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Sabis New member

Member since 12 July 2013

SabisNew member12 July 2013 10:15:07

Hi All,

I am new here. I have obtained a contract in Kuwait and am currently waiting for my NOC. However it seems to take forever (almost two months)is this normal?

karen ViP

Member since 21 June 2013

karenViP12 July 2013 10:45:03

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Hello Sabis.

Welcome to Expat.com

You may browse the different discussions on the Forum: Information on visas Kuwait, where you can collect some informations.

Thanks

Karen.

Sabis New member

Member since 12 July 2013

SabisNew member12 July 2013 10:54:22

Thanks Karen.

legacy Kuwait Expert

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legacyKuwait Expert14 July 2013 07:53:05

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as it is currently Ramadan in the state of Kuwait, you may be in for a long wait "/

Sabis New member

Member since 12 July 2013

SabisNew member14 July 2013 08:58:14

and not counting Ramadam. what is the average time expats have to wait for the work permit?

MeInQ8 Active member

Member since 23 September 2012

MeInQ8Active member14 July 2013 11:50:53

About two weeks

Sabis New member

Member since 12 July 2013

SabisNew member14 July 2013 17:23:01

Thank you for your comment MelnQ8, but I read somewhere today that it could take two weeks but also four months. Your two weeks sound quite optimistic

legacy Kuwait Expert

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legacyKuwait Expert15 July 2013 06:34:01

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depends on your outlook on life

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