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Street Food Truck Permit in Kuwait

Food trucks need approvals from three bodies before the General Traffic Department issues the permit: the municipality, traffic engineering and technical inspection.

The vehicle itself also has to be registered. Our guides on New vehicle registration and General registration terms cover the basics.

Conditions

  • Must be a Kuwaiti citizen
  • Must have a general driving license
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Documents you need

Required documents

  • The municipality permit
  • The traffic engineering department approval
  • The technical inspection department approval
  • Criminal status

Official form (PDF)

Official GDT driving permits form. Original document published by the General Traffic Department (GDT), Ministry of Interior. We host a copy for convenience and it is unchanged.

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Source: Based on the official GDT procedure page:Click here.

Compiled October 2026. Rules and offices can change: confirm with the GDT before you go. This site is not affiliated with the government.

Frequently asked questions

Who can get a street food truck permit in Kuwait?

The GDT lists Kuwaiti citizens with a general driving license.

Which approvals do I need?

The municipality permit, the traffic engineering department approval and the technical inspection department approval.

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