🎓GCC Domestic Academy
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Before You Travel
Let's Get Ready Together! ✈️

A friendly picture-guide for your big journey to a Gulf country. Easy to follow, with pictures. We'll go step by step. 🌟

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📺 Watch Teacher Maya Explain Everything

A short, friendly video covering all the most important things you need to know before traveling.

⏱️ ~18 minutes
🌍 7 languages
1📄 Your Travel Papers

What papers do I need? 📚

Before you go, you need special papers for travel. Keep them safe in your bag — and take photos with your phone too!

  • 📘PassportMake sure it works for 6 more months from your travel day
  • ✈️Work VisaPrint it AND save it on your phone
  • 📜Your ContractRead it carefully. Ask if you don't understand
  • 🏥Medical PaperFrom the doctor in your country
  • 🎫Plane TicketYour boss or agency will give this to you
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Very Important!Your passport belongs to YOU. Nobody can take it away. If someone tries — call your country's embassy. 📞
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2✈️ The Big Journey

From your home to your new home 🏠

Don't worry! Many sisters have traveled this way before. Just follow the steps, stay calm, and ask for help if you need it. 💛

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🏡Say goodbye at homeTake a deep breath. You can do this!
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🛂Show your papers at the airportSmile and answer their questions politely
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💺Sit on the planeKeep your handbag with papers, NOT in big luggage
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🛬Land in the new countryShow passport + visa at immigration
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👋Meet your boss or agencyThey will hold a sign with your name on it
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🚗Go to your new homeSend your live location to your family back home
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Smart Tip!Pack a little pouch with: passport copy, $50 cash, phone charger, your medicine, and important phone numbers. Keep it WITH YOU always! 🎒
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3🕌 Culture & Faith

Your new home's traditions 🌙

You will live with a Muslim family. Respecting their ways will make them love you like family! ❤️

  • 🕌Prayer TimesThe family prays 5 times a day. Be quiet during prayer.
  • 🥘Halal Food OnlyNo pork. No alcohol in the kitchen.
  • 🌙RamadanDon't eat or drink in front of fasting family in daytime
  • 👗Modest ClothesLong sleeves, covered legs, no tight clothing
  • 💬Easy Arabic Words"Salam" = Hello · "Shukran" = Thank you
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4🛡️ Your Rights

You are protected by the law ⚖️

The Gulf countries have laws to protect you. Know your rights — but always use them politely and the right way.

  • 📝A signed contract is YOUR rightKeep your copy safe forever
  • 💰Salary on time, every monthThe amount in your contract — never less
  • 🛌One day off every weekThis is your rest day. The law says so!
  • 🏥Medical careIf you are sick, your boss must help you see a doctor
  • ✈️Plane ticket homeWhen your contract is done, your boss buys your ticket
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If something is wrongDON'T run away. DON'T be angry. Talk calmly to your boss first → then your agency → then your embassy. Step by step!
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5📞 Save These Numbers

Important phone numbers 📱

Save these in your phone before you travel. They are your friends if you need help! 🤝

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UAE — MOHRE
800 60
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Saudi — Musaned
19911
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Qatar — Labour
16008
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Kuwait — PAM
135
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Bahrain — LMRA
17506055
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Oman — Labour
80077000
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Also save:Your country's embassy number, your agency number, and one trusted friend's number who lives there. You are never alone! 💪
6💰 Your Money

Take care of your salary 💵

You traveled far for your money. Use it wisely! Save some, send some, keep some — be smart from day one. 🌟

  • 🏦Open a bank accountYour boss will help. Don't keep all cash at home.
  • 📓Write down every salaryDate and amount. In a small notebook.
  • 💸Send money the SAFE wayWestern Union, MoneyGram, UAE Exchange — never strangers!
  • 🐷Save half if you canFuture you will say THANK YOU 💖
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