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nileshtks

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Indian expat in Kuwait

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Indian

Lives in Kuwait

Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu(Speak only)

Registration: 19 February 2015

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3 years ago
carmelminubencmb

Will visa 14 affect my migration ? by carmelminubencmb

Currently I'm on visa 14.im planning to migrate to uk from kuwait.will this visa 14 affect my migration?

nileshtks

Hi Mate, on Visa 14 if you leave the country, you cannot return back (no multiple travel) and you will be requiring new visa. Read More

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3 years ago
Rickow

Squash players by Rickow

Having just relocated to Q8, Id love to know if there are squash forums/clubs or anyone looking for a partner to play squash with. Regards Rick

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The Palms Beach Hotel and Resort at Al Bitta Road has Squash court for their Members. Read More

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3 years ago
hsaataglance

TB scar in gamca X ray by hsaataglance

Is there any way to pass gamca medical Kuwait with old cured TB scar?

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Better to check with Gamca medical center before appearing for medical. Read More

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3 years ago
Mark Lester Marit

Will immigration look for bank clearance on my exit? by Mark Lester Marit

HiI just want to ask question. I have a mastercard and already paid.I am about to leave Kuwait on June 18 but the bank cannot issue a bank clearance since it should be 10 days after mastercard cancellation.Question is, do the immigration will look ...

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Hi Mate,You can travel unless you don't have any legal case against your Civil ID Read More

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3 years ago
haree74

Medical test for work visa by haree74

I got a job offer in saudi arabia and presently in Kuwait. I need information on the hospitals in Kuwait authorised by GAMCA/ Saudi govt. for doing visa related medical tests. [link moderated]

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Hi Mate,The best this is to Visit KSA Embassy and asl dm for authorized center. This will save you time, energy and Money. Read More

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6 years ago

Visa issue

There will be no problem if you are clearing immigration before 11:59 PM of 06-Jan. Read More

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nileshtks replied to a thread
6 years ago

Kuwait Work Visa Issue

Hi, This same case happen in our company and the candidate travel with new passport and old number on visa but this is not a correct way there will be problem for residency and all once you enter. Inform that to your company in Kuwait and see if ... Read More

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nileshtks created a thread
6 years ago

Start Up -Coffee Shop - Advice.

Dear Member, Hope you all are doing well! I am expat working in Kuwait from last 5 years and now i am planning to come back to India and live with family and in our country. Now upon thinking how to earn in India either by doing some job or ... Read More

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6 years ago
Diksha

Has living abroad helped you become a better person? by Diksha

Hello everyone, As a member of the Expat.com community, you most probably haved lived and settled in one or more countries. Be it for your career, retirement or moving with your partner, leaving behind your comfort zone must have been a challenge. ...

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Better person , i dont know but yes it makes us self dependent, helpful, flexible. Read More

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6 years ago
Soph3a

Parcel tracking by Soph3a

Hi I’m new here on Kuwait, I still didn’t have civil id.. my mum send me parcel from my origin country this is tracking id Cp01353***id .. should I pickup this parcel or post officer will send to my address? Thank you

nileshtks

Yes you can try, may be they will accept copy of passport. Also take copy of visa. If not dn u can ask your company to give u passport for one days thats not a big deal. Read More

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6 years ago
Soph3a

Parcel tracking by Soph3a

Hi I’m new here on Kuwait, I still didn’t have civil id.. my mum send me parcel from my origin country this is tracking id Cp01353***id .. should I pickup this parcel or post officer will send to my address? Thank you

nileshtks

Hi, it depends on by which courier company the parcel is coming. Many provided door to door service but some case you have to go personally to pick up and in this you can take your original passport with visa copy and it will be fine. Read More

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6 years ago
GuestPoster88

Having fun in Kuwait? by GuestPoster88

Despite living for almost half of my life in Kuwait, i keep asking around about what is it that you can actually do in Kuwait for fun or quality time. Any suggestions?

nileshtks

"FUN" is different for different people. Its not necessary if i enjoy doing something, the other person will also have fun doing that. So Need to find ourself what can give us joy and fun to kill boredom. Read More

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7 years ago
dianamiller

Everything, Everywhere, Just Travel by dianamiller

what is your opinion about travel? do you spend your money on travel all over the world?

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At the end it matters that how many stories (travel and experience) you have to tell , not stuff (materialistic things) to show. Read More

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7 years ago
nileshtks

VISA process from india to Kuwait by nileshtks

Dear Team members, Greetings!!! I got a job in Kuwait and shortly i will receive my VISA from the sponsor company. I will like to know that what are the processes i have to undergo in india before flying and how much time it will take? One more ...

