Study in Kuwait? Here is what you should remember during the visa application process

Kuwait offers great opportunities for young and ambitious individuals from all over the world. These opportunities vary from having a chance to study in the best universities in the world to opening doors for people who want to stay in Kuwait permanently. But for you to achieve this there is one important step that you can never avoid-applying for a Kuwait visa. As much as part this is the process that scares people the most, the application process is not much terrifying as such. Here are some of the tips you should remember when applying for a visa.

Ties to your home country

Applicants for nonimmigrant visas are usually considered as ‘aspiring immigrants’. This means that they intend to stay in Kuwait permanently. If in case you explain to the consular office that you have plans of relocating to Kuwait after your studies, then you will as well be lowering your chances of getting that visa. It is therefore important that you convince, or rather explain to the consular officer the reasons why you need to return to your home country after your expired Kuwait visa. These reasons should also be much stronger compared to the reasons why you should remain in Kuwait as an immigrant.

By ‘ties to your home country’, it means that you have something stronger that is sort of a connection to your country of origin. This may include your job, family or a project you want to undertake that can have a major impact in society.

Knowledge of English

Remember that visa application interviews are usually conducted in the English language. So you should at least for forget the native language that you are used to during the interview. If your English communication is too poor for you to be understood, it is important that you start practicing as soon as possible. As much as you do not need to have speeches, just a mere practice with a native speaker will go a long way in guaranteeing you the visa. You need to know what to say when asked about your study plans in Kuwait, future expectations and the goals you have for your home country. If your main aim to study in Kuwait is to have an inner depth of the English language, then you need to have an explanation on how the language will be helpful in your home country.

Conclusion

Most people take the visa application process as a challenging task and since no one, or very few people like to be challenged, they end up giving up way before trying. However, you only need to have a positive mind, be focused and you are good to go. Remember that a chance to study in Kuwait can be a lifetime dream that you would never want to lose out!

Gareth

My name is Gareth Leonard, a Marketing Director turned World Traveler with a passion for slow, meaningful travel. I have been traveling the world full-time for the past 9+ years and document it all on Instagram and YouTube. Come join me!