Director General of the General Department for Residence Affairs, Major-General Talal Ma’arafi told, The amendments include granting multiple entry visit visas to businessmen to encourage the capital inflow and economic movement in the country, so that visitors can frequently visit the country at regular intervals according to the validity of the visa.
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300 fee for family visa
Director General of the General Department for Residence Affairs, Major-General Talal Ma’arafi, has explained it is proposed to impose KD 300 fee for family visa other than the wife and siblings. He added, fees will be announced once approved by the Fatwa and Legislation Department. Ma’arafi said the regulations include several amendments in order to increase the number of visitors to the country.
Procedure completed to replace expats
Director of Fatwa and Legislation Department Advisor Salah Al-Mesad said the sector has completed procedures to replace expatriates with Kuwaitis in administrative positions. He requested Civil Service Commission (CSC) to nominate Kuwaitis for employment in three disciplines, reports Al-Qabas daily.
