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Gulf Insider
2 days ago
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Kuwaiti Women Granted Temporary Travel Rights Amid Citizenship Revocation
The Kuwaiti government will allow women who lost their citizenship under Article 8 of the nationality law to travel temporarily using their former Kuwaiti passports, the Ministry of Interior has announced. The measure, which takes effect from June 1 through September 30, 2025, aims to ease the legal status adjustment process for a group that has long existed in a bureaucratic and humanitarian limbo. According to the Ministry, the initiative supports 'the regularization of legal status' for affected women, but comes with strict conditions and deadlines. All individuals must comply fully with the outlined procedures, with no exceptions granted for those whose Kuwaiti citizenship has been revoked. Under the new policy, impacted individuals must begin the process of obtaining valid travel documents—either from their country of original nationality or another internationally recognized passport that permits legal residency in Kuwait. While international travel using the old Kuwaiti passport will be permitted for only four months, the overall legal adjustment period extends for one year, ending on May 31, 2026. However, to retain eligibility for state benefits and support, individuals must initiate the process within the first three months of the period. Proof of intent, such as an official passport application or embassy request, must be submitted to the authorities. Failure to demonstrate serious intent or delays in action will result in the loss of benefits. The Ministry also clarified that filing for legal status adjustment does not preclude an individual from submitting a formal grievance. Appeals may be filed with the Grievance Committee for Withdrawal, Forfeiture, and Loss of Kuwaiti Citizenship, formed under Cabinet Resolutions No. 207 and 493 of 2025. Once a person's legal status is regularised, a new civil ID will be issued. This document will reflect the individual's updated nationality and include a note specifying 'Kuwaiti individual treatment in accordance with established regulations.' The policy is designed to 'simplify the transition process' while ensuring fair access to any benefits individuals may still be eligible for under the law.
Arab Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait Offers Travel Window, New ID Cards for Women Affected by Citizenship Revocation
KUWAIT CITY, May 29: Regulating the procedures for amending the status of women whose nationalities have been revoked, under Article 8 of the Kuwaiti Nationality Law. The Ministry of Interior stated "Based on the concerned authorities' keenness to facilitate procedures and ensure continued benefit from all the benefits granted under the Kuwaiti Nationality Law, we would like to inform you that travel with previous Kuwaiti passports will be permitted during the period from June 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, to assist in amending their status. Those concerned must also fully adhere to the instructions and procedures explained below." 1- The concerned party shall amend her legal status by coordinating with her embassy to receive the original passport of the previous nationality she held before obtaining Kuwaiti nationality, under Article 8, or any official passport through which legal residency is granted in the country 2- Adherence to the one-year grace period for amending status, starting from June 1, 2025, to ensure continued access to the prescribed benefits. Note that after the grace period expires, benefits will not be disbursed to those who have not amended their legal status in the country within that period. They must take all necessary measures by visiting the embassy to obtain a passport. The applicant must begin the process within the first three months from the start of that grace period and must provide proof of this. If it is determined that they are not serious about taking action to amend their status within the first three months, their benefits will be canceled. 3- Amending their status does not prevent them from submitting a grievance to the Grievance Committee for Withdrawal, Forfeiture, and Loss of Kuwaiti Citizenship, established by Cabinet Resolution No. 207 of 2025 and its amendments by Resolution No. 493 of 2025. The Ministry of Interior confirms that a new civil ID card will be issued after completing the status amendment, including the phrase "Treatment as a Kuwaiti Individual" under the prescribed regulations, with a reference to the applicant's nationality. These procedures aim to streamline legal status in an easy and organized manner, while preserving their prescribed benefits
Arab Times
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Over 14,000 file appeals on Kuwaiti citizenship revocations
KUWAIT CITY, May 15: Chairman of the Cabinet's Grievance Committee for Withdrawal, Revocation, and Loss of Kuwaiti Citizenship Counsellor Ali Al- Dhubaibi announced that the committee has received 14,360 grievances from the start of the submission period up to Wednesday, May 14, reports Al-Seyassah daily. He told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the grievance submission period is 60 days, starting from Sunday, May 4. Al-Dhubaibi explained that the committee continues to accept grievances throughout the week, including official holidays, to ensure the process remains accessible and convenient for all. It reviewed a presentation submitted by its secretariat, which included an overview of the submitted grievances, compiled statistics, and the measures taken to review the grievances submitted through the committee's electronic portal. He referred to the decrees and decisions issued regarding the withdrawal, revocation, or loss of Kuwaiti citizenship, as well as those whose citizenship certificates were revoked between February 20, 2024, and April 30, 2025, as published in the official gazette 'Kuwait Al-Youm'. Al-Dhubaibi emphasized that the committee will not consider any grievances previously submitted or those submitted through methods other than the method recently announced. He urged individuals wishing to file a grievance against a decree or decision related to the revocation, cancellation, or loss of Kuwaiti citizenship, or the annulment of a citizenship certificate, to complete the official form available at the following link . Al-Dhubaibi affirmed the committee's full readiness to assist anyone facing difficulties in submitting a grievance through the online platform, adding that support is available via the committee's contact numbers.
