KUWAIT CITY, Nov 23: The Executive Regulations of Kuwait’s new Residency Law specify three cases in which a foreigner may face administrative deportation, even if their residency permit remains valid, according to Article 38.

The provisions include:

Lack of income: Foreigners without a source of income within Kuwait may be deported.

Unauthorized employment: Working for an employer other than their designated government sponsor, without proper permission, constitutes a deportable violation under Article 19 of Decree-Law No. 114 of 2024.

Ministerial discretion for public interest: Deportation may be ordered if deemed necessary for public interest, security, or morals. Specific cases include:

1. Conviction for a felony or crime involving moral turpitude or dishonesty.

2. Receiving three criminal convictions within five years, with at least one resulting in imprisonment.

3. Receiving four criminal convictions of any kind within five years.

These regulations reinforce Kuwait’s authority to protect public security and uphold legal and ethical standards among expatriates residing in the country.