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Kuwait Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Family visit visas to Kuwait valid for up to one year: official
Dozens of professionals in GCC can enter Kuwait KUWAIT: Family visas for expats are valid from one month to one year like tourist visas, a top interior ministry official announced on Wednesday, a day after the ministry said all expats can bring in their extended families to the country without the need for a salary cap condition. Deputy director of the electronic services at the Residency Affairs Department Col Abdulaziz Al-Kandari told reporters at the government communications center that family visas can be for a single entry for one month, or two months or three months. It can also be for multiple entries for between three months to one year, provided any single stay should not exceed one month, he said. Kuwait on Tuesday said that family visas for expats was open for everyone with a valid residence permit, thus abolishing the salary cap condition that restricted the majority of expats from bringing in their wives and children to Kuwait. The ministry also said family visas were expanded to include four-degree relatives and third-degree relatives by marriage. Kundari said that expats willing to bring their relatives can apply online at Kuwaitvisa platform or application by uploading the necessary documents. Relatives allowed to be brought by expat residents include a wide range of relatives from wives, children, parents to parents of the wife, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces, grandfathers and grandmothers, grandchildren of both the applicants and their wives and others. They also include the father's wife for both applicants and wives, the son's wife, the daughter's husbands and similar relatives. For a majority of applications only a birth certificate is required and a marriage certificate is needed for some cases to establish the relationship. Col Kandari said that all documents must be in Arabic and documents in other languages must be translated into Arabic from authorized offices. Kandari also announced a large number of professionals residing in GCC states and who can obtain a tourist visa either on arrival or online through the Kuwaitvisa platform. They include chairmen of companies, their deputies and assistants, diplomats and embassy staff, general managers, managers and their assistants and deputies, judges, public prosecutors and lawyers, university academics, holders of golden visas, investors, businessmen and partners and others. They also include real estate owners, consultants and their assistants, experts and assistants, senior jobs in travel and tourism business, accountants, auditors and financial analysts, doctors and surgeons and their assistants, pharmacists and their assistants, nurses and their assistants, medical technicians, engineers and their assistants, school teachers and assistants, information analysts and alike, pilots and air stewards and others. They also include referees and coaches and their assistants, journalists and media men, in addition to professions that come under physicists, chemists, geologists, marketing officer, advisor, vessel captain and alike. Permitted professions can be checked through the Kuwaitvisa platform while applying online. Kundari said that applicants must also state their address in Kuwait or the address of their hosts. Kandari said that all types of visas are open to all nationalities except for the Israeli nationality which is barred by an Amiri decree. He also said that holders of travel documents can obtain a visa with the approval of the interior minister.
Arab Times
24-04-2025
- General
- Arab Times
How to Transfer Residency from Father to Husband in Kuwait
My husband and I are Indian nationals residing in Kuwait. We were legally married at the court in Kuwait. I am currently under my father's sponsorship (Article 22) and would like to transfer my residency to my husband's sponsorship. Kindly provide us with the step-by-step procedure and the required documents for this process. Answer: To transfer your dependent visa (Article 22) sponsorship from your father's name to your husband's name in Kuwait, you will need to follow the steps outlined by the Kuwait Ministry of Interior. Below is a step-by-step guide along with the required documents for the process: Step-by-Step Procedure for Sponsorship Transfer: 1. Eligibility Check: Ensure that your husband's residency status allows him to sponsor you. Your husband must hold a valid work visa (Article 17 /18 / 24 ) or a business visa (Article 19) to be eligible for sponsoring a dependent. And your visa is Article 22 (Dependent Visa) 2. Salary For Sponsoring Dependent: As of the latest regulations, the minimum monthly salary requirement for sponsoring a spouse is KD 800 3. Obtain Required Documents: Prepare the following documents for the sponsorship transfer: - Father's Civil ID copy - Copy of your husband's Civil ID (should be valid). - A copy of your marriage certificate (attested by the relevant authorities). - Your valid passport (and a copy). - Your existing residency permit (copy). - Copy of your husband's work contract or employer letter (must be valid and approved by the Ministry of Interior). - Salary Certificate of husband - House Rent Contract (may be required for some cases) - 2 passport-sized photographs of the wife - No Objection Form from father - Fee payment for the sponsorship transfer (this may vary). 4. Visit the General Department of Residency - Visit the Residency Affairs Department of the Ministry of Interior (General Department of Residency) with all the documents mentioned above. - A representative will review your documents and verify that all requirements are met. This process can take some time. 5. Submit the Sponsorship Transfer Application: - Fill out the sponsorship transfer application form and submit it along with the necessary documents. Your husband's employer may need to assist in this process if he works under a company. - The process involves some administrative checks. 6. Pay Fees for Transfer: - The sponsorship transfer process comes with a fee. You will be required to make the payment either at the counter or via the online portal (depending on the ministry's process at that time). 7. Medical Examination (if required): - Some cases may require you to undergo a medical examination at an authorized health center. You will be informed if this is needed. 8. Await Processing: - After submitting the documents and paying the fee, you will need to wait for the approval of the sponsorship transfer. This may take a few days depending on the workload and clearance from relevant departments. 9. Receive New Residency Permit: Once the transfer is approved, you will receive a new residency permit under your husband's sponsorship (Dependent Visa /Article 22). This will allow you to reside in Kuwait under your husband's sponsorship. Kindly note that you cannot take up a job under Article 22 Key Requirements: Valid Marriage Certificate: Ensure that your marriage is legally recognized and documented by the authorities. You may need to get the marriage certificate attested if it was not issued in Kuwait. Your Husband's Residency: Your husband's residency must be current, and he must meet the financial requirements set by the government to sponsor a dependent. No Pending Violations: Neither you nor your husband should have any pending legal issues, fines, or violations in Kuwait for the transfer to be processed smoothly. Additional Tips: Follow Up: Always follow up with the Ministry of Interior if the process is taking longer than expected. Check Online: Many procedures and payments can be done online through the Ministry of Interior's portal or the Kuwait Government Services app (if available).
