OK, I've been reading through the site, and can't answer these questions yet....
Maids -- what is the availability of good honest maids, and what are they paid? If I want to bring maid with me, is it easy or difficult, and why?
Wine -- I gather you apply for a liquor license when you arrive -- which means you receive an allocation of liquor. Does this differentiate between booze and wine?
In other words, are you allowed 2 bottles a month of alcohol, without consideration to whether it's tequila or wine or beer?
What is the allowance?
Bridge -- I just read that you aren't allowed to bring playing cards into the country. If that is the case, that means no bridge groups exist. Is that true?
Thank you
I really do appreciate your taking the time to answer my questions!
Wishing you a beautiful day!
SM
There are Bridge groups that play so cards shouldn't be a problem.
Beer, liquior, wine is based on salary, the more money you make the more you can buy.
No idea on the maid question
Stepmalla I hope that the following helps you.
Maids - getting a good maid is hard - there are agencies who can help you. Best idea re bringing in your own maid is to contact immigration dept and the labour dept, I warn you there will be loads of red tape and hasstle with this.
Allocations for the Syndicate (or booze souk as commonly known) is based on salary and requires a 1000 Qr refundable deposit when you cancel the license. Spirits and wine are all under this license.
Playing cards - never heard of them being not allowed in the country, There are playing cards here.
Stepmalla. Hope this helps a little.