Kuwait's Administrative Deportation Rules for Foreign Residents Outlined

  • 24/11/2025

Kuwait's executive regulations for the Residence Law detail three primary circumstances under which foreign residents can face administrative deportation, regardless of their residency status:

  1. Financial Independence: Individuals without a verifiable source of income within Kuwait

  2. Employment Violations: Working for unauthorized employers without proper approval from government sponsors or competent authorities

  3. Public Interest Grounds: Cases where the Interior Minister determines removal is necessary for public security or morals, including:

    • Conviction for felonies or crimes involving moral turpitude

    • Three criminal judgments within five years (including one involving freedom restriction)

    • Four criminal judgments of any type within a five-year period

The deportation process is conducted in coordination with relevant government authorities, demonstrating Kuwait's strict enforcement of residency regulations and commitment to maintaining public order and security.

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