Investor Residence (KDIPA-licensed foreign investment, up to 15 years) (إقامة المستثمر)
Investor Residence (KDIPA-licensed foreign investment, up to 15 years) is a residence route in Kuwait (Investor / golden visa). You must be an owner, partner or senior executive of an entity licensed by the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA, Law 116/2013). Under Cabinet Resolution 651/2026, the investment must be at least $16,100,000, including at least $3,230,000 of capital deposited in Kuwait. You need a clean record. The residence fee is $161 a year, and $129 a year for dependants.
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The minimum qualifying investment is about $16,312,500. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
There is no personal income tax and no tax on dividends or capital gains for individuals.
Tax regimes in Kuwait
- No income taxThere is no personal income tax for residents. It has no end date. You need tax residence or a residency permit.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Investor / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Investment | $16,312,500 |
| Fees (family) | — + $425 / yr |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | immediately |
| PR | — |
| Citizenship | — |
| Work permission | own business only |
| Eligible | Open to all nationalities. |
| Tax | There is no personal income tax and no tax on dividends or capital gains for individuals. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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