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Yes for visa in Kuwait they need only passport copy from applicants (other documents will be attached by sponsor) and PCC, medical all that cannot be done without visa. Check your inbox, i replied your msg. Read More

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7 years ago
nileshtks

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 ...

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I will continue drinking bottled water as this is not working and i am not satisfied. Thanks for taking out time to reply. Read More

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7 years ago
FeminineHeart

You can't ever be your heroes but you can love their gifts by FeminineHeart

Who’s someone you really admire?

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What you exactly want to say? Read More

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nileshtks replied to a thread
7 years ago
FeminineHeart

You can't ever be your heroes but you can love their gifts by FeminineHeart

Who’s someone you really admire?

nileshtks

The one who behave well & respect all. The one who never think and do bad of others, The one who is self made. Read More

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7 years ago
nileshtks

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 ...

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Thanks senior it was an helpful reply, I am using water filter, but after drinking this tab water even with filter i feel its heavy to stomachs compare to bottled water. Read More

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nileshtks created a thread
7 years ago

How safe is to drink Tap water in kuwait (with or without filter)

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 ... Read More

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nileshtks replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Dealing with loneliness in Kuwait by Priscilla

Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...

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How can anyone feel lonely :/ !!?? But anyways, try to keep yourself engage in what you like to do and dont give yourself time to be alone. (I agree so some people its not easy) Read More

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8 years ago
RAJASRI

Bank ac and mobile sim by RAJASRI

Is it possible to get sim card with data and get a bank ac before i get a civil id?

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Bank account- NO (Atlest Residency is required) Mobile SIM Card - YES (Some shop will give u SIM on passport and visa copy) Read More

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8 years ago
nileshtks

VISA process from india to Kuwait by nileshtks

Dear Team members, Greetings!!! I got a job in Kuwait and shortly i will receive my VISA from the sponsor company. I will like to know that what are the processes i have to undergo in india before flying and how much time it will take? One more ...

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Hi, I cannot comment anything about salary but i believe its ok to start up in kuwait as they are providing all other basic needs. About medical test, you have to make it from Khadamat center only and they will do all the necessary test and yes ... Read More

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8 years ago
Shaguftame

Medical test fear.. someone help by Shaguftame

I have a medical test at khadamath cocchin next week with working visa. I have heard too many unfit case history's. They simply mark unfit is what I have heard. N to add my fear, I hv a slight vision deffect. Short sight -0.75. Will it create a ...

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You should have requested them if they can give you some medicine and if you can apply after 2-3 weeks again. Many time it happens, they will give you some medicine and ask you to come after few days if its normal issue. Read More

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8 years ago
nileshtks

VISA process from india to Kuwait by nileshtks

Dear Team members, Greetings!!! I got a job in Kuwait and shortly i will receive my VISA from the sponsor company. I will like to know that what are the processes i have to undergo in india before flying and how much time it will take? One more ...

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I will msg u the details Read More

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nileshtks replied to a thread
8 years ago
Shaguftame

Medical test fear.. someone help by Shaguftame

I have a medical test at khadamath cocchin next week with working visa. I have heard too many unfit case history's. They simply mark unfit is what I have heard. N to add my fear, I hv a slight vision deffect. Short sight -0.75. Will it create a ...

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If you already received the report, you can see the stamp "Fit" or "unfit" Read More

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nileshtks replied to a thread
8 years ago
Shaguftame

Medical test fear.. someone help by Shaguftame

I have a medical test at khadamath cocchin next week with working visa. I have heard too many unfit case history's. They simply mark unfit is what I have heard. N to add my fear, I hv a slight vision deffect. Short sight -0.75. Will it create a ...

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Dear Sai, Yaa same issue with one of the mate here in expat, he asked the same question. What I told him will suggest you also. Try to get a letter from your sponsor in Kuwait mentioning that they don't have any issue with this eye sight and ... Read More

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8 years ago
Shaguftame

Medical test fear.. someone help by Shaguftame

I have a medical test at khadamath cocchin next week with working visa. I have heard too many unfit case history's. They simply mark unfit is what I have heard. N to add my fear, I hv a slight vision deffect. Short sight -0.75. Will it create a ...

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Not at All!!! go fearless for medical Read More

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8 years ago
nileshtks

VISA process from india to Kuwait by nileshtks

Dear Team members, Greetings!!! I got a job in Kuwait and shortly i will receive my VISA from the sponsor company. I will like to know that what are the processes i have to undergo in india before flying and how much time it will take? One more ...

