₦airaland Forum

Akinife:
I really appreciate the great job u guys are doing....please I need ur collective advised on which is bette. To apply to university of Pouthmouth (masters) by myself or to make use of agents.( please note, my money never beginning grow like grass).
Thank you!

Why would you be considering agent option. Is it for filling out application form which is self explanatory. Are you going to be getting special privileges with an agent

Agent will bleed you dry and possibly not get it done for you at the end of the day. Besides there is more fun and satisfaction in DOING IT YOURSELF.

You can do everything yourself mate. It's how most people do it I think

Heart2heart:
please I need your clarification. I have a job offer in Dubai, I am through with the interview and all recruitment processes. We are on immigration preps. I just want to ask. Can this salary offered which is 20,000, diram/month be enough for me to manage a family of four? I don't know the cost of living there. But the salary is $5500/month. I know this is about 1.1milion naira/month in Nigeria. But how good is this money in Dubai considering the cost of living there? I need your candid opinion on this.

It depends if this is the base salary. You'll be fine if accommodation is being paid for, children's school fees is covered by the employer, there is car allowance.

Rent is quite high, you talking about 6k dirhams upwards monthly for just a 2 bedroom. A good international school will be like 3k aed upwards monthly for the very good schools or you just settle for the Indian schools which cost less.

Gooci:
@ every1, pls I need an urgent response. I currently await my visa to come-out nd av been trying to do some registrations here in Nig. Like I said some days ago, I ws told @ d bank(gtb) that I can use my master card to withdraw money anywia in d world. I plan to do business when I get to dubai, so do I need to activate internet banking(token)

I don't really have much cash here, so I don't kno if its necessary(something I really need for easy business) or the mastercard alone will be good to make transaction.
Thank you....

Hi...not sure of the way it works, but best you activate internet banking. From what I can gather, I was able to make withdrawals easily with my gtb master card. It never failed me once. For internet transactions you mightneed that token thing, not sure but I think the only time I used that card for an online transaction I was asked to provide token number.

ogboni76:
Thanks a lot for this info....

welcome

ogboni76:
@justwise...thanks for this flow of informations, I am at a confused state here bro and I need your professional advice, I have an EX in Dubai, we just started talking again few weeks ago and we are planning to get back together, she has lived and worked in dubai for more than 3yrs now,, the issue now is that sje said something yesterday about me coming to dubai to live and work, she said something about the fiancee visa and we will be living together as couples, even asked me to send the info page of my International passport and a passport picture(sent) now she said I should raise 300k in a week that the visa and processing costs more than 600k but she will support.. Am kinda confused here, I don't know how true her claims are, pls bro ..how true is the fiance visa thing and how easy is it to get, secondly is it as expensive as she claims? I am available on whatsapp..let me know if u need my contacts

Hi...UAE has an islamic state frown at the idea of non married couples living together...so lets reason together do you think there will be something like fiancee visa

There is nothing like a fiancee visa in dubai mate. There is only a spouse visa or whatever it's called and thats for legally married couples. I don't know what type of visa your ex wants to get for you that will cost 300k that is about 6000 dirhams here. Kindly find time to go on dnrd.ae website, there must be some where on that site that lists the type of visas that can be obtained in the UAE. There is nothing to be confused about brother, your ex is not being straightforward with you.

ken1982:
theres a western union money transfer office in baniyas opposite china commodity....inside the westy office theres this service they have called transfast....thats what i use...transfast

This is new info for me. Please how much are their charges. Is it reasonable? Because last time I checked with western union they were quoting astronomical charges.

ikereku:
Wow, Thank you all o.....
You've been a great help
Thank you Justin and monchou...and frosty, i'll just scan and send down to a friend in Abuja, I just pray that they will collect the scanned and attested copy. Thanks so much guys!!

