Originally Posted by Billy1000 (Post 8745943)

I hate to say this, as you know I am rather new to this. What is IQAMA? I think its something to do with a visa. I have a 6 month, multiple entry business visa at this time.

Regards

Billy.

Originally Posted by Billy1000 (Post 8746013)

May I just say, that you have been possibly the biggest help in all this important information since I arrived, thank you so much. I didnt realise that about the 30 days thing, but I will now look into it.

If I got the company I am working for to get me the villa in a compound, but in their name, which they are in the process of doing, would I be right in thinking I would not need this Iqama? (Also my company havent asked me for one)

Finally, can I have a beer in a compound? No hard spirits, just a few beers after work at the end of a week kinda stuff?

Regards
Billy.

Originally Posted by Billy1000 (Post 8756845)

Hi again, sorry for the delay. My email is billy1000 @ hotmail.com and my mobile here is 05685 85076, not too sure what number you need to dial from abroad, I think its +9661 then my number, or +9661 my number but remove the zero.

anyway


Please drop me a line.

Also, now as I have looked into this, I have a new headache. I am working in Riyadh. My visa is 6months multi entry business visa. My firm will happily put their name on the rental agreement for a compound, so no real problem there. However, back in the UK, I live with my partner, and our two young children. I say partner, because we are not legally married. This is a pretty normal thing in europe and the USA.

What issues will this present me with, when I wish to bring them over to stay with me in Saudi Arabia? Can I do this bearing in mind we are not married.

Billy.

Originally Posted by coffindodger (Post 8758876)

Simple answer is NO. you can not sponser your partner or children.

Originally Posted by Billy1000 (Post 8744989)

Hi,
I have just got into Riyadh to work. I am currently staying at the Novotel, but I need to bring my wife and children over from the uk. I have looked into the Compounds, and they seem ideal. The likes of Arizona, Kingdom, Al-Hamra, etc I am informed are amongst the best.

However, I have tried them and about 8 others. ALL of them are full, and have waiting lists over 12 months long, and those lists are closed, so you cant get on them.

I was hoping to bring my family over next month, but I just cant get into a compound.

Does anyone know how I can somehow influence these compounds into letting me in as a residence. I am told that they do have availability, but will only give it to those that have been put forward by people of influence.

Anyway, can anyone offer ANY help to my situation. All I want to do is get a safe, environment in a good compound, for me and my family whilst I am in Riyadh.

I would be greatful for some help please

Billy.

Originally Posted by macrylinda (Post 8762358)

I have said many times before.
When you do telephone the compounds up YES they will say sorry we are full and the waiting list is full / closed.
Now when you can get out and about with a tight wad of cash in your hand.
Out here Money talks bigggggg time ok.
YOU are going to get out, A compound place will rarely turn up out of the blue.

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Originally Posted by Billy1000 (Post 8761143)

Hi again, and thanks for the info guys. OK, so clearly, if I want my partner and kids over to join me in Saudi, I need to marry her.

I dont really want to marry her in the UK, has tax implications.

We are both muslim, so, can I marry her in KSA in a muslim court or something?

You may not have the answer on this one, but I thought I would just ask

Billy.

Originally Posted by coffindodger (Post 8762744)

The answer is yes and no.
You need to be married to obtain her a visa to enter the magic kingdom
How you can get married in Sharia law yes you can.

But see rule number 1 above.