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@Sankar Don't worry about the attestation of your educational certi. If your employer ask you to do so, then you can but it will not affect in any ways for the stamping of your visa in Indian and Kuwait as well. Read More

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8 years ago
nileshtks

VISA process from india to Kuwait by nileshtks

Dear Team members, Greetings!!! I got a job in Kuwait and shortly i will receive my VISA from the sponsor company. I will like to know that what are the processes i have to undergo in india before flying and how much time it will take? One more ...

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@Abhimanyu, It dependent on the action of the GRO (Mandoop) of the particular organization. LOL Generally if all goes on time it takes 1 to max 1 and half months. But in some cases it takes 3 months and if ignored it may take 6 months also. Just ... Read More

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nileshtks replied to a thread
8 years ago

Work Visa

Don't give resignation unless the employer get your visa, because sometime in very RARE condition the visa can get rejected. To be safe better give resignation after the employer get your visa and still you can serve two months notice because ... Read More

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8 years ago
Priscilla

Festivals in Kuwait by Priscilla

Hello everyone, What are the main festivals in Kuwait? Are there art, food, music, film, or other festivals expats can attend and participate in? When do the festivals take place? How long does each festival usually last? What activities ...

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National day - 25/Feb, Liberation day - 26/Feb, and all other Muslim festivals. Read More

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8 years ago
nileshtks

VISA process from india to Kuwait by nileshtks

Dear Team members, Greetings!!! I got a job in Kuwait and shortly i will receive my VISA from the sponsor company. I will like to know that what are the processes i have to undergo in india before flying and how much time it will take? One more ...

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Dear @Sankara, After you get visa the following is the process: 1) PCC, 2) Medical from Khadamat, 3) Visa stamping from Kuwait embassy (for visa stamping you need to submit original medical report, PCC, passport and visa all in original), 4) After ... Read More

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8 years ago

Validity of Visit Visa

I got the visa and its for 3 months validity, Now again one more questing is, the visa is valid for 3 month of 90 days? My wife entered on 17-July so it will be valid till 16-Oct (3 Months) or till 14-Oct (90 days)? Hope this time I will get reply ... Read More

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8 years ago
Shaguftame

Medical test fear.. someone help by Shaguftame

I have a medical test at khadamath cocchin next week with working visa. I have heard too many unfit case history's. They simply mark unfit is what I have heard. N to add my fear, I hv a slight vision deffect. Short sight -0.75. Will it create a ...

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Congratulations!!! About flight ticket date I agree with @Parvez and for validity of medical, it is applicable till the stamping because once you enter the Kuwait your have to undergo for medical test again and after that only you will get ... Read More

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9 years ago
chintaka.desilva

Doctors in Kuwait by chintaka.desilva

Hi.. I'm a Medical Doctor from Sri Lanka with over 5 years of experience and interested in a career in Middle east. If I wish to practice in Kuwait as a Medical Officer do I need to sit for a licencing exam? Could anyone kindly give me the ...

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I know few doctors here in Kuwait need to check with them, Will msg u shortly if I get any information. All the best Read More

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9 years ago
izabellanimel

GCC visa medical test details , pls help by izabellanimel

Hi I'm moving to kuwait, on a family visa , before I do a medical at GAMCA, I want to pre check and make sure thing are ok Could someone please tell me , what kind of tests do they do in medical? I know they do X ray, but what shud I test in ...

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Let us know what was your medical result. Read More

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nileshtks replied to a thread
9 years ago
izabellanimel

GCC visa medical test details , pls help by izabellanimel

Hi I'm moving to kuwait, on a family visa , before I do a medical at GAMCA, I want to pre check and make sure thing are ok Could someone please tell me , what kind of tests do they do in medical? I know they do X ray, but what shud I test in ...

nileshtks

yes GAMCA was good, but don't worry everything will be good. They will keep visa with them but still the laboratory persons can help you if you have any small medical issue. And why are u so worried, just chill. Read More

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9 years ago
izabellanimel

GCC visa medical test details , pls help by izabellanimel

Hi I'm moving to kuwait, on a family visa , before I do a medical at GAMCA, I want to pre check and make sure thing are ok Could someone please tell me , what kind of tests do they do in medical? I know they do X ray, but what shud I test in ...

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HAHA And one more thing, if God forbidden you have anything due to which you are unable to clear medical (GOD FORBIDDEN) they will not directly reject your visa, the doctor there will suggest you some medication and will tell you to apply again for ... Read More

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9 years ago
izabellanimel

GCC visa medical test details , pls help by izabellanimel

Hi I'm moving to kuwait, on a family visa , before I do a medical at GAMCA, I want to pre check and make sure thing are ok Could someone please tell me , what kind of tests do they do in medical? I know they do X ray, but what shud I test in ...

