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Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait 2025

Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait 2025
Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait
ByLama Mohammad Updated

The Kuwaiti government has removed restrictions on Iqama renewal after 60 years of age, after a set of conditions were met by beneficiaries, both individuals and private sector workers.

Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait

Residents of Kuwait who have reached the age of 60 can renew their residency by following the steps below:

  • Pay health insurance fees through the Ministry of Health website.
  • Request residency renewal through the Ministry of Interior’s e-services and pay the fees.
  • Request civil ID renewal from the Public Authority for Civil Information and pay the renewal fees.

Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait for Individuals

Below you can find the steps for renewing residency for individuals over 60 years old in Kuwait via the Ministry of Interior website: [1]

  • Go to the Individual E-Services Platform “from here“.
  • Input your civil ID number.
  • Click on “Next“.

Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait for Individuals

  • Input your password.
  • Click on “Login“.

Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait for Individuals

  • Click on “Family Members“.
  • Select the person whose residency you want to renew.
  • Click on “renew“.

Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait for Individuals

  • Agree to the terms and conditions.
  • Click on “Continue“.
  • Click on “Pay and Renew“.
  • Input payment card data.
  • Click on “Submit“.
  • Ensure the payment process is successful and print the receipt.

Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait for Companies

To renew the residency of individuals working in the private sector in Kuwait, simply follow the steps below: [2]

  • Visit the Corporate Residency Renewal Service “from here“.
  • Input Username.
  • Click on “sign in“.

Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait for companies

  • Select “Residency Renewal” service.
  • Writing the employee’s civil number.
  • Click on “Search“.
  • Ensure the Latin name matches the passport
  • Accept the accuracy of the entered data.
  • Click on “Renew“.
  • Input payment card information.
  • Click on “Submit“.

Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait via MOI App

You can follow the simple steps below to renew the residency of individuals over 60 years old in Kuwait via the Ministry of Interior app:

  • Download Ministry of Interior app from the following links:
  • Open the app after completing the download process.
  • Sign in to your personal account.
  • Go to the residence renewal service.
  • Select the beneficiary (individual or private sector worker).
  • Agree to the terms and conditions.
  • Click “Renew“.

Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait via MOI App

  • Input your payment card information.
  • Pay the fee and receive a payment receipt.

Conditions for Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait

Below you can find the conditions for renewing Iqama in Kuwait for those over 60 years of age:

Category Conditions
Residence renewal conditions for individuals over 60 years of age
  • The beneficiary must have no outstanding judgments.
  • No unpaid residency fines.
  • The passport must be valid for more than one year.
  • The beneficiary must be residing in Kuwait.
  • Health insurance covering the duration of the stay must be available.
  • The beneficiary must have no outstanding judgments.
  • The beneficiary must have a registered fingerprint.
Residence renewal conditions for companies over 60 years of age
  • A non-cancellable health insurance covering the duration of the stay is required.
  • The beneficiary must be present in Kuwait.
  • Additional fees must be paid for residency renewal.
  • Health insurance must be issued by an approved insurance company.
  • The passport must be valid for more than one year.
  • There must be no outstanding residency fines.

Documents for Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait

Below you can find a list of documents required to renew Iqama for residents over 60 years old in Kuwait:

Category Documents
Residence renewal documents for individuals over 60 years old
  • A residence application form signed by the sponsor.
  • Two passport-sized photos with a blue background.
  • A copy of the sponsor’s civil ID card.
  • The original passport.
  • The health insurance certificate.
Residence renewal documents for companies over 60 years old
  • A residence application form signed by the sponsor.
  • Two passport-sized photos with a blue background.
  • Original passport.
  • A work permit from the Public Authority for Manpower.
  • A health insurance certificate.
  • A copy of the representative’s ID.

Fees for Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait

Below is a table of Iqama renewal fees for those over 60 years old in Kuwait:

Category Fees
Residence renewal fees for individuals over 60 years old 10 Kuwaiti dinars annually.
Residence renewal fees for companies over 60 years old 10 Kuwaiti dinars per year.

250 Kuwaiti dinars additional fees.

Iqama Renewal After 60 Years Link

Individuals over 60 years old can renew their Iqama in Kuwait directly from the following link: eres.moi.gov.kw Private sector employees over 60 years old can renew their Iqama in Kuwait directly from the following link: eres.moi.gov.kw then, follow the instructions above for each category.

Conclusion

Residence permits in Kuwait for those who have reached the age of 60 can be renewed through the electronic services provided to individuals and companies on the Ministry of Interior’s website and app, after the restrictions imposed on this category have been removed..

Questions & Answers

What are the new rules for a 60 year old in Kuwait?

The 60-year rule prevented private sector workers from renewing their residency after reaching the age of 60, but these restrictions were recently removed.

Can residency renewals be made for those over 60 outside Kuwait?

Residency renewals for those over 60 are not possible outside Kuwait.

How long does it take to renew residency for those over 60 in Kuwait?

Residency renewals for those over 60 in Kuwait are done immediately after paying health insurance and residency renewal fees and obtaining a new civil ID card.

Where can residency renewals for those over 60 in Kuwait be made?

Residency renewals for those over 60 in Kuwait can be made through the Ministry of Interior's e-services.

How can residency renewal fees for those over 60 be paid in Kuwait?

Residency renewal fees for those over 60 in Kuwait can be paid through the Ministry of Interior's website and app.

References

[1]eres.moi.gov.kwIndividual E-Services Platform20 Apr 2025
[2]eres.moi.gov.kwthe Corporate Residency Renewal20 Apr 2025
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