What materials do I need to apply for a visa to Kuwait?

Instructions for China citizens to go to Kuwait

Instructions for visas and entry to Kuwait

In addition to citizens of GCC countries, citizens of other countries applying for entry visas or entry permits must be guaranteed by branches, branch companies or foreigners who have obtained residence in branches. The guarantor shall be responsible for the behavior of the insured during the branch.

Entry visa:

Entry visas are mainly divided into: tourist visas and work residence visas.

Apply for a tourist visa:

The visitor visa or entry permit is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance, and can only stay in the branch for 30 days after entry. The visa fee is 3 Kuwaiti dinars, and the entry permit is free. Citizens of countries that have visa exemption agreements with Kuwait do not need to apply for visas, but they need to apply for entry permits. The application procedure is the same as visa.

The materials required to apply for a business visit visa sponsored by the branch and the branch are as follows:

A visa application and letter of guarantee filled out by the guarantor

B. A copy of the tourist's passport

C. a copy of the certification certificate signed by the guarantor.

A copy of the invitation letter sent by the guarantor to the business visitors, indicating the purpose of the visit.

The materials required by foreigners who have obtained the right of abode in Keke to apply for visas to visit Keke for their families are as follows:

A visa application and letter of guarantee filled out by the guarantor

B. A copy of the tourist's passport

C. Original and photocopy of guarantor's passport

D. Original and photocopy of guarantor's ID card

E. Original and photocopy of guarantor's ID card (applicable to employees of private enterprises)

F salary and income certificate issued by the guarantor's employer

G. Proof of kinship

Usually, before leaving, tourists should go to the local Kuwaiti embassy to prove their entry visas and stamp their passports.

The guarantor can also apply for a visa with a fax of the tourist passport, and fax the visa to the applicant after the application is successful. When a tourist enters the country, the guarantor will pick him up at the airport with the original.

It takes about two days to apply for an entry visa, and the hotel can apply for an entry visa for businessmen, which takes one week. Tourists should stay in their hotels when they come to Tangke.

2. Extension of tourist visa:

Those who stay in Kuwait for more than 30 days with a tourist visa will be fined $ 10 per day, and offenders must pay the fine before leaving the country. The fine will be handed over to Weah Immigration Bureau on Monday, and the airport will not handle the fine payment procedures. Under special circumstances, visitors can apply to the Immigration Bureau for an extension of stay for two months or temporary residence before the expiration of the visa validity period. For convenience, tourists can also pay 100 yuan per month (the first month is free) to apply for extension, but the detention period shall not exceed one year.

3. Transit visa:

After obtaining a third country visa, the applicant can obtain a transit visa for up to 7 days at the Kuwaiti Consular Department or the Port Department, and the fee is 2 cents. Non-crew members or airline employees should have confirmed their departure tickets. Truck drivers and their assistants who travel between countries can obtain multiple transit visas.

4. Work:

Visitors with tourist visas are not allowed to work in this department. If you want to apply for a job in a department, you must first obtain a work permit and residence.

5. Obtain the right of abode:

In addition to citizens of GCC countries, citizens of other countries must apply for residence permits at their principal residence, and those who illegally stay or whose residence permits expire will be fined and repatriated. Applicants for permanent residence must have a guarantor.

6. Apply for a work permit:

According to Article 17 (for foreigners in state-owned units) and Article 18 (for foreigners in private units), the Immigration Bureau can issue residence on the basis of a work visa. The applicant must first find the receiving unit, and then the guarantor will apply to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor for a work permit. The application must provide all the information of the applicant, a copy of the passport and an entry visa.

7. Physical examination:

Physical examination should be carried out in the designated hospital, passport, no objection certificate, one photo, stamp duty 10. On this basis, the Ministry of Health will issue health certificates for those who are qualified and repatriate those who are found to be sick. Foreigners working in restaurants, restaurants, hospitals and food companies should have an annual physical examination and be issued a health permit by the Ministry of Health.

