Kuwait outlines new grounds for administrative deportation of foreign residents
Article 38 of the Executive Regulations of the new Residency Law has clarified three specific circumstances under which a foreigner may be administratively deported from Kuwait, even if the residency permit remains valid.
The first ground applies to foreigners who have no source of income within the country.
The second involves cases where individuals work for an employer other than their government sponsor without obtaining prior approval from the competent authorities, in violation of Article 19 of Decree-Law No. 114 of 2024, reports Al-Rai daily.
The third category allows the Minister of Interior to order deportation when deemed necessary in public interest, public security, or public morals.
This includes foreigners convicted of a felony or crimes involving moral turpitude or dishonesty, those with three criminal convictions within five years if one carries a prison sentence, or those with four criminal convictions of any kind within the same period.
The updated regulations underscore Kuwait’s focus on ensuring lawful employment and maintaining public safety while providing clear legal criteria for deportation measures.
