Retiring in Kuwait

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Priscilla ViP

Member since 30 May 2013

PriscillaViP19 July 2017 09:30:16

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Hello everyone,

Why did you choose to retire in Kuwait? What are the advantages compared with your home country?

What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc..

Are there any specific formalities you had to go through as a retiree moving to Kuwait (for example, is there a particular retirement visa)?

What is Kuwait's healthcare like? Have you had any good or bad experiences dealing with healthcare professionals?

Do you have any tips for other retirees in Kuwait?

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Priscilla

legacy Kuwait Expert

Member since 29 March 2010

legacyKuwait Expert20 July 2017 07:46:32

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nobody retires here.

you cant because of the following:
1) you need to have a work permit to have valid residency.
2) without a job, expats cannot stay in Kuwait.
3) job must transfer salary monthly, even if they keep your residency as a ghost employee, the cost of living is quite high without income.

so yeah, no expat retires here.

clancampbell Member

Member since 16 April 2017

clancampbellMember24 July 2017 04:41:24

I am not retired in Kuwait, I work for U.S. Defense Contractor at Camp Buehring. I would advise against retiring in Kuwait.聽 The Cost of living is really expensive and I compare it to the state of California. Locals raise prices for expats especially Americans.

mostafaalkholy New member

Member since 15 May 2017

mostafaalkholyNew member24 July 2017 08:16:54

i did not retire in kuwait
as per Legacy said:

nobody retires here.

you cant because of the following:
1) you need to have a work permit to have valid residency.
2) without a job, expats cannot stay in Kuwait.
3) job must transfer salary monthly, even if they keep your residency as a ghost employee, the cost of living is quite high without income.

so yeah, no expat retires here.

tin78 Active member

Member since 04 March 2015

tin78Active member24 July 2017 08:35:27

Asminstrator Priscilla, just wants to stir the pot so forum won't die. I bet it's a copy/paste thing in other countries forums.

Nobody retires in Kuwait except Kuwaitis. Expats packs up and leave the country when no longer valuable.

pervez iqbal Active member

Member since 05 August 2016

pervez iqbalActive member26 July 2017 21:24:55

U can die in this part of the world but u can not retire.so come work and go bye bye for ever

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