Archive for October 2015
NOT FULFILL ISTIQDAM ESERVICE BUSINESS RULES
NOT FULFILL ISTIQDAM ESERVICE BUSINESS RULES
Our blog reader Mr. Abdul Noman Malik , want to share his message about the error "Your application cannot be processed; because it does not fulfill Istiqdam e-service business rules", while "applying online permanent family visa through MOI official website". You can read the message below as he wrote.
Dear Gentlemen, I have gone through this blog in detail and i have found most people concerns related to Online Permanent Visa system not working for them and they have received message: Your application cannot be processed; because it does not fulfill Istiqdam e-service business rules.
Please be very clear that Online Visa Application system is currently working ONLY FOR following Professions (with conditions):
1. ENGINEERS:
2. Doctors
3. Professors
4. Financial Analyst
The online system would work if Stamped Visa on your passport has Engineer Profession. The online system will not work if you changed your profession to Engineer after coming to KSA as your basic 1st profession in Visa was non-engineer. Also, Visa profession should be as a Professional Degree Title e.g., General Mechanical Engineer, General Electrical Engineer, Civil Engineer. The professions like Maintenance Engineer, Operations Engineer will not work for online family visa application.
All other Eligible Profession other than above mentioned requires appointment from Istiqdam. I hope this would help.
The online system would work if Stamped Visa on your passport has Engineer Profession. The online system will not work if you changed your profession to Engineer after coming to KSA as your basic 1st profession in Visa was non-engineer. Also, Visa profession should be as a Professional Degree Title e.g., General Mechanical Engineer, General Electrical Engineer, Civil Engineer. The professions like Maintenance Engineer, Operations Engineer will not work for online family visa application.
All other Eligible Profession other than above mentioned requires appointment from Istiqdam. I hope this would help.
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ABSHER,
FAMILY VISA
ISTIQDAM PERMANENT FAMILY VISA EXPERIENCE
VALUABLE EXPERIENCE OF PERMANENT FAMILY VISA ISTEQDAM
Mr. Fouad Anwar shared his valuable experience of permanent family visa in Saudi Arabia with our blog, He want to share this experience with those all expatriates who are applying for permanent family visa through Istiqdam. It will be glad if it is useful for some one. You can read his message below.
Dear Brothers and fellow expatriates, I wish to share some key points about my experience in this regards.
1. I am a resident of Jeddah but my Iqama is issued from Riyadh.
2. I tried to apply online but got the same message as many others have been getting. I think the procedure is closed now. Before my marriage, i used to get the message to pay SR.2000 for visa fees to proceed with the application. But after marriage, the message changed and i had to approach isteqdam.
3. I applied through Jeddah isteqdam. For this I needed to have the form and company letter attested from the CoC in Jeddah and also along with them you need to have the C.R (sijil tijaariyah) of your company that you have a branch in jeddah.
4. The company letter should mention the profession exactly as mentioned in your iqama.
5. My degree and marriage certificate were already attested by the Saudi Embassy and Saudi Culture but needed MOFA attestation. Jeddah MOFA did not attest it as my iqama was from Riyadh so I had to go to Riyadh MOFA to attest them. This means MOFA can only be done from the city mentioned in your iqama.
6. Though my appointment was after 2 days, i did not want to wait for that long as my documents were all ready. So, i kept trying to get an early appointment, kept refreshing and luckily found it for the very next day. (quite unbelievable)
7. Finally, i reached isteqdam at around 9.30 am even though my appointment was at 11 am. It doesnt really matter at what time your appointment is. If you are lucky, you may get a token very early. Different people have different opinions in this matter.
8. The only fault he found out was that my degree was translated from a translating company whose license had expired so he refused it. He just asked me to get a new translation from some other translating company. I immediately rushed to the office opposite the isteqdam gate and got it done in half an hour. Went back to the same person on the counter. He checked it and accepted. After sometime my name was called and i collected the yellow slip.
