Kuwait: Issuance of Family Residence Visas Resumes for Select Applicants

The Ministry of Interior of Kuwait has resumed issuing family residence visas for children below the age of five if both parents have a valid residence permit in Kuwait and the sponsor meets the minimum monthly salary requirement of KD 500. The salary requirement will be waived if the visa is for a child below the age of one or if the sponsor is a professional such as a doctor or engineer. The issuance of family residence visas is still suspended for all other individuals due to the government restructuring Kuwait’s regulatory framework.