Kuwait has updated its passport issuance and renewal fees with the introduction of Ministerial Resolution No. 180 of 2025, issued by Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef. This resolution amends Ministerial Resolution No. 20/1971 and outlines changes in fees for services handled by the General Administration of Nationality and Travel Documents.

Issuance and Renewal Charges at Airports

Under the revised resolution, two new clauses (8 and 9) have been added to Article 1 of Ministerial Resolution No. 20/1971, introducing the following fees for passport issuance and renewal at airports:

• Passport valid for five years: 13 Kuwaiti dinars
• Passport valid for ten years: 16 Kuwaiti dinars

According to Article 2 of the resolution, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior is responsible for enforcing these changes. The amendments will officially come into effect upon publication in the Official Gazette.

This move aligns with Kuwait’s ongoing efforts to streamline travel document services and ensure efficient processing at airport facilities.

For further insights into Kuwait’s travel policies and administrative changes, refer to:

• Recent updates on visa regulations and renewal procedures
• Changes in residency renewal fees and travel document policies