Residency Kuwait opens residency route after citizenship revocations New ten-year permit follows government’s stripping of nationality from more than 70,000 people iStock.com/Bradai Abderrahmen Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Wednesday 09 September 2026 The Kuwaiti government has introduced a new residency pathway for people whose Kuwaiti citizenship has been revoked under controversial nationality reforms. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Compliance Kuwait introduces auto credential checks amid immigration overhaul Residency Kuwait further tightens entry and exit rules for expats Work Permits Kuwait rolls out multi-trip exit permit for frequent travellers Work Permits Kuwait adopts temporary policy allowing expats to transfer sectors