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Visas
Kuwait exercises a visa
system for all foreign visitors, and a residency system for expatriates working
in Kuwait.
VISITS
A visit visa is required to
travel to Kuwait and must be obtained and a copy available prior to traveling to
Kuwait. A visit visa can be obtained by:
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Application from a
family member, resident in Kuwait.
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Application from a
Company registered in Kuwait.
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5* hotel, providing you
stay at the hotel during your visit.
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Kuwait Embassies
WORKING
A working expatriate must
obtain a work visa, followed by residency formalities in order to legally work
in Kuwait. The following procedure is required to be completed:
Type
Of Govt.
License
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Time
to obtain the license
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Passport
Copies - Apply for Work
Visa |
3
working
days |
Work
Permit - It would take a week to process the Work Entry Permit from the
Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour.
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5
working days
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NOC
(No objection) Work Visa - Process the NOC work visa at the Immigration
Department of the Ministry of Interior, depending on the nationality.
Some nationalities are difficult to obtain an NOC.
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1-7
working days
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Kuwait
Embassy - The prospective employee should then check with the Kuwait
Embassy or Consulate abroad to process his formalities including medical
test and the visa will be stamped in the Embassy or Consulate.
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2
-10 days depending on the candidates location. The candidate can then
enter Kuwait.
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Work
Permit - Upon entry to Kuwait, the Work Permit should take one business
day.
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1
working day
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Finger
printing and medical test and results.
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5
working days
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Residency
Stamp onto his passport.
This includes the time needed to process his formalities with the
Ministry of Health.
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1
working day
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Civil
ID - Application for Kuwait Civil ID card
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1-4
working days
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Driving Licence
- Apply for driving license if necessary.
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5-14
working days
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If
the person is already resident in Kuwait and transferable, then the time period
would be reduced to a maximum of one week.
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