🇰🇼 Kuwait · Family
Family Residence Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,277 (≈ KWD 450 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Minimum annual salary | €1,274 |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €30 |
Documents
- The designated entry visa application form.
- A copy of the sponsored person’s passport (valid at least two years).
- A copy of the sponsor’s Civil ID.
- Proof of kinship (passport for Arab nationals, embassy certificate for non-Arab nationals).
- A copy of the work permit for private sector employees, or a salary certificate for government sector employees.
- For holders of Article 19, a copy of the license or the company contract.
- For holders of Article 24, application considered by Director General or Assistant Director General.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://e.gov.kw/sites/kgoenglish/Pages/Services/MOI/EntryJoinHisFamily.aspx.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,277 (≈ KWD 450 · FX 2026-06-22).
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
“For the purpose of family joining, and in accordance with Ministerial Resolutions No. (1212/2004) and No. (3384/2016), the sponsor’s salary shall not be less than KWD 450, unless the sponsor belongs to one of the exempt categories (15 professions).”
https://e.gov.kw/sites/kgoenglish/Pages/Services/MOI/EntryJoinHisFamily.aspx · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum annual salary
https://e.gov.kw/sites/kgoenglish/Pages/Services/MOI/EntryJoinHisFamily.aspx · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://e.gov.kw/sites/kgoenglish/Pages/Services/MOI/EntryJoinHisFamily.aspx · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://e.gov.kw/sites/kgoenglish/Pages/Services/MOI/EntryJoinHisFamily.aspx · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.