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As i said in your post, the communicable disease are the serious issue. During my medical many people threaten me that you(it means me) have cold and cough, you will be rejected but it was nothing like that. Read More

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9 years ago
Shaguftame

Medical test fear.. someone help by Shaguftame

I have a medical test at khadamath cocchin next week with working visa. I have heard too many unfit case history's. They simply mark unfit is what I have heard. N to add my fear, I hv a slight vision deffect. Short sight -0.75. Will it create a ...

nileshtks

Don't worry about rejection, they will only reject if you have any communicable disease. Read More

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nileshtks replied to a thread
9 years ago
izabellanimel

GCC visa medical test details , pls help by izabellanimel

Hi I'm moving to kuwait, on a family visa , before I do a medical at GAMCA, I want to pre check and make sure thing are ok Could someone please tell me , what kind of tests do they do in medical? I know they do X ray, but what shud I test in ...

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@Shaguftame This will not be a problem. Read More

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9 years ago

Introduction

What is inspiring in this? :/ Read More

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9 years ago
SimCityAT

Missing home? by SimCityAT

What do you miss from your homeland? I can honestly say I can't think of anything that I miss. I know of some people that have a moan because they can't get this and that or if they can get it, they are paying to much for it. I made the ...

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Thanks for your inspirational contribution :sleepLOL comment Read More

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nileshtks replied to a thread
9 years ago
razaraz2641

Have you ever helped a neighbor? by razaraz2641

Anyone like to share their experience on above mention topic is welcome.

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We Indians help everyone and not only neighbours :P Read More

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nileshtks replied to a thread
9 years ago
SimCityAT

Missing home? by SimCityAT

What do you miss from your homeland? I can honestly say I can't think of anything that I miss. I know of some people that have a moan because they can't get this and that or if they can get it, they are paying to much for it. I made the ...

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Adding to this, the main thing i miss is INDIAN CULTURE Read More

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nileshtks replied to a thread
9 years ago
raun cesar

Best ways to avoid loneliness when you are abroad by raun cesar

Hi all, I am planning to move abroad (Sweden). Moving to a new place means new people, culture and values in all that how can one avoid loneliness. I need your first hand experiences people....

nileshtks

one should do what they like. Everyone has a different interest and we should try to do what keep us engaged. Make friends, gym, outing, dance, sports, window shopping, swimming, movies, etc. There are many such things what can keep us busy. in ... Read More

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nileshtks replied to a thread
9 years ago

Validity of Visit Visa

Dear Member, Just confuse about the validity of visit visa. I know that the validity is 30 days for visit visa, but I heard that the validity of visit visa only for wife and children are 3 months. Please advise if anyone has the accurate ... Read More

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9 years ago
Sha pau

Query about mispelled name in visa by Sha pau

Good day. I just want to ask what to do if the spelling of my name in my entry visa is wrong? my agency didn't know what to do either and it will expire 10 days from now. Please help.

nileshtks

@tin78 @Shapau Dear Members, i agree before it was not an issue if there is a spelling mistake in the visa. But the different country has different rules. Especially in Phillipinnes, the embassy of Kuwait is very strict now and they will not stamp ... Read More

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nileshtks replied to a thread
9 years ago
SimCityAT

Missing home? by SimCityAT

What do you miss from your homeland? I can honestly say I can't think of anything that I miss. I know of some people that have a moan because they can't get this and that or if they can get it, they are paying to much for it. I made the ...

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Sure everyone misses their homeland. Same like for me I miss everything: - The food, the climate, freedom to do anything, especially i miss my family and friends. Read More

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nileshtks replied to a thread
9 years ago

Travelling to Dubai

@SANKWT You can get MANY Travel agency, contact ANY. For us, we contact - Jumbo Travels , Al-Waseet , Al-Masila , MEBS . Visit the website and you can see which is near to your place. For Contact details you can PM me. Thank you, have a ... Read More

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9 years ago

PCC issue from Passport office

For attestation of PCC. you also need the notary stamp. BDW you don't have to get PCC for visit visa. The validity of PCC is only 3 months from the date of issue. Read More

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9 years ago

PCC issue from Passport office

You have to get it attested from Kuwait embassy but they will not stamp it PCC only,so at first just take the PCC and when you give your passport for stamping in Kuwait embassy (With medical and Visa) they need PCC also and it will attested all ... Read More

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9 years ago

PCC issue from Passport office

Hi there, PCC can be only done from passport office. No need to go to police station. Thx Read More

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nileshtks replied to a thread
9 years ago
Hyo

How can a stateless person obtain passport by Hyo

Hello, My sister is a Filipino citizen and is currently working in Kuwait and has a stateless (without nationality / bidoon) boyfriend. Is there any legal way how can a stateless person obtain a passport? He has been denied to get one by the ...

