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Kuwait City, 22nd July 2022: PCC verification for new visa to be done online for Kuwait Starting from September, 2022 the verification of PCC of new expats entering Kuwait on new work or family visas will be approved online. Quoting sources, Al-Anba Arabic daily reported that this will begin with India and later it will be implemented with all countries. According to the new feature, from September onwards, for those coming from India on new work or family visas will have to submit their Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) at Kuwait Embassy in their home country, the Kuwait embassy will verify for its authenticity and only after cross checking it will be sent over to Kuwait Ministry of Interior online to verify the valid sponsor or to check if the visa is for former resident of Kuwait. List of Documents Required for PCC Issuance Is applicant's present personal particulars have changed in Passport and address different from that in the existing passport? If A…

Kuwait City, 15th July 2022: 2000 Indian nurses expected in Kuwait soon 2,000 #Indian nurses expected in #Kuwait soon They are part of deal employing 2,700 nurses at private sector health facilities Around 2,000 Indian nurses are expected to arrive in Kuwait within two months, a Kuwaiti newspaper has reported quoting an Indian envoy. The newcomers will arrive in Kuwait under a deal struck by the Kuwaiti private health sector two years ago, but was stymied over the COVID-19 outbreak, Al Rai said, citing Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Sibi George. The deal included employment of a total of around 2,700 male and female nurses from India. Some 700 of those nurses have already arrived in Kuwait in the past six months and the rest will arrive in two months at best, the envoy told Al Rai. In recent years, Indian-Kuwaiti ties have grown in different walks. The relations have further thrived after George was named as India’s ambassador to Kuwait in 2020. The diploma…

Kuwait City, 15th July 2022: Saudi Arabia to open airspace for all air carriers #Saudi Arabia to open airspace for all air carriers Carriers must meet requirements of 'the authority of overflying': aviation authority Saudi Arabia said it would open its airspace to all air carriers, paving the way for more overflights to and from Israel. The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said the country's airspace was now open to all carriers that meet its requirements for overflights, in line with international conventions that say there should be no discrimination between civil aircraft. The decision will "complement the efforts aimed at consolidating the kingdom's position as a global hub connecting three continents and to enhance international air connectivity," GACA added in a statement. Bypassing Saudi Arabian airspace had added to flight times and increased fuel burn on some services to and from Israel. Israel welcomes the decision Israeli Transpor…

Kuwait City, 9th July 2022:

Embassy of India Kuwait ***** ADVISORY ‘NEET (UG)-2022 in Kuwait’

  Kuwait is one the centers for the conduct of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) — 2022 [NEET (UG) - 2022] outside India. All candidates registered to appear in the Entrance Test are advised to carefully go through and strictly adhere to the points given below: Embassy of India ADVISORY, NEET (UG)-2022 in Kuwait (i) The Entrance Test will be conducted at ‘THE INDIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL- SENIOR SALMIYA BRANCH, ESSA AL QATAMI STREET, JIDDHA – 8, BLOCK – 10 SALMIYA, KUWAIT. The Test will be conducted strictly as per the National Testing Agency (NTA) guidelines. (ii) The Entrance Test will be conducted by the NTA on Sunday, 17 July 2022, from 11:30 A.M. — 02:50 P.M. (Kuwait time) in Pen and Paper mode, to be answered on the OMR sheet using Black Ball Point Pen which will be provided by the NTA. (iii) The duration of the Entra…

Kuwait City, 9th July 2022:

Embassy of India Kuwait PRESS RELEASE

Holiday on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha

The Embassy of India shall observe a holiday on Sunday, July 10, 2022, on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha.

2. The BLS Outsourcing Centers at Fahaheel and Jleeb-Al Shuwaikh will also remain closed on the day, while the BLS Center at Kuwait City will function from 4 p.m to 8 p.m., to attend to urgent Passport/Visa/Attestation applications. 3. Emergency consular services will continue to be rendered at the Embassy. 4. In case of any further assistance/ queries, please write to cons1.kuwait@mea.gov.in or contact Embassy's 12 (24X7) Whatsapp Helpline Numbers.   Kuwait July 8, 2022 Embassy of India, Kuwait wishes everyone Eid-al-Adha Mubarak. Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India Sibi George Ministry of Culture, Government o…

Kuwait City, 6th July 2022: Authorized Portal for Visa Application to India, Passport Seva at Indian Embassies and Consulates Authorized Portal for Visa Application to India All foreign nationals entering India are required to possess a valid international travel document in the form of a national passport with a valid visa from an Indian Mission/Post or eVisa (Limited Categories) from Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs. Avail Indian Visa plus services through "Official app Indian Visa Su-Swagatam" mobile App for 60 countries".... One stop solution for all Visa related services.  

Visa on Arrival for the nationals of Japan, South Korea and UAE (only for such UAE nationals who had earlier obtained e-Visa or regular/paper visa for India) Available at selected Airports

 

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Kuwait City, 30th June, 2022: Eid Al-Adha 2022 List of Countries for First day of Dhu Al Hijjah Eid Al Adha 2022: First day of Dhu Al Hijjah announced in these countries Here's the list of countries that have declared the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah Saudi Arabia:- The crescent moon of the month of Dhu Al Hijjah was sighted on Wednesday evening in Saudi Arabia, hence the Eid Al Adha celebration will begin on July 9. Oman:- The moon of Dhul Hijja 1443 AH has been sighted in Oman. Therefore, the first day of this month in the Sultanate of Oman will be tomorrow Thursday, while the first day of Eid Al Adha will be on Saturday, 9 July 2022. Pakistan:- The Dhu Al Hijjah moon was not sighted on Wednesday, with Eid Al Adha set to be celebrated on July 10 (Sunday). Malaysia:- Malaysia on Wednesday confirmed that Muslims in the country will be celebrating the the first day of Eid Al Adha on July 10. Hong Kong:- In Hong Kong, the Muslim Council announced that the mo…

Kuwait City, 20th June 2022:

Embassy of India Kuwait PRESS RELEASE

Re-opening of BLS Outsourcing Center at FAHAHEEL

It has been decided to re-open the Embassy’s BLS Outsourcing Center at FAHAHEEL with effect from Wednesday, June 15, 2022, as per the schedule given below: Address of the premises: Al Anoud Shopping Complex, Mezzanine Floor; Mecca Street, Fahaheel, Kuwait. Revised Timings: Saturday to Thursday (Friday closed) 0800-1800 hrs. (8.00 A.M. to 6 P.M.) (Issuance of last token at 5.15 P.M.) 2. BLS Outsourcing Center of the Embassy at KUWAIT CITY will continue to function as per the following schedule: Address of the premises: 3rd Floor, Jawahara Tower, Ali Al-Salem Street, Kuwait City. Revised Timings: Saturday to Thursday - 0730 -2130 hrs. (7.30 A.M. to 9.30 P.M.) (Issuance of last token at 8.45 P.M.) Friday - 1430 -2130 hrs. (2.30 P.M. to 9.30 P.M.) (Issuance of last token a…