Kuwait has set the cost of entry and visit visas at KD 10 per month under new executive regulations governing the residence of foreigners, which came into force on Tuesday, December 23, according to local media reports. The changes were introduced under Ministerial Decision No. 2249/2025, issued as part of the executive regulations of the Decree Law on the Residence of Foreigners.  In a statement posted on X, the Ministry of Interior said entry and residence visas for foreign investors covered by Law No. 116/2013 are issued upon request from the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority. Under the regulations, ordinary residency permits for eligible foreign investors may be granted for periods of up to 15 years, in line with rules set by the Council of Ministers. Such permits are issued on the basis of an official request from KDIPA confirming that the applicant meets the required conditions. The executive regulations also introduce a four month grace period for registering the births of foreign nationals. After this period, fines will be imposed, starting at KD 2 per day during the first month and rising to KD 4 per day thereafter. New provisions governing domestic workers have also been outlined. The regulations […]