The General Administration of Residency Affairs in Kuwait is considering an increase in the fees for transferring the residency of parents from those holding Article 22 to their sponsor who holds Article 24. This potential change comes as the department seeks consultation from the General Administration of Legal Affairs.

Article 22 Residency Fees: Currently, the fee for renewing or transferring residency for a father or mother under Article 22 is only ten dinars. This fee is significantly lower compared to other residency categories.

Family/Dependent Visa Fees: For parents or other family members holding residency under different articles (Article 17, Article 18, Article 19), the cost is substantially higher, amounting to 250 dinars.

Fee Review: The Residency Affairs department is reviewing whether the annual fee of ten dinars for Article 22 residency will remain or if it will be adjusted to align more closely with the higher fees applied under other articles.

Impact on Sponsors: If the fee increase is approved, sponsors holding Article 24 may face higher costs for renewing or transferring the residency of their parents, reflecting a shift towards a more uniform fee structure.