About Kuwait
Whether your company is sending employees to Kuwait or expanding your worldwide footprint—Fragomen is here to help. Since 2014, our Team of experienced immigration professionals’ partners 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, and immigration laws allow a high level of discretion throughout the process. Requirements, processing times, employment eligibility and benefits for accompanying family members vary by visa classification.
- Most foreign nationals require a pre-approved visa to enter Kuwait. They may apply for an e-visa via the Ministry of Interior online portal, generally granted for a single entry and allowing a stay of up to 30 days.
- Foreign nationals seeking short- or long-term employment in Kuwait must be sponsored by a Kuwaiti entity to secure a Work Visa and Residence Permit or a Commercial Visit Visa. A labor quota (labor file) is also required if the sponsoring entity is established in the Kuwait mainland. A work visa may only be issued once a labor quota that matches a candidate’s profile (job title, nationality, and gender) is available. Requirements vary for entities that operate in the Kuwait Direct Investment Authority free trade zone or free trade zone-like areas.
Fragomen can also consult on citizenship matters and, as permitted within the confines of local law, may be able to offer citizenship assistance.
Our core services:
Transactional support with Kuwait visa applications:
- Outsourcing of PRO function to Fragomen
- Labour quotas
- New work and family visa applications
- Sponsorship transfers
- Short Term Work Visas
- Third party sponsorship for short term Commercial Visit Visa
- Third party sponsorship for long term Work Residence Permit
Corporate Services:
- Company Secretary Support
- Obtaining and renewing Commercial Registration
- Obtaining and renewing Trade License
- Obtaining and renewing Signatory Card / Immigration License
Advisory support:
- Immigration audits
- Compliance assessments
- Reviewing and enhancing existing corporate immigration programs
- Training & organizational development (immigration function)
- Government advisory
In addition to the above. 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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Remote Work Strategic Services for Employers
As the world moves forward from the pandemic, some companies are calling employees back to the office full-time, while others are implementing or formalizing hybrid work schedules.
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Value-Added Services
A wealth of complimentary benefits to enrich your immigration experience.