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I agree with you, its not easy. As he is bidoon and he don't have any citizenship, still if he marry Filipino he will get a travelling documents from Philippines embassy and he can travel. About leaving the old citizenship, as he don't have ... Read More

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9 years ago
Hyo

How can a stateless person obtain passport by Hyo

Hello, My sister is a Filipino citizen and is currently working in Kuwait and has a stateless (without nationality / bidoon) boyfriend. Is there any legal way how can a stateless person obtain a passport? He has been denied to get one by the ...

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Dear Fred, A foreigner can apply for citizenship if he stayed for 10 years in philippines, a man being married to a Filipino allow man to apply after 5 years instead. Under the law of Naturalization, a foreigner must take an oath and renounce his ... Read More

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9 years ago
SportsMan

The New Expat Index by SportsMan

http://news.kuwaittimes.net/website/kuwait-ranks-last-world-expat-index/ 'KUWAIT: In the latest list from Expat Insider, Kuwait, along with Greece and Nigeria, made up the bottom three nations, while Taiwan and Malta topped the list of the ...

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Infact i have also seen that in hospital they don't treat non-Kuwaiti in a proper way. In some cases they refuse to take the patient telling that your medical center is somewhere else (In government hospital) Read More

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9 years ago
Hyo

How can a stateless person obtain passport by Hyo

Hello, My sister is a Filipino citizen and is currently working in Kuwait and has a stateless (without nationality / bidoon) boyfriend. Is there any legal way how can a stateless person obtain a passport? He has been denied to get one by the ...

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He can marry you and get the citizenship or your country, Simple :P Read More

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10 years ago
Laurent Grolleau

just arrived in kuwait city , looking for friends by Laurent Grolleau

Hi, My name is laurent, I just moved to kuwait city.. I'm french pastry chef here with international career (Brazil 13years,...Dubai, Barhein and Cairo..). Alone, I am trying to know nice and kind people here and make friends and share good ...

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Welcome chef, All the best for your new assignment!!! :top: Read More

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10 years ago
mrmima

Swimming for couple by mrmima

I apologize in advance if that was already asked before. Is there a place where male and female are allowed to swim together? I mean as a non pro practice, not for fun. Thank you in advance P.S. I really have no idea which category to put it :)

nileshtks

LOL I will not argue atleast with u @legacy :joking: But as far as i know, many hotels does not allow to swim together and as you said "private place" so its already private. You will allow me to swim in swimming pool of your house?? ... Read More

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10 years ago

Indians in Kuwait Seeking Input on Visa

Defiantly you need to go compulsory, they need your fingerprints , for medical , etc Read More

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10 years ago

Indians in Kuwait Seeking Input on Visa

HI, First of all, you need to go India compulsorily to proceed for another country for all the process. And for Kuwait, no more gamca is valid. Now, you need the medical clearance from Khadamat centre for kuwait. Thx Read More

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10 years ago
Julien

Best cities to live in Kuwait by Julien

Hi, It’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Kuwait. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...

nileshtks

Entire Kuwait itself is like a small city hehehehe. About the regions, we can say that salmiya, Kuwait city, Hawally, Mahboula are good. Specially in Kuwait city & salmiya the job scope are also more. Thx Read More

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10 years ago
MisterStretch

Pharmacy Question by MisterStretch

I anticipate relocating to Kuwait in a matter of weeks. I take two medications for high blood pressure. They are available over the counter in my last two countries; Malaysia and Thailand. I don't carry a prescription, just buy what I ...

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@misterstretch, Here you need a prescription from a doctor to get a medicine, And i m not sure but you cannot bring huge stock of medicine with you.(Please you can also visit the website of Ministry of Health, Kuwait) Read More

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10 years ago
Animwins

Requirement of minimum period of stay with a job in Kuwait by Animwins

Hi All, I heard that there is a requirement put in place by the Kuwaiti Govt. that any expat should work for a minimum of 3 years with the company you have joined. Some say that this is applicable for people earning below KD 1300. Could you ...

