Kuwait ban domestic helpers from Guinea-Bissau and laborers from Vietnam; Georgian passport holders need special approval

The residency affairs department of the nationality and passports sector headed by Maj Gen Sheikh Faisal Al-Nawaf Al-Sabah banned the entry of those with Georgian passports without the approval of assistant interior ministry undersecretary.

According to local media report, he also banned domestic helpers from Guinea-Bissau and laborers from Vietnam.

The report added that the measures were taken following letters by Criminal Security Undersecretary Maj Gen Khalid Al-Dayeen. Report also added several individuals from the said nationalities are linked to new types of crimes, prompting the decision.