Visa for Pakistanis

I would like to ask about the news on lifting ban on issuing Kuwaiti visas to Pakistanis, as announced recently during the meeting of Pakistani prime minister and Kuwaiti officials.

Moreover, I would like to know when it will be official? As I am curious about its implementation. Because, I want to apply for family visa for my wife, my job designation is Sales Manager, and my monthly salary is KD 650.

Answer: This news item was premised on the recent official visit to Kuwait by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Even if there is some truth in it nothing official has been announced. For now, the news on lifting the ‘ban’ or what the Kuwait government describes as ‘restrictions’ is nothing but a rumour and should be considered as such. Even though you are more than qualified to apply for a family visa, your chances of having the application approved is near to zilch if you make a try at it. For now it will be better to wait and pray that a favourable decision is taken in favour of all qualified Pakistanis.

The Arab Times invites questions on all aspects of Kuwaiti law. If you face a problem, or need specific advice on any legal matter, from commercial and investment law to divorce and labour, send questions to the Managing Editor, Arab Times, P.O. Box 2270, 13023 Safat, Kuwait, or Fax to 24818267. E-mail: arabtimes@arabtimesonline.com