PIFSS to refund insurance contributions to Kuwaiti nationality revoked individuals
The Public Institution for Social Security (PIFSS) has issued a new decision allowing the refund of certain insurance contributions to individuals whose Kuwaiti nationality has been withdrawn and who do not qualify for a retirement pension.
Published in the Official Gazette Kuwait Alyawm, Decision No. (3) of 2026 implements a Cabinet resolution approved by the institution’s Board of Directors.
Under the decision, eligible individuals will receive a refund they personally contributed to the basic insurance fund, supplementary insurance fund, pension increase fund, and financial reward fund. Fees paid for combining insurance periods will also be refunded if the consolidation process was not completed.
The measure applies to those whose insurance coverage ended following the withdrawal of Kuwaiti nationality under Article 13 (4) of the Nationality Law and who do not meet the conditions required to receive a retirement pension. Beneficiaries must be included in the lists approved by the competent Supreme Committee.
PIFSS stated that the amounts due will be paid in a single lump-sum payment upon submission of an application using the institution’s designated form. Any outstanding debts owed to the institution will be deducted before payment is made.
The institution clarified that employer-paid contributions will not be refunded, and that reimbursements are limited solely to the contributions specified in the decision.
The new regulations will take effect one month after publication in the Official Gazette, with the Director General tasked with overseeing implementation procedures.
