sarahngeoff
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ADOPTION !!!!! by sarahngeoff
Hi I'm posting this for others that may come on here seeking advice! We came over with our 14 year old adopted daughter and have been refused our family visa! Due to her being adopted!!! We have to now return to the UK and start all over again ...
Yes,me had to pay out for all the assessments she had to do, as well as a large deposit which is not refundable! Read More
ADOPTION !!!!! by sarahngeoff
Hi I'm posting this for others that may come on here seeking advice! We came over with our 14 year old adopted daughter and have been refused our family visa! Due to her being adopted!!! We have to now return to the UK and start all over again ...
Thank you, yes she was absolutely devastated that it was due to her being adopted that our visa was refused! She says but you're my parents and it's not my fault I'm adopted! Oh well my main reason for posting this topic in here was to ... Read More
ADOPTION !!!!! by sarahngeoff
Hi I'm posting this for others that may come on here seeking advice! We came over with our 14 year old adopted daughter and have been refused our family visa! Due to her being adopted!!! We have to now return to the UK and start all over again ...
Their answer to my husband was she's not your child! Read More
ADOPTION !!!!! by sarahngeoff
Hi I'm posting this for others that may come on here seeking advice! We came over with our 14 year old adopted daughter and have been refused our family visa! Due to her being adopted!!! We have to now return to the UK and start all over again ...
Yes, the reason they told us was due to her Dad not being her real father....he's been a father to her for the past 14 years! We have all the legal documents and her birth certificate has our surname in it. But I just wanted to highlight this in ... Read More
Driving in Saudi Arabia by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Saudi Arabia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Horrendous is all I can say!! I've never seen so many accidents in the 8 weeks I've been here!! And young children driving, babies sitting on laps in the front, to be honest I am a nervous wreck every time we have to go out in the car!! Read More
ADOPTION !!!!!
Hi I'm posting this for others that may come on here seeking advice! We came over with our 14 year old adopted daughter and have been refused our family visa! Due to her being adopted!!! We have to now return to the UK and start all over again ... Read More
Looking to meet South Africans with families in Riyadh
I'm from South Africa and will soon be moving to Granada compound! Read More
British international school Riyadh by sarahngeoff
Hi, Just wandering whether anyone on this forum has children that attend this school? My daughter is starting in Year 9 in September and I am wandering whether anyone that lives within a compound and has a child that attends this school may have a ...
Thanks I will do x Read More
British international school Riyadh
Hi, Just wandering whether anyone on this forum has children that attend this school? My daughter is starting in Year 9 in September and I am wandering whether anyone that lives within a compound and has a child that attends this school may have a ... Read More
FAMILY VISA by mujahid nawaz
HI Friend, I want to apply for a family visa can anybody help me how i get the visa .
Hi, yes I did look and it says that! But my hubby has tried and it keeps coming up with error please make an appointment so he can't get any further to do anything! It's so frustrating as we are staying in Hail and its not just round the ... Read More
FAMILY VISA by mujahid nawaz
HI Friend, I want to apply for a family visa can anybody help me how i get the visa .
We keep getting error !! But how come you have to have all attested if you go in person and not if you do it online? Read More
FAMILY VISA by mujahid nawaz
HI Friend, I want to apply for a family visa can anybody help me how i get the visa .
Where did you hear this? X Read More
From UK to Riyadh- will visa be refused to my adopted daughter? by sarahngeoff
Hi We are applying for permanent family visa, have an adopted daughter , have her birth certificate all attested and translated but my hubby says he was told they could refuse us our visa as he has heard it happening before to a family? Surely not? ...
We are still wAiting for MOI in Riyadh to open so we can book an app online to go and get our yellow slip to take back to UK! So still not sure, but I do believe it will be ok Read More
From UK to Riyadh- will visa be refused to my adopted daughter? by sarahngeoff
Hi We are applying for permanent family visa, have an adopted daughter , have her birth certificate all attested and translated but my hubby says he was told they could refuse us our visa as he has heard it happening before to a family? Surely not? ...
Hi Current starus of what? Read More
Granada compound advice
But what is the cost of a 2 bedroom apartment there? In Al Nakeel? Read More
Ministry of interior- Riyadh??
Does anyone know if they are now closed until after Eid or are they still open 10-3 pm? We are trying to make an appointment but it just says unavailable ? Thanks Read More
From UK to Riyadh- will visa be refused to my adopted daughter? by sarahngeoff
Hi We are applying for permanent family visa, have an adopted daughter , have her birth certificate all attested and translated but my hubby says he was told they could refuse us our visa as he has heard it happening before to a family? Surely not? ...
