A new ministerial resolution, No. 2815 of 2024, has been published today in the Official Gazette, concerning the validity of electronically issued vehicle driving permits for residents in Kuwait. The resolution outlines new regulations aimed at streamlining the verification process for driving permits across various entities within the country.

Details of the Ministerial Resolution

The first article of the resolution clarifies that vehicle driving permits for residents, issued through the My Kuwait Identity, Sahel applications, and the Ministry of Interior application, will now be valid across all governmental and non-governmental entities. This move is expected to improve the convenience and efficiency of transactions involving driving permits across Kuwait.

Article Two: Implementation and Effective Date

According to Article Two, the Undersecretary of the Ministry is designated to implement this decision. The new regulation will take effect immediately upon its publication in the Official Gazette, marking a significant step towards modernizing and simplifying the verification process for vehicle permits in Kuwait.

Streamlining Governmental and Non-Governmental Transactions

The new resolution will ensure that electronic driving permits are accepted in all official transactions, thus reducing administrative burdens and enhancing the ease of conducting various processes involving resident drivers in Kuwait.

Impact on Residents and Authorities

For residents, this resolution brings a much-needed update to the process of proving the validity of their driving permits. For authorities, it offers a unified system that simplifies the verification of driving permits, making administrative processes more efficient and transparent.