Kuwait’s government has extended stability to NRIs, including investors, property owners and eligible expats, through a long-term residency system by amending the visa rules currently in place.

Kuwait’s ordinary residency, which is up to five years, will henceforth be extended to up to 15 years for certain eligible groups. This move is aimed at bringing in more foreign investments that include property ownership and family ties in Kuwait in order to boost the economy of the country.

According to this residency system, which could be termed Kuwait’s own, expatriates who make significant contributions to the country can avail of the tiered module of visa extension.

Sheikh Fahad Al Yousef, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, approved this new structure, officially issued under Article 7 of the Executive Regulations of the Law on the Residence of Foreigners.

The new regulations guarantee additional security for essential groups, such as Kuwaiti family members and property owners. It has a flexible framework too where the duration of residency is bound with the worth of what the expatriate brings to the country.

As per the old rule, the residency of foreigners staying outside Kuwait for more than six months would automatically expire. In the new extended residency, this has been waived, permitting them to enjoy long-term benefits. – editor@nrifocus.com