{"id":47098,"date":"2025-11-24T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=47098"},"modified":"2025-11-24T18:30:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T18:30:17","slug":"kuwait-introduces-residence-permits-of-up-to-15-years-how-can-apply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/kuwait-introduces-residence-permits-of-up-to-15-years-how-can-apply\/","title":{"rendered":"Kuwait Introduces Residence Permits of up to 15 Years: Who Can Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Kuwait has introduced a revised residency framework<\/strong> that may be important for many expatriates considering a long-term life in the country. The new system allows eligible residents to <strong>apply for long-term residence permits of up to 15 years<\/strong>. These changes were issued under Article 7 of the Executive Regulations of the Law on the Residence of Foreigners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain groups can now go beyond five-year limit. Depending on your category and whether you meet the required conditions, you may be able to secure a permit valid for <strong>up to 10 years<\/strong>. This option is meant <strong>for residents who have stronger family or economic links to Kuwait<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_20186737.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_20186737.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_20186737-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_20186737-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_20186737-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The longest duration (<strong>up to 15 years<\/strong>) is intended <strong>for expatriate investors<\/strong>. To qualify, applicants need to meet the requirements under Kuwait\u2019s foreign capital investment law, along with additional conditions approved by the Council of Ministers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other categories also benefit from extended residency terms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the child of a Kuwaiti citizen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>expatriates who own property in Kuwait<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Minister of Interior can also expand these categories through official decisions, allowing more flexibility as the system evolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s another recent update worth your attention: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/kuwait-approves-change-of-591-street-names-to-numbers-full-details\">Kuwait has approved the change of 591 street names to numbers<\/a><\/strong>. This shift will modernize the addressing system and may affect residents, businesses, and service providers, so it\u2019s important to stay informed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for additional news, developments, and policy changes across Kuwait.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kuwait has introduced a revised residency framework that may be important for many expatriates considering a long-term life in the country. The new system allows eligible residents to apply for long-term residence permits of up to 15 years. 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