KUWAIT: This file photo shows passengers lined up at Kuwait International Airport. Increased fees on public health services presented to expatriates in Kuwait could threaten to hurt tourism in the Gulf state. — KUNA

KUWAIT: Kuwait has registered a notable drop in the number of expatriates who arrive on commercial, business and tourist visas since health services' fees were hiked, a high-ranking source at the residency affairs department said. The number of visitors is expected to see further reduction after applying the proposed new fees on visit visas, said the sources, adding that the department is waiting the approval of the new fees by the Cabinet.