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Final Exit in Saudi, to go to Dubai as Tourist

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I am planning to resign in my work here in Saudi before the year ends. If my employer will issue a final exit permit, am I allowed to go directly to Dubai as tourist? I will purchase a ticket from Dammam, KSA to Dubai in this case. Will there be restrictions from the immigration both for Saudi and Dubai? Or do I need to go to my homeland first instead of going directly to Dubai from Saudi.

Hope you can enlighten me. Thank you.

  • Dazzling Janey

    posted by  in Saudi Arabia forum 

    Goodluck and make the most of your stay while in UAE...Who knows you might get lucky and your friend hopefully have a good networking to people who could assist you for the job you want. Everything should be well with a helping hand of a friend! Ciao!

  • Go to Jess Lagura's profile

    posted by  in Saudi Arabia forum 

    thanks dazzling janey, your reply is very informative. i have a friend who will assist me in processing my tourist visa in dubai and while staying there. as what i have learned, the cost of living there is truly expensive. That is the reality I should be facing when i opt to hunt for a job or just stay there for a month for leisure. Whatever the result of my endeavor, i will consider it as a worthwhile experience. Thank you very much.

  • Dazzling Janey

    posted by  in Saudi Arabia forum 

    I think it is better to go there with a sponsor...like a sibling or relative of yours who is already a resident there if your plan is to do job hunting.But if your purpose is just to visit only and pure leisure, it would be OK. Staying in Dubai is costly especially if you don't know anyone there.Accomodation is so expensive this is according to my sister who worked now in a certain hospital in UAE. If you got more time to stay for a whilein KSA and pirate a job in Dubai so they can sponsor you, this is a much better route. Then just exit from Saudi to Dubai, that's what my sister have done and her employer allowed her to do that, finishing her contract first to Saudi Arabia then went directly to UAE.Tourist visa now restricts travellers in UAE for only 3 months and do not allow over stayers. After 3 months people who are looking for jobs(But their entry is as tourist) have to exti to nearby countries like Kuwait, Bahrain etc. then re-enter UAE again to look for a job. This is a costly and risky job hunting.One have to bring a lot of money for expenses while awaiting for jobs they are looking for. Hope this info helps!

  • Go to Jess Lagura's profile

    posted by  in Saudi Arabia forum 

    ok kabayan, will keep you posted. =)

  • posted by  in Saudi Arabia forum 

    Can i ask you some thing..

    First of all hope u r fine.

    Now I need to know how cum i can visit saudia arabia as i am from pakistan and willing to work / job here.

    Please reply

  • posted by  in Saudi Arabia forum 

    hi jess. kabayan, i have the exactly the same situation. And I'm seeking the same intelligent response on our concern. As soon as you have an info, pls share it to me.
    Thanks and more power.

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