There are many expatriates who are residents in UAE. In general, expatriate residents should not be outside the UAE for more than 6 months in order for their residence visa to remain valid. A special entry permit is required to be able to return to UAE after six months. There are circumstances that going back to UAE…
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Currently – January 2017
Currently – January 2017 It’s the last Saturday of January!! Can you believe it? The month is flying by and I only posted 2 blog posts (three, including this). So, to update, I’m writing down my “currents”. How does it work? I picked 5 prompts (others use more) to keep everyone up to date (everyone who…
Hello December, Goodbye 2016
Sheila | A B & MeHey there! I’m a mom of two who loves to crochet. Balancing work and motherhood is crazy, but I handle it with love and humor. With my eldest entering her tween years, the chaos just got a whole lot more interesting! I’m fueled by coffee and dream of working from…
What’s in Your Lunch Box? – Bento Ideas
School started in September. Since then, I have made B’s lunchbox. I’m sharing some of the bento boxes we’ve made. More photos on our Facebook Page. Sheila | A B & MeHey there! I’m a mom of two who loves to crochet. Balancing work and motherhood is crazy, but I handle it with love and…
Lost passport in the UAE: Here’s what you have to do
As an expat, lost passport is one of the worst things that can happen to us. It may seem that all is lost in the beginning but with this guide on what to do if you lost your passport in UAE, there is actually hope. Tip: Having copies of your documents speed up the process…
How to Pay for Philippine Travel Tax Online
Many Filipinos are unaware that they can now pay travel tax online . For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) this do not apply. OFW’s are exempted from paying travel tax provided we have a valid Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC). However, we do get visitors from time to time and any amount of time saved by eliminating unnecessary trips to the…