Property-owner Residence (Residency Law 114/2024)
Property-owner Residence (Residency Law 114/2024) is a residence route in Kuwait (Investor / golden visa). New law allows up to 10-yr residence for foreign real-estate owners (KWD 50/yr fee, exempt from 6-month absence rule), but non-GCC foreigners can rarely buy property in Kuwait; no published minimum value. Low confidence.
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
No personal income tax.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Investor / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | — + CHF 130 / yr |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 0 |
| PR | — |
| Citizenship | — |
| Work | no |
| Eligible | Foreigners legally owning Kuwaiti property (non-GCC ownership very restricted) |
| Tax | No personal income tax. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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