Kuwait City, June 15 -- Kuwait has introduced a new long-term residency programme that will allow eligible foreign investors and their immediate family members to obtain residence permits valid for up to 15 years.

The measure was approved under Council of Ministers Resolution No. 651 of 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen Kuwait's investment climate and attract international capital.

According to information released by the Ministry of Interior's General Department of Residency Affairs and the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA), the framework is designed to support the country's ambition of becoming a leading financial and commercial destination for investors.

The residency programme covers several categories, inclu...