Kuwait MoI announces new 15-year residency permits for foreign investors
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Kuwait has approved a new residency framework that allows eligible foreign investors and their immediate family members to obtain residence permits valid for up to 15 years.
The measure was approved by the Cabinet under Resolution No. 651 of 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen Kuwait’s position as a regional destination for investment and business.
The Ministry of Interior said the initiative was developed in coordination with the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) and supports the country's plans to attract foreign capital and economic activity.
According to the ministry, the scheme covers owners of licensed investment entities, authorised partners, senior executives and qualifying family members.
To be eligible, companies licensed by KDIPA must maintain investments worth at least KD5 million, conduct genuine business operations within Kuwait and meet minimum requirements related to the employment of Kuwaiti nationals.
The ministry added that approved investment activities must also have capital of no less than KD1 million.
Officials said the framework forms part of broader efforts to strengthen Kuwait’s investment environment and regulatory structure under the country's direct investment law.
The measure is intended to attract global investors seeking long-term business opportunities while supporting economic growth and investment diversification.