About Kuwait
Whether your company is sending employees to Kuwait or expanding your worldwide footprint—Fragomen is here to help. Our experienced immigration professionals partner with businesses of all sizes to develop immigration strategies that can help you achieve your goals.
- Kuwait's immigration system provides limited options for employers of foreign nationals. Kuwait's open economy is dominated by the petroleum-based industry and financial services are considered to be the largest non-petroleum industry in the region.
- Business visitors may secure a commercial visit visa, sponsored by an entity in Kuwait. Travelers of certain nationalities may be eligible for visa-on-arrival, e-visa, or hotel-sponsored visit visas.
- The employment of foreign nationals in Kuwait is heavily restricted and the government strongly promotes the employment of Kuwaiti citizens. Recent nationalization policies focus on replacing foreign nationals with Kuwaitis in the public sector. As part of the immigration process, foreign nationals must secure an entry visa and obtain work and residence permits.
- With a view to attracting foreign investment, Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) permits up to 100 percent foreign ownership of a business. All other foreign businesses must abide by an existing law that mandates that Kuwaitis, or a GCC national, own at least 51 percent of any enterprise.
Fragomen can also consult on citizenship matters and, as permitted within the confines of local law, may be able to offer citizenship assistance.
Firmwide services
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Business Visa Services and Technology
Guidance, support and technology to help you get your business travelers on the ground quickly and compliantly.
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Consular Services
Personalized support to help ease the burden of complex immigration consular processing.
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Corporate Immigration Program Development
World-class corporate immigration services to help you optimize your immigration operations.
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Crisis Management Services
The help you need, when you need it most.
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Digital Nomad Services
Advice and planning for your growing Digital Nomad population.
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Document Services
Proactive planning and on-the-ground support to streamline the immigration document process.
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Employment Verification Services
Modern, streamlined employment verification solutions to increase your compliance and minimize your exposure to risk.
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Government Advisory Services
Strategic and tailored consultation to help you achieve your business goals.
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Immigration Analytics, Benchmarking and Knowledge
Robust resources to help you understand immigration in a changing world.
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Immigration Compliance Services
Experienced guidance to help manage your most complicated immigration activities and maximize your compliance.
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Immigration Enforcement Defense Services
Enforcement defense and internal investigations assistance to help defend your business against immigration noncompliance.
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Immigration Litigation Services
Experienced, skilled immigration litigation to help you resolve complex situations.
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Immigration Technology Solutions
Pragmatic, leading-edge technology solutions that support our clients’ immigration experiences.
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Immigration Training
Unmatched training means better immigration experiences for your employees.
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Immigration Work Permit Services
Comprehensive, end-to-end immigration services and technology to help streamline business immigration.
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Private Client Services
Sound, holistic alternative residency and citizenship solutions to help you seize your opportunities.
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Remobilization Services
Strategic support to help remobilize quickly and prepare for the future of work.
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Value-Added Services
A wealth of complimentary benefits to enrich your immigration experience.
Related offices or regional coordination center (“RCC”)
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Fragomen RCC for Kuwait (Dubai)