Kuwait approves new nationality law amendments
Kuwait has agreed to amend its nationality laws aimed at reducing illegal naturalizations and eliminating violations related to the unauthorized addition of individuals to nationality files. The amendment stipulates a ban on granting citizenship to those who obtained it through nomination or appointment to legislative bodies. It also covers cases involving the inclusion of incorrect or false information in nationality files, with the possibility of revoking citizenship from the children or relatives of the offending individual if they are proven to have been aware of the violation through investigations or a final judicial ruling. Additionally, the method of issuing the citizenship certificate has been updated to be electronic, and the digital certificate will carry the same legal weight as a paper document, with the goal of enhancing transparency and scrutiny in the citizenship application process. These amendments are part of Kuwait’s efforts to regulate the nationality file and review cases where citizenship was obtained unlawfully, following extensive campaigns to revoke the citizenship of tens of thousands based on violations or false information.
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