Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence

Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence
Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence

Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence is a vital part of the Ministry of Interior in Kuwait, responsible for regulating and supervising the residence of foreigners in the country and issuing various types of entry visas.

Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence

Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence is one of the departments of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior. It is responsible for regulating foreigners’ residency affairs, issuing and renewing various types of residency permits (work residency, family residency, student residency, etc.), monitoring residency law violators, and taking the necessary legal action against them.

Services of Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence

Below you can find the services provided by the Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence in Kuwait:

  • Issuing various types of entry visas.
  • Issuing and renewing residency permits.
  • Cancelling residency permits.
  • Modifying residency information.
  • Inquiring about the status of visas and residency permits.

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E-Services of Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence

Below is a table of the electronic services that can be requested from the Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence website:

Category Electronic services
Pay Fees
  • Visa Fees for Companies
  •  Immigration Fines
  •  Deportation Tickets
Companies
  • Companies Registration
  •  Companies Residency Renewal
  •  Enquire Company Registration Status
Individual
  • Individual Services Platform
  • Enquire Visa Application Status
Government
  • Government Residency Renewal
e-Visa
  • Visa Application:
    • Tourist Visa
    • Family Visa
    • Work Visa
Enquiries
  • Latin Name Update
  • Passport Info Update
  •  Health Check Status
E-Forms
  • Visit Visas:
    • Family Visit
    • Medical Treatment Visit
    • Business Visit
    • Tourist Visit
    • Residence Visas:
    • Work Visa for Temporary Govt. Contract
    • Domestic Work Visa
    • Work Visa for Govt. Contract
    • Work Visa for Private Contract
    • Family Residence Visa
    • Student Visa
  • Residencies:
    • Govt. Residence Article 17
    • Govt. Residence First Time
    • Govt. Residence Renewal
    • Govt. Residence Cancellation
    • Transfer Residence from Govt. (Article 17) to Private (Article 18)
    • Transfer Residence from Govt. (Article 17) to Family (Article 22)
    • Transfer Residence from Govt. (Article 17) to Govt. (Article 17)
    • Private Residence Article 18
    • Private Residence First Time
    • Private Residence Renewal
    • Private Residence Cancellation
    • Transfer Residence from Private (Article 18) to Govt. (Article 17)
    • Transfer Residence from Private (Article 18) to Family (Article 22)
    • Business, Industry, Skilled Labor Residence Article 19
    • Business, Industry, Skilled Labor Residence Article 19 Renewal
    • Business, Industry, Skilled Labor Residence Article 19 Cancellation
    • Domestic Work Residence Article 20
    • Domestic Work Residence First Time
    • Domestic Work Residence Renewal
    • Domestic Work Residence Cancellation
    • Transfer Residence to Another Sponsor Domestic Work Residence
    • Family Residence Article 22
    • Family Residence First Time
    • Family Residence Renewal
    • Transfer Residence from Family (Article 22) to Private (Article 18)
    • Family Residence Cancellation
    • Student Residence Article 23
    • Student Residence First Time
    • Student Residence Renewal
    • Student Residence Cancellation
    • Residence for those with Source of Income Article 24
    • Residence for those with Source of Income First Time
    • Residence for those with Source of Income Renewal
    • Residence for those with Source of Income Cancellation
    • Residence for a Widow or a Divorcee with Children of Kuwaiti Citizen First Time
    • Residence for a Widow or a Divorcee with Children of Kuwaiti Citizen Renewal:
  • Other:
    • Temporary Residence Article 14
    • Permit to Stay Outside of Kuwait Exceeding 6 Months
    • Transfer Residence to New Passport

How to Get E-Services of Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence

You can follow the simple steps below to obtain one of the Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence services: [1]

  • Visit the General Directorate of Residency Affairs website “from here“.
  • Click on the main service from the side menu.

How to Get E-Services of Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence

  • Click on the sub-service.
  • Input the required information.
  • Submit the information to the system and receive the service.

Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence working hours

Below is a schedule of the working hours of the Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence in Kuwait:

Today Opening Hours
Saturday Closed
Sunday From 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Monday From 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday From 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday From 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday From 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Friday Closed

Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence Helpline Number

You can contact the General Department of Residency Affairs on the hotline number 25582555, in addition to the numbers 97288200-97288211, to file residency-related complaints, report illegal workers, and request assistance in obtaining department services.

Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence Website Link

You can obtain the Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence electronic services by accessing the following link: moi.gov.kw and selecting the desired service from the side menu. You can also learn about the requirements for various types of residency and obtain the designated electronic forms.

Conclusion

If you are a resident of Kuwait and want to renew or transfer your residency, or if you are outside Kuwait and want to obtain an entry visa, the Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence is your first port of call.

Questions & Answers

What is the address of the Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence?

There are branches of the Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence: the Capital branch is located in the Shuwaikh Industrial Area, the Ahmadi branch is located in the Government Complex area, the Farwaniya branch is located in the Dajeej area, and the Hawally branch is located in the Mubarak Al-Abdullah suburb.

What is the hotline number for the Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence?

The hotline number for the Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence is 25582555.

How can I pay the Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence fees?

You can pay the Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence fees by visiting its website, clicking on "Pay Fees" from the side menu, selecting the desired service, and following the system instructions.

How can I book an appointment with the Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence?

You can book an appointment with the Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence through the Meta portal.

Does the Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence work on Saturdays?

Saturday is an official holiday for the Overall Management of the Affairs of Residence.

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