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flag Kuwait now limits most expats to six months abroad or risk losing residency, starting Dec. 24, 2025.

flag Kuwait has introduced new residency rules effective December 24, 2025, limiting most expatriates to six months outside the country or risking loss of residency, under Ministerial Decision No. flag 2249. flag Exceptions include foreign investors, property owners, and children of Kuwaiti women. flag Domestic workers may stay abroad up to four months without approval, though longer absences require sponsorship approval. flag The reforms, part of a broader digital transformation, expand long-term visas, introduce new residency categories, and enable online processing for certain permits. flag The changes aim to improve residency management and align with national economic goals.

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