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Kuwait: Updates to the Multiple Entry Work Visa

Key Points  

  • Kuwait has introduced new rules for nationals from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines and Sri Lanka applying for a Multiple Entry Work Visa  

Overview  

The government of Kuwait has introduced new rules for nationals from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines and Sri Lanka applying for a Multiple Entry Work Visa (MEWV). The validity of MEWVs can now be up to 12 months, aligning with the maximum duration of employment contracts instead of the previous 180-day limit (90 days initially, with a possible 90-day extension). 

This new requirement requires these nationals to complete medical and biometric procedures at their local Qatar Visa Centre. Their sponsoring companies must also provide the Qatar Visa Centre with an employment contract with salary details, which was not previously required. 

Foreign nationals without a university degree can now sponsor their spouse and children under 14, given they meet other requirements, including a minimum salary of KWD 800 per month. Previously, a university degree was needed to sponsor dependents. 

Most foreign nationals sponsoring children aged 14 to 18 still need a relevant university degree, but workers in certain professions, like engineering, medicine and higher education, can sponsor family members regardless of their degree status. 

Looking Ahead  

Continue to check the government of Kuwait’s website and Envoy Global’s website for the latest updates and information. 

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