Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait makes statement

Kuwait, 04 July 07

The Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait Dr. Abdulaziz al-Fayez said visa issuance procedure at his Embassy takes from 24 to maximum 28 hours, noting that his Embassy has taken precautionary measures to prevent brokers from exploiting visa-seekers or deceiving them.

In comments over reports of visa delays at his Embassy, al-Fayez said since 1st June to date his Embassy has issued some 71,512 visas at a rate of from 2,500 to 3,000 passports daily.

Concluding his statement, the Ambassador explained the types of visas and their requirements, citing the visit, Umrah and Hajj visas.