9. In case of any kind of emergency, you may approach the office exactly opposite the isteqdam or the stationary beside it. They have all the things you need.
10. You should carry the originals of all the documents you are submitting. You should submit only the copies (Passport, Iqama, Marriage, Degree etc.) Only the form and the company letter should be original.
I have the yellow slip with me now and i scanned and mailed it to my agent in India. He says that it takes sometime for the MOFA number to appear online. So, I need to wait for a few more days.
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FAMILY VISA
OMAN VISIT VISA ON ARRIVAL
OMAN VISIT VISA ON ARRIVAL FOR GCC RESIDENTS
The Sultanate Of Oman is issuing Oman On Arrival Visit Visa for GCC residents having a valid GCC residence Identity with an eligible profession. Citizens of GCC countries do not need visa to enter into the Sultanate of Oman.
Conditions and required documents for Oman Visit Visa On Arrival for GCC Residents :
1. Only selected professions of GCC residents are eligible to get Oman Visit Visa On Arrival. Find your profession in this article "Oman On Arrival Visa for GCC Professions".
2. Valid Residence Identity of any GCC Country ( Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain).
3. Valid original passport with a minimum validity of six months.
4. Fill the On Arrival Visa application form and submit to entry passageway staff at Oman Muscat International Airport with required statements.
5. Families or dependents of the applicant are avail for this benefit as long as they are together, dependents must have a passport with a minimum validity of 3 months.
6. All nationalities who are residing in one of GCC country is benefited to avail this facility.
7. Expatriates is benefited only if they are visiting directly from one of GCC country.
8. Visitors must hold a valid return air tickets.
Visa Validity : 28 days
Visa Extension : 1 Week ( 51 OMR)
Overstay Fine : 10 OMR per day
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GCC UPDATES,
VISA
OMAN VISIT VISA ON ARRIVAL PROFESSIONS
OMAN VISIT VISA ON ARRIVAL FOR GCC PROFESSIONS
Residents of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain are eligible to get the Sultanate of Oman Visit Visa On Arrival without sponsor, If they have a valid resident Id and if there profession is one from the below category list. For instructions and required documents refer this article "Oman Visit Visa On Arrival".
1. X ray technician
2. Writer
3. Wireless operator
4. Vessels supervisor
5. Vessel captain
6. University professor
7. Typist
8. Treatment specialist
9. Translator
10. Tourism adviser
11. Technologist
12. Teacher
13. Surveyor
14. Supervisor
15. Stores inspector
16. Stewardess
17. Sport trainer
18. Specialist
19. Senior consultant
20. Scientist
21. Sales executive
22. Reporter / announcer
23. Referee
24. Project in-charge
25. Project evaluator
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26. Programmer 27. Program analyst 28. Production executive 29. Production assistant 30. Printing press operator 31. Preacher 32. Pilot officer 33. Pilot 34. Physician 35. Physic 36. Pharmacist 37. Nurse 38. Non-commissioned officer 39. Musician 40. Military officer 41. Mechanical engineer 42. Mechanical assistant 43. Mechanic generators 44. Manager 45. Lecturer 46. Lawyer 47. Laboratory technician 48. Journalist 49. Instructor 50. Hospital technician |
51. Health observer
52. Head of department
53. Goldsmith
54. Geologist engineer
55. Geologist
56. General manager
57. Football player
58. Food observer
59. Expert
60. Employee Engineer
61. Electronic technician
62. Electronic engineer
63. Electrician
64. Draftsman
65. Designer
66. Deputy manager
67. Deputy general manager
68. Department supervisor
69. Dentist
70. Dent surgery
71. Decoration designer
72. Crew
73. Coordinator
74. Consultant
75. Computer manager
76. Computer engineer
77. Commercial partner
78. Commercial agent
79. Chemical
80. Chancellor
81. Captain
82. Businesswoman
83. Businessman
84. Budget expert
85. Broker
86. Banker
87. Aviation engineer
88. Author / writer
89. Athletic planner
90. Artist
91. Architect engineer
92. Archaeologist
93. Aircraft crew
94. Agricultural supervisor
95. Agricultural engineer
96. Actor
97. Accountant
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GCC UPDATES,
VISA
KUWAIT ON ARRIVAL VISA FOR GCC RESIDENTS
KUWAIT ON ARRIVAL VISA FOR GCC RESIDENTS OR SAUDI EXPATRIATES
Ministry Of Interior has decided to issue Kuwait On Arrival Visa for GCC Residents (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman) with certain professions (mentioned below). GCC Residents will get on arrival form to fill at Kuwait International Airport. Valid Resident Identity should provide at Kuwait Airport.
