As Kuwait will stop the renewal of work permits for those above 60 without a university degree from Jan 1, it seems the only solution for thousands of such expats is to transfer to family visas if eligible or leave the country.

Quoting Director General of the Public Authority for Manpower Ahmad Al-Mousa, Al-Rai daily reported that the authority is going ahead with implementing the decision, adding that workers were given enough time to adjust their legal status.

The decision will be applied as their residency permits expire, which will not be renewed. Mousa said the decision does not prevent such people from adjusting their status through a family visa or any other visa type. He said the decision was made after a comprehensive study based on statistics, reminding that the decision does not apply to expats holding degrees.