Driving licence in Kuwait for expats
Salary and degree conditions, tests and renewal.
In short
Expats need a salary of at least KWD 600, a university degree and two years of residence to get a licence, with exceptions for some professions. Licences for expats are renewed yearly online.
- Salary
- KWD 600+
- Degree
- Required
- Residence
- 2 years
- Fines
- Sahel / MOI app
Step by step
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MOI website.
Documents checklist
Do’s and don’ts
Do
- Renew online
Don’t
- Don’t drive on an expired licence
Cost estimator
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Watch out
- Licences can be cancelled if you change to a job below the threshold.
Common questions
Are there exceptions?
Doctors, engineers and some other professions are exempt from some conditions.
Official links
Background and more detail
Expats need a salary of at least KWD 600, a university degree and two years of residence to get a licence, with exceptions for some professions. Licences for expats are renewed yearly online.
Key facts
- Salary: KWD 600+
- Degree: Required
- Residence: 2 years
- Fines: Sahel / MOI app
Steps
- Check eligibility – MOI website.
- Driving school – Theory and road test.
- Issue licence – MOI.
Watch out
- Licences can be cancelled if you change to a job below the threshold.
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