From being offered the job - to arriving out there?

I was offered the post on Boxing Day ( 26th Dec ) via email, and was told they want me out there asap, but need to get the visa / medical sorted, so I haven't given in my notice yet.

My employer needs me to give two months notice, but with the annual leave I still have left to take ( before March 31st ) I will probably work something like 5 weeks notice.

I think they have their own compound so I think I can get single accommodation quite quickly, will need to wait for family accommodation so wife and child will come later.

How long roughly for visa's - I was told about 6 weeks. So , by my calculations, I should be out there by end of March ? That sound about right?

TIA

you could be out here tomorrow, you sort out the residence visa thing once you have arrived. Can be done in as little a time as a few days up to a few weeks.

Nah, he's going to Saudi. They have to do it all in advance there.

oh I thought he was coming here, I should read all the threads really!

Or maybe I should have explained I was going to Riyadh
Apologies.....

It's much quicker than it used to be, in my experience.

Do you mind me asking who you are going to work for, and at what level of seniority? Send me a PM if you'd rather keep it private (or tell me to mind my own bloody business, and not answer at all!!).

I'm not being nosy - it's just that you think they have their 'own compound' - that's unusual these days.

In practice, the more senior you are, the quicker it is.

If your job requires a degree (or if your CV says you have one, even if it's not officially required) get a copy of the certificate (or whatever you have) attested before you get out here. Others may know more but I think the FCO can stamp something which you take to Charles Street. Lots of fake degrees doing the rounds, so if you have a real one (any accredited university except Luton), have some proof with you, both to get your passport stamped in London, AND when you get here.

PM Sent !