Back to school - updated guide

Doha Socialite
By Doha Socialite

We're putting together a guide for all the new expats that will be moving to Qatar next month. If there is one tip that you would like to share, what would it be?

Also, from all the tons of useful information on QatarLiving.com, what are some of the links that are important to share with the newbies?

Thanks in advance! (Please don't try to hijack this thread with the usual complaints and negativity...)

By jungle_book• 6 Sep 2013 23:30
jungle_book

take your ration card also :p

By Acadian• 17 Aug 2013 11:40
Acadian

I would advise cultural awareness as some locals are still somewhat offended with some western people`s dress code and kissing in public. It is basically out of respect for the host country (Qatar)

By Banjar_me• 14 Aug 2013 19:33
Banjar_me

True. Including marriage certificate.

By mohamed sindhbad• 12 Aug 2013 17:06
Rating: 4/5
mohamed sindhbad

you have to conform your kids travelling vehicle registred company or not and full insurance or not ,driver has experience or not if need you can check license and id and take both copies.

By Mary Catherine• 6 Aug 2013 13:53
Rating: 3/5
Mary Catherine

Providing the basic guidelines for getting a driver's license - documentation required, if a test is required, etc.

Reminding people that once the RP process has begun, they cannot exit without stopping that process and starting again from the beginning.

That bringing a boatload of patience and good humour (maybe two boatloads) is essential in order to cope with the red tape and seeming run around experienced on arrival and getting set up/organized.

By mianfarooq• 6 Aug 2013 09:47
mianfarooq

one comment:

make sure you get your documents attested before arriving here.

By young02• 6 Aug 2013 07:07
young02

I'll bookedmarked this Forum. . and hopefully could get more information while I'm still praying for good news from employer about my Job offer in this promising country of Qatar!

Since there is a chance that I could bring my family... below is the link that helps me a lot..sample cost of living.

http://www.qatarliving.com/node/15384601

By Molten Metal• 6 Aug 2013 07:06
Molten Metal

your wishes are fulfilled ...

By Molten Metal• 6 Aug 2013 07:05
Molten Metal

All this should be time bound ....

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