Kuwait gives a period of 4 months of grace to those who lose citizenship: can they still travel and work? , world News
TL; Dr:
- Kuwait has introduced a 4 -month grace period for individuals losing citizenship under the “Excellent Services” section; They can travel their trips during this time
Kuwaiti Passport.
- A year window is allocated to those affected to obtain foreign passports or new residency documents.
- The rights created during the period include work (non-perfection roles), education, housing and vehicle ownership.
- Failure to start a regularization process within three months can lead to canceled as a result of failure. Individuals can appeal through the Citizenship Withdrawal Complaints Committee.
Since July 19, 2025, Kuwait has started a period of four months for those whose nationality was canceled under the “Excellent Services” section. During this window, the affected people are allowed to continue using their Kuwaiti passports and start procedures to regularize their legal status. They maintain access to major facilities such as housing, employment and education, while they coordinate with embassies and receive valid foreign travel documents or residence letters.
Legal framework and eligibility
On July 10, 2025, the Interior Ministry unveiled the rules and restrictions specifing rights and restrictions for individuals snatched from citizenship under the so -called “Noble Deeds” Claus, which is a category reserved for people already recognized for extraordinary moral or religious service. This cancellation triggered active improvement, which aims to balance legal integrity with human transition.
Grace period structure
- Four months of passport validity
The date from which the dispute decree is published in the official gazette, the affected people can travel abroad for four months, which can give them time to receive proper documents or arrange for travel.
- One year window to regularize
A whole year is allocated to secure citizenship from their original country or to obtain a legal residence document in Kuwait, which is often through embassy coordination. This period ensures that individuals can infection without immediate displacement.
- Three months proof requirement
Individuals should initiate a regularization process within three months of the decree, with the evidence of action. If not, their remaining benefits may be canceled.
Rights made during grace period
- Rights of work: Government or allied jobs are allowed to continue working, but no longer is eligible for supervisory roles.
- Use of education: Able to complete the programs running at all levels (including university/ postgraduate), and maintain any existing scholarship.
- Housing and asset ownership: A residential property (additional under polygamy system), private vehicles, and sponsorship of domestic workers are allowed.
- Property settlement: Kuwaiti relatives are required without fees to transfer state or investment assets within five years. Commercial real estate should also be transferred or gifted within the same time frame.
Conditions that benefit from zero
All privileges are immediately canceled if the person:
- A hooliganism, crime or state security, or guilty of crime affecting religious violations is blamed.
- Foreign citizenship or legal residence fails to secure the document within a year.
Appeal system
The affected person Cabinet Resolution no. Citizenship withdrawal under the Complaint Committee can appeal through the Committee. 207/2025 and revised resolution number 493/2025. The committee oversees complaints related to the reconstruction of nationality. Kuwait’s newly launched ex -gratia period shows the structure and effort to bring human idea into its most comprehensive nationality dismissal exercise. While citizenship is uninterruptedly canceled, affected persons are provided time-limit privileges to avoid sudden displacement. The initiative tries to mix legal accountability with legally infections with a tough time limit and documentation requirements, demanding timely action.
Fasting
- 1. Who is eligible for grace period?
Only individuals whose Kuwaiti citizenship was canceled under “Excellent Services” section.
- 2. How long can the affected people use their Kuwaiti passport?
They can travel on the Kuwaiti passport for four months from the publication date of the disposal decree in the official gazette.
- 3. What happens if no one starts regularization within three months?
They can lose access to all grace-term privileges such as work, education and housing.
- 4. Can the affected people still work in Kuwait or study?
Yes, but only in non-supervised roles. They can also continue their education and maintain any scholarship.
- 5. Is there an appeal option for those who lose citizenship?
Yes, through the Citizenship Withdrawal Complaint Committee, according to the Cabinet Resolution 207/2025 and 493/2025.
