Hepatitis C testing, and residence visa in Kuwait

3POSTS

13 years ago

Hi,

I wish to know if it is possible to get a residence visa in Kuwait if you have the Hepatitis C antibody, but are PCR negative?

Are they smart enough to test for the Hepatitis C virus PCR, or do they just test for the antibody and reject you based on that?

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Aurélie ViP

22735POSTS

13 years ago

Hello passionfruit.

Welcome to Expat.com!

Aurélie

Moo Kuwait Advisor

941POSTS

13 years ago

Hello passionfruit and Welcome to Expat.com!

Yes they do test and Kuwait health Ministry equipped with the latest sophisticated medical equipment.

passionfruit Member

3POSTS

13 years ago

Moo,

have you had experience with PCR test in Kuwait?

Are you sure they do a PCR for Hepatitis C?

Or do they just do the antibody test?

LarsRiedel New member

2POSTS

11 years ago

So, where are you now?.. Did you get a job in Kuwait?

LarsRiedel New member

2POSTS

11 years ago

Guys, and really, if somebody have the Hepatitis C antibody, but are PCR negative, it is possible to get a residence permit in Kuwait?..

MariamRabbit Member

13POSTS

11 years ago

Hello,

As far as I know, a positive or reactive test result for hepatitis c will unfortunately restrict you from attaining a visa.

The health department knows the difference between exposure to hep c and actually being infected, but they apparently consider both cases unfit to apply for a visa and will not provide further blood tests if antibodies are detected.

Again, it's been a while since I updated my info, so I urge you to visit their website at Kuwait Government Online, under the headings "business", then "human resources".

If you do find a definite answer, please let us know so that others may benefit.

Good luck!

ocharovashka304 Member

3POSTS

10 years ago

Hi Passionfruit!

DanaQ8 Guest

0POSTS

10 years ago

Yes. 'They' are smart enough and as Moo said it, our Ministry of Health is indeed occupied with the latest sophisticated medical equipment.

I wish you well..