29/08/2017
29/08/2017
I have the designation “Engineer” with KD 600+ base salary and holding a driving license. Is it possible to apply for a driving license for my wife? She is under my sponsorship, she already stayed for two years in Kuwait and holds a university degree. We will be also having a baby soon. I was informed by different mandoubs that Traffic Department stopped issuing driving licenses to housewives except if their husbands have a “manager” designation. Thank you in advance for your valuable help. Name withheld Answer: We are not aware of the halt in issuing of driving licenses to housewives except if their husbands have ‘manager’ designation. What we know is that a housewife whose husband already has a driving licence can also apply for one but must show compelling reasons why she should be granted a driving licence. One such compelling reason must be that woman must have children going to school in Kuwait. On this score, we are afraid that if you apply for a driving licence for your wife who is only now expecting a baby, the application might not receive a favorable reply.