Children of expats require parental consent to leave Kuwait

• The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior has implemented a new rule requiring children of expatriates to obtain written consent from their father before departing the country.

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior has introduced a strict new regulation governing the travel of children of expatriates.

Effective immediately, all expatriate children seeking to leave the country must present a written consent form, prepared by the passport department, and signed by their father.

This requirement applies to all departing children, even if they are accompanied by their mothers or other family members.