Gordon
@Nomad12
American expat in Kuwait
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About me
American
Lives in Ash Sharq, Al Asimah
Speaks English
Registration: 02 July 2011
Considering possible move to Kuwait, information required. by capriole
Hi all, I was approached by a company for a possible transfer to Kuwait and since I never been there I will like to ask help for some basic information. The company offices are located at Sharq area and the proposed salary is 2600KWD + Housing ...
I live and work in Sharq and have nice 2 BR fully furnished, serviced apartment for 700KD per month, all inclusive. Service 3 times per week. Quite a few apartment buildings in the Sharq area. Read More
Voltage Adapters...buy them in the US or wait and buy them in KW? by sayitloud
Can anyone tell me if I should buy a couple of voltage adapters here in the US and bring with to KW....or wait and buy them once I get to KW? Is it cheaper here or there in KW? I found a couple of Amazon: $14.00 for a Simran SMF-200 Deluxe 200 ...
Most electronics are already dual voltage, so you won't need a converter. You can get power strips with surge protection pretty cheaply that have uk, 2 prong Europe as well as US style plugs. Save your space. Read More
TAX US Expat by tai1017
Can any of you recommend a Tax preparer/advisor in the US for US national who has experiences with preparing taxes for US contractor working abroad.
MeInQ, You do not need to provide documentation of your income other than on the tax return forms itself; however, if the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) challenges your return at some point in the future, you may be required to provide ... Read More
TAX US Expat by tai1017
Can any of you recommend a Tax preparer/advisor in the US for US national who has experiences with preparing taxes for US contractor working abroad.
MeInQ8, Even if you earn less than the $95,100 exclusion, you still have to file a tax return. You won't owe any tax, but if you don't file, then you are subject to a penalty for not filing. For anyone else, the US embassy does not have any tax ... Read More
TAX US Expat by tai1017
Can any of you recommend a Tax preparer/advisor in the US for US national who has experiences with preparing taxes for US contractor working abroad.
Hi Tom, You are correct. I am a CPA so I know a little about this. In order to take advantage of the tax exclusion for 2012, you will have to file an extension so that you meet the 1 year/330 day requirement as of the date you file. That way you ... Read More
Social coffee gathering by Idrees Khan
Going to do social coffee gathering I can see lots of new expats joined recently! Before I fix date I wants to know who is up for it? :-)
Mar 28 is on a Thursday. Friday the 29th? Read More
Social coffee gathering by Idrees Khan
Going to do social coffee gathering I can see lots of new expats joined recently! Before I fix date I wants to know who is up for it? :-)
Hey Idress, Yea, been a while. Been doing a lot of travelling and haven't been able to make it to the last couple of gatherings. No travel plans for the forseeable future, so home to make the next one. G. Read More
Social coffee gathering by Idrees Khan
Going to do social coffee gathering I can see lots of new expats joined recently! Before I fix date I wants to know who is up for it? :-)
I'm up for most Friday's or Saturday's. Read More
Hello Kuwait! by crittle73
It was a long and exhausting trip, but I'm finally here in Kuwait! Apparently, there is a construction site just outside my window. ;-)
Welcome to Kuwait. Glad you made it safely! Read More
**Friday the 13th Social Gathering** by Idrees Khan
大咖福利影院-Kuwait having its monthly social gathering on Friday 13th New and old expats are welcome for some good social time, network, fun, friends, photos and nice chilled evening! see you all new members! Location: REDBERRY CAFE Olympia Mall ...
I'm in. See everyone there. Read More
Power and weather by crittle73
Hey y'all! I've been trying to prepare and gather the essentials I will need once I'm in Kuwait. I have a couple of questions that I'm sure most you who've been there a while can answer. The first one is about power outlets. I plan to bring a ...
Humidity is nothing like it is in the southern U.S., speaking from someone who spent most of my years in the south, including FL, GA, TX. Humidity in UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) is much worse than here during the summer. Read More
Hello, I am new!! (need some info ) by Mona-lisa27
My boyfriend and I will be moving to Kuwait in the next week, all though we will not be living together we want to find out if its ok to visit each others apartments? Would this be ok, or is there any laws against it? please Help. Monica
If it's at the Avenues, then it's only about a 10 minute drive, depending on the time of day. Before I got my own car, I used to have a regular taxi driver that only charged me 2 - 2.5 KD each way. And you can probably find co-workers to share a ... Read More
Hello, I am new!! (need some info ) by Mona-lisa27
My boyfriend and I will be moving to Kuwait in the next week, all though we will not be living together we want to find out if its ok to visit each others apartments? Would this be ok, or is there any laws against it? please Help. Monica
I agree. Salwa is nice area to live in. No regrets. Read More
Diving Anyone? by Satcomguy
Now that the weather is getting warmer... anyone interested in diving? I haven't been diving here, but would really like to.