Instructions and Requirement of Kuwait On Arrival Visa for GCC Residents :
1. Valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of arrival in Kuwait.
2. Valid Iqama or residence permit of GCC states with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of arrival in Kuwait.
3. Passengers must hold a return ticket.
4. GCC residence permit holder or Saudi Iqama holders should get and fill on arrival visa form from Maraheb Services at Kuwait Airport.
5. Residence address in kuwait must be register while applying for visa at airport visa counter.
6. Blacklisted passengers in State of Kuwait are not allowed.
7. Validity of on arrival visa is 3 months from the date of issue, Stay period is 1 month from the date of entry.
8. Visa Fee : 3 KD, Overstay fine : 10 KD per day.
9. Eligible GCC states (Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE) Professions for Kuwait on arrival visa.
9. Eligible GCC states (Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE) Professions for Kuwait on arrival visa.
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10. Beside GCC states, 35 more countries will get on arrival visa from Kuwait International Airport.
Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, USA, Vatican.
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VISA
QATAR VISA ON ARRIVAL FOR GCC RESIDENTS
QATAR VISA ON ARRIVAL FOR GCC RESIDENTS
Ministry Of Interior Qatar approved 201 professions of (Gulf Corporation Council) GCC Residents (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman) who are eligible to get Qatar Visa On Arrival at any border of Qatar or from Doha International, Qatar Airport. To know whether your profession is listed or not, Use Ctrl+F and type your profession in this article "Eligible professions for Qatar on Arrival Visit Visa".
Requirements for Qatar Visa On Arrival for GCC Residents:
1. Original GCC Resident Identity Card or Iqama with a validity of minimum 6 months.
2. Original Passport with a minimum validity of 6 months.
3. If you are flying through air, You must need a booked return ticket.
4. Exit re Entry Visa of the country from where you are traveling.
5. Approved Profession from the Ministry Of Interior, Qatar.
Fee Details of Qatar Visa on Arrival :
1. Qatar On Arrival Visit visa issuance fee for GCC Residents : 100 QR
2. For each Accompanied person of Applicant : 50 QR
4. Validity of Qatar On Arrival Visa : 1 Month.
3. Possible Extension for 3 months with a fee of 100 QR per month for applicant and 50 QR per month for each accompanied person.
4. Fine for Overstay in Qatar 200 QR per day.
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GCC UPDATES,
VISA
QATAR VISA FOR SAUDI IQAMA HOLDERS
QATAR VISA FOR SAUDI IQAMA HOLDERS
Ministry Of Interior Qatar approved 201 GCC Resident professions who are eligible to get "On Arrival Visit Visa of Qatar". Qatar Visa for Saudi Iqama holders or any other GCC residents with the below professions will get Visit Visa On Arrival from Doha Airport or from any border of Qatar.
