Government Fees & Documentation

Official costs for residency, driving, and civil matters in Kuwait.

Residency

Residency Renewal (Annual)

10 KWD

Standard annual fee for renewing Article 18 (Private Sector) or Article 22 (Family) residency.

Frequency: Annually

Requirements:
  • Civil ID
  • Sponsor Letter
  • Medical (New Only)

Documentation

Civil ID Card Issuance

5 KWD

Fee for issuing or replacing a Civil ID card via PACI.

Frequency: Per Issuance

Requirements:
  • Passport Copy
  • Residency Stamp

Traffic

Driving License Issuance

10 KWD

Initial fee for issuing a Kuwait driving license.

Frequency: One-time (Renewal varies)

Requirements:
  • Eye Test
  • Theory Test
  • Practical Test

Health

Residency Medical Test

10 KWD

Mandatory health screening for new residency applicants.

Frequency: New Residency Only

Requirements:
  • Passport
  • Visa Copy

Fines

Speeding Fine (Moderate)

20 - 50 KWD

Fines for exceeding the speed limit by 20-40 km/h.

Frequency: Per Violation

Note: Fees are subject to change by Kuwait ministries. Always verify with official sources (PACI, MOI).