Kuwait has set the cost of entry and visit visas at KD 10 per month (approximately INR 2,930) under new executive regulations governing the residence of foreigners, which came into force on December 23rd, 2025 In a statement posted on X, the Ministry of Interior said entry and residence visas for foreign investors covered by …
Kuwait Sets Monthly Entry And Visit Visa Fees At KD 10 Under New Regulations
Kuwait has set the cost of entry and visit visas at KD 10 per month (approximately INR 2,930) under new executive regulations governing the residence of foreigners, which came into force on December 23rd, 2025
In a statement posted on X, the Ministry of Interior said entry and residence visas for foreign investors covered by Law No. 116/2013 are issued upon request from the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA).
Under the regulations, ordinary residency permits for eligible foreign investors may be granted for periods of up to 15 years, in line with rules set by the Council of Ministers. Such permits are issued on the basis of an official request from KDIPA confirming that the applicant meets the required conditions.
The executive regulations also introduce a four-month grace period for registering the births of foreign nationals. After this period, fines will be imposed, starting at KD 2 per day during the first month and rising to KD 4 per day thereafter.
New provisions governing domestic workers have also been outlined. The regulations stipulate that domestic workers must be at least 21 years old and no older than 60. Entry permits are issued at the request of the employer and in coordination with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.
Domestic workers holding residency permits are permitted to remain outside Kuwait for a maximum of four months. After that period, their residency will lapse unless the sponsor submits a request for an absence permit. The rule does not apply to domestic workers who left the country before the regulations took effect.
Kuwait has no visa-on-arrival policy, but this facility is available only for residents holding valid residency permits in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. Expatriates can obtain a one-month tourist visa upon arrival at Kuwait International Airport or other entry points, provided their GCC residence permit is valid for at least six months.
