@Kiwi2Kuwait
New Zealander expat in Kuwait
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Registration: 29 May 2012
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Indemnity by arabelladora
How to compute indemnity for 3 years, visa 18
Hi Legacy, I tried you link but got a 404 message. I'm assuming its a calculator that will tell you something like "half of a month's salary" times the number of years you've worked (with a minimum of 3 years)? Right? Do you ... Read More
Football team by MeDo40
Hello every one Those who wish to join the football team Pls contact me MeDo Football coach
Hi there I'm looking for a football team for my 15-year-old son to join. He just wants to play - any level is fine. Do you have any suggestions? The likely time and place of practice and game would be useful. Thanks. Read More
Job offer from Kuwait University by sakiasha
Hi all, My husband got a job offer from KU but it didn't mention health insurance and children education allowance do you have any idea if kuwait university offer these benefits? for those who are in USA how long it took you to get your ...
My advice: you definitely need a children's education allowance included and you definitely need health insurance included. I wouldn't consider accepting if those benefits are not included as they are standard benefits for expats working in ... Read More
Visas, hepatitis B and other issues by Kiwi2Kuwait
Hi there I've been reading the posts on this forum for a couple of weeks now and I've seen a lot of really useful information. I am from New Zealand. I've been offered a position in Kuwait at a university and I am very keen to come BUT I've been ...
Hi there You have a difficult situation and as far as I am aware, your only option is to stay on a visitor's visa. You will have to fly out of the country, stay outside for 24hrs, then return by air to renew your visa. This will be quite a ... Read More
Visas, hepatitis B and other issues by Kiwi2Kuwait
Hi there I've been reading the posts on this forum for a couple of weeks now and I've seen a lot of really useful information. I am from New Zealand. I've been offered a position in Kuwait at a university and I am very keen to come BUT I've been ...
Thanks @justfedup. I'm happy to share my experiences if they are able to help others. On the same topicÂ…we already knew about the Hep B problem before we came in Aug 2012. We didn't have a problem with it in Saudi Arabia where we all got iqamas ... Read More
Visas, hepatitis B and other issues by Kiwi2Kuwait
Hi there I've been reading the posts on this forum for a couple of weeks now and I've seen a lot of really useful information. I am from New Zealand. I've been offered a position in Kuwait at a university and I am very keen to come BUT I've been ...
Hi Zenya25 I've been here in Kuwait for one and a half years now, Sept will make 2 years. My husband cannot get a residence permit because of his Hep B status. He stays here on a 3 month visitors visa which we renew every three months by leaving by ... Read More
Where to hire a treadmill from? by Kiwi2Kuwait
Does anyone know where I can hire some fitness machinery, in particular, a treadmill? I only want to hire for about 3 months. I would prefer not to buy and then have to resell. Any ideas if this is possible in Kuwait? Suggestions are welcome. ...
Thanks v.much for that. I will follow up on those leads. EEK hasn't been sending lately - something about upgrading etc. I will check them though as soon as the next issues is out. Re the weather....even in winter its sandy so I'm not really keen ... Read More
Where to hire a treadmill from?
Does anyone know where I can hire some fitness machinery, in particular, a treadmill? I only want to hire for about 3 months. I would prefer not to buy and then have to resell. Any ideas if this is possible in Kuwait? Suggestions are welcome. ... Read More
Gulf English School by Steve3370
Hi everyone, Does anyone know anything about the Gulf English School's reputation as an employer please? Thanks, Steve
Would you recommend that school to parents looking for a school in 2013/2014? If not, from your experience, what school or schools would you recommend for foreigners wanting a decent education for their children at a reasonable price? Read More
Leasing a car by davidtowens
Hey, I'm moving to Kuwait at the beginning of September and I'm wondering what the cost to lease a car would be and any general advice Thanks in advance, David
I would be interested in the details of your company. The best offer I could get (bearing in mind its an international drivers license that my husband is driving on) was 150 KD per month. If you think the company in Shuwaikh has better options than ... Read More
Leasing a car by davidtowens
Hey, I'm moving to Kuwait at the beginning of September and I'm wondering what the cost to lease a car would be and any general advice Thanks in advance, David
I can give some info: you can rent a car on a visitor's visa from 150 KD per month from Al mulla/Araba at the airport. Basic Mitsibushi Lancer 2012 model. The other companies are more expensive. Don't know about 4 x 4s. Don't need a minimum length ... Read More
Gulf English School by Steve3370
Hi everyone, Does anyone know anything about the Gulf English School's reputation as an employer please? Thanks, Steve
Hi Steve Yes, I guess there is a bit of axe-grinding involved but having said that I didn't see any negative reviews about The English School, for example. So I think there must be some truth to them. No smoke without fire and all that. Read More
Gulf English School by Steve3370
Hi everyone, Does anyone know anything about the Gulf English School's reputation as an employer please? Thanks, Steve
Hi Steve I have read some pretty negative reports about that school. I am not a teacher but as a parent who was looking for suitable schools I decided to subscribe for a year to International Schools Review. It doesn't cost much but you get to read ... Read More
Teacher salary: 7324 enough? by RMDee
I have been offered a job paying 7324 Kuwaiti Dinars a YEAR. This seems very low for Kuwait, which I have heard is very costly. I have not been able to find much out about what is typically offered. I have a new Masters degree in teaching, and am ...
Regarding lambrias' question...on sailing and swimming...I don't know if it's normal to swim at Kuwaiti beaches due to the level of pollution. I have only been here a year (a bit less than that actually since I arrived in Sept 2012) but I have yet ... Read More