dkolkata
Indian expat in Bahrain
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Indian
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Registration: 03 July 2017
A quick International License to Bahrain License query by odaku
Hello all! I have a EU issued driver's license that I am looking to convert to Bahraini one. My question is if in the process do the authorities take possession of the EU one or you get to keep it. I will be traveling back every few months ...
You don't need to surrender US or EU driving licenses physically, to get a Bahrain driving license. To covert you need to provide a copy of your DL along with the requisite forms and pay the fees. However please do check which of the EU ... Read More
NRI status for Indian if I have resident visa in Bahrain
State Bank of India can do that for you. But that account will be opened in India, SBI-Bahrain will only process your papers. For tax purposes what I said earlier holds true and please check Income Tax India website for further details. Read More
NRI status for Indian if I have resident visa in Bahrain
As per rules of Indian Immigration , a person is considered NRI or Non-Resident Indian status only when he / she has resided outside Indian territory for a period of 182 days or more continuously. In your situation, if you stay in Bahrain for ... Read More
I am in bahrain
Dear ashking, Please do not take this path.. Your employer can mark you "Runaway" and might block your visa too. It will cause problems for you and you will not be able to enter Bahrain later on. I donot think that your employer will be ... Read More
Is it safe to work as a waitress in bahrain?
Why do you ask such a question.. Waitressing is a safe profession compared to many others and it might be great serving and meeting so many different people in course of work. Is there something wrong playing at the back of your mind in the first ... Read More
Driving Instructor in Manama by GuestPoster45144
Dear All, I am looking for a reliable driving instructor in Bahrain and would appreciate any recommendations. I am not getting the license here, but I do need to learn to drive to pass the practical test in the UK (that's where I am getting ...
A list of driving instructors is displayed right beside the canteen on the Bulletin Board. It has telephone nos of all registered driving instructors, their areas/governorate etc. You can call them directly or you can directly approach the ... Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in Bahrain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Were your professional qualifications recognised in Bahrain? What country did you complete your qualifications in? What profession are you in? Did you have to go through any formalities to get your qualifications recognised, ...
Dear Farhaz Can you please share some more information regarding foreign Engineering qualifications. Thanks in Advance. Read More
How to save money in Bahrain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Bahrain? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
I would like to pitch in my bit.. Just cutting corners and spending less is not a very effective way to save money for future. Saving money should be a forced habit. Talk to finance advisors / pension saving scheme managers e.g Takaud.. Make a ... Read More
MeetUp
I want to join this "Meet Up".. But whom should I contact ? Read More
driving lessons by pilyang_annetot
hello everyone. just wanna ask if im the only one here having a driving lesson for 1 hour and the instructor will charge for 2 hours. Thanks & regards
Dear pilyang_annetot That's what I said.. The instructors simply look at their watches to note when 1 hour is over, sometimes even 40mins, to collect the money from you.. Most of them are not bothered whether you are learning the rules properly ... Read More
driving lessons by pilyang_annetot
hello everyone. just wanna ask if im the only one here having a driving lesson for 1 hour and the instructor will charge for 2 hours. Thanks & regards
Dear pilyang_annetot No you are not the only one.. Though it is illegal for the instructor to do so, it is a common practice for most of the instructors in driving school in A'Ali.. If you are not satisfied with your driving instructor, you ... Read More
Introducing myself by sofiacsousa
Dear all, My name is Sofia and I've just signed in this forum. I'm a Portuguese psychologist and I hope to relocate to Bahrain soon. I'm sure I will learn a lot more with your experiences and knowledge of this beautiful country called ...
Hello Everybody... Good Morning.. My name is Debabrata Sanyal. I am working in Bahrain as an Electrical Engineer since 2015. I am living here with my family. I recently joined this community hoping to make some friends. Currently my wife is trying ... Read More