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Post by Zaks74 on Apr 23, 2013 8:46:07 GMT
Hi. My husband will be joining Aramco soon. We are in the Visa Application part of the process with the medicals. We are South African's on the Pound Sterling Payroll.
Would we all go at the same time or after the 3 mnts prob period?
What type of housing does Aramco set up for employers in Riyadh ? I know that there are no Aramco compounds in Riyadh. We are a family of 5, 2 adults and 3 children.
How soon after visa applications would we be given the go ahead to give notice to employer here.
Lastly, we have been homeschooling for over 6 years now and would like to know, what Aramco's policy on homeschoolers. And if the schools their would accept my children into the appropriate grades.
Thanks
Zakeera
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Post by vpainter on Apr 24, 2013 5:07:11 GMT
They do not necessarily publicize the fact you can homeschool, but you can. Being in Riyadh your kids will not be in an Aramco school. There will be other schools there, we cannot say if they would place your kids in their grade.
You would have been told in your offer if your husband had to come prior to the family. If you are all in the visa stage, then sounds like you are all going together.
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Post by new2aramco on Apr 25, 2013 9:06:09 GMT
Aramco expats live in housing compounds in Riyadh. I am currently living and working in Riyadh. I am living in a compound called Arabian Homes, but am here without my family at this time. You can look up Arabian Homes on internet and get some limited pictures of the compound.
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Post by evmar on May 11, 2013 9:30:13 GMT
Hi vpainter,
Can you clarify a little bit that the if the family departs separately, than this should be written on the offer. Normally my offer do not have any reference on this issue (I mean either I will fly with my wife or not), but some other general documents (like relocation guide) writes that, the visa application for spouse will start after probationary period.
I also have other issue, assume that I depart on August, then until November, it will be my probationary period, and there is the religious holiday in (I think September or October) in KSA and it gives about 5-10 days public holiday. Then, as being a worker on prob. perios, will I be able to leave the country for the public holiday (of course paying the costs myself)
Best regards
Best regards,
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Post by vpainter on May 11, 2013 18:55:02 GMT
Your offer should state whether or not you have family status. Your recruiter will be able to tell you if your family can come with you when you come or if you must first complete your probationary period prior to their coming.
Once you have arrived and have gotten your iqama and resident visa, you would be able to leave the country any time you have off at your expense.
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Post by Al-Mansoor on Jun 13, 2013 23:55:33 GMT
Hi All,
I've just been offered a position in Riyadh at the ARAMCO ITC. Is there anyone who works there at the moment that can provide me with more information?
Thanks,
Abdullah
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Post by ati on Sept 4, 2014 10:21:33 GMT
o Vpainter
My husband joined aramco in July 2014 in Ras Taruna office but he is been asked to move to Riyadh......could you please let me know how is life in Riyadh.....and what type of is housing provided by aramco??
Atiya
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Post by vpainter on Sept 6, 2014 6:10:03 GMT
What information that is available about Riyadh is on the forum. Do a search on Riyadh and read the posts. I personally do not have any info on Riyadh.
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Post by UmmRiyam on Sept 6, 2014 10:57:44 GMT
If you have facebook, there are lots of groups on facebook with expats living in Riyadh....just type riyadh in the search bar and you'll find tons of groups. Riyadh is a big city, so I'm sure experiences vary, especially between those living in compounds, which compound, and those living outside compounds. I am not sure if Aramco guarantees housing in a compound or which compound or if they offer a housing allowance instead or if you get a choice. Your husband should ask at work for more information about that.
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Post by dimk on Sept 6, 2014 11:18:08 GMT
vpainter, does this also apply to probation period as well? i thought it is not allowed to leave during the first 3 months.
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Post by dustinwhy8 on Sept 21, 2014 1:50:59 GMT
I recently accepted an offer in Riyadh (Family Status). Where will your spouse work? At the Riyadh refinery I assume? If so, there are lots of options. I can tell you that if you have kids you'll want to consider Al Bustan because the new American International School in onsite. It's pretty far from the refinery, however, it's worth it to me.
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Post by vpainter on Sept 21, 2014 22:46:33 GMT
Dimk,
Once you have your iqama and resident visa, you can leave even during your probationary period.
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Post by dimk on Sept 22, 2014 17:27:56 GMT
vpainter,
So i could fly outside KSA even on probationary period.could i also leave on the weekends during my probation or need to wait until it finishes?
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Post by GroveWanderer on Sept 23, 2014 17:41:22 GMT
Those questions were already answered by vpainter's last post.
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