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Has my wife been scammed by this job agency in Oman?

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Submitted by dawud1103 on
Destination: Oman
Great forum! My wife traveled to Oman last month April with a working visa through an Agent in Nigeria. She paid Nigeria Agent about $1,000 and Agent promised IT Engineer job. She got the Visa to Oman hoping to resume in an IT company but on getting to Oman, she resumed as an House Maid. Life hasn't been easy for her over there. They've collected her passport. Pls advise, what Can we do? Life isn't funny over there.
Regards,
Dawud

Medical Insurance in Portugal?

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Submitted by Pamela on
Destination: The Algarve
Hi,
My name is Pam and I am from the US presently living in South Africa but wanting to move to the Algarve with a friend next year. I am concerned about health insurance and wonder if it is possible to get private health insurance for cover in Portugal from a Portuguese company rather than the exhorbitantly expensive international companies which advertise it. I have a British passport as well as a US one if that makes any difference. With Brexit approaching I don't think I will be covered by EU insurance but I want private insurance anyway. Can anyone help?
Thank you.

Job offer from the MoE in the UAE, I don't know what to do. Can people help??

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Submitted by alextittcomb1 on
Destination: Dubai

Hi all,

I have just received a job offer to work as a PE Teacher in the UAE for the Ministry of Education.

The job is to work in Arabic schools. Due to the recruitment agency being fairly vague I have a number of questions to ask people. If anyone on here could help me I'd be greatly appreciative.

Help in the house for single guy in Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by dwf on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
I am a 52 year old married guy, moving to Abu Dhabi without my family. I will be looking to get someone to look after my apoartment and cook for me on daily basis, but who will not be living in. I can imagine agencies who deliver this type of service. Not sure where I will be living yet, but likely in common upmarket expat area. Any experience?

Plz help me Regarding Marriage Certificate Attestation For KSA?

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Submitted by sethus90 on
Destination: Saudi Arabia

Hai... I am sethu

I am working in riyadh... Almost 2 year.. Recently my wife is also came here for a job in riyadh she is working here now.. Actually we want live out side, now she is staying her office accommodation.
When we ask them for living out permission, they ask us to do the Attestation of our marriage certificate,
So i went the agency i done that all. after getting the Attestation, i done the arabic translation also.
We done our all documents Attestation. Including our marriage certificate.

UAE work visa?

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Submitted by kran57 on
Destination: United Arab Emirates
Hello i have received a job offer in dubai and my employer has already started my visa procedures. Recently i got a better offer and i want to take it . I was thinking to ask my current employer to cancel my visa so as i can move to the other job . I was wondering cancelling a new work visa would have any consequences on my next work visa when is being done ? Confused about the legal impact of work visa. I have not moved to dubai yet and i do want to take the right decision . Pls advise !

Moving to Mumbai, housing ideas?

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Submitted by nicolea on
Destination: Mumbai

Hi All,

I am moving to Mumbai for minimum a year in August 2017. I am trying to find housing in the city. I want to be close to work (Tata Memorial Hospital), but the most important thing is to be able to meet people/make friends. I am moving alone and I really want to be in a place I can become involved in the expat community!

Is this a decent job offer for Ghana? Any tips on contract negotiation?

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Submitted by ELIEKAREH on
Destination: Ghana

Hey all,
I recently had a job offer as Head of Sales in Ghana, and during the interview they asked about what are my salary and my benefits expectation, my answer was: Net salary to Bank account not less than $2,500 + Commission, Accommodation allowance in a safe area, food allowance, car with fuel allowance, travel expenses if applicable, not less than 2 yearly flight tickets ,not less than 15 days yearly holiday, full medical insurance for me and for my wife when applicable and school fees when applicable.

High School Scholarship in Singapore / Living alone in Singapore as a teenager?

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Submitted by likesweetserendipity on
Destination: Singapore
Hello! I'm a 15 year old aspiring to get a Senior High School scholarship in Singapore by the time I'm aged 17. Can you kindly help me as to where to apply for this? Also, is Singapore a good enough place for a teen like me (I can do daily chores, and am used to doing things alone and independently, by the way) to live in alone? Please do give me some advice. Thank you :)

High School Scholarship in Taiwan / Living alone in Taiwan as a teenager?

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Submitted by likesweetserendipity on
Destination: Taiwan
Hello! I'm a 15 year old aspiring to get a Senior High School scholarship in Taiwan when I turn 17. Can you kindly help me as to where to apply for this? Also, is Taiwan a good enough place for a 15 year old like me (I can do daily chores, and am used to doing things alone and independently, by the way) to live in alone? ++ I can speak basic conversational Mandarin as I study in a Chinese school. Please do give me some advice. Thank you :)

How much chance is there of us finding work in UK when you are over 50?

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Submitted by Terri von gordon on
Destination: The United Kingdom
I have been (in South Africa) for many years, but now we are wanting to return Britain as most of my family are there. What are the chances of us finding work I am in HR and my husband is in the paper making industry as a field technician. We are both over 50. My sister who has been back for eight years is battling and already been retrenched. Would it be easier to start a business? Any honest advice would be great Terri von gordon Durban South Africa.

Job for dependents in Malaysia?

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Submitted by Rivi on
Destination: Malaysia
Hello, Me and my husband are planning to move to Kuala Lumpur this year from Ireland. I will come as a dependent with my husband. I would like to know how easy or difficult is it to find a job for a dependent? 2. Do companies agree to convert a dependent visa to work visa? 3. What are the good residential areas for expats to live in? 4. What is the quality of education for children(expat) in Kuala Lumpur? Your help or any input will be much appreciated. Thank you.

How can I check blacklisted status in Dubai immigration?

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Submitted by zakenny on
Destination: Dubai
How can i check am i black listed or not in Dubai please send me any suggestion or any website link...i checked it online through http://ednrd.ae/portal/pls/portal/INIMM_DB.DBPK_VISAVALIDITY.Query_VisaValidity but status shown that ( entry permit is not valid uae) is that means im black listed or i can travel to Dubai on new visa please leave a message on whatsapp +971523712802 or [email protected] thanks

Will my TB Scar and active Hepatitis B affect my UAE visa application?

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Submitted by cara on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hi! I have a TB scar and a hepatitis B active. I am planning to apply for a job in any of the gulf countries where I can find vacancy for Accountant. I have been reading a few articles that for newcomers, they will be automatically deemed unfit if they will be tested positive for both. However, I have also read that it only applies to the professions with direct human contact. I am confused. Can anyone enlighten me on this? Thank you in advance for your help!