Valid Residency Permit Won’t Prevent Deportation of Expats in These 3 Cases

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Sunday, November 23, 2025

23/11/2025

Valid Residency Permit Won’t Prevent Deportation of Expats in These 3 Cases

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 23: Article 38 of the executive regulations of the new Residency Law specifies three cases in which a foreigner may be administratively deported, even if their residency permit is valid, reports Al-Rai daily. These three cases are the following:

1. If they have no source of income in the State of Kuwait.

2. If they work for another party without permission from their government employer or the competent authorities, in violation of Article 19 of Decree-Law No. 114/2024.

3. Cases in which the Minister of Interior deems deportation necessary for public interest, public security, or public morals, including:

If the expatriate has been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude or dishonesty.
If the expatriate receives three criminal convictions within five years, one of which includes a prison sentence.
If the expatriate receives four criminal convictions of any type within five years.