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Kuwait Driving License Guide (2026)

Everything expats and citizens need to know about Kuwait driving license eligibility rules, online renewal via Sahel, smart kiosk collection points, and clearing traffic fines.

MOI Traffic Regulations · Updated: 2026-09-20

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600 KD

Min Expat Salary

2 Years

Kuwait Residency

5 KD

Renewal Fee

Instant

Mall Kiosk Printing

Expatriate Eligibility Requirements

The Kuwait Ministry of Interior enforces strict eligibility conditions for expatriates seeking a private driving license:

Minimum Monthly Salary

600 KD per month (stated on PAM work permit)

Educational Qualification

Accredited 4-year University Degree

Residency Tenure

At least 2 years continuous residency in Kuwait

Exempt Categories

Doctors, Engineers, Judges, Nurses, University Professors, Journalists

How to Renew Your Driving License Online

  1. Open Sahel App or MOI Portal

    Log in to the Sahel app or visit moi.gov.kw → Traffic Services → Driving License Renewal.

  2. Verify Eligibility & Clear Outstanding Fines

    Ensure you have no unpaid traffic violations. If fines exist, you must pay them first via K-NET before proceeding.

  3. Upload Recent Photo & Pay Fee (5 KD)

    Upload a passport-style photo with a blue background and pay the 5 KD renewal fee via K-NET.

  4. Collect License at Self-Service Kiosks

    Visit a driving license printing kiosk at The Avenues, Marina Mall, Al Kout, or Souq Sharq. Insert your Civil ID to print your card in 1 minute.

Self-Service Printing Kiosks (Malls)

Once renewed online, print your physical card in under a minute at these locations:

Kiosk Location Exact Position Hours
The Avenues Mall Phase 2, First Floor (near food court) 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Marina Mall Salmiya, Ground Floor near main entrance 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Al Kout Mall Fahaheel, Mezzanine floor 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Souq Sharq Kuwait City, Ground floor near water taxi 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Capital Traffic Dept Shuwaikh, General Traffic Directorate 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

Under Kuwait General Traffic Department regulations, expatriates must satisfy three conditions: (1) Minimum salary of 600 KD/month; (2) A certified university degree; and (3) Minimum 2 years continuous residency in Kuwait. Certain specialized professions (doctors, engineers, nurses, judges) are exempt from these rules.
You can renew in under 3 minutes using the Sahel app: Services → Ministry of Interior → General Traffic Department → Driving License Renewal. Pay the 5 KD fee via K-NET and print the physical card at mall kiosks.
Yes! Kuwait government databases are interconnected. Any unpaid MOI traffic violation will block driving license renewal, Civil ID card processing, and vehicle registration (Daftar) renewals.
If an expat transfers to a non-exempt profession or their salary drops below 600 KD, the General Traffic Department may automatically cancel the driving license upon residency transfer.