SCG and I are shooting for diving on Friday! :) Read More
Expats bearing the burden of higher costs in Kuwait by legacy
Me again :) the next piece of news is very important for those currently in Kuwait and those wishing to come to Kuwait, as it draws a general idea of the way expats are viewed. Here are some figures for the proposed increases in driver's licence ...
The 2 year residence is dependent on your profession. Doctors, nurses, teachers, engineers, professors, etc.. and many more categories are exempted from the 2 year requirement. Read More
Power and weather by crittle73
Hey y'all! I've been trying to prepare and gather the essentials I will need once I'm in Kuwait. I have a couple of questions that I'm sure most you who've been there a while can answer. The first one is about power outlets. I plan to bring a ...
From my experience, it's much cheaper to buy the adapters here than in the states. So I wouldn't go overboard bringing a lot from the states. Just a couple to get you by until you can go shopping. Most are 2-3 times more expensive in the U.S. ... Read More
Money Transfer to USA Bank account by AmeriLeb
Hey, guys I'm hoping some of you can give me some advice. I've been having trouble transferring KD to my checking account in the US. They are telling me that it needs to be a savings not a checking account. Also is there a limit I cannot exceed, ...
There is no problem with transferring money to a U.S. bank account. As stated previously, you just need the Swift code (to get it to the U.S. clearing bank, ABA routing number (to get it to your bank/branch, and your account number in order to do ... Read More
Communications resources by Brandonb69
Grettings and hello I'm a member of the US Army and I'm deploying to Kuwait I won't know where I'm going until I get there but I've searched all over the Internet attempting to find affordable service providers so that I can stay in touch with my ...
There was an article in today's Kuwait Times that MOC is going to require ISP's to start blocking VOIP, including Skype, so I'd check on that before deciding anything. Heavy fines if they don't comply. Read More
Documents needed to work in Kuwait by michigan313
Hello everyone, I have accepted a teaching job in Kuwait this coming school year. I need to know if it is necessary to have my Diploma and Transcripts Authenticated, and Attested? I have had some conflicting information in this topic. Any help is ...
I just verified with our personnel administrator, and unfortunately that is the case. The police clearance has to be after the work permit is issued. Read More
Documents needed to work in Kuwait by michigan313
Hello everyone, I have accepted a teaching job in Kuwait this coming school year. I need to know if it is necessary to have my Diploma and Transcripts Authenticated, and Attested? I have had some conflicting information in this topic. Any help is ...
This is what is required for U.S. Citizens regarding documents: Kuwait does not participate in the 1961 Hague Convention. Therefore you would need to obtain an embassy legalization for your documents. Your documents would require at least four ... Read More
Americans in Kuwait!! Help me out!! by crittle73
Hello all! I'm getting my paperwork together for my visa. I know I have to have everything authenticated. But where did you find out what was needed for the medical exam? I have emailed the Kuwaiti Embassy here, but I haven't received a ...
Not forms, just detailed list of instructions. My employer uses a service in the states in the D.C. area that handles all the paperwork and deals with the paperwork with the embassies. Read More
Americans in Kuwait!! Help me out!! by crittle73
Hello all! I'm getting my paperwork together for my visa. I know I have to have everything authenticated. But where did you find out what was needed for the medical exam? I have emailed the Kuwaiti Embassy here, but I haven't received a ...
This is the list that I received from the service provided by my employer when I came last year. The last one is uncommon, some type of tropical parasite. 1. Chest X-ray (for TB) 2. HIV 3. Hepa 4. Syphilis 5. ... Read More
Coming to Kuwait from US by crittle73
Hello all! I wanted to introduce myself, as I just joined this little community. I'm a single woman from Atlanta, Georgia, and I've just accepted a job offer to teach at a school in Kuwait. I'm so very excited about this opportunity, although a ...
Welcome to the forum and to your pending move to Kuwait. There's quite a few teachers from the U.S. here. Which school will you be teaching at? Read More
Camel Racing?
I went with a group organized by the Aware center. It's pretty much an all day thing, with a early dinner after the races. It's ok to see once, just to say you've seen it. But I wouldn't do it again. I found it kind of boring after a little ... Read More
Diving Anyone? by Satcomguy
Now that the weather is getting warmer... anyone interested in diving? I haven't been diving here, but would really like to.
Good one. Yea, that's what I meant. I just dropped and smashed my favorite coffee cup, so I haven't had my required level of caffeine yet. :( Read More
Kuwait Bloggers Meet-up by diarynigracia
Hi everybody... Is it possible to have Kuwait Bloggers Meet Up... Thanks in advance for comment and suggestions.
