Kuwait’s Interior Ministry confirmed residency fees remain unchanged, denying all social media exemption claims officially/Representative Image
A viral audio clip sparked confusion online, but authorities have now stepped in to set the record straight. Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior says claims of residency fee exemptions under the new residency law are false and unsupported by any official decision.
Social media claims rejected by authorities
The Ministry of Interior has firmly denied information circulating on social media that suggests residents are exempt from paying residency fees under the new residency law. According to the Ministry, these claims are inaccurate and have no basis in any official announcement or policy change.The clarification came in response to an audio recording that spread widely across online platforms and led many to believe that residency fees had been waived. The Ministry clarified through an X post that no such exemption exists and that the content being shared does not reflect the official position of the government.
Residency procedures and fees remain unchanged
The Ministry confirmed that residency procedures continue exactly as before. All residency-related fees are still being collected in full and in line with the laws and regulations currently in force. Officials stressed that no decision has been issued to exempt any category of residents from paying residency fees. The Ministry also made it clear that there has been no partial or temporary suspension of these charges. Any suggestion otherwise is incorrect and misleading.
What the actual exemption covers
The only exemption currently in effect does not relate to residency fees at all. The Ministry explained that an exemption applies solely to health insurance fees, based on a decision issued by the Ministry of Health.This exemption is narrowly defined and applies only to the first three domestic workers sponsored by Kuwaiti families. It does not extend to residency fees or any other charges, and no additional categories or benefits are included under this decision.
Call for accuracy and official sources
In its statement, the Ministry of Interior urged the public to act responsibly when sharing information, especially content related to legal or administrative matters. It advised residents to rely exclusively on official and authorized channels for accurate updates and announcements, warning that unverified information can cause unnecessary confusion.The Ministry reiterated that any changes to residency laws or fees would be communicated clearly through official platforms and not through informal or anonymous online content.
