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Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait 2025

ByKhaledUpdated24 June 2025 - 12:04pm

Residents over the age of 60 can renew their Iqama after fulfilling the conditions set by the Ministry of Interior, for those working in the private sector. As for family members, they can renew under the same conditions for renewing residency, Article 22.

Table Of Content

1 Allowing Iqama renewal for those over 60 years old in Kuwait
2 Requirements for Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait
3 Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait Online For family members
4 Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait Online For Companies
5 Questions & Answers
6 References

Allowing Iqama renewal for those over 60 years old in Kuwait

The State of Kuwait has allowed those over the age of 60 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 the renewal is done through the Ministry of Interior’s website.

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Requirements for Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait

The following table shows the requirements for iqama renewal after 60 years in Kuwait:

Category	Requirements
Renewing residence for workers in the private sector	An additional annual fee of KD 250 shall be paid, with the exception of husbands and children of Kuwaiti women and wives of Kuwaiti men, and Palestinian policyholders. The worker must be insured with a comprehensive, irrevocable health insurance policy. The insurance policy must be issued by one of the companies qualified and approved to issue insurance policies by the Insurance Regulatory Unit.
Renewal of residence of family members	Application form. 2 photographs of 6cmx4cm with blue background. Copy of the civil id card of the sponsor. The original passport of the sponsored person. A recent school certificate, the certificate is required for students over 20 years & for the children. Health insurance receipt. Residence copy of wife.

Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait Online For family members

To renew iqama after 60 years in Kuwait online for family members, Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Go to the General Department of Residency website “from here“.
Step 2: Click on the “Individual” from the left side menu.

Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait Online For family members

Step 3: Click on “Individual Services Platform“ from the submenu.
Step 4: Type the Civil ID number.
Step 5: Click on the “Next” icon.
Step 6: verify login via Kuwait Mobile ID app.
Step 7: Click on “Family Members” option.

Step 8: Click on the family member required to renew.
Step 9: Add the required data.
Step 10: Click on the “Renew” icon.

Step 11: Pay the renew fees Using K-net.

Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait Online For Companies

To renew iqama after 60 years in Kuwait online for family companies, follow these simple steps: ^[1]

Step 1: Go to the General Department of Residency website “from here“.

Iqama Renewal After 60 Years in Kuwait Online For Companies

Step 2: Click on the Companies option from the side menu.
Step 3: Click on the Companies Residency Renewal option from the submenu.
Step 4: Create an account for the new user and then log in.

Step 5: Proceed to the residence renewal service.
Step 6: Select a resident who is over 60 years old.
Step 7: Add the required data and then proceed to the payment page.
Step 8: Pay the fees to complete the residence renewal application.

See More: Residency Renewal | Pay Iqama Renewal Fees | Find Residency Number

Conclusion

Iqama for those over 60 years of age is renewed 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.

Questions & Answers

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

The 60 years rule in Kuwait prevents the renewal of residency in the private sector for those over this age, but the Kuwaiti government allowed renewal for this category of residents later.

How long does residency renewal take in Kuwait?

Renewing residency in Kuwait takes only a short time; it is done through the electronic services on the Ministry of Interior website, and may only take a few days.

Can Iqama be renewed while outside Kuwait?

Kuwaiti residency cannot be renewed while outside the country. Rather, the resident must be in the country in order to be able to renew.

What is the over 60 visa in Kuwait?

Workers over 60 with high school diplomas or lower can now renew or transfer their work permits without the additional fees or degree requirements.

References

[1]moi.gov.kwGeneral Department of Residency24 Jun 2025

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