COVID-19: Gradual reopening announced

The Kuwaiti government announced last week that it would gradually reopen the country to travel over the next three months as more citizens and residents receive vaccinations.

Key Points:

• Travel is scheduled to reopen by the end of June for individuals holding a valid residence permit. Residence permits that expired while a resident was out of the country can renew the permit remotely before entering the country.
• In order to enter the country, travelers must receive at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine. Residents who have received an unapproved vaccine will receive one dose of an approved vaccine upon arrival or soon thereafter.
• It remains unclear when individuals holding new work, tourist or commercial visas will be allowed to enter the country.

BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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