Residency Kuwait further tightens entry and exit rules for expats Foreign nationals face a six-month limit on time abroad, following earlier exit permit measures iStock.com/Liner Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Wednesday 07 January 2026 Foreign nationals living in Kuwait will no longer be permitted to remain outside the country for more than six months, under new residency regulations introduced by the Ministry of Interior as part Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Human Rights Kuwait majorly restricts expat worker mobility Compliance Kuwait introduces auto credential checks amid immigration overhaul Employment Law A decade on, are Qatar’s labour reforms beginning to pay off? Work Permits Saudi Arabia launches grace period for absentee workers