Kerala CM seeks PM Modi''s intervention to bring stranded Indians back from Gulf countriesKerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help Indians stranded in Gulf countries. Many are unable t...
06 Mar, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Kuwait to launch freelance visa allowing foreign workers to work independentlyKuwait is launching a freelance residency permit within two months, allowing skilled foreign workers to operate independently for an annual...
19 Feb, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
What Kuwait’s new immigration reforms mean for residents, visitors and employersKuwait has significantly updated its immigration system. Residency permits are now valid for up to 15 years. Visitors can stay for three mo...
16 Jan, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Pakistan & Bangladesh among 75 countries hit by US immigrant visa pause. Check full listThe US has announced a temporary pause on issuing immigrant visas to nationals of 75 countries, including Pakistan, as part of a policy rev...
15 Jan, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
Kuwait limits overseas stay for foreign residents to six months under revised residency rulesKuwait has implemented a new regulation limiting foreign residents to a maximum of six months outside the country, with exceptions for spec...
31 Dec, 2025, 01.57 PM 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 curbs illegal currency exchange with stricter penaltiesKuwait has introduced criminal penalties for unlicensed currency exchange, targeting informal trading and hawala operations. The new decree...
04 Dec, 2025, 05.00 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
Visa-on-arrival now available in Kuwait for GCC foreign residentsKuwait has initiated a new policy allowing foreign residents of GCC countries to obtain tourist visas on arrival. This decision, effective ...
11 Aug, 2025, 10.49 AM IST
Kuwait’s new exit rule: What work visa holders must do before flying outKuwait has implemented a mandatory electronic travel permit system for expatriate workers in the private sector, effective July 1, 2025. Th...
02 Jul, 2025, 12.42 PM IST
Kuwait to require exit permits for foreign workers before leaving the countryKuwait is to require foreigners working in the private sector to obtain their employer's permission before leaving the country, authorities...
11 Jun, 2025, 04.00 PM IST
A deadly fire exposes the plight of low-paid migrants in wealthy KuwaitIn Kuwait, a devastating fire that killed 49 migrant workers has revealed severe housing issues for low-income workers. Authorities respond...
20 Aug, 2024, 10.41 AM IST
UAE updates visa-on-arrival for 87 countries; is India included?The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs updated its visa exemption policy, allowing citizens from 87 countries to enter without a pre-entry vis...
19 Mar, 2024, 11.27 AM IST
Indians in Kuwait advised to comply with residency, visa lawsIndia has advised its nationals residing in Kuwait to comply with local residency and visa laws as a number of expatriates have been arrest...
09 May, 2016, 01.04 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