members of the Bahrain forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 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 your ...
@Julien I am awaiting my work visa to enable our move to Bahrain from May with my family from the UK. Read More
Salary and cost of living by vrishi
Hi, i have been offered a top management position at a fintech company in Bahrain with a monthly CTC of 3000 BHD (includes travel and house allowance). Apart from this flight tickets, visa (for me and my wife) and medical is included. I will be ...
Hello, did you take this position? How did you find the cost of living? I'm soon to start a similar salary in Bahrain Read More