Major driving licence rules change in Kuwait: What expats and citizens should know

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Kuwait has updated its traffic law, extending driving licence validity for Kuwaiti and GCC citizens to 15 years. Non-Kuwaiti expatriates will now receive licences valid for 5 years. This change, effective immediately, impacts various licence categories and aims to streamline bureaucracy while aligning with regional norms. Pre-2025 licences remain valid until expiry.