8, medical insurance plan:

Since April 65-438+00, 2000, the Ministry of Health has implemented the medical insurance plan for foreigners in this department, stipulating that only after the head of household pays 50 Kuwaiti dinars, 40 Kuwaiti dinars for his wife and 30 Kuwaiti dinars for minors under 65-438+08 can he apply for and extend his residence. The validity of residence is directly linked to the validity of insurance. Those who have paid medical insurance for one year can only apply for a residence permit valid for only one year. If Keke is not in this case, the children born to Keke's foreign wife and Keke's woman who marries foreigners need to pay 5 insurance premiums. According to the law, owners must pay insurance premiums for their employees. 1570

9, privatization of medical insurance:

According to the recent resolution, the Ministry of Health has begun to plan the privatization of medical insurance, and the annual premium per person will be reduced to 20 Kuwaiti dinars. The private medical insurance department will soon start issuing insurance cards, and the insured can receive medical services in designated hospitals. Kuwaiti municipal authorities have planned to build three new medical safety hospitals in Jahara, Ahmadi and Lavagna, and will build more medical facilities in the future.

10, medical insurance card:

At the end of 2002, the Ministry of Health plans to issue medical insurance cards to all foreigners who live in the Ministry and participate in the medical insurance plan. This card includes the cardholder's photo, ID number, insurance termination date, etc. The bar code on the card can display all the information of the cardholder on the computer of each medical center.

1 1. Fingerprints and criminal records:

There are four departments in Kuwait that handle the fingerprints of foreigners and obtain records of whether they have committed criminal offences. The applicant holds the original and photocopy of his passport, four photos and a letter of introduction from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, and fills in the corresponding form in Arabic when handling. It takes a week for the criminal investigation department of the Ministry of the Interior to compare fingerprints, and then the applicant can get the fingerprint certificate at the application department.

12. Residence application:

You should apply for residence to Shuwei and Immigration Passport Bureau of the Ministry of Interior. The following materials (including the original and two copies) are required to apply for residence for the first time:

A. a form filled out and signed by the guarantor

B. Passport

C. Work permit

D. certificate of no objection

E. health certificate

F. Criminal record

G. Four passport photos

The maximum residence period is 5 years, and the fee is 10, and every year is 2 years except the first year. If the guarantor is a government department, the relevant expenses shall be paid by foreigners themselves according to law; If the guarantor is in a private enterprise, the expenses shall be settled by both parties through consultation.

13, long-term residence:

Foreigners who remain the same guarantor after the end of the previous residence period may apply for extension of residence. The procedure is simple and no physical examination is needed. After the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor renews the work permit, it is only necessary to apply to the Passport Office of the Immigration Bureau in Shuwei River at least one month before the end of the validity period of residence. The required materials are: a. the original and photocopy of the applicant's passport B. the updated work permit C. the guarantor agrees to sign. Generally, the guarantor or official agent will handle the extension of residence on his behalf. If I do this, I need a power of attorney from a guarantor.

14, agent:

Most institutions in Kuwait have agents who are responsible for completing relevant paperwork. Most of the agents are foreigners from Arab countries, and they have the right to fill out forms and complete official documents. If its work is related to some government departments, it needs to be formally registered.

15, family visa:

Foreigners (men) whose monthly income exceeds the minimum standard can guarantee that their wives and children will be reunited with them in Keke after obtaining the right of abode in Keke. Before August 28, 2000, the lowest monthly income of foreigners was: 450 in government departments and 650 in private sectors; Later, it was adjusted to 400 subjects, suitable for government departments and the private sector. That is, foreigners of any nationality can ensure the reunion of their wives and children as long as their monthly income exceeds 400. Foreign women can't guarantee their husbands to apply for family reunion visas, and children over 2 1 year old can't apply for family reunion visas with their guarantee even if they use the same passport. Residents who have obtained family reunification visas cannot work until they are guaranteed by Kuwaitis and transferred to their places of residence. Family reunion visa can be applied to the passport department of the guarantor's place of residence, and the required materials are as follows:

A. Arabic application form

B. Guarantor's income certificate

C. Copy of guarantor's ID card

D. Copy of family passport

E. notarized marriage certificate and child birth certificate

Marriage certificate and child birth certificate must be notarized by the embassy of the guarantor country in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After entering the country with a family reunion visa, the required residence procedures are basically the same as those with a work visa. Physical examination and fingerprints are also required, but work permit and guarantor's approval are not required, but the guarantor needs to ensure that the applicant is provided with living security. Living expenses for family reunion (wife and minor children) are 100 families in the first year and100 families every year thereafter, and 200 families for adult children every year. No matter what department the guarantor works in, this fee must be paid. People who enter the country with visiting visas can live with their families without leaving the country and returning again.

