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KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait has officially implemented new executive regulations for the residency of foreigners starting December 23, 2025, based on Ministerial Resolution No. 2249 of 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n Key points:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Visa Fees: All entry and visit visas are now subject to a standardized fee of KD 10 per month.<\/p>\n 2. Residency Durations:<\/strong><\/p>\n * Standard residency permits are valid for up to 5 years. 3. Domestic Workers (Article 20):<\/strong><\/p>\n * Domestic workers can remain outside Kuwait for a maximum of 4 months. If they exceed this period without an exit permit, their residency is cancelled. 4. Registration of Newborns:<\/strong><\/p>\n * Parents must register newborns within 4 months of birth. 5. Health Insurance:<\/strong><\/p>\n * Residency and visa issuance are linked to health insurance. 6. Deportation:<\/strong><\/p>\n Expats can be deported even with valid residency for:<\/p>\n * Lack of a visible source of income. The Ministry of Interior stated these rules aim to modernize the legal framework and improve administrative efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
* Property owners and children of Kuwaiti women can obtain residency for up to 10 years.
* Foreign investors (approved by KDIPA) can obtain residency for up to 15 years.<\/p>\n
* New visas for domestic workers will only be issued to those between ages 21 and 60.<\/p>\n
* Late registration fines are KD 2 per day for the first month and KD 4 per day thereafter.<\/p>\n
* A health insurance fee of KD 100 has been set for several categories, including family visas.
* Residency duration cannot exceed the duration of the health insurance coverage.<\/p>\n
* Working for an employer other than the sponsor.
* Three criminal convictions within five years.
* Acts that harm the public interest, security, or morality.<\/p>\n