Family Joining Visa - Procedure after arrival

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(Below information is a general guideline, and specific requirements might vary)

Kuwait Residency Process:

Arrival:
Ensure you have the original visa document with you.

Step 1: Medical Checkup
Action: Book an appointment for a medical checkup through the "Sahel" app.
Documents Required: Original visa

Step 2: Fingerprints
Action: Visit a nearby Ministry of Interior (MOI) service center. No appointment is needed.
Documents Required: Original visa

Step 3: Medical Status & Insurance
Action: Monitor the "Sahel" app for your medical checkup results (expect 3-4 days). Once approved ("passed"), proceed with the following steps within the app:
Pay KD 40 for health insurance (wait for processing, approximately 1 hour).
Pay KD 100 for the residency permit (iqama) and take a screenshot of the confirmation.

Step 4: Civil ID
Action: Within the "Sahel" app Submit an application for a Civil ID.
Upload the following documents:
Screenshot of the iqama confirmation
Applicant''s passport copy
Applicant''s photograph
Processing Time: Wait for 2-3 days for PACI (Public Authority for Civil Information) acceptance.

Step 5: Civil ID Payment & Collection
Action: Once approved by PACI, pay KD 5 for the Civil ID fee through the "Sahel" app.
Collection: Expect to receive the Civil ID within 5 days.