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@ayyaz1972 as you told about three years, that is an old story. Before it was like for 3 years but after this post and conversation i also confirmed with my Government relation officer and he also told that nothing like three years policy. As you ... Read More

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10 years ago
Animwins

Requirement of minimum period of stay with a job in Kuwait by Animwins

Hi All, I heard that there is a requirement put in place by the Kuwaiti Govt. that any expat should work for a minimum of 3 years with the company you have joined. Some say that this is applicable for people earning below KD 1300. Could you ...

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@Ayyaz, it is not at all compulsory to spend 3 years with first employer as you mentioned. Even for transferring residency, the current company should give you release after one year or max they can hold you for two years or as per contract or offer ... Read More

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10 years ago
msax2001in

Important Concerns for all of us.-Please give your valuable remarks by msax2001in

Hi Friends, Wanted to share some concern with all of you and need your input on the same, I am in process to move to Kuwait with family soon but every day some news about falling Crude Oil prices and there effects on economy is worrying me. Even ...

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Dear MK, Hope you are doing well, The one of the main reason of falling the oil price is, the ban which was posed on Iran has been removed and now all the countries can buy an oil from iran, iran sell the oils in very low rate so the oil ... Read More

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10 years ago
Animwins

Requirement of minimum period of stay with a job in Kuwait by Animwins

Hi All, I heard that there is a requirement put in place by the Kuwaiti Govt. that any expat should work for a minimum of 3 years with the company you have joined. Some say that this is applicable for people earning below KD 1300. Could you ...

nileshtks

Dear Animwins, Be patience to get reply, if anyone would have the answer of your question, they will surely post a reply. Anyways, there is NOT such rules that you need to work for minimum 3 years in one company. This is misled by the companies ... Read More

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10 years ago
Ribosom

Looking for people interested to play voleyball (Fintas) by Ribosom

Hello all, I was I an public park next to Egaila Beach today and noticed there are two decent volleyball fields. In my previous life (before moving to Kuwait) I used to regularly play volleyball on weekends and I am missing it....I got all rusty. ...

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Count me also IINN :top: I played many volleyball tournaments (Intercollege & City level). :one hehehe Read More

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10 years ago
Moncia

Who can send invitation letter to help us get Kuwaiti visa? by Moncia

Happy new year to everyone! I come across some troubles in business, A company in Kuwait owe me money from 2011 on,i consigned lawyer from the beginning of 2015 in kuwait,but until now I missed his reply. who can send invitation letter for kuwaiti ...

nileshtks

Dear Moncia, That is if u r on visit visa, book any hotel for stay and ask them to apply for your visit visa or else you can also apply through travel agencies for visit visa of Kuwait and u can come and stay here for 1-3 months. In this case no ... Read More

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10 years ago

MMA gym

Inside Golds gym and Ifitness gym. You can also visit MMA Thx Read More

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10 years ago
izabellanimel

GCC visa medical test details , pls help by izabellanimel

Hi I'm moving to kuwait, on a family visa , before I do a medical at GAMCA, I want to pre check and make sure thing are ok Could someone please tell me , what kind of tests do they do in medical? I know they do X ray, but what shud I test in ...

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Dear sujitbiswa, Yes, they will do eye test (Normal test). they will just see your visibility. This does NOT MEAN that if your retinas are 6/6 then only you will able to clear your medical. :dumbom: thx Read More

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10 years ago
legacy

Salary trends in Kuwait - What you need to know by legacy

Good day all, In hopes of helping a few newcomers to Kuwait with the idea of salary expectations, living costs etc. I am preparing this post. Unfortunately, there really is no nominal value I can give for average salaries. No one can, that ...

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Dear Expar123, Congratulations!!! This is a very good offer and you should move forward for this offer without thinking. You can live in Salmiya or Kuwait city. Thx Read More

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10 years ago

Group of friends ... Social events

Welcome friend, All the best and hope u have pleasant tenure in Kuwait Thx Read More

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10 years ago
Yakuvica

Re:Kuwait Visa by Yakuvica

Hello, I have an offer with a company working with KOC.I accepted the offer about 3 weeks ago and have been awaiting work Visa - resident position.I have been told that the delay in visa is because the kuwait government is changing some visa ...

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@sikusiddick, Its good salary, :top: Read More

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10 years ago
cmdlei

Mispelled visa name by cmdlei

Hi , i am new here, and looking forward to come in kuwait.. Is der anyone here know d process of correcting a visa name.. I received my visa but unfortunately my name in d visa was been spelled incorrect..how long will be corrected?is der any ...

