Kuwait recently made history when they lifted their 19-year visa ban against Pakistani nationals, reinstating various types of work, family visit, tourist and commercial visas for them immediately. This move marks an exciting step in bilateral ties between Kuwait and Pakistan that should create new employment, business and tourism opportunities – Samaa TV +5ARY NEWS +5 GNN (Pakistan’s Largest News Portal).
Initial restrictions were put in place in 2006 due to security fears. Since then, both countries engaged in diplomatic efforts in an effort to address those concerns and restore visa services; ultimately the recent decision reflects Kuwait’s increased trust in Pakistani security measures and skilled workforce.
Mustafa Malik, Pakistan’s Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis’ focal person, confirmed the return of visa services by saying all these visas can now be obtained online through GNN (Pakistan’s Largest News Portal), The News International and ARY NEWS (a subsidiary).
Dr. Zafar Iqbal, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Kuwait, highlighted its positive impact, noting plans to bring 1,200 Pakistani nurses from Pakistan into Kuwait’s healthcare sector. The first batch was set to arrive last week but encountered delays due to accommodation issues; efforts are currently being undertaken to resolve them promptly.
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Lifting of visa ban should bolster Pakistan’s economy through increased remittances and employment opportunities, while at the same time forging stronger bilateral ties between both nations, encouraging greater collaboration across various fields. Express Tribune | Ary News | Daily Times
Kuwait has made this announcement amid efforts to address labor shortages and diversify its workforce, by welcoming Pakistani professionals and workers into Kuwait in order to foster its economic development and infrastructure expansion.
Pakistani nationals will find that resumption of visa services opens doors for career advancement, family reunification and cultural exchange as well as opportunities to contribute positively to Kuwait’s economy and society.
Kuwait’s online visa application process aims to make the system more user-friendly by streamlining wait times and bureaucratic hurdles, and modernizing government services to create a superior user experience. This step furthers Kuwait’s efforts of digitization of government services as part of their overall effort of digitizing government services for maximum efficiency and user convenience.
As both countries look forward to this renewed partnership, the lifting of the visa ban serves as a testament to their long-standing friendship and mutual respect between Kuwait and Pakistan.
To obtain more information regarding the application process and requirements for Pakistani visas in Kuwait, interested individuals can either visit Kuwait’s official e-visa portal or reach out directly to their Pakistani embassy in Kuwait.