Can I become citizen of Kuwait?

The State of Kuwait formally has an official Nationality Law which grants non-nationals a legal pathway to obtain citizenship. However, access to citizenship in Kuwait is autocratically controlled by the Al Sabah ruling family, it is not subject to any external regulatory supervision.

How can I get Kuwait residency?

In order to live and work in Kuwait, expatriates shall obtain a residency visa (iqama), which can only be issued on the basis of a valid employment offer from a private company or a Kuwaiti government organization. The Kuwaiti employer then applies for the iqama on behalf of the expatriate employee.

What is the easiest way to get citizenship?

There are 5 ways to get citizenship: Naturalization – the most common method is to establish residency in a country, spend time there for a certain number of years, pay your dues, and become a citizen. Citizenship by Descent – you may qualify for a second passport through your ancestry.

What are the requirements for Kuwaiti citizenship?

Kuwaiti citizenship may be granted by the Minister of the Interior to, if he or she must satisfy all of the following: has legally lived in Kuwait for 20 years continuously or 15 years if he or she is an Arab citizen. has legal ways of earning a living and has not been convicted of a crime. knows the Arabic Language

Can a Kuwaiti husband pass his citizenship to his wife?

The Kuwaiti husband has to be a Muslim in order to pass his citizenship to his wife. A wife whose husband was naturalized as a Kuwaiti may be granted citizenship only if she declares her wish to be a Kuwaiti within one year of her husband’s naturalization. The children of the naturalization are considered to be Kuwaiti.

Can a child born out of wedlock get citizenship in Kuwait?

A child born to a Kuwaiti mother and an unknown father (i.e. out-of-wedlock) irrespective of place is a Kuwaiti citizen. However, Kuwaiti women who have sex out-of-marriage voluntarily and get pregnant in Kuwait can face jail terms along with her partner. The wife may be granted citizenship only if she declares her wish to be Kuwaiti.

Do Christians have to convert to Islam to get citizenship in Kuwait?

Christians have been given Kuwaiti citizenship without converting to Islam. The ”requirement” is not enforced. These Christians were around in Kuwait for over 100 years so they outdate said rule. Plus they’re a VERY small minority we have enough social divisions as a nation we don’t need to add any more.

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