Family visas
Kuwaiti Family / Dependant Residency
Residency allowing a foreign resident to bring their spouse and children to live with them in Kuwait as dependants.
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Eligibility conditions (income/profession thresholds), validity periods and whether visit visas can be converted to dependant residency are changing under 2025 reforms and are not verified here from an official page.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Kuwait government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Family / dependant residency permit
- Route type
- Dependant residency
- Issuing authority
- Ministry of Interior
- Who qualifies
- Spouse and children of an eligible resident sponsor
- Validity
- Reported renewable, up to 3 years
- Not confirmed here from an official page
Who it is for
- Spouses and children of a foreign national resident in Kuwait
- Sponsors who meet the eligibility conditions (e.g. income and profession criteria)
Requirements
- Valid residency and eligibility of the sponsoring resident
- Attested marriage and birth certificates as proof of relationship
- Medical examination and health insurance for dependants
- Valid passports for the family members
What you can do
- Have your spouse and children reside with you in Kuwait
- Renew the residency subject to continuing eligibility
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.