Kuwait has announced the reopening of entry visas for family,
tourist and business visits to stimulate economic growth and tourism in the
country. The Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Acting Minister of
the Interior, Sheikh Fahd Al-Yousef, ordered the reopening.
The initiatives seek to revitalize the nation's commercial, economic, and tourism sectors by tackling social issues and encouraging growth and development. There can be repercussions for noncompliance.
Kuwaiti visas are available to parents, spouses, children,
and fathers, provided they meet certain income requirements. These include
round-trip tickets on national carriers, avoiding residence conversion,
adhering to visitation time requirements, and only obtaining medical care at
private hospitals. The minimum salary for an immediate family is 400 Kuwaiti
dinars, while for the extended family, it is 800. Business visit visas can be
applied for by those with relevant qualifications from Kuwaiti companies or
institutes. Tourist visit visas can be issued directly upon arrival or
electronically via the Ministry of Interior website. Gulf Cooperation Council
nationals can apply for tourist visas based on professions listed in
Ministerial Resolution No. (2008/2030) and its revisions. Visitors and sponsors
may be included in the General Directorate of Residency Affairs Investigation
if they do not adhere to the specified stay period.
The reintroduction of visas is expected to significantly
increase Kuwait's tourism economy by drawing tourists, business travellers, and
family vacationers. This will bring in money for the airline, hotel, and retail
industries. Additionally, the local economy will gain from hiring qualified
workers on business visas. Details regarding visa requirements and visa application process can be found on the Ministry of Interior website.
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