Kuwait: Mandatory Fingerprinting on Departure
Type
E-journal
Date
15 Oct 2015
Jurisdiction
Kuwait
Taxonomy
Nationality & Citizenship, General Immigration & Nationality
Copyright
LexisNexis
Relevant company
Fragomen Middle East
Analysis
Mandatory fingerprinting has been implemented by the Interior Ministry for foreign nationals on employment residence permits or business visitor visas departing from Kuwait International Airport.
The new policy applies to all foreign nationals except Kuwaiti citizens and diplomats.
What This Means for Employers and Foreign Nationals
Foreign nationals on employment residence permits or business visitor visas in Kuwait should be ready to proceed through fingerprinting before departing the country via Kuwait International Airport.