Interior Ministry: Launches new service allowing residents to check the latest return deadline to Kuwait via 'Sahel'

Amir Zaki - Ahmed Khamis

The Ministry of Interior has launched a new electronic service via the unified government app “Sahel,” enabling residents outside the country to inquire about the latest permissible date for their entry into Kuwait. This initiative is part of the ministry’s efforts to expand digital services and streamline procedures for citizens and residents.

A security source stated that the service is available to any expatriate residing abroad, and allows a head of household to check the status of their children or spouse through simple electronic steps. The process begins by accessing the “Sahel” app, selecting “Services,” then “Ministry of Interior,” followed by “Residency Services,” and clicking on “Residency License Verification Certificate.” The user then specifies the beneficiary’s name, whether it is themselves or a family member (son, daughter, or wife).

The source clarified that the system issues an electronic document containing a QR code, which indicates the last permissible date for staying outside the country. This helps residents understand their legal status and avoid any residency-related violations.

The source noted that the launch of this service extends the exceptional measures previously taken by the Ministry of Interior to accommodate residents who were unable to return to the country due to urgent regional circumstances, coinciding with the malicious Iranian attack on Kuwait and its exceptional repercussions. In this context, the ministry took the initiative to extend the validity of visit visas and granted additional deadlines for residents abroad, alongside implementing regulatory measures aimed at preserving the legal status of residents and alleviating their burdens. These actions reflect the ministry’s approach of facilitating services and ensuring continuity while upholding the law and considering exceptional circumstances.