As per a decision issued by the Ministry of Interior, Kuwait has raised fees for renewing and issuing Kuwaiti passports to KWD100. This is according to the new ministerial decision published in the official gazette. It amends the provisions of Ministerial Decision No. 20 of 1971.
Kuwait Increases Passport Fee To KWD100
As revealed in a report of the news, Kuwait has increased the fee for issuing or renewing a Kuwaiti passport to KWD100. This governing function is carried out by the General Department of Nationality and Travel Documents. As per the amendment to Article 3 of the Second Article of the 1971 decision. The decision has been revised to set the fee for issuing or renewing the Kuwaiti passport. This decision was issued by Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al Sabah. He is the First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister.
As it happens, relevant authorities are instructed to implement the amendment regarding the new fees. It takes effect from the date of its publication in the official gazette.
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Fee Of KWD150 To Convert Visit Visa To Regular Residency Permit
This development comes months after Kuwait introduced a fee of KWD150 for converting a visit visa into a regular residency permit. This is under an amendment to the executive regulations of the Foreigners Residence Law. This aims to update the residency procedures in the country. It should be noted that changes were published in the Official Gazette through the Ministry of Interior Decision No. 1091 of 2026. No, it is an amendment to the provisions of Ministerial Decision No. 2249 of 2025.
As mentioned by the Ministry of Interior, domestic workers and individuals who are in the same category would be exempt from the fee as per the provisions of Article 20 of the executive regulations.
So, with the new rules taking effect, people are instructed to mind the newly increased fees for passport issuance and renewal.
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FAQs
What is the new fees for passport issuance and renewal in Kuwait?
The new fee has increased to KWD100 for issuance and renewal of a Kuwaiti passport.
What is the fee for converting a visit entry visa to a regular residence permit in Kuwait?
According to a new clause in Article 39, applicants will have to pay KWD150 for this conversion.