16, newborn baby:

Foreign children should be reunited with their families immediately after being born in this department. For the guarantor, there is no minimum wage limit for such residence, and the father of the child born in the department can guarantee it. The parents of the child should first get the birth notice from the hospital where the child was born, and then go to the newborn registration office provided by the hospital to handle the official birth certificate of the child with the notice, the copy of the parents' passport and ID card, the notarized marriage certificate and the completed application form. The cost of the birth certificate is 10, which can be collected after one week. Parents need to name the newborn when they receive the notice. Foreigners who don't speak Arabic will transliterate their names into Arabic according to their pronunciation. Before you apply for residence for a newborn, you should add his name to the passport of one of your parents, or apply for a new passport for him alone. Embassies have different requirements in this respect, but most of them require that the birth certificate be translated and certified, which is consistent with the original. Some embassies also require the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to notarize the birth certificate first. After the newborn gets a new passport or notes, the procedure of applying for residence is the same as that of applying for family reunion, except that physical examination and fingerprints are not needed. The required materials include: original and photocopy of father's passport, parents' ID card, marriage certificate, work permit, income certificate, etc. The above procedures should be completed within 60 days after the birth of the newborn, otherwise a fine of 200 subjects will be imposed. If the newborn's father works in a private company, the management fee for the first and second children in the first year is 100, and the management fee for the third child in the first year is 200. If the newborn's father works in a state-owned unit and the first three children don't need to pay any fees in the first year, then the baby born in the first year needs to pay 100 family management fee and 10 family living expenses every year.

17, new passport:

If a foreigner's passport has expired, but his residence is still valid, he can transfer his residence to a new passport. The holder of a new passport should ensure that the residence page of his old passport cannot be stamped with a cancellation stamp, otherwise he can't apply for relocation and can only apply for residence again. After obtaining a new passport, foreigners should immediately apply to the Immigration Bureau with the following materials:

A. obtain a copy of all relevant materials of the original residence.

B. Letter from the guarantor

C. Old passport

D. Four photos

After providing relevant materials, you can transfer your account to a new passport, and then your account will remain valid.

18. Subordinated guarantee:

Generally speaking, if the current guarantor agrees, foreigners can move their accounts to the name of the new guarantor. The reunion of government employees, domestic helpers and their families is subject to certain restrictions. In the private sector, the rules for transferring accounts are more complicated, generally only allowed in the same industry. For example, after the transfer, teachers can only engage in similar jobs and cannot engage in manufacturing. After working in this department for one year, domestic helpers can become agricultural workers under the same guarantor. Domestic helpers living in Article 20 must cancel their existing residence and re-enter the country with a new work permit if they want to change it to Article 18. However, the holder of a domestic helper must work for five years after obtaining residence qualification before he can change to residence. According to the contract between the government and private enterprises, those who come to the agency cannot change to other residences after the project ends, but they can change to other government projects. According to the new account transfer law, which was implemented in April, 20001,foreign employees working in private enterprises can change their accounts after working for one year, if they get the consent of the current guarantor. Relocation of residence requires payment of part 10-20 handling fee to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, and part 10 annual residence fee to the Ministry of Interior. If the original company or enterprise is closed down, closed down, merged or sold, the handling fee for moving residence will be exempted. To apply for residence transfer, you must first obtain the certificate that a67 has given up and needs to be insured from the current guarantor, and the new guarantor can apply for a new work permit for him accordingly. If the current sponsor refuses, he can appeal to the Labor Department of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor. If it can be proved that the original guarantor can not give sufficient reasons or violates the provisions of the labor contract, he can be transferred to residence after ruling. After completing the residence transfer procedures, foreigners do not need to re-enter the country after leaving the country, nor do they need to undergo a medical examination. They only need to cancel their original residence in their passports and apply for a new residence, and pay the annual residence fee of 10. Those who fail to transfer residents can leave the country after resigning and re-enter the country with a new work permit. During this period, you don't have to return to your country of origin, but you can stay in any country around the branch. In May, 20001,new regulations on the transfer of residence rights and the cost of issuing work permits to employees of private enterprises were submitted to the Cabinet for discussion. After approval, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor will be responsible for collecting this fee. In order to encourage Kuwaitis to find jobs in private enterprises, the cabinet may approve the bill. According to the new law, the time limit for private enterprises to freely change their residence may be increased to three years, and the cost will also be increased to 250 knots. The work permit fee will be increased from l0 to 50 per year, and the renewal fee will be increased from 2 to 5 per year. For foreigners who undertake self-guarantee according to article 19, the fee may be increased to 100 per year.

