Pakistan, Nov. 24 -- Kuwait's Ministry of Interior has announced sweeping reforms to its immigration system, introducing higher visa fees, updated residency categories, and stricter rules for dependents and domestic workers. The new regulations, considered the most extensive overhaul in years, will take effect on December 23, 2025.

According to the ministry, visa fees have been revised across nearly all categories, with family residency now requiring a minimum monthly salary of KD800. Sponsoring dependents other than spouses and children will cost KD300 per year, reflecting the government's effort to streamline immigration procedures while increasing state revenue.

The reforms unify and simplify charges for entry visas, renewals, transf...