Kuwait has allowed five categories of foreigners to convert entry visit visas into regular residency permits by paying a one-time fee of KD 150, with domestic helpers exempt from the charge. The rule took effect immediately after being published in the official gazette.

Kuwait imposes KD150 fee to convert visit visas into residency permits, with exemptions for domestic workers, under new Foreigners Residence Law regulations.

Kuwait has allowed five categories of foreigners to convert entry visit visas into regular residency permits by paying a one-time fee of KD 150, with domestic helpers exempt from…