Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced that new measures will be implemented once work resumes on Tuesday,6/30/2020, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. This decision is in compliance with the Council of Ministers regarding the return to normalcy plan to be done in stages in continuation of the efforts of MoI to limit the spread of the coronavirus and maintain the safety of citizens and expats.
The administration added that the citizens’ who visit the ministries should adhere to the health instructions and maintain social distancing by wearing face masks while visiting the ministry offices. A prior appointment will be needed via booking online through the www.moi.gov.kw website starting from Sunday. Carrying Civil ID card is mandatory for cross verification. There are no printing services for the required documents, and that all services and forms are done electronically at the reception.
The following transactions will be allowed for visitors:
1- Residency affairs department related to domestic workers according to Article (20), and they include:
• First-time residency status for entry who entered the country and the residency status requirements have been completed.
• Transferring residency from one sponsor to another. Also, consideration for expats who could not renew their residence due to curfew and total lockdown Those expats due to some reasons could not renew their residency.
2- Traffic Transactions:
• Issuing licenses for the first time for those who have passed the driving test.
• Renewing licenses.
• Issuance of a driving form for citizens
• Issuance of a driving form for domestic workers Article (20) for the driver.
• Vehicle renewal.
• Transferring vehicle ownership.
• Paying traffic violations.
3- Judgment execution transactions.