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No more extension for visit visa

Monday, August 6, 2018

Director General of General Department for Residency Affairs Major General Abdullah Al-Hajri issued a circular to all residency affairs departments in all governorates to declare that all types of visit visa — dependent, commercial and tourist — will be valid for one month only and cannot be extended with effect from Aug 5.

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Ravikumar Saturday, August 25, 2018 Hi, This is very bad news for all expats. Atleast they have to give 3 month visa for spouses. Please everyone should shows their issue regarding this law to be post on iik. Let government amend the rule. Please.
syed shamsheer Saturday, August 11, 2018 I want know Visit visa validity for Wife ( 1 or 3 months)??? I would like to bring my wife to Kuwait on a visit visa. Could you please advise how long will she be able to stay in Kuwait. Awaiting your response.
syed shamsheer Thursday, August 9, 2018 I want know Visit visa validity for Wife ( 1 or 3 months)??? I would like to bring my wife to Kuwait on a visit visa. Could you please advise how long will she be able to stay in Kuwait. Awaiting your response.
EQBAL Tuesday, August 7, 2018 Hi all, Please clear me because am confuse regarding this issue, Actually My wife already in Kuwait she is enter 27th July, for visit visa three month so she can stay three month or not. ???
PRADEEP MANI Tuesday, August 7, 2018 Its verd bad news for all kuwait employees
amir Tuesday, August 7, 2018 Hi Viewers, really its very BAD news Allah subhanautala HIdaya them
Sameer Tuesday, August 7, 2018 What are the criteria to bring parents i.e. minimum age, salary etc
Yuni Tuesday, August 7, 2018 This is loss for expats because many planning to go for summer school vacations for 2 months but now govern gives only one month only visit visa... It will make burden to all expats... Allah kareem
Haridasan Tuesday, August 7, 2018 Really a bad news for me including all low income expats, really I was planning to bring my wife for three months .
Lili Tuesday, August 7, 2018 Please understand this.. when visit visa is given, it clearly states that the visitor should enter the country within one month. So if visa was granted on 20th July, the visitor has to enter before 20th August. and so on. The second part of the visa and what this article is about is.. that after a visitor enters Kuwait, they can ONLY STAY FOR ONE MONTH. No extension will be given to extend the stay after staying in Kuwait for one month. So anyone on visit visa, already in Kuwait for one month and then going to immigration to extend that visa for another 2 months will not be entertained.
ibrahim Monday, August 6, 2018 Dear Mahi You can bring your family for 3 months because you already got visa befor 5th aug and clearly mention in your visa entry from 3 months so dont worry
Suri Monday, August 6, 2018 Sir/Madam On 6 th August 2018, I went Farwanya Goveranate to take visit for my Wife.They refused to issue because she left the Kuwait on May 22nd. I tried my level best.They told me once in year two visit visa will be issued.If any one knows the latest rules and regulation(August month). pl.guide me. Thanks Regards suri
Binu Monday, August 6, 2018 Hi i took visit visa for my mam before aug 5 so when she entering kuwait it will valid three month or one month ,please reply .
Binu Monday, August 6, 2018 Hi i took visit visa for my mam before aug 5 so when she entering kuwait it will valid three month or one month ,pleas reply .
raji Monday, August 6, 2018 So we cannot bring our moms and inlaws for 3 months?
deepak Monday, August 6, 2018 Other countries are welcoming visit visas but Kuwait is exceptional, anyway it is there country let them do what ever they feel it is fit for their economy.Thank you Kuwait.
Mahi Monday, August 6, 2018 Hi please give me your feedback I took visa 1st of August I got tourist visa still my wife not entered now she is coming on 16th of August it’s effective me also
kathiresan S Monday, August 6, 2018 Really bad news for me..I will plan for 3months and now..so confused..
ALI Monday, August 6, 2018 Mr. Venkat and Mohammed read it Carefully you have the Answer. Its effect from Aug 5 onward means if you take before it was not effect 3 months Period. This is for All Visit menas Family Visit ( Dependents ) Commercial -( Business Visit ) - Tourist ( on Arrival ) Visas. Clear.
Ram Monday, August 6, 2018 Hi please give me your feedback I took visa last month July 25 th I got tourist visa still my mother not entered now she is coming on 21st of August it’s effective me also
venkat Monday, August 6, 2018 what about the visas taken before 5th aug is it valied for 3 months or not
mohammed Monday, August 6, 2018 For family visit it is 3 month right???
Expat Sunday, August 5, 2018 How sweet. On one hand they want kuwait to be a top commercial n tourist hub and on other side no extension on any visas. Before family was 3 months..now only 1 month !!!!!!! Am confused..
Bajrangi Bhai Sunday, August 5, 2018 Even with Wasta ?

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