Major General Al-Adwani explained that the residency of children of Kuwaiti women can be renewed for a similar period, with exemption from fees, provided they have not obtained Kuwaiti citizenship under Article 8 of the Nationality Law.
The law also exempts these children from losing their residency if they are outside the country for more than six months for medical treatment or educational purposes. He highlighted the instructions from senior leadership to open the country and facilitate processes for everyone but stressed that there must be accountability.
Major General Al-Adwani explained that there have been no violations since the introduction of the family visit visa in March, except for four cases in which individuals and their sponsors were deported. The duration of the family visa has been extended to three months, and the concerned minister now has the authority to amend and determine the fees. The new foreign residency law, issued by an Amiri decree on November 28, aims to address the shortcomings and loopholes of the previous law.
The law provides justice to migrant workers, combats visa trading by tightening penalties regulates the relationship between employees and employers, and specifies the rights and obligations of both parties. The law, which is set to be implemented within six months from its publication in the official gazette, comprises 36 articles in seven chapters.
It includes amendments and updates to several articles that serve the interests of both citizens and residents. Kuwait is not isolated from the global community, and there are international organizations that monitor the handling of human trafficking issues. From this perspective, some provisions of the new law were created to align and comply with international standards.
