The health insurance fees for expatriates aged 60 and above, who lack university degrees, are expected to be eliminated following a pivotal court ruling earlier this year. In March, the Court of Appeal upheld the decision of the Court of First Instance to cancel Administrative Decision No. 27/2021, which detailed rules and procedures for issuing work permits. This development could relieve older expatriates of a significant financial burden.

The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) revealed that 97,622 expatriates fall under the affected category as of mid-2024.

Breakdown by Education Levels

• University Degree Holders: 143,488
• Postgraduates (Master’s and PhDs): 6,561
• Illiterate Individuals: 82,258
• Elementary Level Holders: 175,672
• Intermediate Education Holders: 632,017
• High School Certificate Holders: 248,697
• Diploma Holders: 79,902
• Unspecified Educational Backgrounds: 795,349

Kuwait’s total expatriate population has reached 3,358,654, reflecting its diverse educational and professional landscape.

The removal of health insurance fees for this demographic aligns with the country's legal developments and labor market adjustments. It could improve access to essential services for older expatriates while addressing Kuwait’s evolving expatriate workforce requirements