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sakss, as much as I would like to help you out, almost all of your questions have been already answered in the forum, some of theme even very recently. :-/
I recommend you spend some time reading the available information and then get back with any specific questions you may have.

Thank you Ribosom I had a look at other threads but still unclear about a few things.

- Is it easy to obtain visas for spouse and parents and what is the procedure?

- How much would a 2 bed furnished flat cost in a nice expat area?

About the family visa, I will let you know very soon as I am about to start the procedure myself tomorrow. My understanding is that once you have all the required documents the process is fairly quick and straightforward, but these things can change daily in Kuwait. Generally you need a salary certificate and attested marriage certificate...will let you know the latest in a few days.

About the second question, it can vary a lot. I would say that it starts around 400KWD and then goes up from there. It is worth considering an unfurnished one as they can be quite a bit cheaper and it is not that expensive to get the essentials at least.

Ribosom wrote:

About the family visa, I will let you know very soon as I am about to start the procedure myself tomorrow. My understanding is that once you have all the required documents the process is fairly quick and straightforward, but these things can change daily in Kuwait. Generally you need a salary certificate and attested marriage certificate...will let you know the latest in a few days.

About the second question, it can vary a lot. I would say that it starts around 400KWD and then goes up from there. It is worth considering an unfurnished one as they can be quite a bit cheaper and it is not that expensive to get the essentials at least.

THank you Ribosom

It would be appreciated . I would want to research all regarding laws and living style prior to making a move.

Regarding areas for expats what should I be looking at?

Good Luck with the visa

sakss wrote:

Regarding areas for expats what should I be looking at?

Most people recommend Salmiya which I am not a big fan of. It is crowded and traffic is bad. My office is far away so I disqualified it immediately. Depends what you are looking for and where do you have to travel.

Ribosom wrote:

sakss wrote:

Regarding areas for expats what should I be looking at?

Most people recommend Salmiya which I am not a big fan of. It is crowded and traffic is bad. My office is far away so I disqualified it immediately. Depends what you are looking for and where do you have to travel.

My office would  be based in Shuwaikh. No idea where that is? :S

That is just west of Kuwait City, unfortunately that and the surrounding areas are quite busy almost all of the time.

It took a wee bit longer but I did it.
I had to get my marriage and birth certificate translated to Arabic and get the appropriate forms filled in:

Someone who knows arabic will be of great help here.
Include the salary certificate from your employer, passport and Civil ID copies and you are good to go to the immigration office depending on the Governorate you are staying in. There wasn't a lot of people in my case, I was done in 30 minutes and 6KWD lighter.
They will ask you if you need a family visa or a visit visa. Of course, after getting the visa your wife needs to get a police certificate and medical, both attested by the Kuwait embassy in your country as she will  need it to finish the process here (within 60 days of arriving).

I'm guessing Alghanim, Abyat or Al Shayah; right?

Way to go riba! Even I am learning from you now! you can be sure i will be knocking down your door come April when I'm married and trying to bring my wife over fortunately I speak arabic

You are not joking, are you? Congratulations!

Aye my friend, this stallion has been caught "/