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Post by oscarandcat on Dec 24, 2012 17:12:10 GMT
Hi We just received our entry visa 5 days ago although it was stamped December 3rd. Visa is just for 3 months. I am planning to submit my resignation letter January 2nd and work for about three weeks, scheduling our departure approximately January 28th. My questions:
1. temporary entry visa expires March 3rd. Is it enough time to get my permanent ID and Iqama? if not what would I need to do?. My wife might be coming with me or a week later (dog paperwork).
2. I am originally from Venezuela and my wife is Canadian. We would like to meet canadiasn or venezuelan out there.
Thanks you very much for your help!!
Oscar and Cat
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Post by vpainter on Dec 25, 2012 5:52:34 GMT
If you arrive the end of Jan, you should be fine, you will turn in your passport for resident visa and iqama after you arrive.
There are Canadians and Venezuelans here.
Welcome to Aramco!
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Post by applefan on Feb 26, 2015 0:04:15 GMT
Hi Y'all - I have just been issued a new visa. It expires May 15 according to my advisor. I am planning to arrive in KSA on May 13, leaving me with 2 days before the visa expires. I may not be able to apply for my iqama and resident visa prior to the expiration of the visa given ensuing rest day and orientation in the days following my arrival. Will this be a problem? In order words, do I need to have a valid visa to apply for iqama and resident visa?
Also, what is the current timeframe for iqama and resident visa these days for employees? For family members? What is the process for applying for family members (spouse & child) holding US passports?
Are there any major holidays in the May/June timeframe that could possibly affect my iqama and resident visa?
Please help.
Thanks for taking the time to read and respond to my questions.
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Post by vpainter on Mar 11, 2015 16:28:47 GMT
As long as you are in the country, you will be fine to get your resident visa and iqama.
Resident visas and iqamas can take a few days, usually a week to 10 days, or a few weeks, Or - I have heard of up to 7 weeks around and after Ramadan or an Eid.
Ramadan starts around June 18.
Once you arrive if your family has not come with you, you can apply for your family's visas after you receive your resident visa and iqama, unless you are requird to complete your 90 day probationary period first. HR will be able to tell you when you may do so.
You will need copies of your marriage license, birth certificates for all the family and a copy of their passports.
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Post by Teredolites on Mar 12, 2015 6:43:09 GMT
Hi All,
I have a related enquiry - hope someone will be able to shed some light.
My visa was issed on 8th January 2015 and states that it is valid for 90 days. So, I thought it would expire on 8th April but I have been told that it expires on 1st April following the arabic/islamic calendar. I'm slightly confused!
Thanks,
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Post by lrej77 on Mar 16, 2015 19:26:58 GMT
Hi Vpainter,
I have been reading this forum for almost a year, especially your clarifications to some points, I should be traveling to KSA the 28th of March to work for Aramco. I am traveling alone and my family will join me next year (2016).
I have question about your comment below, I want my family to travel to KSA this summer (visit) so they can spend this time with me overthere, this is not a trip where we are planning they stay permanently, they will be there just 2 o 3 months (summer).
Based on this scenario, do I need to wait the 90 days probation period in order to apply for their visit visas? or this rule only apply for permanent visas (moving to KSA) for family?
Also, Does the probation period apply for everybody or not?
What can I do in order to expedite the approval of the Iqama and resident visa ? (to prepare parework or somethiung else) so I can request the visit visa for family.
I will really appreciate your comments.
Regards,
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Post by vpainter on Mar 17, 2015 20:16:23 GMT
There is nothing you can do to facilitate your iqama and resident visa, you will turn in your passport on arrival and they will be applied for. You can call and check on them and that may help - every day or often as you have time for. But you do have to have them before applying for visas for your family.
I do not think you have to wait out your 90 day probation period before applying for a visitor visa for your family. You will have to work with HR and they will tell you if you have to wait.
There is paperwork you will fill out once you are here, at work, cannot be done from home and approvals you will have to receive for them to visit. You will be able to follow the process once you are here.
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