1. Zoology Specialist
2. X-ray Technician
3. X-Ray Specialist
4. Well Drilling Technician
5. Weather expert
6. Veterinary Doctor
7. University student
8. University Professor
9. TV or Radio Programs Presenter
10. TV Cameraman
11. Travel or Tourism Agent
12. Translator
13. Train Maintenance Technician
14. Trader
15. Tourist Guide
1. Zoology Specialist
2. X-ray Technician
3. X-Ray Specialist
4. Well Drilling Technician
5. Weather expert
6. Veterinary Doctor
7. University student
8. University Professor
9. TV or Radio Programs Presenter
10. TV Cameraman
11. Travel or Tourism Agent
12. Translator
13. Train Maintenance Technician
14. Trader
15. Tourist Guide
16. Tourism Agency Manager
17. Theatre Manager
18. Television Manager
19. Telecom Technician
20. Teacher / Instructor
21. Systems Analyst
22. Surveyor
23. Surgeon (All specializations)
24. Statistics Specialist
25. Sports Trainer
26. Sports Representative
27. Sports Medicine Specialist
28. Speech Specialist
29. Special Needs Teacher
30. Sociologist
31. Ship Supervisor
32. Ship Maintenance Technician
33. Ship Captain
34. Secretary or Manager of Library
35. Scientist
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36. School Manager
37. Sales Representative
38. Sales Manager
39. Sales Executive
40. Road Controller
41. Research & Studies Director
42. Religious person
43. Regional Director
44. Referee (sports)
45. Radio or TV Transmission Technician
46. Quantity Enumerator
47. Quality Controller
48. Psychiatrist
49. Prosecutor
50. Proofreader
51. Program Producer
52. Program Designer
53. Professor
54. Professional Security and Safety Technician
55. Production Director
56. Procurement Representative
57. Printing and Publishing Manager
58. Press Photographer
59. President or Director of a University
60. President or Director of a Club
61. Police Officer
62. Player (All sports items in a sports club)
63. Pilot
64. Physicist
65. Physician (All specializations)
66. Pharmacist
67. Pharmaceutical Technician
68. Partner
69. Optical Technician
70. Operations Analyst
71. Nutrition Specialist
72. Museum Manager
73. Ministry Undersecretary
74. Mining Technician
75. Microscopic Technician
76. Medical X-ray Specialist
77. Medical Therapy Specialist
78. Medical Equipments Technician
79. Medical Analysis Specialist
80. Media Specialist
81. Media Person
82. Media Manager
83. Media Controller
84. Marketing Representative
85. Marketing Manager
86. Marketing Executive
87. Maritime Controller
88. Marine Transport Manager
89. Marine Traffic Controller
90. Marine Navigator
91. Manager or Director of any government departments or companies
92. Manager (All types)
93. Male or Female Nurse
94. Maintenance Manager
95. Literator
96. Library Manager
97. Legal Researcher
98. Legal Expert
99. Lecturer
100. Lawyer / Advocate
101. Land Transport Manager
102. Land Hostess
103. Laboratory Manager
104. Lab Technician
105. Lab Specialist
106. Judge
107. Journalist
108. Jeweler
109. Investor
110. Investment Manager
111. Insurance Manager
112. Institute Manager
113. Information Systems Expert
114. Hotel Manager
115. Hospital Manager
116. Horse Breeding Technician
117. Head of Prosecution
118. Geology Technician
119. Geologist (General)
120. General Supervisor
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121. General Specialist
122. General Professional Trainer (Industrial/Agricultural/Commercial)
123. Gardening Specialist
124. Foodstuff Technician
125. Food Controller
126. Flight Technician
127. Finance/Economics Expert
128. Finance Manager
129. Farm Manager
130. Executive Secretary
131. Executive Manager or Director
132. Engineer (All specializations)
133. Employees at the Embassies in the GCC countries (Except Support Services Jobs)
134. Electricity Manager
135. Economic Analyst
136. ECG Technician
137. Earthquakes expert
138. Director
139. Diplomat (Members of diplomatic corps)
140. Dental Technician (Fixing)
