Expats with valid residency can return to Kuwait from August 1

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Expats with valid residency can return to Kuwait from August 1

Friday, July 3, 2020

The commercial flights, which will start operating on August 1, will include the return of residents and Gulf nationals local Arabic daily Al Qabas reported.

According to the report, any resident who has a valid residence permit in Kuwait will be able to return to Kuwait from August 1 when the commercial operation begins at Kuwait International Airport.

The required measures include obtaining an accredited PCR certificate proving that he is not infected with the Covid-19 and registering on the "Shlonik" application before boarding the plane. The passenger also must sign a pledge to adhere to the Ministry of Health instructions, whether in the home quarantine or institutional quarantine. Temperature check before boarding the plane and upon arrival.

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Ananya Ray Sunday, July 5, 2020 Pls clarify the accredited medical centers names from where PCR certificate will be issued.
Selvam Saturday, July 4, 2020 First time my residence visa coming last may 3 my visa expary so how to extend my visa
ABDUR RAHMAN Friday, July 3, 2020 Please clarify if the student went India in first week of March 2020 because of the semester exam in April/May 2020 assuming he will comeback in June before this residence expires in the same month but is now stranded in India because of so many reasons, travel in particulars; then his passport validity is also less than a year, one can not renew civil id here ,what if he makes passport in India and wants to renew, is it possible to do by his father , please let us know the best way in this brief circumstances. Please let us know step by step
Sagar Friday, July 3, 2020 The 6 month ruld for being outside of Kuwait has been increased to 1 year. So any one whos visa is not expired can visit Kuwait. Jazeera has started accepting bookings & ticket rates are sky rocketing. Can any one tell about PCR Certificate requirements, as any one can get PCR test from good lab but is it required to be affiliated with Kuwait embassy & it must be in arabis or no?
Vijay Friday, July 3, 2020 Hi, What if the residency expires before August and while outside Kuwait. And they are unable to renew for want of KSE NOC issues Thanks
Nandakumar Desai Friday, July 3, 2020 Please elaborate requirement as "accredited" PCR Certificate
Manoj Verma Friday, July 3, 2020 What''s the meaning of accredited PCR. Can anyone explain please.
PM Friday, July 3, 2020 First time new visa finished may 15th.. If its possible can come to kuwait.. Please reply me
Mahesh Menghani Friday, July 3, 2020 It is very good news for stranded expats waiting to return to Kuwait. I would like to request IIK to also take up matter of expats who got stranded and their residence has expired they should also get a chance to come back and get their residency renewed.
Sunil Panigrahi Friday, July 3, 2020 If someone has any update or info about VISIT VISA status will they open this option to apply to bring own kids
Murtaza asin Friday, July 3, 2020 According to thise article, I m little bit confused.please provide us proper information on thise. Becouse my visa expired in November 2020 still have time but if in case 6 month completed in India due to lockdown but visa still not expired and will travel after six month so we can enter into kuwait or not
Sss Friday, July 3, 2020 Please clarify this "The passenger also must sign a pledge to adhere to the Ministry of Health instructions, whether in the home quarantine or institutional..."

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