A Guide to Ladies-Only Beaches in Qatar and Their Locations

Where to Donate Secondhand Clothes, Books, and Household Items in Qatar

The Essential Guide to Leaving Qatar for Good

You Can Now Apply For an Exceptional Entry Permit on the Qatar Portal

Rules For People Arriving In Qatar During the COVID-19 Outbreak

10 Fun Facts About Qatar

Volunteers Cleaned A Beach In Qatar To Show Support To The Environment

5 Crazy Things Residents In Qatar Do When It Floods

Your Guide to Al Corniche in Qatar

What is the Minimum Wage for Expats Working in Qatar?

NOC Is No Longer Required To Move Jobs in Qatar

Employee Rights Upon Resignation or Termination in Qatar

Qatar Labour Laws Every Working Mother Should Know

Process of Getting a Work Permit in Qatar

Qatar Approves Draft Law to Protect Domestic Workers

Changes to Qatar's Sponsorship Law You Need to Know

How to Get a Job in Qatar

End of Service Gratuity in Qatar

Employee Rights Upon Resignation or Termination in Qatar

An Expat's Guide to Qatar's Labour Law

UAE and Saudi Arabia Borders Reopen for Qatar: Here's What To Know

FIFA World Cup Confirms Qatar 2022 Schedule

Sneak Peak of Qatar’s First 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadium

5 Family-Friendly Outings for the Mid-term Break

8 Fun Family Activities in Doha

Top Holiday Destinations from Qatar in Under 5 Hours

Everything You Need to Know About the New Mall of Qatar

Qatar’s Old Souq Najada Is Getting a Makeover

In Pictures: Rain in Qatar is Both Disastrous and Beautiful

Qatar Offers Free Hotel Stays to Attract Transit Tourists

Qatar Government Schools to Open Registrations for Students of All Nationalities

Arabic Language and Islamic Education Are Now Compulsory in Qatar Private Schools

Meet NVIS' Founding Principal: An Interview with Sheldon Smith

Parents in Qatar Can Choose Between Blended and Online Learning

WATCH: Why School is Safe With The Hamilton International School

Universities in Qatar

How Qatar Students Will Return to School From September 1

Images: Supplied

How a Doha School is Embracing Distance Learning

List of All Schools In Qatar

School Fees in Qatar

The New Building of Northwestern University in Qatar Is Remarkable

Reasons to Learn Arabic

Sizing Up the Qatar Stock Exchange

Getting Out of Debt in Qatar

Tips for Banking Essentials in Qatar

The Importance of Wills for Expats in Qatar

Guide to Getting a Marriage Certificate in Qatar

Image: Walt Disney Studios

Disney's New Raya and the Last Dragon to Stream on OSN Straight From the Cinema

AGS Is Your Ideal Partner For Quality Global Moving Services

The Essential Guide to Leaving Qatar for Good

A Guide to Getting a Driver’s Licence in Qatar

Pet-Friendly Places to Visit in Doha

A Beginner's Guide to Driving in Qatar

Guide to Housing in Qatar

A Guide to the Types of Trees and Plants Found in Qatar

Qatar Launches Less Intrusive Covid-19 Test for Children

First Mental Health Clinic for Pregnant Women Opens in Qatar

30 Day Ramadan Detox

EWmums

EWfood

ewmoda

Husband moving to Dubai. Can I stay with kids in Doha??

15

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 09 August 2013 - 17:04

My husband got a new job in Dubai and I don't want to follow him there.

Kids school full there, too soon after only 1 year here, etc...

Theoretically it should be possible to cancel our visa and leave and come back as a tourist and stay on as if nothing happened?? ( My husband will visit us two weekends a month, hopefully.)

I know there might be problems here and there, but has anybody done this? and for how long? What will be the catch? What if I start looking for a job here? Any insight appreciated.
<em>edited by quiquisb on 09/08/2013</em>

Log in to post new content in the forum.

1759

Posts

EW EXPERT

Latest post on 12 August 2013 - 22:49

Your RP # is on your driver's license, your car registration and on your car insurance. I would be very careful to check out whether or not cancellation of the RP itself nullifies not only your driver's license but also whether your registration and insurance would still be valid - as it is Doha, you don't want to be driving an uninsured vehicle with your children inside it.

501

Posts

EW GURU

Latest post on 12 August 2013 - 22:32

I understand that moving again after one year may seem stressful, but from what I know of Doha, Dubai is much, much nicer. There is heaps of space at schools here in Dubai these days and so much more to do ... If you can get over your inertia, you might find you're much happier in Dubai. Thanks for the encouragement. We lived in Dubai for 4 years and even though it might have changed a lot since then it still is not Paris, isn't it? ;-) School wise, unfortunately if my kids continue with the French one, it's nearly impossible at this point for this September. Maybe in January. Of course you could say they might be happier with International or other schools, and I might even agree with you! ;-) No, it is definitely, definitely not Paris!

15

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 12 August 2013 - 22:30

I understand that moving again after one year may seem stressful, but from what I know of Doha, Dubai is much, much nicer. There is heaps of space at schools here in Dubai these days and so much more to do ... If you can get over your inertia, you might find you're much happier in Dubai. Thanks for the encouragement. We lived in Dubai for 4 years and even though it might have changed a lot since then it still is not Paris, isn't it? ;-) School wise, unfortunately if my kids continue with the French one, it's nearly impossible at this point for this September. Maybe in January. Of course you could say they might be happier with International or other schools, and I might even agree with you! ;-)

54

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 12 August 2013 - 20:21

Yes, you could be right, Quinn10. If you have everything set then you won't need the RP. In the last few months I've only used my ID card to register my car and buy car insurance. At least you can have a bit of breathing space - you never know, your husband might not like the job in Dubai!

