On October 22, 2024, Kuwait published Decree No. 130 of 2024, which states about revoking citizenship from nine individuals. The main target of this action is a Kuwaiti family and those who have received citizenship with her help. In addition, eight other individuals have also lost their citizenship under Cabinet Resolution No. 792 of 2024. Kuwait tightens up the measurements of holding citizenship as a means of fighting against fraudulent citizenship practices, particularly through false information or forgery used during the application process.

However, for the people who have lost their citizenship in this country, Kuwait’s government has prepared a unique identification card valid for a year. In addition, Kuwait’s Ministry of Health provides free healthcare services to these people if they present themselves with a valid identification card issued by the Central Agency for Illegal Residents. This step shows that despite changes in their legal status, Kuwait still cares about its former citizens. 

It’s important to mention that the services provided to these individuals are restricted as they are considered illegal residents.  Additionally, the unique identification card doesn’t solve the citizenship challenges that these people may encounter when wanting to travel abroad. This kind of event proves the importance of having an alternative citizenship, which will give you more security.

Kuwait’s government has even established a hotline managed by the General Directorate of Nationality and Travel Documents, which has a goal to encourage its citizens to report fraud or dual citizenship cases. 

Some human rights organizations look at the revocation of citizenship as a violation of human rights, which leads to leaving individuals stateless. Stateless people lose an opportunity to fully benefit from services such as education, healthcare, global travel, and legal protections. 

To avoid this kind of situation, it’s advisable to consider getting a second citizenship, which will grant you more stability and security. Having dual citizenship is restricted in some countries, however, having alternative citizenship would give you a feeling of safety in case of unexpected changes in the primary country’s policies or eligibility. It’s important to mention that thinking about getting alternative citizenship at the last minute isn’t a good choice for multiple reasons, the most important being that the process of obtaining a new citizenship requires a lot of documentation and in some cases will not allow stateless people to apply for a new citizenship. Planning ahead of time is key. It is like having insurance in order to be covered in case of an incident.

The process of receiving a second passport may have a duration from several months to several years (depending on the country you choose). It often comes with many obstacles and challenges and involves lots of research and paperwork, that’s why it’s advisable to contact Mirabello Consultancy, who will give you personalized guidance through the whole process.

One of the easiest alternative citizenship is a Caribbean citizenship from Antigua & Barbuda or European Citizenship from Malta, which comes with many benefits such as visa-free travel to the Schengen area, an optimized tax system, and a high quality of life. There are several ways to get a second passport. Contact Mirabello Consultancy now, for more information.