My wife wanted to transfer from article 18 to...

We would like to inform you that according to the Kuwaiti Residency Law established by the expat and about transferring the visa to the wife from work in the private sector to join the family.

·         Application form for sponsorship transfer signed by waiver from the previous and new sponsor.

·         Two (2) personal photos with a blue background measuring 6x4.

·         Approving the previous sponsor's signature and a copy thereof.

·         Original passport of the sponsored person.

·         Form of cancellation and transfer of work permit issued by the General Authority for Manpower under a letter issued by the competent immigration department approving the transfer.

·         Health insurance certificate.

·         Original civil ID (for the sponsored).

·         Salary certificate for the sponsor in the government sector or work permit for the sponsor in the private sector provided that the salary is not less than 450 KD.

·         Proof of kinship.

·         Civil ID of the sponsor and a copy thereof. You can also access this link and find out the bonus details to download the file to you as follows:

 Ministry of Interior website  

For the purpose of canceling the ban with the refusal of the sponsor can go to the court immediately and institute an action to cancel the unjustified ban with a statement of the reasons for conversion and thus obtain a ruling to cancel the ban is considered urgent in the court.