Certified Translations and MEA Attestation for the transposing to the State of Kuwait

The State of Kuwait is located in the north-western quarter of the Arabian Peninsula, at the tip of the Persian Gulf neighboring Iraq and Saudi Arabia to the north and south respectively. The population of Kuwait is about 4.5 million people out of which only 1/3rd of the people are Kuwaitis; rest are foreign nationals largely from south and south-east Asia. Initially, Kuwait was only a small dry land with the least hospitable deserts in the entire world until the emirate’s ruling family, Al Sabah linked the country’s fortune to foreign trade which made Kuwait a high-income economy backed by the world’s 6th largest oil reserves. Today, the highly developed Kuwait City is a modern metropolis embracing dozens of skyscrapers, apartment buildings and mosques, that together make Kuwait one of the most urbanized countries in the world.

Prominent languages spoken in Kuwait

The native and official language of the Gulf nation is Arabic. However, English, Hindi, Urdu and Persian (Farsi) are also widely spoken languages among the few natives and expatriates in the nation.

How to find jobs in Kuwait?

Finding a job can be a trouble-free task if you have relatives or friends in Kuwait. The best way to find a job in Kuwait is through referrals or word of mouth as personal contacts and recommendations help a lot. You can also visit the emirate on Tourist Visa, that is issued for a period of 90 days, and try your luck by exploring the innumerable opportunities in diversified fields including oil production, marketing, sales, finance, real estate, tourism and business services and get your Tourist Visa converted into Work Visa with authenticated norms and methods. Otherwise, you can always look for stacks of advertisements by local job search engines, online job listings, and recruitment companies like AlJazzera Jobs, Kuwait Jobs, Work Circle Gulf, Bayt, Naukri Gulf, Monster Gulf, Indeed and LinkedIn that offer job opportunities in many different grounds that include:

1. Account Manager
2. Auditor
3. Maintenance Worker
4.  Office Assistant
5. Risk Analyst
6. Sales Representative
7. Teacher/Professor
8. Translator
9.  Software Developer
10. Taxi Driver
11. Warehouse Worker

Remember that employers in Kuwait offer very attractive job opportunities that require professional or personal skills so the best chance for you to get a job in Kuwait is to apply for the jobs that match your profession and skills. Applying for random job opportunities will only waste your time and energy. Employers in Kuwait offer numerous benefits to their foreign employees including housing allowance or a place to live, low-rate credits for cars, medical aids, annual air tickets back home and many more.

Significant employer companies in Kuwait are:

1. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation,
2. United Networks,
3. Safir Hotels & Resources,
4. The Sultan Center,
5. Kuwait Airways,
6. Al-Mulla Group,
7. Gulf Bank of Kuwait,
8. Gulfsat,
9. Jazeera Airways,
10. Kuwait Finance House,
11. Boubyan Bank and many others.

Life of Expatriates in Kuwait

The majority of foreign workers reside in Kuwait City that is the economic and administrative hub of the country where English language is widely spoken as the business language so you need not worry about the linguistic barriers. Also, since a large part of residents comprise of foreigners, you will easily find your favorite cuisine on the streets and in luxurious restaurants that offer a mixture of Indian, Arabian, Persian and Mediterranean cuisines. It is because the largest communities of expats are Indians, Pakistanis, Egyptians, Syrians, Filipinos and Iranians.

Mandatory requirements to work in Kuwait

In order to work in Kuwait, you need to obtain a Residence Visa locally known as ‘Iqama’ and a valid Work Permit. The Kuwaiti employer who hires you will be obliged to apply for a valid Work Permit through the Kuwaiti Ministry of Social Affairs & Labor. In order to apply for a work permit in the State of Kuwait, the following 2 documents are of utmost importance, among others:

1. the employee’s valid passport and
2. a No-objection Certificate (NOC) from the General Administration of Criminal Investigation.

Residence Visa is further divided into 3 main categories, each of which require a requires a sponsor:

1. Work Visa
2. Domestic Visa
3. Dependant Visa

Domestic and Dependent Visas can be obtained without initial need of a work permit.

Scope of Higher Education in Kuwait

As far as higher education is concerned, Kuwait is becoming one of the most preferred destinations among international students who are getting attracted by Kuwait’s top-notch universities and diverse academic offerings. Over the years, Kuwait has become the most favored educational hub for Gulf students, so much so that they comprise of a huge chunk of the country’s population. Most common courses that chosen by international students in Kuwait include Marketing, IT and Management.

Kuwait’s top 10 universities for international students are:

1. Kuwait University: founded in the year 1966, Kuwait University was the state’s 1st public university for higher education, offering 76 undergraduate and 71 post-graduate programs through its 17 colleges. Major programs offered in the university include Arts, Architecture, Business, Dentistry, Computer Science, Education, Law, Engineering, Life Science, Pharmacy, Medicine, Science, Public Health and Social Science.