We are in Saudi already!! We will just take all documents we have and hope they give us permanent visa for family 馃憤 Read More
Adopted daughter? by sarahngeoff
Hi We are applying for permanent family visa, have an adopted daughter , have her birth certificate all attested and translated but my hubby says he was told they could refuse us our visa as he has heard it happening before to a family? Surely not? ...
Thank you so much, I'm really hoping that when we go to Riyadh next week we get the yellow slip with no problems at all!!! I just want to feel settled now... It's been a long road 馃槴馃槴馃槴 Read More
Adopted daughter? by sarahngeoff
Hi We are applying for permanent family visa, have an adopted daughter , have her birth certificate all attested and translated but my hubby says he was told they could refuse us our visa as he has heard it happening before to a family? Surely not? ...
Thank you, what took longer? We have all our documents now ready to apply for yellow slip next week in Riyadh - so hoping to get it there and then as its been 5 months of hassles getting documents sorted and paperwork right from hubby's company ... Read More
From UK to Riyadh- will visa be refused to my adopted daughter? by sarahngeoff
Hi We are applying for permanent family visa, have an adopted daughter , have her birth certificate all attested and translated but my hubby says he was told they could refuse us our visa as he has heard it happening before to a family? Surely not? ...
Hi Thank you! We have birth certificate in our name all attested and translated! This is what my hubby is taking to get the yellow slip for our permanent visa next week? Read More
From UK to Riyadh- will visa be refused to my adopted daughter?
Hi We are applying for permanent family visa, have an adopted daughter , have her birth certificate all attested and translated but my hubby says he was told they could refuse us our visa as he has heard it happening before to a family? Surely not? ... Read More
Granada compound advice
Hi We have also just moved over from the UK and Granada is on our list of places to look at ! I have heard it's very nice but some apartments are a bit shabby I believe!!! Our budget too is about SR130.000 so not able to afford a mansion in a ... Read More
Adopted daughter?
Hi We are applying for permanent family visa, have an adopted daughter , have her birth certificate all attested and translated but my hubby says he was told they could refuse us our visa as he has heard it happening before to a family? Surely not? ... Read More
Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...
Hi Did you ever get to Saudi? X Read More
Family visa
Yes he has and it says he needs an appointment to do it! Read More
Family visa
Pls could you give me the link I cannot see it. Many thanks Read More
Family visa
He's been told they have done it and just need to get it to him so we can then make the apointment online to go and get yellow slip !!! Just so frustrating for us as so much we need to do still and would like to be settled by the time our ... Read More
Family visa
Hi My husband has been here since Feb, his contract was for us as family! We have now after 4 months come over on family visit visa and are waiting for his company to do the salary letter before we can go and apply for yellow slip!!! He's been ... Read More
Family visa
Hi My husband has been here since Feb, his contract was for us as family! We have now after 4 months come over on family visit visa and are waiting for his company to do the salary letter before we can go and apply for yellow slip!!! He's been ... Read More
American Schools in Ha'il, Saudi Arabia by JuliannaAnthro
I may be moving to Ha'il, Saudi Arabia to teach at the University. Does anyone have any information about American Schools in Ha'il? My kids are ages 11 and 13. Thank you.
Hi Did you move to Hail? How is the schooling? X Read More
American Schools in Ha'il, Saudi Arabia by JuliannaAnthro
I may be moving to Ha'il, Saudi Arabia to teach at the University. Does anyone have any information about American Schools in Ha'il? My kids are ages 11 and 13. Thank you.
Hi Are you still living in Hail? Read More
International schools in Riyadh by expatmama
Finally I found a list of international schools in Riyadh. Hope it will be useful for parents who don't have an opportunity to send their children to British or American schools. The main source: lifeinriyadh.com/ Riyadh Schools Al-Rowad ...
Thank you so much will be sorting out this week if this is the case as we need her to get in there x Read More
International schools in Riyadh by expatmama
Finally I found a list of international schools in Riyadh. Hope it will be useful for parents who don't have an opportunity to send their children to British or American schools. The main source: lifeinriyadh.com/ Riyadh Schools Al-Rowad ...
Just a question? We are leaving UK in July to meet my husband in Riyadh and I'm looking at British Int school, my daughter will be going in to Yr 10! I've been in touch and apparently she needs a medical by our GP done which is on the ... Read More
Buying Abaya in Hertfordshire
We are going to go to London this weekend to buy one 馃憤 Read More
Compounds near British Int School
Hi We are moving from the UK in January and are looking for compounds near the school?? A western compound and not too expensive- we need 2 bedrooms, Thank you Read More
Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...
