KUWAIT CITY, July 20: From Saturday, July 19, the four-month grace period granted by the Ministry of Interior began for individuals whose Kuwaiti citizenships were revoked under the “Outstanding Services” clause. During this period, they are permitted to travel using their Kuwaiti passports in preparation for initiating the process of regularizing their legal status, reports Al-Seyassah daily.

According to regulations announced by the ministry on July 10, individuals affected by the revocation, including those who acquired citizenship through dependency, must coordinate with the embassies of their countries of origin, (before obtaining Kuwaiti citizenship) to secure passports or official travel documents. These documents will enable them to obtain legal residency in Kuwait. The regulations require affected individuals to provide proof that they have initiated the process of regularizing their legal status.

The four-month grace period, which begins from the date the citizenship revocation decrees are published in the official gazette, allows them to legalize their residency. During this period, they will continue to benefit from certain privileges, such as the right to work, access to university education, and housing.

Meanwhile, informed sources expect the official gazette Kuwait Al-Youm to begin publishing the names of a large number of individuals whose citizenship has been revoked, starting with the edition on Saturday and continuing in the coming issues. This comes as hundreds of files are currently pending a final decision by the Cabinet. The sources explained that the list of revoked citizenships under the “Outstanding Services” clause includes hundreds of individuals whose files were reviewed by the Citizenship Investigation Committee. It also includes numerous cases involving forgery and those who acquired citizenship through dependency. The latter group is not eligible to rectify their status and will be subject to legal procedures