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How to Collect Your Article 8 Passport: MoI Issues Guidelines

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01/06/2025

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01/06/2025

KUWAIT CITY, June 1: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced the commencement of passport distribution for individuals whose Kuwaiti nationalities were revoked under Article 8 of the Kuwaiti Nationality Law, provided they had previously submitted their passports to the ministry and are treated as Kuwaiti nationals. This process requires booking an appointment in advance through the unified government e-services application (Sahel).

In a press statement released Saturday by the General Department of Public Relations and Security Media, the MoI outlined the steps for scheduling an appointment. Users must access the Sahel app,

  • Select the appointments service
  • Choose Ministry of Interior
  • General Department of Nationality and Travel Documents
  • Receive Article 8 passport

The ministry emphasized the importance of bringing the passport delivery receipt when arriving at the designated time. The MoI affirmed that this measure reflects its commitment to implementing directives related to permitting travel for the mentioned category, streamlining workflow, and facilitating procedures to serve the public interest and ensure the efficient delivery of services in line with applicable legal regulations.