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Kuwait moves to restrict naturalised citizens' vote

Cabinet approves nationality law amendments covering political rights and e-certificates

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Under the proposed changes, the restrictions on political participation would apply to individuals who obtain citizenship through naturalisation.

Kuwait strips 2,193 people of citizenship

Citizenship will also be withdrawn from those who acquired it by dependency

2, 193 people have been striped off Kuwait citizenship in the latest nationality withdrawal decrees.

Soldier jailed in Kuwaiti citizenship fraud

Criminal Court also sentences his father for 7 years in absentia

Kuwaiti soldier sentenced to seven years in prison and fined him KD316,000 for illegally obtaining Kuwaiti citizenship, in a case spanning more than three decades.

Lawyer jailed over fake citizenship posts

Posts sparked public confusion over citizenship revocation

According to court documents, the lawyer deliberately circulated claims unsupported by official evidence.

Kuwait overhauls citizenship rules—who is affected?

New decree-law revises nationality framework, tightening rules on granting and withdrawal

Citizenship overhaul expands ministerial powers while limiting court challenges

Nearly 50,000 stripped of citizenship in Kuwait

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

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

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