Please send your original as they'll most likely not attest without the original.

ikereku:
Wow, Thank you all o.....
You've been a great help
Thank you Justin and monchou...and frosty, i'll just scan and send down to a friend in Abuja, I just pray that they will collect the scanned and attested copy. Thanks so much guys!!

Once they know it's a photocopy, most likely scenario is that they ask for the original.

monchouchou:
If they refuse to attest the copy within "sighting" the original, just DHL the original down to abuja (but make sure its a person you trust o!). Good luck!

True true. They most likely would ask for the original.

ikereku:
Hello house, pls I need some information. I just gave birth to my baby daughter at the American Hospital in Dubai,but when my husband went to process the birth certificate to allow us collect a Travelling certificate for me to bring her back to Nig,the said we have to attest the wedding certificate, my husband has to go back to Nigeria on Friday,and I too have to leave by 29th Jan. I've called the embassy in Abu Dhabi with the number on their site, for about 6hrs now,they are not picking. Pls doss anyone here know the process of attestation of marriage certificate in the Abu Dhabi embassy. Do they even do it? Or do I have to send d certificate to Nig, given d short time,this could be very difficult o,my husband is already pissed off.

Best thing is send it by courier sharp sharp and just make arrangements for it to be done for you in Abuja and then send back to you. Attested marriage certificate is a standard requirement to get birth certificate together with passports of parents. I think you should be able to have it back here long before 29.

Or just scan your marriage certificate and send to whoever is going to do the job for you and then they send attested copy to you by courier. They should be able to attest coloured copy of marriage certificate. Who attests original anyways

sawyersam:
That means Qatar pays better than dubai then

How much is paid in Qatar?

sleekpro:
Pls someone should pls answer this question, am also in the same category! Thanks

Some earn as low as 600 dirhams, I tell you. Work 6 times a day, day off is only Friday. There will be very little to save.

Gooci:
pls who could xplain to me how one can go about taking one's wife to dubai.. wat som1 must obtain

To get a spousal visa for madam in Dubai emirate you need to be earning more than 4000 or 3000 + accommodation. Once all that's sorted then you can apply for an entry permit at the immigration office for her to join you. Documents you will need are attested Labour contract, dewa Bill, tenancy contract and ejari certificate, plenty passport size photographs, copy of your wife's passport, attested marriage certificate, Emirates id application form showing you've paid the fees and in the process of obtaining I'd card for your Mrs. and certain fees which I honestly can't remember how much.

Once all verification is done you will be issued with a pink entry permit for your wife which she will use to come into UAE. She will then do medical, obtain medical results and then you can use this along with all above mentioned docs to apply for residence visa on her passport.

fohiss:
Merry xmas everyone ...please can anyone show me a sample of working permit visa or please describe how it look like ....please help a Broda in need ... thanks

Hello.What does it say on the visa? What's the colour? Is it an entry permit visa or no?

Gooci:
som1 wants to help me wt d employment Visa(3yrs).

Please be careful what you do. Of the times I have been here, I haven't entered a Dubai taxi driven by a Nigerian.

Someone promising you employment visa is most likelylooking to scam you. Be wise and don't be fooled by these agents.

Gooci:
pls who knos anything abouth dubai transport authority(dubai taxi) ?

how their work and pay is??

I was told taxi drivers work 12 hours shift e.g 4am - 4pm. I also heard somewhere they make 3000-4000 aed monthly. It's all heresay, can't confirm if all this is true. Maybe others here can help you better.

justi4jesu:
Woww Nice to know that. You guys don't worship on Fridays?

I Don't worship there. I was just informed about the new branch in Abu Dhabi. I got address info. bit and worship timing from winners Dubai website.

iiiyyyk:
Hahaha, this place no dry o, with this population density? Despite all these skycrappers, house rent na war here o. I dont think there is any freelance hussling here, I cant wait to storm dubai....

Somebody told me the is winners in abu dhabi. I just need the exact location.
I know the location of BLW.... Royal hotel Hamdan., Redeem is in one of the malls, a nigerian told me.
But I need to locate winners.

