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craig73 New member

Member since 23 May 2013

craig73New member13 March 2014 17:56:59

I am working in Iraq 28 days on 28 days off and am looking for somewhere closer to go for my time off rather than return to the UK. I was wondering if it is possible to rent somewhere for a year without having a residency visa?

Thought Bahrain or UAE would be a good place to stay and relax

brightonguy ViP

Member since 18 June 2012

brightonguyViP16 March 2014 07:28:13

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Yes you can rent a place in Bahrain just by showing your passport. Some places migh be iffy about it but mostly it should be ok. I live in Seef in Bahrain and I know my bedroom which has 2 bedroom fully furnished flats is quite relaxed when it comes to rentals.

Josnuggles ViP

Member since 05 September 2012

JosnugglesViP16 March 2014 12:10:26

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You can rent easily here in Bahrain just using your passport. They do usually ask for your contract of employment though so you might have some questions to answer.

In Bahrain if you don't pay your rent or don't comply with the contract they can throw a travel ban on you so you are forced to pay up. Pretty hard to do if you don't live here. SO you may not get somewhere nice.

Best bet is to come here and use hotel serviced apartments or advertise looking for a room in a shared house. Not very nice but practical.

From what I have heard in UAE you need a full residency permit before you can rent there.

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