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Iqama Renewal After 60 Years In Kuwait

Byبشرى ديوبUpdated3 August 2025 - 3:10pm

The Ministry of Interior has allowed the renewal of residency for expatriates over 60 years old in Kuwait, after fulfilling the conditions set by the Ministry of Interior for workers in the private sector. As for family members, they are renewed under the same conditions for renewing residency, Article 22.

1 Allowing Iqama Renewal for those over 60 years old in Kuwait
2 Iqama Renewal requirements After 60 Years In Kuwait
3 Iqama Renewal After 60 Years In Kuwait Steps
4 Iqama Renewal After 60 Years In Kuwait Steps for companies
5 Iqama Renewal After 60 Years In Kuwait Link
6 Questions & Answers

Allowing Iqama Renewal for those over 60 years old in Kuwait

The State of Kuwait has allowed those over 60 years old to renew their residency to work in the private sector. This category of residents on Kuwaiti territory can also renew their residency by joining their children or relatives, and renewal is done through the Ministry of Interior’s website.

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Iqama Renewal requirements After 60 Years In Kuwait

The following table shows the requirements for renewing residency after 60 years in Kuwait:

Category	Requirements
Residence renewal for workers in the private sector	An additional annual fee of 250 KWD is paid, with the exception of husbands and children of Kuwaiti women, wives of Kuwaitis, and holders of Palestinian documents. The worker must be insured with a comprehensive, non-cancellable health insurance policy. The insurance policy must be issued by one of the qualified and approved companies to issue insurance policies by the Insurance Regulatory Unit.
Renewing the residence of family members	Application form. 2 personal photos measuring 6 cm x 4 cm with a blue background. A copy of the sponsor’s civil ID. The original passport of the sponsored. A recent school certificate, the certificate is required for students over 20 years old and for children. Health insurance receipt. A copy of the wife’s residence.

Iqama Renewal After 60 Years In Kuwait Steps

The following is how you can learn about the steps to renew the residence after 60 years in Kuwait online for family members:

Step 1: Go to the General Directorate of Residency website “from here“.
Step 2: Click on the “Individual” option.

Step 3: Click on the “Individual Services Platform” from the submenu.

Iqama Renewal After 60 Years In Kuwait Steps

Step 4: Enter the civil number in the empty field.
Step 5: Click on the “Next” icon.

Step 6: Complete the verification steps via the My Identity application.
Step 7: Click on “Family Members” from the available options.
Step 8: Click on the name of the resident whose residence you want to renew.
Step 9: Enter the required data.
Step 10: Click on the “Renew” icon.
Step 11: Follow the instructions to pay the fees.
Step 12: Confirm the renewal request.

Iqama Renewal After 60 Years In Kuwait Steps for companies

To renew the residence after 60 years in Kuwait online for family companies, follow these simple steps

Step 1: Go to the General Directorate of Residence website “from here“.
Step 2: Click on the “Companies” option.

Step 3: Click on the “Companies Residency Renewal” option from the submenu.

Step 4: Enter the username in the empty field.
Step 5: Click on the “Sign in” icon.

Step 6: Enter the required data.
Step 7: Follow the instructions to pay the fees.
Step 8: Confirm the renewal request.

Iqama Renewal After 60 Years In Kuwait Link

Residence can be renewed for those over sixty years of age using the link moi.gov.kw to enter the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior portal and submit a residence renewal request electronically.

Conclusion

Residence is renewed for those over sixty years of age through the individuals’ portal if they are family members, while renewal is done through the companies’ portal on the Ministry of Interior website for workers in the private sector.