The guidance emphasizes doing each step right the first time, sequencing tasks to reduce back‑and‑forth and avoid administrative delays during your first week.
Day 0–1: Arrival setup
Confirm entry documents match your sponsorship category and keep originals and clear scans of your passport, employment letters, and family documents ready for immediate use in subsequent filings.
Share your local contact number and accommodation details with HR or your relocation coordinator so appointment notifications and confirmations reach you without gaps.
Review your next‑seven‑ day plan, including medical screening, fingerprinting, residency submission, Civil ID enrollment, utilities setup, and banking appointments, all aligned to working days and office hours.
Day 1–2: Medicals and biometrics
Complete your in‑country medical screening per the schedule provided, arriving with the exact documents requested to avoid repeat visits or rescheduling.
Proceed to fingerprinting and security capture with prefilled forms and identification in the proper format, ensuring names match exactly across passport and employer records.
Keep confirmation slips and appointment receipts organized, as they are often required for residency submission and later procedural steps.
Day 2–3: Residency submission
Once medical and biometric results are in the system, submit your residency application under the correct category with all required attachments and consistent personal data.
If relocating with family, confirm dependent documentation sequencing so spouse and children progress in step with the primary applicant without unnecessary waiting.
Monitor status updates through your coordinator or HR to ensure any clarifications are answered promptly and filings do not sit idle.
Day 3–4: Civil ID enrollment
Prepare Civil ID enrollment with validated address, compliant photo, and fully consistent contact details to minimize the chance of administrative returns.
Ensure the enrollment aligns with your finalized residency so records across systems reference the same names, dates, and addresses without discrepancies.
Plan how you will receive the Civil ID once issued, and track status so you can transition to services that may rely on it for identity verification.
Utilities essentials
Electricity and water: Confirm the account holder name and supply address exactly as they will appear on your Civil ID, and keep your tenancy information ready to streamline activation.
Home internet: Book installation windows that do not conflict with your government appointments, and confirm building access and contact details so the visit proceeds without delays.
Mobile service: Obtain a local SIM early for one‑time passwords and government notifications, and keep the same number across all forms for consistent communication.
Banking readiness
Identify a bank that supports your employer’s payroll and understands onboarding requirements for newly arrived residents under your visa category.
Bring your passport, employer letter, local contact information, and residency details as required, and confirm any additional identification standards that apply to your profile.
Maintain a single, consistent signature and name spelling across all forms to prevent back‑office holds while your account is being activated.
Healthcare registration
Map your medical options between public services and private providers, and record clinic or hospital locations nearest to your residence and workplace for convenience.
Carry identification and residency documentation when registering, and verify that your contact details in the clinic’s system match those used on government records.
If arriving with children, compile pediatric records and vaccination histories so your first appointment proceeds without additional document requests.
Digital and administrative readiness
Download and set up key government and service applications that support notifications, identity checks, and appointment scheduling as your filings move through stages.
Keep digital copies of your passport, employment letters, and civil identification details in a secure folder so they are available for quick submission when requested.
Record every reference number issued during your week so you can retrieve status updates or resolve queries quickly at service desks or through support lines.
HR and coordinator alignment
Align daily check‑ins with HR or your relocation coordinator to confirm which milestones are complete and which documents are needed next.
Share updates immediately if any personal detail changes, such as phone number or accommodation, so submissions and notifications remain accurate.
Ask your coordinator to sequence appointments logically—medicals, biometrics, residency, then Civil ID—so each step is ready the moment the previous one clears.
Common pitfalls to avoid
Avoid inconsistent spellings of your name between passport, employer letters, and forms, as small differences can trigger rework or rejection.
Do not leave address details vague during Civil ID enrollment, since precise entries reduce the chance of returns or status delays.
Resist booking overlapping appointments; instead, protect travel time to clinics, offices, and service centers so each visit ends with a completed milestone.
Seven‑day checklist
Day 0–1: Confirm documents, align contact details, and lock your seven‑day schedule with HR or your coordinator.
Day 1–2: Complete medical screening and fingerprinting with the exact documents and forms prepared in advance.
Day 2–3: Submit residency with all attachments, and align dependent sequencing to move in parallel where applicable.
Day 3–4: Enroll for Civil ID using validated address and compliant photo, and plan tracking and receipt.
Day 4–5: Activate electricity and water in the correct account name and book home internet installation with clear building access.
Day 5–6: Open your bank account with consistent identification, and register with your preferred healthcare provider.
Day 6–7: Audit all reference numbers and document copies, and confirm the next notifications expected for ID collection or delivery.
Travel note for new residents
If you anticipate outbound travel soon after arrival, understand that expatriate private‑sector workers require employer‑approved electronic exit permits aligned to approved leave, requested through the national system and presented digitally at immigration.
Permit timing and date alignment requirements are strict, so plan any early trips with HR visibility to avoid mismatches at the border.
Final guidance
A smooth first week is the result of sequencing—not speed alone—and it comes from preparing documents, aligning appointments, and keeping every record consistent across steps.
By following this day‑by‑day plan and maintaining tight coordination with HR or your relocation partner, newcomers can complete utilities setup, banking, healthcare registration, and key procedural filings without avoidable repeats.