What schools are you looking at and what age children? I'm looking at British international school for my 14 yr old- wandered whether it's hard getting a place in a school there or do they just accept any children needing to go? Read More
Buying Abaya in Hertfordshire
Hi We are arriving in Saudi in January and I was wandering whether anyone knows of clothing shops in my area I can buy abayas from without going to London? Read More
Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...
Will def let you know! Now awake at silly o clock looking for abaya shops in London and have 101 things going on in my head! Are you taking much with you? Not sure whether to store all our furniture or sell? Xx Read More
Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...
We will have to keep in touch xxx Read More
Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...
We are going to Riyadh and will stay in a compound but we need to ask company whether they have a place for us or if we have to look for somewhere? Very frustrating as they are so slow! Where r u moving from? And to? Read More
Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...
Hi He's been told visa can be done quick now he has offer officially!!! We will be moving in Jan/feb I'd think as hubby will hand notice in as soon as he's got visa and had medical! So excited but nervous too as its a whole new ... Read More
Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...
Where in Saudi are you going to? My hubby got his final contract this morning so now just to arrange visa medical etc and book flights! So much to do and pack up a house!!! Read More
Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...
Hi My husband has been offered a job which he got interviewed for in February! He finally had the offer by email 2 weeks ago and had to agree to it.... And now we await the visa process !!! It's been so frustrating as we are in rented ... Read More
Any south African nurses in King Saud university hospital? by Sphenge
My name is Pam would be moving to Riyahd,soon.need SA hook ups.
I'm fromSa but live in UK and we r moving to riyadh! When r u going? Read More
Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...
Does it take that long my husband has been told it is done very quick Read More
Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...
Oh that's good to hear thank you so much Read More
Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...
No he got offer 6 months ago over phone and told it was waiting signature and then he heard nothing week after week!! So frustrating! Then last week got it in writing! Read More
Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...
That's all being done at the moment in the hope that we fly over in January! Job offer had taken ages to be sorted but its finally done now馃憤 Read More
Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...
Hi there It has taken 10 months since he had the first interview !!! Very very slow but finally got contract last week so we're hoping that things will speed up a little now. The agent he got the job through in the UK will arrange flights visas ... Read More
Looking for female friends! by riwan10
Hey Ladies! I am an American expat in Khobar/Dammam and I'm looking for some American girls who would like to hangout. I don't know many people here so my life in Saudi Arabia is quite boring. I also have a husband so any married couples who want ...
Thanks so much r u in Riyadh ? Has your wife settled in ok and enjoying living there ? Read More
Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...
Never been to Saudi so not camped in the desert but sounds like an adventure! We are hoping to be ther by Jan just waiting for hubby's company to sort out our visas and accommodation, flights etc. Sarah Read More
Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...
Thanks so much it does sound like we will be happy when we get there! As long as we can make some friends as I like to socialise 馃槑 Are you in Riyadh? Read More
Looking for female friends! by riwan10
Hey Ladies! I am an American expat in Khobar/Dammam and I'm looking for some American girls who would like to hangout. I don't know many people here so my life in Saudi Arabia is quite boring. I also have a husband so any married couples who want ...
Would love to meet up with your wife when we get there hopefully end of Jan. I'm also South african X Read More
Looking for female friends! by riwan10
Hey Ladies! I am an American expat in Khobar/Dammam and I'm looking for some American girls who would like to hangout. I don't know many people here so my life in Saudi Arabia is quite boring. I also have a husband so any married couples who want ...
I'm happy to meet once we arrive there hopefully by the end of Jan 2015! I will be keen to make new friends, I am from UK but lived in South africa for many years too. Sarah X Read More
Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...
That sounds like great fun. How old is your daughter and where is she at school? X Read More
Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...
Thank you so much for replying.....I would like to be joined in female topics if poss as I'd like to try and get to meet a few people on here before we arrive, it always makes things easier. I am sooooo excited! Read More
Moving to Saudi
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ... Read More
How long can it take? by sarahngeoff
Hi, Hubby had interview by phone and then by skype in April, but when he contacts both the agency here and the company that the jobs for, they tell him he needs to wait. 2 weeks ago they contacted him to finalise what they were going to offer, but ...
Not had the offer in writing yet, only been told verbally over the phone by both agent here and the company there, they called just 2 weeks ago to ensure that they had all included in the package that he'd asked for......but now he emails them ... Read More
How long can it take?
Hi, Hubby had interview by phone and then by skype in April, but when he contacts both the agency here and the company that the jobs for, they tell him he needs to wait. 2 weeks ago they contacted him to finalise what they were going to offer, but ... Read More