Hope you are settling in nicely to your new job

Yeah there is winners in Abu Dhabi, it actually opened few months back I think. Location from website

Our Church in Abu Dhabi
New City Palace Restaurant, Opposite Al Noor Hospital by United Arab Bank along Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Main Service : Sundays (2:30pm – 4:00pm)

Gooci:
thanks man..
but hope one can survive and save well with 1700-1800aed salary?

I guess so. But you'll have to live in shared accommodation with that amount.Besides you can move on to something with a better pay probably after a year or two with 'GCC' experience. Don't limit yourself. Some sales jobs pay better. I believe there was a time du telecom mobile was offering 3000 aed as salary for their sales position. Maybe it's even more now or less .....with Dubai you never know.

Let me just add that you can't live a luxury life with that salary. Dubai in particular is an expensive city. Its going to be tough mate surviving. Is it worth leaving what you have now and coming over here

Gooci:
pls how easy is it for a nigerian to get a sales person job ovadia?
like telemarketting sales representatives?

It's not easy like many other jobs. You'll be competing with other nationalities who might be considered before you. It's also about selling yourself well to the prospective employers.

amen1967:
Hello Guru's in the house please answer this question as I intend coming to UAE to search for job, the certificates I intend coming with were obtained from England; do I need to attest the certificate which include my Bsc from Nigeria;Msc from England and Nebosh IGC

It is always preferred to attest all educational certs. Some companies ask for attested certs. some don't. It depends on the position and company I think. You might want to consider attesting your UK degree as well.

See below it might help

http://www.expatwoman.com/dubai/monthly_Finance_Attestation_of_Certificates_in_Dubai_9567.aspx

ugsams:
guys I have some questions,

Following the new visa changes, can I still extend my my visa? (i came in with 2 months tourist visa)

What's the exact duration of these public holidays? (which day does it start and when does it end?)

On your second question I reckon for private sector only tomorrow is public holiday. For the government/public sector 2nd, 3rd and 4th have been declared public holidays.

Dis is amazing. But if daddy was already British is there no way daughter could have gotten citizenship based on say daddy is British. Why go through all the trouble marrying your daughter

iiiyyyk:
Greetings to all.
Make una join me thank Baba God, My employer just sent my Work entry permit/visa and flight ticket. its the Lords doing, every body abeg thank God for me.

Pls i want to know which is the best and cheapest way to transfer money from UAE to naija? If its internet banking which nigeria bank is best.

Also i want to go with small food stuff, are they food types that are prohibited?

thanks

just4jesus, mystikay , at all in the house, response please...

First of all congratulations!!

With regard to sending money there is this company people use here, it's called moonwave it was recommended sometimes ago on this thread. They also into cargo business. Their charges seem not to be that much compared to other options.

For food stuff...I don't know what is really prohibited but I have taken the following with no problems beans, garri , crayfish, ogbono, poundo, egusi, elubo, rice, ground pepper. That is not to say they are allowed....you can't predict them people at the airport.

All the best in your new job.

engrgerald:
@ frostmate, thanks a million. i wonder why he should dupe me. he promised paying back the money if he can not get the job. he involved his mum with the biz, n his mum who is a respected member f my church told my ppl to pay. i believe she will not like her name to be dragged to d mud. i still believe he will deliver. the job is a security job, basic pay is 2000diham.

Hello. I am sry if I was harsh in my post. It's just that people have been scammed plenty this way. I hope your friend delivers.All the best.

engrgerald:
please my dear nairalanders, i so much appreciate ur advice here. i joined this forum just this week. A childhod friend of mine travelled to dubai 8months ago, he promised to get me a job in d company he work in through an agent. i have made an initial payment of 200k. he has sent me a scaned copy of an employment letter and kept on asking me to be patience that my invitattion letter will be out soon thought its like 4months i made this payment.

