KUWAIT CITY, Nov 16: Kuwait’s Civil Service Commission has confirmed the reinstatement of the social allowance for Kuwaiti female employees, outlining the cases in which the benefit may be restored following its October 28 announcement.

According to Circular No. 10 of 2025 issued by Civil Service Commission President Dr. Essam Al-Rubaiaan, and as an exception to Civil Service Council Resolution No. 1 of 1979, the reinstatement applies to Kuwaiti female employees who meet the established regulations and provisions. The guidelines detail the cases eligible for reinstatement, the effective date of entitlement, the conditions under which payment ceases, and the documents and justifications required.

Eligible cases include granting a Kuwaiti female employee the social allowance for her children when their father has died or is unable to work, provide support, or earn, provided he receives no salary, pension, or regular public assistance. The allowance also applies when the employee supports her children without receiving maintenance from the person legally obligated to provide for them, including cases where the father is imprisoned, missing, absent, or otherwise incapacitated.

Entitlement begins from the date the qualifying condition is met, upon submission of the child’s civil ID and proof of Kuwaiti nationality. The allowance ceases when children become self-supporting or reach the age of 24, whichever comes first, unless they are incapable of working. For daughters, payment ends when they become self-supporting or marry, whichever comes first. Children receiving a state stipend during education or training are not considered self-supporting under these provisions.

Required documents include marriage certificates or their equivalent to prove marriage, birth certificates or official registry extracts to establish parentage, and a decision from the competent medical authority to confirm incapacity for work. A child’s nationality certificate and civil ID must be submitted before disbursement. If proof of entitlement is not provided during the fiscal year in which marital status changes, the allowance will be paid from the beginning of the fiscal year in which proof is eventually submitted.