Kuwait has withdrawn citizenship from 69 individuals under two official decrees published in the country’s Official Gazette. The decisions were issued as part of routine legal and administrative procedures governing nationality matters.
According to Decree No. 242 of 2025, Kuwaiti citizenship was revoked from 65 individuals, along with those who had obtained nationality through dependency. A separate decree, No. 243 of 2025, ordered the withdrawal of citizenship from four additional individuals and their dependents.
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The decrees did not disclose the names of those affected or provide detailed reasons for the revocations. Authorities also did not clarify whether the decisions were linked to specific legal violations or administrative reviews.
Such announcements are typically issued without extended explanation and are considered standard practice under Kuwait’s nationality law. Citizenship withdrawals in Kuwait are handled through sovereign decrees and published officially to ensure legal transparency.
Separately, Kuwait has recently introduced tighter residency regulations for expatriates as part of broader immigration reforms. The Ministry of Interior has enforced a six-month limit on how long expatriate residents may remain outside the country.
The new rule applies to all residency categories, with exemptions granted to certain groups. These include children of Kuwaiti women, property owners, and foreign investors, according to local media reports.
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Domestic workers are subject to separate provisions under the updated framework. They may remain outside Kuwait for up to four months unless an approved leave request is submitted by their sponsor through official channels or the Sahel application.
Authorities said the revised regulations aim to strengthen oversight and improve compliance while maintaining flexibility for selected categories. The measures reflect Kuwait’s ongoing efforts to recalibrate its citizenship, residency, and immigration policies.