Kuwait introduces new e-services to simplify visa, residency transfers for immigrantsKuwait is modernizing its immigration system. New online services now handle visa and residency permits for foreign workers. This digital s...
29 Dec, 2025, 10.32 AM IST
Kuwait implements monthly fee for entry and visit visas under new residency rulesKuwait has implemented new executive regulations for foreigners' residency, fixing entry and visit visa fees at KD10 per month. These updat...
25 Dec, 2025, 11.05 AM IST
Kuwait mandates health insurance for all foreign residents and visitorsKuwait mandates health insurance for all foreign residents and visitors starting December 23, 2025, under new executive regulations. This a...
23 Dec, 2025, 12.37 PM IST
Kuwait lists five cases to convert visit visa into residency permitKuwait has clarified rules for changing visit visas to residency permits. This offers clear pathways for government visitors, domestic work...
26 Nov, 2025, 03.16 PM IST
Kuwait introduces major hike in residency and visa fees across various categoriesKuwait has significantly increased fees for residency and visa services. New charges for various services, including visit visas and annual...
24 Nov, 2025, 03.32 PM IST
New Kuwait visa rules allow digital applications and flexible entryKuwait has implemented a new tourist visa system, categorizing applicants into four groups based on nationality, residency, or event partic...
13 Aug, 2025, 12.24 PM IST
Why India is in top 5 nations globally to obtain Portugal Golden visa in 2022Since the program's inception in 2012, more than 130 visas have been issued to Indian nationals. The Portuguese Golden Visa Residence Permi...
15 Feb, 2023, 11.51 AM IST
Govt trying to facilitate smooth international travel including for students: Harsh Vardhan ShringlaIndia now has ‘Air Bubble Arrangements’ with 28 countries. These are aimed at restarting commercial passenger services in the absence of re...
21 Aug, 2021, 08.33 AM IST
Greener and healthier pastures: As Covid stays put in India, the rich plan to check outMany professionals, business promoters, and wealthy individuals and families are finalising plans to move out as India is witnessing its wo...
15 May, 2021, 10.00 AM IST
UAE suspends issuance of visitor visas to Pakistan & 11 other countries"We have learnt that the UAE has temporarily suspended the issuance of new visit visas until further announcement for 12 countries, includi...
24 Nov, 2020, 09.55 AM IST
Air India cancels flights to Italy, France, Germany, 3 other countries till April 30This decision has been taken in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. The carrier has already cancelled flights to Kuwait.
13 Mar, 2020, 04.47 PM IST
London Mayor calls for easier UK visas for Indian studentsAccording to the London Mayor's office, the number of Indian students coming to the UK is falling - from a peak of nearly 24,000 a year in ...
17 Jul, 2018, 01.43 PM IST
UK visa rules changes: Which Indians do they impact and howDoctors and nurses have been exempted from the controversial annual cap of 20,700 visas.
18 Jun, 2018, 04.51 PM IST
Indian Embassy revises minimum wage for workers in KuwaitIn a similar communique, the embassy warned against Indian touts hanging around its premises trying to cheat and mislead their countrymen.
04 Mar, 2015, 03.51 PM IST
Sunday ET: Labour laws: Indians in Gulf forced to return or look for greener pasturesBack home, the workers are looking to start afresh. Their best bet seems to be rehabilitation packages.
02 Jul, 2013, 11.12 AM IST
Job seekers from India, eight other countries to be screened for infectious diseases in UAEThe scheme is designed to bar migrants at risk of spreading infection from entering UAE and to curb entry of contagious diseases in Gulf.
28 Sep, 2011, 06.08 PM IST