23/11/2025
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23/11/2025
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KUWAIT CITY, Nov 23: Article 38 of the Executive Regulations of the new Residency Law outlines the circumstances under which a expats may be legally deported from Kuwait, even if their residency permit remains valid. The regulations, issued under the new legal framework, emphasize the importance of maintaining lawful employment, income, and conduct in the country.
According to the provisions of Article 38, a foreigner may be deported in the following cases:
- Lack of Income source: If the individual does not have a legitimate source of income within Kuwait, they may be subject to administrative deportation.
- Unauthorized Employment: If a expat is found working for an employer other than their designated sponsor ( as mentioned on Public Authority of Manpower files), or engages in employment without the required permission from the competent authorities, in violation of Article 19 of Decree-Law No. 114 of 2024, they may face deportation.
- Public Interest, Security, or Morality: The Minister of Interior may order deportation if it is deemed necessary to protect the public interest, public security, or public morals.
This includes:
1. Individuals convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude or dishonesty.
2. Those who receive three criminal convictions within five years, with at least one resulting in imprisonment.
3. Those who are convicted four times for criminal convictions of any type within a five-year period.
