Fahd Al-Yousef, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Acting Minister of Interior, has issued a significant decision modifying specific provisions of Ministerial Resolution 957 from 2019 within the executive regulations of the Expats' Residence Law. These revisions delineate the criteria for obtaining regular residency for the purpose of reuniting with family members. 

The focal amendments in Article 29 include:

1. Monthly salary requirement for a dependent/family visa (for newcomers) set at a minimum of KD 800.

2. The sponsor must be a university graduate, and their profession should align with their qualification.

3. Exemptions from university degrees for certain professions listed in Article 30 of the decision.

Furthermore, individuals born in Kuwait or abroad, with an age not exceeding 5 years, and whose parents hold valid residence in Kuwait, are exempted from the salary requirement as per the guidelines and conditions set by the General Administration of Residence Affairs.

 

Article Two designates the acting Undersecretary as responsible for implementing this decision, which will come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

 

Professions mentioned in Article 30 of Ministerial Resolution No. 957/2019:

1. Advisors, judges, prosecutors, experts, and legal researchers in the government sector.

2. Medical professionals, including doctors and pharmacists.

3. Professors in universities, colleges, and higher institutes.

4. Educational professionals within the government sector.

5.Advisors in financial and economic matters in universities.

6.Engineers.

7. Individuals serving in religious roles in mosques.

8. Librarians in both government and private universities.

9. Health sector personnel, including nurses, paramedics, and medical technical positions.

10. Social workers and psychologists in the government sector.

11 Professionals in journalism, media, and correspondents.

12. Coaches and athletes associated with federations and sports clubs.

13. Pilots and flight attendants.

14. Individuals responsible for preparing the deceased and overseeing their burial.