Kuwait is a small and rich Muslim country. It concentrates on a large number of oil reserves. The country's economy is considered one of the most profitable in the world. The standard of living here is high, the population is small and society is closed. It is almost unreal to get citizenship in Kuwait. The official language is Arabic, but English is used as a business language. 

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Let's list the advantages of life in Kuwait:

• High standard of living.
• Developed economy.
• A large number of exchangers.
• Loyal banking and credit system.
• High level of wages.
• Cheap petrol.

Consider the disadvantages:

• Strict laws.
• Adherence to social norms.
• Conservative society.
• Political censorship
• It- Very difficult to get citizenship for a foreigner.
• Lack of public transportation.
• Dry climate.

Conditions of stay in Kuwait and types of visas, documents

To enter Kuwait requires one of the possible visas:

• Work visa.
• Business visa.
• Tourist visa.
• Family reunion.
• Student visa.

   For all types of visas, an invitation from a sponsor is required. Ideally, you should have one already at the stage of planning your trip. There are electronic visas for entry into Kuwait, and they have the same legal force as the physical ones. The only difference is the ease of processing and application. The maximum stay in Kuwait on a visa is a maximum of 90 days. Work visas, student visas, and family reunions can be extended. The registration of health insurance is mandatory. By the way, you can arrange it on our website.

To apply for a visa in Kuwait, you will need the following documents:

• Passport.
• Filled out an English questionnaire.
• Invitation from a sponsor.
• Work permit.
• Documents confirming enrollment in the university.
• Paid consular fee.

  If your passport has a mark of entry into Israel, you will be denied a visa. And sometimes there are difficulties for women who are going to travel to the country without a male escort. Before planning a trip, or emigration to Kuwait - it is ideal to have legal advice to avoid difficulties and the possibility of successfully solving them.

What do I need to get permanent residency and citizenship?

  Permanent residency can be obtained due to education, work, and family reunification for a period of 6 months to five years. Also, Kuwaiti residents are issued identification cards with personal data. When planning a move and considering different ways of obtaining residency, the ideal option would be to buy a checklist.

  In the case of getting a job in Kuwait on a long-term basis, you need to change your work visa to a residence visa. This can be done by the employer. First, he must provide an offer of employment and apply to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor. The timeframe for redoing the documents is usually 2-3 months. This is the most efficient way to obtain residency.

  To reunite a foreign resident with his family, after securing himself, a working man can sponsor his wife and child and submit an invitation, provided he earns 450-650 dinars.

To be reunited with the family, one must have the following documents:

• Verified marriage and childbirth certificates.
• A copy of the sponsor's identification document.
• A certificate proving the sponsor's income level.
• Copy of passports.

  The maximum term of a Permanent Residence Permit granted by the authorities is 5 years. During this period, you have the right to renew your residency and extend the term, by five years. 

  Unfortunately, the immigration policy in Kuwait is very strict and closed type. This is due to the history of the country, as well as the small population and large economic resources. According to the principle of a rich but small country - the government gives maximum priority to the indigenous population to expand and develop its nation. Therefore, for residents, there are limited periods of stay and opportunities. Citizenship is possible by naturalization of "special citizenship" through marriage to a Kuwaiti citizen, a man. This option is possible if the wife is Muslim or adopts Islam before marriage. The government grants citizenship only if the father is a Kuwaiti citizen and a native.