I am an Indian and my wife is from Pakistan I want to bring her to Kuwait. After reading in the newspaper that I was required to get a “No Objection” (NOC) to procure a visa for a Pakistani I went to the Interior Ministry in Sharq but they sent me instead to the ministry’s office in Subhan. In Subhan, my application for an NOC was rejected. I want to know as to what I should now. Please advise. My salary is KD 600.

Name withheld Answer: Well, there is nothing that you can do now. Your application has been rejected by the highest authority you can approach. All you can do, regardless of your salary, is wait for a change in rules on visas for Pakistanis.

The authorities say there is no ban, only some “restrictions” of various categories of Pakistanis. This “restrictions” make it very, very difficult for Pakistanis to get the visas. Some applications are rejected outright at the visa window, while others are sent to the State Security for clearance but it is very rare, although not totally ruled out to get this approval.

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