gmannion
English expat in Kuwait
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Registration: 31 October 2013
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Medical test for Kuwait by Hasain
Assalamu alikum I'm Hasain Basha from India I got job at Kuwait.i have 1 queries about Kuwait medical. 20 yeas back I taken heart surgery treatment allakifazal I didn't take any medical treatment from surgery now I'm healthy.plz suggest ...
There is a medical, you do it in your own country then again in Kuwait. If you pass there you're good to go as long as you pass the same tests here. There is a list you can google, they're really looking to stop communicable diseases. Read More
Renew Kuwait driving licence by amrou_samir
Hi all friends. My Kuwait driving licence (10 years validity) already expired in July 2016. At that time I was out of Kuwait, so I didn't renew it. Now I am planning to return back to Kuwait, is it possible to renew this driving license and ...
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Renew Kuwait driving licence by amrou_samir
Hi all friends. My Kuwait driving licence (10 years validity) already expired in July 2016. At that time I was out of Kuwait, so I didn't renew it. Now I am planning to return back to Kuwait, is it possible to renew this driving license and ...
Renewal now every year Read More
Obtaining Kuwait work visa with UK Police Caution by Conker
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could assist with information with regards to obtaining a Kuwaiti work visa if I have a UK police caution (no conviction or charges). I understand a PCC is required form the Kuwaiti embassy however please could ...
I would imagine it depends if you need an enhanced disclosure. Read More
Driving in Kuwait by Becaq
Hello all! We will be depending on either taxis or renting a car for the time being given that my husband is in the process of his residency. As we have moved around lately we came to the conclusion that renting a car will be cheaper than going ...
Wasta is the word of the day here. Get in touch with your prospective employer ASAP to see if they can help. If your husband gets one and you're bringing kids you get one pretty much automatically I believe Read More
Driving license !!! by kmeryem
Hello, is it easy to convert my Driving license to Kuwaiti one knowing that I'm not working yet (family visa)?
You could try calling khadamat 22252225 they're supposed to handle all the paperwork for renewal for 10kd kind of like the vehicle renewal license in shuweikh. You could always give them a buzz? Anything is worth a shot over the fun and games of ... Read More
The nightlife scene in Kuwait by Priscilla
Hello, Having access to a good nightlife scene can be a determining factor for many expats upon choosing their next destination. Tell us more about the nightlife in Kuwait. In Kuwait, what is the nighlife culture like: is it common for people ...
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How safe is to drink Tap water in kuwait (with or without filter) by nileshtks
Hello Team, I was just wondering today that how safe is to drink tap water in Kuwait. As per my research on google, i got confused as some of the answered are positive and many are negative. We use to drink bottled water but from last few days we ...
Ask your harris, lots of companies will deliver water to your house in the big water cooler bottles or plastic bottles if you prefer Read More
hepetitis b positive by hisrahul
myself tested as a positive hepetitis b in a local hospital. my visa already came. so am i eligible to go kuwait as a engineer for joining. plz reply. need help
You are tested in the government hospitals when you arrive. Its the same tests as in your country. They will not give a civil ID or a work visa if you have hep B I believe sorry. Read More
teaching in kuwait by isay143
I was hired by a school in Kuwait through an agency. Im from Philippines and has been teaching for nine years. Just want to know if it is safe to work in Kuwait. I was offered to have free accomodations, food and fare, just want to know what kind of ...
220kd is very low even for Filipina, my wife works as a dental nurse in KU and makes 450kd including accommodation and transport. However, each person is different. Kuwait is safe as long as you are very careful, especially going out at night, ... Read More
Why is socializing in Kuwait so difficult? by pakonas
Hello everyone!! Before coming to Kuwait I read some opinions from expats concerning social life here and how difficult can be to find friends and interesting things to do. However, I couldn鈥檛 imagine that my experience would confirm these ...
Embrace the weirdos ;) were not all dangerous Read More
Kuwait Newbie Teacher by shutterpup
Hi, I'm Katie, I'm new! I've been offered a job starting in September as a teacher at a British primary school in Salmiya. They are offering 900kwd, accommodation and utilities, NQT year covered (BIG draw for me, proving impossible ...
I worked in Saudi before Kuwait, I didn't apply for anything from the UK, the school arranges for residency in Kuwait. Read More
Kuwait Newbie Teacher by shutterpup
Hi, I'm Katie, I'm new! I've been offered a job starting in September as a teacher at a British primary school in Salmiya. They are offering 900kwd, accommodation and utilities, NQT year covered (BIG draw for me, proving impossible ...
Rifraf I would register with gov.uk to get updates on Kuwait, there used to be a Locate feature on the FCO but they scrapped it. Your salary will be paid into a Kuwaiti bank and depending on when you enter in the tax year (and when you return) will ... Read More
Kuwait Newbie Teacher by shutterpup
Hi, I'm Katie, I'm new! I've been offered a job starting in September as a teacher at a British primary school in Salmiya. They are offering 900kwd, accommodation and utilities, NQT year covered (BIG draw for me, proving impossible ...
SLS in M.E. government stuff is slow, its part of life here, it irritates you at first but most get used to it and accept it, otherwise Kuwait isn't that bad especially for families, hope the school gives assisted places or it can be expensive. ... Read More
Evaluate job offer in Kuwait by poseidonturkey
Hi there, I got a job offer from an IT company in Kuwait City as 3000 KWD per month.I am married,having a kid.I will have no other benefits such as housing,health insurance package,company car etc.All those will be covered from this salary. I ...
Please pass on the job advert for this please :) 3000 is a tidy sum, however as stated your'e a minimum hours drive from Mesilla to Ahmadi, If you can I thin Faheel would be much closer and better commute. Just asking because I teach Computing. ... Read More