There's a expat group meetup for coffee planned by Idrees for Friday. See details below: Location: Bredz (Souk Sharq) Time: 4:30pm - 7:30pm Date: 6th April 2012 Friday Read More
Diving Anyone? by Satcomguy
Now that the weather is getting warmer... anyone interested in diving? I haven't been diving here, but would really like to.
Count me in. I'm a licensed instructor and used to teach back in the States. I haven't been diving here yet either, so I'm eager to get back into the swing of it here. Read More
Kuwait Bloggers Meet-up by diarynigracia
Hi everybody... Is it possible to have Kuwait Bloggers Meet Up... Thanks in advance for comment and suggestions.
I'm still game. I think someone should just pick a location or maybe suggest a couple of options, announce it and then those that can make it will, and those that can't, won't. Read More
Kuwait Bloggers Meet-up by diarynigracia
Hi everybody... Is it possible to have Kuwait Bloggers Meet Up... Thanks in advance for comment and suggestions.
Date and time work for me? Anyone decided on a place? Read More
Kuwait Bloggers Meet-up by diarynigracia
Hi everybody... Is it possible to have Kuwait Bloggers Meet Up... Thanks in advance for comment and suggestions.
I'm in! Haven't been to a meet-up for a while. Read More
::cough:: ::cough:: I'm new, nice dust btw. by ataripixel
Hello wonderful people! I just got here a week ago and I'll say, I wasn't expecting this much dust. :P I've heard that this was pretty bad dustiness for normal standards, so I'll let this one slide. Anyway, I live in Salmiya, but I'm originally ...
Welcome to Kuwait and the EB. I used to live in Atlanta as well, Alpharetta area. Read More
trying to prepare for my move to Kuwait by Lil Bit
Hi my name is Elizabeth. I recently accepted an offer from my company to manage our new location in Kuwait. I am very excited about this opportunity, however, I also feel overwhelmed in trying to prepare for my big move. I will be moving from ...
Hi Elizabeth. Welcome to the forum and Kuwait. I too moved from the Nashville last year. It's a big change from the Music City, but I think you'll enjoy it. Cheers! Read More
Expats Gathering! by Idrees Khan
Hello guys! We need to make expats gathering as its been a long time since we did a last gathering which was fun! Specially new people in Kuwait gets to know each other and able to make social list. I need suggestions from you guys! so we can make ...
In the states on holiday/business. Won't be back until mid-january, but anything's planned after that, count me in. Read More
Card Game, Wii, Play Station, Board Games
I'd be interested in a weekly card game or billiards, but won't be available until mid-January. Keep me posted if you get a game arranged. I'm in Salwa as well. Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Kuwait by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Kuwait? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Kuwait? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets ...
I just helped a friend of mine from the states in getting the required import permit for her dog. She used the International Veterinary Hospital (IVH) to obtain the permit. They charged a fee of 35 KD for processing and obtaining the ... Read More
Visas for Americans at the airport by Nmuhammad
Hi, I have read an American can stay 30 days on a visa issued at the airport but then I read another site that said Americans get 90 days. Does anyone know whats true. I am thinking of having my mom visit me and its great if she could just pay ...
The Hala meet and greet service is great. My company arranged them for me both when I came to interview for my job and on my mobilization. I highly recommend them. They can breeze you through the lines a lot faster that you can do it yourself if ... Read More
American Expat's Where You At?? by baldmestizo
Names Travis.. From Honolulu, Hawaii..
I'm heading back to the states around christmas/new years for a few weeks. Combining a vacation and some work. Read More
American Expat's Where You At?? by baldmestizo
Names Travis.. From Honolulu, Hawaii..
Hey Baldmestizo, I'm working for a large engineering firm, doing I.T. work. Taking advantage of the generous tax-free foreign income exclusion while it's still available. I've got an indefinite work contract so I'll be here until I can build up my ... Read More
American Expat's Where You At?? by baldmestizo
Names Travis.. From Honolulu, Hawaii..
I'm a Texas native. Most recently from Tennessess. But have lived in Florida and Georgia as well. Read More
Diving Anyone? by Nomad12
Hi everyone, I'm new to Kuwait and the region. Interested in finding some diving buddies. I'm a licensed instructor but haven't actively taught for many years, just like to get wet whenever I can. Any info on getting linked in to the sport here ...
Ditto, thanks for all the info! Read More
American Expat's Where You At?? by baldmestizo
Names Travis.. From Honolulu, Hawaii..
Welcome Travis, fellow American ex-pat! Read More
Diving Anyone?
Hi everyone, I'm new to Kuwait and the region. Interested in finding some diving buddies. I'm a licensed instructor but haven't actively taught for many years, just like to get wet whenever I can. Any info on getting linked in to the sport here ... Read More