501

Posts

EW GURU

Latest post on 12 August 2013 - 16:10

I understand that moving again after one year may seem stressful, but from what I know of Doha, Dubai is much, much nicer. There is heaps of space at schools here in Dubai these days and so much more to do ... If you can get over your inertia, you might find you're much happier in Dubai.

15

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 12 August 2013 - 15:49

Thank you for your input. I had thought about the school. They chased after us a few months into the school year when we moved in. I have an impression that once they got the RP copy filed, they won't check the expiry date. But I can be wrong. My driving license has 2017 expiry date. I am not sure if the license is linked to RP? I used my UAE license in Bahrain, and used the same to get Qatari one even though I don't have UAE RP anymore. I drive a rental car, so better to get an international license, but it would have to be from my own country, wouldn't it? As for the apartment, I am hoping that it will be like the school, we started renting it without RP and when we got RP, we gave them a copy, and they won't bother checking the expiry? Same goes with Kahramaa and Qtel? I will also have to check our health insurance coverage. Any other things to consider???

54

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 10 August 2013 - 12:06

Wow, that's an interesting idea! I can understand you must be quite stressed at the thought of another move just when you had got the kids settled. But good advice from Mary Catherine about the RP. I had understood that there is very little you can do without it - have you thought of getting a job in Qatar and getting an RP yourself?

1759

Posts

EW EXPERT

Latest post on 09 August 2013 - 17:20

I would check the answers to the following questions: Can the children remain in school without residence permits (on visit visas)? Can you continue to rent your accommodation without a residency permit? With no RP your Qatar driver's license may be cancelled - which means your car (if you own one) will not be registered. You can only drive a rental for a limited period on a foreign license so far as I know.

Log in to post new content in the forum.

Schengen-Style GCC Tourism Visa: A Guide to the GCC Grand Tours unified visa

A Guide to GCC Grand Tours: The Schengen-Style GCC Tourism Visa

List of ladies-only beaches in Qatar

A Guide to Ladies-Only Beaches in Qatar and Their Locations

Qatar government schools to open admissions to students of all nationalities

Qatar Government Schools to Open Registrations for Students of All Nationalities

How to Donate Secondhand Clothes, Furniture, and Household Items in Qatar Charities

Where to Donate Secondhand Clothes, Books, and Household Items in Qatar

18 Most Expensive Things Owned by Qatar Around the World

18 Most Expensive Things Owned by Qatar Around the World

Minimum wage for expats working in Qatar

What is the Minimum Wage for Expats Working in Qatar?

Raya and the Last Dragon on OSN Streaming App

Image: Walt Disney Studios

Disney's New Raya and the Last Dragon to Stream on OSN Straight From the Cinema

Arabic Language and Islamic Education Are Now Compulsory in Qatar Private Schools

Arabic Language and Islamic Education Are Now Compulsory in Qatar Private Schools

UAE and Saudi Arabia Borders Reopen for Qatar: Here's What To Know

UAE and Saudi Arabia Borders Reopen for Qatar: Here's What To Know

NOC Is No Longer Required To Move Jobs in Qatar

NOC Is No Longer Required To Move Jobs in Qatar

Minimum Requirements for Remote Learning Announced in Qatar

Minimum Requirements for Remote Learning Announced in Qatar

12 Questions You Must Ask Yourself Before Leaving Qatar

The Essential Guide to Leaving Qatar for Good

You Can Now Apply For an Exceptional Entry Permit on the Qatar Portal

You Can Now Apply For an Exceptional Entry Permit on the Qatar Portal

AGS Is Your Ideal Partner For Quality Global Moving Services

AGS Is Your Ideal Partner For Quality Global Moving Services

How Qatar Students Will Return to School From September 1

How Qatar Students Will Return to School From September 1

Rules For People Arriving In Qatar During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Rules For People Arriving In Qatar During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Businesses Are Now Allowed to Operate Again on Weekends

Businesses Are Now Allowed to Operate Again on Weekends in Qatar

Distance learning at Hamilton International School

Images: Supplied

How a Doha School is Embracing Distance Learning

Meet Qatar's Favourite Food and Travel Blogger Rachel Ann Morris

Meet Qatar's Favourite Food and Travel Blogger Rachel Ann Morris

Best Way to Get Out of Doha and Connect with Nature for Free

Best Way to Get Out of Doha and Connect with Nature for Free

Igniting Students' Passion, Purpose, and Potential: Meet Headmaster Terry Senior

Igniting Students' Passion, Purpose, and Potential: Meet Headmaster Terry Senior

Fresh fruit and vegetables in Doha, Qatar

8 Options for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables in Doha

Qatar National Library

In Pictures: A Look Inside the Qatar National Library

Pet-friendly parks, beaches, restaurants and hotels in Doha

Pet-Friendly Places to Visit in Doha

A guide on how to import a pet into Qatar

Importing a Pet Into Qatar - A Complete Guide

Explore the National Museum of Qatar

Explore the National Museum of Qatar

3 Educational Activities to Beat the Heat in Qatar

3 Educational Activities to Beat the Heat in Qatar

Great Essential Apps That Will Make Life in Qatar Easier

Great Apps That Will Make Life in Qatar Easier

Qatar Just Unveiled the Official Logo for FIFA World Cup 2022

Qatar

5 Crazy Things Residents In Qatar Do When It Floods

12 Signs You've Been an Expat in Qatar Too Long

12 Signs You've Been an Expat in Qatar Too Long

Qatar Labour Laws Every Working Mother Should Know

Qatar Labour Laws Every Working Mother Should Know