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ThePlanner said:
Wow that what you get for rushing a reply. i only have 28 days, but i can not do anything until i get my VISA stamped, but they seems to be a disaster. AS another guy has had his emirates ID refused and hence can not get his VISA sorted! So he is now panicing a little!
Ah right 28 days, o.k not so much time to think on places then lolOnce you get the visa you really need to get a bank account sorted asap. Alot of the places I viewed they wouldnt take it off the market without the security deposit cheque, commission cheque and also the first few or 6 months rent cheque in hand. As I was initially looking and had no bank account it was a bit of a chew on to say the least!
After_Shock said:
Mine took the best part of 6 hours to get.
30 mins for mine including eye test. it's getting the replacement i am told i have to do on my own. requires a police report, usual passport etc. and then waiting for an eternity at the RTA. i may see if a bottle of scotch will persuade our PRO to assist. i find it staggering that you guys are having to fend for yourself, particularly with government contracts.
Edited by shirt on Wednesday 26th September 13:24
ThePlanner said:
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Bloody hell, you had to do it all yourself? The AUH Company I work for puts 100's of people through that process daily (we have our own time slots for Mussafah I believe). If you are of "pale faced" origins, you get shoved to the front of any and all queues - amazing.We did at one stage have our own medical check facilities here in our H/O building, complete with female nurses!
yorky500 said:
ThePlanner said:
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Bloody hell, you had to do it all yourself? The AUH Company I work for puts 100's of people through that process daily (we have our own time slots for Mussafah I believe). If you are of "pale faced" origins, you get shoved to the front of any and all queues - amazing.We did at one stage have our own medical check facilities here in our H/O building, complete with female nurses!
I am gettingthe stuff ready for the bank account, NOC letter, Salary Certificate. I wish i could open an account using my entry Visa.
How long does it take to turn around a cheque book? Also how long does it take for a cheque to clear here?
dxbtiger said:
Uae cheque in dirhams will be same day if deposited before 11 according to 'er indoors (works for Lloyds).
Cheque book will take a week or so to arrive I guess, think I have only written 3 or 4 in 5 years.
Bugger, that is not what i wanted to here. Will the agents not cash cash for deposit? and agency fees? My employer is raising a cheque for the yearly rent. Looks like i am well and truly stuck.Cheque book will take a week or so to arrive I guess, think I have only written 3 or 4 in 5 years.
ThePlanner said:
Bugger, that is not what i wanted to here. Will the agents not cash cash for deposit? and agency fees? My employer is raising a cheque for the yearly rent. Looks like i am well and truly stuck.
Out of the 3 agents I was dealing with on properties I was serious about 1 would take cash for the commission but wanted a cheque for the security deposit and rent, the other 2 only wanted cheques. If your company is putting up the rent as a cheque then great your in an easy enough position and im sure the agent will take cash for the commission!
e21jason said:
I opened a an HSBC account in about 15mins, Apartment, car, etc all with out a visa just us a stampted letter from the company stating my Visa is in procces, I have sveral spare beed them for every thing.
Jason
Jason are you in DXB or AUH?Jason
As things seem a bit easier in Dubai
Steve
It's a Abu Dhabi reqistered company but I live in Dubai so the bank, car etc are in dubai. I have a HSBC account in the UK so got one here, you can link link the two accounts together move money instantly found it quite hepful.
When i opened the bank account and car etc I lived in a hotel so just used the work address, nothing stopping you coming to Dubai to open accounts or hire a car.
Jason
When i opened the bank account and car etc I lived in a hotel so just used the work address, nothing stopping you coming to Dubai to open accounts or hire a car.
Jason
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