Visa-on-arrival now available in Kuwait for GCC foreign residents
Kuwait has initiated a new policy allowing foreign residents of GCC countries to obtain tourist visas on arrival. This decision, effective immediately, aims to ease travel for expatriates holding valid residency permits from GCC member states. The move is expected to boost Kuwait's tourism sector and align with regional efforts to improve connectivity and diversify economies.
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