19, other types of houses:

In addition to work residence, family residence and domestic helper residence, foreigners can also obtain other kinds of residence, such as student residence and medical residence valid for three months. According to clause 14, foreigners can obtain temporary residence for one year under special circumstances, such as illness during their studies, but they cannot obtain formal residence. Similarly, foreigners who have resigned from the department but still need some time to deal with personal property affairs can also obtain temporary residence rights. 1998 the intermediary immigration bureau stipulates that immediate family members (such as parents and sisters) are allowed to hand over to 10 family/person after the visit visa expires (which cannot be extended according to the regulations) and obtain a residence valid for 2-3 months, but they have to cancel it after leaving the country. It is easy for foreign businessmen to obtain temporary residency. According to Article 24, foreigners who have lived in Keke for a long time can guarantee themselves and obtain the right of long-term residence for 2-5 years after proving that they have enough economic ability to earn a living and issue a certificate of good behavior. This residence can be extended after the expiration. Foreigners who can vouch for themselves can also vouch for their wives and children.

20. Exit permit:

Foreigners working in government departments or some government agencies should obtain exit permits before leaving the country.

2 1, stay abroad:

Residents who stay abroad for more than 6 months will automatically cancel their residence. The following people go abroad: A. Study abroad. B. receive necessary treatment abroad. C those who stay abroad because of work needs and have obtained permission before leaving the country. Scholars seeking overseas should apply to the immigration office where they live and get their consent. When applying, you must hold a certificate of studying abroad issued by the school and notarized by the local embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The application form should be printed in Arabic, and other relevant materials include a copy of passport, a copy of ID card and four photos, which will take effect after approval. When returning from the country, you should show your certificate to the immigration bureau, and the validity period of the certificate is the same as that of your residence.

Attached:

1. Tip for tourists: The tourist visa consists of two pages. One page should be used when entering the country, and the other page should be properly kept for use when leaving the country.

2. Website of the Ministry of Interior: www.moi.gov.kw, the official website of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior, including detailed descriptions of relevant laws and policies, and providing forms required for applying for visas, residence and driver's licenses.

3. Photos: There are many photos needed for various procedures in Kuwait, and the specifications are different: passport requires bareheaded photos, the maximum is 5.0×4.0 cm, the minimum is 4.5×3.5 cm, and the face is 2.2-2.5 cm; 4.0×3.0 cm ID card, bareheaded photo without glasses; To apply for a driver's license, you need a bareheaded photo of 2.0×2.0 cm and a face of 2.0-2.25 cm (you should wear glasses if you need to drive). It is recommended to prepare more photos of various specifications for use when handling various procedures. 14d 1

After the expiration of the labor contract with the original employer, you should ask him to give up his statement of continuing to be a guarantor in order to go through the formalities of account transfer. If it is rejected, it is necessary to re-enter the country with a new entry permit handled by a new guarantor after leaving the country, and go through the required residence procedures including medical examination again.

5. The regulations on household registration, family reunion visa and family visit visa are constantly being adjusted. It is recommended to check the latest information of relevant departments frequently.

Embassy of the State of Kuwait in China

Office: No.23 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Tel: 653222 16, 65322 182, 65322374, 6532 1272 Fax: 6532 1607.

Embassy of Duwitt State

Office: No.23 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Tel: 653222 16, 65322 182, 65322374, 6532 1272 Fax: 6532 1607.

The above is for your reference only. This answer was changed by the respondent to 14:5 1 on March 2nd.