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China Z Visa

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: China
Friends, I would be moving to China on a Z visa to work for my company in Shanghai office. I would be paid my salary in China. However, as part of my work, I would be travelling across the globe for months together, especially Europe and UK region. Is there some constraint that I have to stay minimum duration for a year to sustain my visa in China. Or It is okay if I stay around 4 months and travel for the rest of the year? My salaries and perk would continue in China even during my travel as that would be my home employment location. Rajveer

Work permits for Norway and changing jobs?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Norway
Hi Expert , I am a skilled worker from India , and my current employer has filed a Work Permit for me and it is approved to work in Norway . However due to certain limitation , I want to leave the current employer and find out a good job in Norway itself .

Please let me know what are my prospects , also Is work permit Employer Specific or it is general to work in any organisation in Norway. It would be really very great of you , if you can clear my doubt.

Regards,

Rajat

Employment Visa / Work Permit / Residency process in UAE

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai

I am a bit confused about the rules and regulations regarding work permit and residency and Employment Visa in Dubai and I hope you can clarify some of the issues for me, I would very much appreciate it. I am a German national GP Dentist and I am currently in Dubai on a visit visa. I passed my DHA exam and received my eligibility letter, which entitles me to search for employment and be employed. I found a good job and agreed on the contract, which will be signed in a few days time. My questions now are: - what is the first step, application for residency or for work permit?

Is HKD 20000 a month enough for a family of four?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong
Hi there, I have read through the forum and it is very useful. My question is if you think HKD 20 000 / month would be ok for food and fun for a family of four (small kids) if accommodation and daycare has been already taken care of? I am conscious, the amount will not be enough for a splurge, just curious approx how far will take us? Can you please give me an idea? Thank you so much in advance...

Biomedical science relocation to Germany?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Germany
Does anyone have any information on Biomedical Scientist relocations from UK to Germany? Specifically, Haematology and Transufusion and whether if you are UK 'HCPC' State Registered you can work straight away in a German lab, or whether you give to do some sort of German certification also? Any info on Biomedical/Payhology Diagnostic labs in Getmany/Hesse region appreciated.

What is decent salary for a family in Dubai?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: United Arab Emirates
I have been offered a job in Dubai, with the salary of 48K GBP. I would be potentially moving there with my wife and our two small kids. I would be the only breadwinner. Would 48K be enough for decent(average) living - to pay for the rent, car, food, usual expenses? Would it still be possible to save some money? Thanks

Taxes and registration India?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bengaluru
I am living in India with Business Visa. I don't have any salary India, have I need to pay any taxes? On the other with my business visa if I don't spend more than 180 days without going out of the country I don't need to register in FRO, but I live here, what is the regulations in this matter? Thanks

Can anyone recommend expat compounds close to Medina in Jeddah?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Jeddah
Hi. I am considering a contract in Medinah in Saudi, and if I accept both myself and my wife will be moving to Saudi for between 2 and 5 years depending on the contract. As you are all aware the conditions in most of Saudi seem to be very restrictive for European women, and as such it is very important for us, that my wife is located in a good, friendly and supportive ex-pat community, so that the transition for both of us can work. My wife is a fully qualified Chiropodist although I understand that she will not be able to work in Saudi if she comes with me based upon my contract and visa.

What is the cost of living in Bahrain?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bahrain
Hi, this is Vikas Agrawal. I am moving to Bahrain in the first week of October. The company is offering me a salary of 1156 BHD.

I am an Indian. My wife will move to Bahrain after three months. We believe in simple living.

1) Is the salary good or not?
2) What will be rent for a two bedroom?
3) How much will I be able to save? 
4) My wife has done a Masters in finance, will she be able to get a job? If she starts as a fresher how much she can earn?

Thank you

Admission to an international school in Jeddah?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Jeddah
I am very worried about my daughter's admission into the International Indian School in Jeddah. I have been trying to get her admitted for three years but I am disappointed that she has not been admitted yet.

This year she wrote the open school exam for class one and scored very good marks. I have been waiting for a call from the school since April 2014. How will I know that the school will take admissions in September?

Please reply soon I am very worried.

Will the language barrier be a problem in Portugal?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Portugal
Hi there

Moving to the Algarve with my husband and 2 kids. We are moving from the UK. I am concerned about us settling in and getting on well with the locals.

While I speak a bit of Spanish,I don't know much Portuguese. Will our lack of language skills ruin our experience?

Please let me know your thoughts.

Sally

Is it safe for Indians to work in Riyadh?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Riyadh
Dear All, Please suggest me I got a job in Riyadh Metro...I want to know it is easy to work safe over there as an Indian. Is any kind of harassment to Indians...??? Also I got 5400 SAR salary + accommodation provided by company and food also...please suggest me because I'm puzzled can I come in Riyadh over there or not.???

