A new policy being implemented by the Ministry of Interior (MoI) will allow expatriates to renew their residency visas, or stamp new residences, only for one year at a time.
The MoI has reportedly decided to halt the earlier two years or more validity period granted for residency visas, as that had been a temporary measure taken in view of the then prevailing COVID-19 situation that had impacted most businesses in the country.
With the pandemic showing signs of abatement, granting residency visas to expatriates for more than a year requires medical examinations, review of security restrictions and other technical matters.
The end of granting residency visas for more than one year applies to everyone, except for workers in the private sector who are residing in Kuwait and currently have residency visas stamped for two years or more. The decision to limit residency permits to one year is expected to affect every expatriate and their families, as well as the wives of citizens and children of female citizens.
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