KUWAIT

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Services Offered by the Community Welfare Wing, Embassy of PAKISTAN, kuwait

 

Sr. No

Question

Answer

1.

What is the procedure of repatriation back to Pakistan in case passport is lost or expired and person is detained by Kuwaiti authorities?

The Mission issues out pass in lieu of passport and formalities are completed through assigned personnel of Community Welfare Wing.

2.

What is the procedure for sending dead bodies from Kuwait to Pakistan?

The Community Welfare Wing prepares the required documentation and any heir can visit Embassy to collect the documents. The dedicated personnel at CWA Wing also visits the mortuary for repatriation of dead body. 

3.

What legal assistance is available to Pakistani Prisoners in Kuwat?

 

The Community Welfare Attache regularly visits Central Jail, Amomi Jail and Deportation Cell every month and meets the Jail authorities and prisoners. The CWA Wing also provides the required legal assistance through Embassy Lawyer.

4.

How can OPF card be acquired and what are benefits?

OPF Card can be acquired through online OPF portal i.e www.opforg.pk or through physical attendance in Community Welfare Wing. If visa is not protected it carries fee of  Rs. 2,000/-. In case visa is protected no fee is charged. The detail of benefits attached with OPF portal Cards is available on www.opf.org.pk

5.

Is new passport issuance facility available at Embassy?

Yes, new passport issuance and renewal facility is available at Embassy both through online portal https://onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk and through physical attendance at Embassy.

6.

Is facility of issuance of new CNIC available at Embassy?

Yes, new CNIC can be made either through online portal https://id.nadra.gov.pk/e-id/ or through physical attendance at Embassy.

7.

What are various types of visa issued by Government of Kuwait?

Following are the various types of visas issued by Govt of Kuwait.

 

Reference number of permit

Type of Visa

14

Temporary permits

17

Government sector permits

18

Private sector permits / Labour visa

19

Business

20

Domestic help

22

Dependent permits

23

Study

24

Self-residence permit

 

8.

What is the procedure for attestation of documents?

Any document prepared at Pakistan needs to be attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad and is then counter attested by Mission.

Any document prepared in Kuwait is attested by Mission, the requirements are copy of passport, valid residence, Civil I.D and presence of witnesses.

 

9.

What is the Fees of documents attestation?

Power of Attorney

KD 3.000

All other Attestation

 

KD 2.000

Authority Letter

Affidavit

Undertaking

Agreement

 

 

10.

What is the schedule of fees of Passport and NICOP?

Passport Fees

Passport

Fee for 5 years validity

Fee for 10 years validity

Normal

Urgent

Normal

Urgent

MRP (36 Pages)

7.000

11.500

10.500

17.250

MRP (72 Pages)

12.750

20.750

19.000

31.000

MRP (100 Pages)

13.750

27.500

20.750

41.000

NICOP/ I.D Card

Urgent Fees

22.000

Normal Fees

15.000