An Article 22 visa is Kuwait's family or dependent residence category, named after the relevant article of the residency law. It allows an eligible resident to sponsor immediate family members, typically a spouse and children, to live in Kuwait under their residency.
Eligibility usually depends on the sponsor's profession and meeting a minimum monthly salary threshold, which has been reported at around KWD 800 in recent years, although the exact figure and the list of eligible professions are set by the authorities and have changed over time. Applications also require supporting documents such as attested marriage and birth certificates.
Because the salary gate, eligible-profession list, and documentation rules are periodically revised, confirm the current Article 22 requirements with Kuwait's authorities before applying.