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140. Dental Technician (Fixing) 141. Decoration Designer 142. Customs Specialist 143. Customs Clearer 144. Cruise Ship Guide 145. Correspondent (Newspaper/Radio/TV) 146. Cooperative Society Manager 147. Control Equipments Technician 148. Consultant (All types) 149. Consultant (All types) 150. Computer Programmer 151. Company or Factory Manager 152. Commercial Manager 153. Commercial Broker 154. College Dean 155. Cinema or Television Producer 156. Cinema Director 157. Cinema Cameraman 158. Chief Justice 159. Chemist (All Specializations) 160. Chairman / Executive Director 161. Chairman (All types) 162. Career Counselor 163. Captain of Ship/Cruise/Carrier/Steamship 164. Businessman 165. Business lady 166. Broadcasting Manager 167. Breeding Specialist (Animals/ Birds/ Bees) 168. Banking Business Manager 169. Banker 170. Bank Official | 171. Bank Manager 172. Aviation Trainer 173. Aviation Technician 174. Aviation Guide 175. Author 176. Auditor 177. Astronomer 178. Assistant Pilot 179. Assistant Pharmacist 180. Assistant General Manager 181. Assistant Engineer (All specializations) 182. Artist (Actor, Musician, Composer, Poet, Painter, Singer…etc) 183. Army Officer 184. Architectural Draftsman 185. Archeological Researcher 186. Archeological Prospector 187. Archeological Director 188. Aquatic Specialist 189. Aircraft Takeoff Controller 190. Aircraft Maintenance Technician 191. Aircraft Landing Controller 192. Air Transport Manager 193. Air Navigator 194. Air Hostess 195. Air Controller 196. Agricultural specialist (General) 197. Administrative Researcher 198. Administrative Manager 199. Administration Coordinator 200. Accounts Manager 201. Accountant / Accounts Verifier / Auditor |
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GCC UPDATES,
VISA
ONLINE UAE VISA APPLICATION
ONLINE UAE VISA APPLICATION FOR GCC EXPATRIATES
On Arrival visa in Dubai, UAE has been stopped since October 2015 for GCC Expatriates, However now you can apply online dubai visa. Please follow the below procedure to apply e-Visa for Dubai.
Required Documents :
1. Passport size photograph.
2. Valid original Iqama or Resident Identity Card with a minimum validity of 3 months from arrival date.
3. Valid original Passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from arrival date.
4. Credit card for online payment of Visa application.
Instructions :
Validity of Visa : 30 days from the date of Issuance.
Stay Period : 30 days from entry date.
Extendable : 30 days.
Procedure for Online Application For Dubai Visa:
1. Visit Ministry Of Interior UAE official website "www.ednrd.ae/"
2. A notification of instructions will appear on the screen, Read it carefully, Once you read click on "Accept". Click on "GCC Residents" topside of the left menu.
3. Once you clicked on "GCC Residents", You can see an application form which you need to fill online.
Emirate :
Select the Emirate city from where you are entering into UAE from the available Emirate cities Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Al fujeirah. If you are entering in Dubai, You can select the city "Dubai".
Port Of Arrival :
Select the appropriate port based on the selected Emirate city from the available options of Port Of Arrival, If you are entering into Dubai Airpot you can select "Dubai Airport".
Applicant Details :
- Enter your Full Name in English as mentioned in passport, Then enter your Full Name in Arabic, After that enter your First Name, Middle Name and Last Name in English and then in Arabic.
- Enter Date of Birth, Birth Country, Present Nationality, Previous Nationality (If available).
- Select your profession by entering few letters of your profession, If your profession is Programmer, just write on it and select from the displayed list. For your wife you can select "Housewives/Students/Retired" profession.
- Enter your Passport Details, Passport Number, Passport Type, Date of Issue, Date of Expiry, Place of Issue, Country of Issue, As mentioned in your passport.
- Enter your GCC details, Residence Number, Date of Arrival, Country of Issue, Arriving From, Residence Issue Date, Residence Expiry Date, Sponsor Name, Sponsor Address.
4. Click on "NEXT", Once you filled all the above information.
5. UAE Address Details :
- If you are traveling with your dependents or family members you need to add them in Accompanied Information. Click on "NEXT".
6. Fee Details :
7. Document Details :
- Once you review all the detail, "Post" the data and confirm the payment by paying it through credit card.
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GCC UPDATES,
VISA