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Dear cmdlei, As senior(legacy) mentioned that unless ur passport number and expiry dates and all that are ok, no worries for minor spelling mistake. This spelling mistake happens as the visa application is filled in both (English and Arabic) ... Read More

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10 years ago
Yakuvica

Re:Kuwait Visa by Yakuvica

Hello, I have an offer with a company working with KOC.I accepted the offer about 3 weeks ago and have been awaiting work Visa - resident position.I have been told that the delay in visa is because the kuwait government is changing some visa ...

nileshtks

Dear sikusiddick, Better ask to your employer. Generally its takes 1-3 months. There are many reasons for delay and the delay is from employer side and not from ministry or ur embassy, so as i told better ask to sponsor. Thx Read More

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10 years ago

Job in Oil & Gas

Dear Subcee, Congratulation for ur offer, Please note that as you already got the visa from a particular sponsor, you have to work with them only and the residency and work permit mentions the name of employees. sure after u come here, u can ... Read More

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10 years ago

Working as a freelancer in the European Union

Hello All, I am Nil presently working in Kuwait in one of the five-star hotel as a Human Resources Team Member and now looking for a change as Kuwait is very remote location and my field has very narrow path here. Thank you in advance and hope to ... Read More

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10 years ago
Julien

New members of the European Union forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the European Union forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...

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Hello All, I am Nil presently working in Kuwait in one of the five-star hotel as a Human Resources Team Member and now looking for a change as Kuwait is very remote location and my field has very narrow path here. Thank you in advance and hope to ... Read More

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10 years ago
bs_clemente

Salary in Kuwait by bs_clemente

I got job offer for package salary of 750 KD to work as engineer in kuwait, I want to know if this fair salary for engineer?

nileshtks

Dear jemmy28, Congratulations!!! As you are just sharing, so i will not comment on it LOL :P All the best and Always be happy :top: Read More

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10 years ago

Diabetes

Dea Waqas, In personal i dont know anyone but will suggest you to participate in "beat diabetes walkathon" which is on 14th Nov. there you will get a proper guidance and all the things about diabetes. Please visit the below link for ... Read More

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10 years ago
nileshtks

VISA process from india to Kuwait by nileshtks

Dear Team members, Greetings!!! I got a job in Kuwait and shortly i will receive my VISA from the sponsor company. I will like to know that what are the processes i have to undergo in india before flying and how much time it will take? One more ...

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Hello krishna, Good to hear you and congratulations for your offer!!! If you are fresher, than this salary is manageable :-) What about food and other benefits? Because you will spend 40-60 KWD if you will cook at home and 80-100 KWD if you have ... Read More

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10 years ago
drvicky13

confused regarding medical examination???gamca or some other at Delhi, by drvicky13

hi frndz i am very confused regarding medical examination at delhi weather gamca is still there ,how long it iwll take for processing

nileshtks

Dear HDBH, Good to hear u and will be more than happy to clarify about this. Now all the medicals are only done through khadamat and not my GAMCA... If u will C , the khadamat is only at 4 places(Mumbai, delhi, Cochin and Hyderabad) that means the ... Read More

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10 years ago
Jo13al

Is 1000 good enough for a couple and a 3 yrs old kid to live kuwait by Jo13al

Hi all, Need your advice please ,to take a correct decision. Recently I got a job offer from kuwait ,1000 kd (accomodation and travel not included) plus 15 % annual bonus plus family free air ticket every 2 years . Is this offer good enough to ...

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Dear Jo13al, 1000+Accommodation+Travelling is good if you compare from your current salary(210,000>130,000) :) . You can manage to save 500-700 if accommodation is from company side. Thx Read More

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10 years ago

HVAC BUYER SALARY RANGE

Dear ameer.raafsun, As you asked, "what will be the market for your education?" for that we need to know about your education :P I m bit confused about where are you going to join i.e. in which field, what will be you Job description, ... Read More

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10 years ago
wiilrock612

Remuneration Statements by wiilrock612

Hi all, According to my wife's employer, remuneration statements (pay stubs) are not provided in Kuwait and I can't find an employer's obligation to provide such in the labor laws anywhere. Is this not a pretty basic request that should ...

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Dear wiilrock612, Every company and organization provides pay slip / Salary slip and it depends upon the company i.e. many organization distribute the pay slip, every month after the salary is paid to employee and many organization give when any ... Read More

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10 years ago
drvicky13

Cricket by drvicky13

HELO FRIENDZ I AM DOCTOR RELOCATED TO KUWAIT ,I AM VERY FOUND OF PLAYING CRICKET ARE THERE ANY GROUPS OR CRICKET LEAGUES IN KUWAIT??

