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Nearly 50,000 stripped of citizenship in Kuwait

Minister warns no exceptions in rigorous review, new electronic card to boost security

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Highlighting international cooperation, Sheikh Fahad revealed plans to launch a new electronic version of Kuwaiti citizenship to enhance security measures.

Kuwait uncovers largest citizenship fraud in history

Kuwait strips 1,060 people of nationality in biggest crackdown on identity fraud

Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of more than 1,060 individuals .

Kuwait to review foreign wives' status

Move seen as part of broader effort to address the plight of stateless individuals

Kuwait, a nation of around 4.9 million — most of whom are expatriates—has recently intensified efforts to protect its national identity by cracking down on citizenship fraud and dual nationality, which is prohibited under Kuwaiti law.

Saudi gets 7 years in Kuwait for forging citizenship

Man falsely claimed to be biological son of a Kuwaiti citizen, who was also convicted

The court described the act as a serious breach of public trust and national integrity. Illustrative image.

Kuwait allows travel for women without citizenship

The measure, active June–September 2025, aims to ease legal status for affected women

• New Kuwaiti policy offers one-year legal status adjustment for women losing citizenship under Article 8

Genetic testing must for Kuwait citizenship decisions

New resolution introduces tools to verify nationality status under strict guidelines

Ministerial Resolution No. 678 of 2025, issued by Sheikh Fahad Al Yousef, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, outlines a regulatory framework aimed at enhancing the accuracy and integrity of citizenship procedures through modern technology.

Over 400 illegal residents arrested in 3-day crackdown

Nationwide security campaign targets residency, labour law violators

Under the updated law, regular residency permits are capped at five years, with extended terms of up to 10 years for property owners and 15 years for investors

Kuwait mulls recovering state funds from fake citizens

Thousands stripped of citizenship over fraud and dual nationality violations

Kuwait, a nation of around 4.9 million — most of whom are expatriates—has recently intensified efforts to protect its national identity by cracking down on citizenship fraud and dual nationality, which is prohibited under Kuwaiti law.

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