Kuwait visa violations: New residency law goes into effect; here's the full list of fines

A new residency law went into effect in Kuwait on Sunday, introducing significant changes for foreign nationals.

The law imposes stricter penalties for residency violations like failing to renew residency permits or overstaying on visit visas.

Here's the full list of settlement fines according to the new law:

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Residency permits

A penalty will be applied on those who fail to get a residency permit in the country after coming to Kuwait with the following kinds of entry visas:

Settlement of the violation will include paying KD2 for each day of delay during the first month, and KD4 for each day of delay after the first month, with a cap of KD1,200.

Absconding

If a worker's residency is cancelled because of employment ending and a new residency permit is decided to be issued, then a fine of KD2 for each day of delay during the first month will apply, and KD4 for each day of delay thereafter, with a cap of KD1,200.

Domestic workers

In case of expiration of the residency of a domestic worker or refusal to renew it, and failure to leave the country, a penalty of KD2 shall be applied for each day of delay, with a cap of KD600.

As for foreign domestic workers and those who work in similar role and did not obtain a residence permit, a penalty of KD2 for each day of delay will be applied, with a settlement cap of KD600.

Expiration of residency

If the foreigner's residency expired and it will not be renewed, and he does not leave the country, a fine of KD2 for each day of delay during the first month will apply, and KD4 for each day of delay thereafter, with a maximum settlement of KD1,200.

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