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Dear drvicky13, i found a cricket organization of kuwait :one check the link for the same Cricket Thx ;) Read More

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10 years ago

Ministry of Health

Dear Member, Please visit the link, I had inboxed you with all the details of Health Ministry, Kuwait. thx Read More

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10 years ago

passport validity for NOC application

Dear Calgary_guy, It will take the same time as for other applications, No VIP treatment :P because your passport number and all that will change so, on application form also HR need to change all the details and the process will start from 0, ... Read More

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10 years ago
drvicky13

Cricket by drvicky13

HELO FRIENDZ I AM DOCTOR RELOCATED TO KUWAIT ,I AM VERY FOUND OF PLAYING CRICKET ARE THERE ANY GROUPS OR CRICKET LEAGUES IN KUWAIT??

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Great, so contact me once u arrive and settle down. :top: Read More

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10 years ago
drvicky13

confused regarding medical examination???gamca or some other at Delhi, by drvicky13

hi frndz i am very confused regarding medical examination at delhi weather gamca is still there ,how long it iwll take for processing

nileshtks

Dear drvicky13, In medical its taking too much time now. Like when i came before 5 months at that time GAMCA was there and it took only one day i.e. same day GAMCA clip, medical and same day i got medical report. But now in kadamat, it is taking 1 ... Read More

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10 years ago

passport validity for NOC application

Yes, if your contact is of two years then the validity of passport should be at least 25 months. The HR department will tell u directly that u need to renew your passport. If by mistake they don't c that and forward to ministry, then ministry ... Read More

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10 years ago
maldakany

Looking for friends by maldakany

Hello everybody, I'm looking for new friends in Kuwait. people who are fresh expats and seeking friends are almost welcome to reply. I have many good interests to share. no matter what your nationality or gender is, I'm open with diverse ...

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:cheers: Welcome to the blog and good to c your post. Thx Read More

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10 years ago
swetha_ramesh

IT Job in Kuwait by swetha_ramesh

Hi, I am currently working as a software engineer in India in Infosys. Previously I have worked with Wipro as well. In total I have 7 years of IT experience. I am a Senior Associate Consultant in "SIEBEL CRM". My husband got offer in ...

nileshtks

Dear Swetha, I inboxed you one link, check that it will give you all the information you need. You can transfer from dependence visa to work visa after 6 month of entering Kuwait (You can work before also with dependent visa but with payment mode ... Read More

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10 years ago
drvicky13

Cricket by drvicky13

HELO FRIENDZ I AM DOCTOR RELOCATED TO KUWAIT ,I AM VERY FOUND OF PLAYING CRICKET ARE THERE ANY GROUPS OR CRICKET LEAGUES IN KUWAIT??

nileshtks

Dear drvicky13, In Kuwait, there is no clubs for Cricket or hockey, etc :( But no worries, we have our own group and we organized a match every weekend. U r most welcome :top: Thx Read More

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10 years ago

accomodation 1bhk/studio

Dear drvicky13, In terms of safety, what i feel is entire Kuwait is safe. Now for accommodation if your work place is salmia, so you should try to find something in salmia only. one of the best place to live and most important thing is that, ... Read More

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10 years ago
drvicky13

confused regarding medical examination???gamca or some other at Delhi, by drvicky13

hi frndz i am very confused regarding medical examination at delhi weather gamca is still there ,how long it iwll take for processing

nileshtks

Dear drvicky13, First of all let me congratulate you for your job offer from Kuwait. About medical you better contact to Kuwait embassy, Delhi for approved center as there is a huge confusion among the people about the center(GAMCA or kadamat). As ... Read More

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10 years ago
ChantalEleonore

Workshop for photograpy (semi-professional) by ChantalEleonore

Hi there! I was wondering if someone knows a good place who are giving workshops for photography? Recently bought a Canon EOS 70d. Would like to invest in my knowledge about it. Also for food photography. Like to hear from you. Thanks,Chantal

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Dear Members, I have a keen interest in photography so just wondering if any professional photographer need assistant and can give me a chance. I have a basic knowledge and ready to get a training on a part-time basis. Thx. Read More

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10 years ago
swetha_ramesh

IT Job in Kuwait by swetha_ramesh

Hi, I am currently working as a software engineer in India in Infosys. Previously I have worked with Wipro as well. In total I have 7 years of IT experience. I am a Senior Associate Consultant in "SIEBEL CRM". My husband got offer in ...

nileshtks

Dear Swetha, Be patient :) If any member would having the answer to your query, they will surely reply you on this. I will also suggest you to contact some agent, apply online, Recruitment agencies, etc Thx & All the Best :top: Read More