How to Apply for Kuwait Family Visa

You can apply for Kuwait family visa by making an appointment for family visa application at the General Department of Residency through appointment booking service provided by Kuwait Meta platform, by the following link:

How to Apply for Kuwait Family Visa Online

To apply for a Kuwait family visa you have to make an appointment through meta platform, by follow these steps:

• Visit the Meta Portal directly “from here“.
• If you’re a new user click “Register” as a new user.

• Input the Civil ID in the designated field.
• Provide the Civil ID Serial Number in the required fields.
• Enter your mobile number and email address.
• Agree to the terms and conditions after reviewing them.
• Click on the “Register” icon.
• Enter the mobile confirmation code in the provided field.
• Input the email confirmation code in the designated field.
• Create and confirm a password for your new account.
• Click on the “Confirm” icon to finalize account creation.
• Log into the Meta Portal using the provided link.
• Locate and open the “Appointments” section on the dashboard.
• Choose the “Ministry of Interior Kuwait” option.
• Select the “General Department of Residency”.
• Click on “Family Visit Visa“.
•  Choose “Apply” to start.
• Pick the nearest department and proceed.
• Choose an available date and time for your visit.
• Review the details and submit your appointment request.

How to Apply for Kuwait Family Visa Through the Department of Immigration

You can obtain a Kuwait family visa through the Department of Immigration by following these steps:

• Visit the General Department of Immigration in your governorate.
• Submit all the required documents.
• Fill out the application form for the service.
• Pay the applicable fees.
• Wait for the approval to have the visit visa issued

Kuwait Family Visa Conditions

Here are the eligibility requirements to apply for Kuwait family visa:

• Sponsor Residency Requirements: The sponsor must hold a valid Kuwait residency visa (Iqama).
• Minimum Salary Requirement: A minimum monthly salary of KD 800 (USD 2,618) is required to sponsor family members.
• Eligible Family Members: Spouses and children are typically eligible, while other dependents, such as parents, may be considered in some cases.
• Special Considerations: Additional requirements may apply to dependent spouses and children, especially in situations involving divorce or custody issues.
• Degree Requirement: Expatriates are no longer required to show proof of higher education to sponsor their spouse or children under 14.

Kuwait Family Visa Requirements

You can check the requirements for applying for Kuwait family visa, as below:

• Submit the required visit visa application.
• Provide a copy of the visitor’s passport, ensuring it is valid for at least six months.
• Present proof of kinship, noting that certificates from the Embassy Department are not accepted.
• Include a recent salary certificate for the sponsor if they work in the government sector or obtain it from the system.
• Attach the sponsor’s Civil ID.

Kuwait Family Visa Fees

The fees required to apply for Kuwait family visa via Meta platform are a fixed fees of 3 KD for the service, which are paid directly through the applying process.