Is it possible to have residence permits for both Saudi Arabia and Qatar at the same time?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
Currently I am in saudi Arabia on independent visa i got a job offer from qatar is it possible whule doing a job in qatar i keep my current saudi visa as well. My kafeel has no problem with it.

What is the truth about living in New Zealand?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Auckland
Hello, I am just in the process of trying to decide whether to relocate from the UK and accept an offer of employment in Auckland. I am trying to get to the truth about living in New Zealand: is it a difficult transition? all of the forum / blog accounts that I have found so far paint a grim picture of New Zealand in general and Auckland in particular.

How can I get a visa for my adopted children to move to Saudi Arabia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
Dear all, First of all I'm sorry if this is a double post. I couldn't see my earlier post after I pressed the submit button. But anyway, I have recently been offered a job at one of the universities in KSA. The offer specifies that I can bring my husband and up to two children with me. However, when I mentioned to the saudi arabia embassy in my country that my children were adopted (since birth), they told me that the process won't be straightforward. I have to leave for KSA first, get my iqama then apply for my adopted children to live with me.

Is Abu Dhabi a good place to move with children?

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

I will be moving to Abu-Dhabi from the US at the end of this year with my family. I have two small kids.

How are the schools there? School fees will be paid by my employer. Any advice for new comer with kids? Where should I stay? Crime? Food?

Thanks for the help.

Living in Dubai and working for a UK company

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
Hi - my Husband has a new job in Dubai and I am just negotiating with my company here in the UK to see if I can carry on working for them remotely from Dubai but I would still be getting paid by UK. Is there anyone else out there that has done something similar and if yes how did you get on and can you offer any advice on things I need to have in place if I get the go ahead:-) Many thanks Bernie

Moving to Dubai with dogs - advice/information please

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
Hi - we are moving to Dubai and want to bring our 2 cocker spaniels out with us. I would be really interested to hear people's views on your experience of not only living in Dubai with dogs but also how you found the transporting of your dogs and if you managed it yourself or used a company to do it for you. Any advice and information would be really appreciated. Thanks Bernie

Moving to Riyadh, can I bring ecigarettes / eliquids (for personal use)?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Riyadh
There doesn't seem to be much information concerning electronic cigarettes and liquids. Does anyone know whether it is allowed to bring a supply (for personal use) in ones luggage? There does seem to be local businesses selling ecigs/eliquids. If it is allowed, is there an upper limit to the volume of eliquid one can import (again, for personal use)? As I will not be travelling back to EU very often, it is tempting to bring a couple of 500ml bottles of nicotine base (72mg/ml) either Vegetable or Propylene -Glycol. Also various flavor concentrates (PG based)

South African Life Partner Visa or should I consider critical skills work permit?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: South Africa

Hi My partner is a South African citizen however he is currently on a work contract in the UK and will be returning back to SA next year. We have been in a relationship for more than 3 years however for most part it has been long-distance as I am working in India. We want to settle in SA now for which I had been considering either life partner visa or critical skills work permit as I am a professional architect and working in the environment sector. Firstly, I'd like to know the situation with job possibilities in the country and which type of visa should I prefer?

What do we need to have to qualify for residency in Spain?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Valencia
My partner and I are looking to move to Spain from the UK next year. We will have sold our house and have sufficient funds in the bank to see us through until our pensions in 10 years time. We are not proposing to work out there and will be buying a property outright. Dos this fulfill requirements for residency. Thx

Is it possible to rent an accommodation at Sutherland Shire before moving to Sydney?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Sydney
Hi, We are a family of 5 ( 3 school kids) planning to move to Sydney by the first week of January. We prefer to move to Sutherland shire as we would like to enrol the children in Lucas Heights Community School. Is it possible to lease accomdation or atleast enter into an agreement to hire an apartment/house even before landing in Sydney?....... Since the academic year starts by the end of January we need to rent a place in or around post code 2234 in order to enrol the children in the school of our choice hence we are a bit desperate about ensuring we get a place to stay there ......... Help

How can I get in touch with expats working at Al Wajh College in Saudi Arabia?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Saudi Arabia
Hi Recently I have been selected to work for Al Wajh Technical College through Wintec. I would be pleased to know any expats living there or who are planning to be there in August or September 2014. Please feel free to contact me on [email protected]

Can I still get a job in Abu Dhabi although I once served a sentence for overstaying in the country?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hello sir.I over stayed two years in Abdhabi and wen I was going back was caught at the airport and serverd my sentence and I came back but they never put anything in ma passport so can I go back through a company and work?its now 6months since I came back toa country.thanks