1. can it be real?

2. is it possible for him to get me this job there?

3. i am confused as i never thought it will take this long.

ur urget response will be highly appreciated. thanks.

Because you gave money I'll say it's a big scam. Your case is the way job scams goes. And it usually involves childhood friend, cousin, cousin brother/sister uncle aunty the list is endless. Anybody can write employment, scan and send to you. You mentioned initial payment, does he want you to pay more money, is there second installment and third installment?

Why would you give someone so much money to get job..and what type of job did he promise you? Don't fall for the lies your so called friend is telling. Its been four months and no job. Let others answer for you.

And what is invitation letter?? Your friend should be talking of visa. You really don't know how this works. I would have said do your research before giving him money but too late for that. All you can do is pray your friend delivers.

If he is processing visa it shouldn't take this long to process.

ugsams:
Thanks for your input. I learnt that I can call Etisalat lines in Nigeria at local rates how true is this?

I don't really know about this because I never tried it. But it was mentioned a few times here as well I think.

ugsams:
I will be coming over to emirates very soon on a tourist visa. I'll need answer to the following questions.

What is the cheapest means of transportation to get to Deira from the Dubai airport? (suggest the possible amount)

What are the names of the most common bed space accommodations, and locations for Nigerians?

Which network has the most affordable data and the code for the dataplan? (I use more data than call)

Is it better to open a bank account on arrival or should I wait until I settle down?

Which airline offers the biggest kg on economy ticket?

@ justi4jesu Monchouchou sonofaGod mystikay and other members of the house.

For airlines you might want to consider Ethiopia airlines, Rwanda airlines, Emirates and ethihad, Kenyan airlines, Qatar airways. You can check their websites for baggage allowances and price of tickets and then compare.

Opening a bank account might depend on your purpose of travel to the UAE.

As a first timer maybe best you take taxi....taxi meters start from 20 or 25 AED from the airport which is equivalent of 1000 naira plus. There is a metro going from airport terminal 1 and 3 to deira city centre - don't know where you intend going in deira. You will have to buy a nol card if you intend moving around by metro and bus.

There are only two networks in the UAE - du and etisalat. To be honest I am not impressed with either one of them with regard to data but du might be better. They have a stand at the arrivals section in terminal 1. It's hard to miss when going out of the airport from terminal 1.

DrDre1:
Yes sir. I'm not saying it isn't a scam. I only pointed out some things to help the person understand what we are telling him. Qatar is a mix-bag of so many things. Understand that a scam is usually built on seemingly and even sometimes proven possible events/incidents. That's why people will keep falling for these scams. Sometimes, it's not enough to just tell the person "it is a scam". U have to really explain and sink it into their consciousness valid points and reasons why it is a scam. That said, I only differed with on ur point of wages for Americans/Brits around here. 8000 riyals won't make an American/Brit get on a plane down here to sign a job contract. Europeans from even poorer countries won't take that as well as some Nigerians

I agree on the part of americans/brits. No way they will settle for wages of that amount. It wouldnt be enough for their style of living.

igboin1:
I even called the numbers on the website dey confirmed that it was true they offered me employment its realy a funny story if truly its a scam den its adavnced!

Hello sir. Just have been mentioned be careful with this. True they offered you employment...yes the company confirmed but then what does the job entail Any specific job description? If its just a construction job with no speciality why would they pay 2200 dollars when they can employ someone else on less than quarter of that salary. The UAE dont pay construction workers that much i am sure the same applies with qatar.

iiiyyyk:
chai, this tread i gradually dieing......

where ar the gurus in the house.......

please has any one done attestation of document at UAE embassy here in nigeria??

Thanks....

I can't remember how much it was. I wish I could be of more help. You can call embassy and find out or this thread the answer is somewhere in one of the pages.

This is becoming too much. How come we don't see people getting scammed so much for Aussie, Canadian and UK visa