2. Gulf University for Science and Technology: GUST was founded in the year 2002 to back Kuwait University which was the only established public university until then. It comprises of 2 colleges that of Arts & Science and Business Administration. The colleges offer a wide variety of programs, as per international standards for both domestic as well as international students including English, Computer Science, Humanities, Mathematics, Mass Communication, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management & Organizational Behavior, Business Administration, and International Business.

3. American University of the Middle East: a private institution established in the year 2008 with 2 academic departments, the first is the College of Engineering and Technology offering programs in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Architecture and the second is the College of Business Administration that offers bachelor’s degrees in Finance, Accounting, Marketing, and Management of Information Systems. It also offers a post-graduation program in Business (MBA).

4. Arab Open University- Kuwait: founded in the year 2002, with its Kuwaiti Campus as one of the first 3 branches in all over Middle East. Today, the AOU also operates in Lebanon, Jordan Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, Oman, and Sudan. AOU offers several courses in partnership with the UK’s Open University that include undergraduate honors programs in Business (Marketing, Management, Accounting, and Systems Practice), Information Technology, Graphic & Multimedia Design, English Language & Literature, Elementary Education, and Special Education. The post-graduate degrees are of Business (MBA), Computing, Information Security & Forensics, English Literature, Educational Technology, and Educational Leadership.

5. American University of Kuwait: a private college established in the year 2002 with inclination towards liberal arts, the American University of Kuwait is one of the best universities of the State for international students. The university offers a significant number of undergraduate and post-graduate programs including that of Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management, Human Resource Management, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, English Language, Communications, Graphic Design, International Studies, Systems Engineering, and Behavioral Science.

6. Australian College of Kuwait: established in the year 2004, Australian College of Kuwait is the country’s first private technical institution that offers courses in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Petroleum, and Electronics), Marketing and Management and a diploma program in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.

7. Maastricht School of Management Kuwait: a private business school established in the year 2004 offers the first private graduate-level MBA in the country that can be pursued by professional after their working hours.

8. Algonquin College Kuwait: a prestigious private educational institution founded in the year 2015 as a branch of Algonquin College, an institute based in Ottawa, Canada. The college offers 2 years diploma courses Computer Programming, Internet & Web Development, Interactive Media Design, Business Management & Entrepreneurship, Business Accounting, and Business Marketing that can be converted into 3 years bachelor’s degrees through college’s various pathways.

9. Kuwait College of Science and Technology: a young university established in the year 2016 that offers undergraduate programs that were structured together with the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi. Its only academic department is that of the Faculty of Engineering which provides courses in Electronics & Communications Engineering, Computer Science, and Computer Engineering. Most of the faculty members are international Ph. D. researchers coming from USA, UK, Asia and Australia.

10. Kuwait Technical College: also known as KTECH, the university founded in the year 2014 believes in promoting practical approach to education. The institution offers 2-year Associates Degrees in Network Systems Administration & Security, Network Design & Administration, E-Commerce, Management of Information Systems, and Sales & Marketing along with 2-year diploma courses in Web Applications & Programming and Software Applications & Programming.

Entry requirements for Indian Students

You will require a Kuwait Visa for all entry purposes if you are not a citizen of the Gulf Corporation Council (GCC). As said earlier, Kuwait Visit Visa must be sponsored by a relative staying in Kuwait, a Kuwaiti company or a foreigner residing in Kuwait which is valid for a period of 3 months but can be extended either through online of offline application or you can even re-apply for the Kuwaiti Visa.

International students who wish to study in Kuwait must apply for Kuwait Student Visa, from their home country’s Kuwait Embassy, immediately after having received a confirmation from the higher education institution in which they applied for a higher education program.

In order to apply for a Student/Work Visa in Kuwait, one must have the following documents ready:

• Completed Visa application form and visa fees receipt
• Confirmation letter/Acceptance letter from the educational institution/employer in Kuwait
•  Financial resources evidence stating that you possess enough funds to cover your living expenses in Kuwait
•  A covering letter from your sponsor institution/ employer explaining the reason for your relocation
• A valid Passport with at least 6 months validity before the expiration date
• One passport-size photograph
• Health Certificate: Indicating that you are in good health and do not have any contagious diseases
• Police Clearance Certificate stating that you do have any criminal record

How can we help you realize you dreams of living in Kuwait?

All these documents must be translated in either English or Arabic language, as per the requirements of the Embassy of the State of Kuwait and your concerned institution, after which all your documents must be verified by the concerned Ministries of your country to confirm the authentication of your presented documents.

Advika Translations provides all the services; from accumulation of documents to translating them from over 100 prominent languages in English or Arabic to even getting them Attested by the HRD/Home Ministry of your respective state and the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi; all under one roof. We prioritize your personal requirements and provide high-quality services that are well accepted by all the government bodies, private/public institutions, international firms and embassies of your respective interests. You can be sure of 100% confidentiality for all your personal, professional or legal documents and assistance in all steps of Visa form filing from our end as the satisfaction of our clients has been the key to our success since 2001 now and we pledge to continue the legacy as we move forward in helping them realize their dreams.

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