Kuwait has expanded its residency framework to allow eligible expatriates to obtain long-term residence permits of up to 10 or 15 years. The new changes provide new flexibility for investors, property owners, and specific family categories.
Under the revised structure, residency duration varies based on the individual’s category and eligibility. While standard residency permits may be issued for a maximum of five years, the regulations allow certain groups of expatriates to receive residency of up to 10 years, subject to meeting specific conditions set by the authorities.
Expatriate investors may be eligible for a 15-year residency term, if they meet the requirements for foreign capital investment and fulfil additional criteria determined by the Council of Ministers.
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