KUWAIT CITY, Aug 10: The Ministry of Interior has announced a new resolution permitting expatriates residing in any Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country to enter Kuwait on a tourist visa issued on arrival at any border port or airport. Eligible travelers must hold a valid passport and a residence permit in their respective GCC countries with a validity of at least six months. Ministerial Resolution No. 1386 of 2025, signed by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahd Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, repeals Ministerial Resolution No. 1228 of 2008 along with any conflicting provisions

The move follows a proposal from the Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry and comes in line with Decree-Law No. 114 of 2024 related to the Foreigners’ Residence Law. The resolution took effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette (Kuwait Alyoum) on August 6, 2025.