Kuwait City: In 2024, Kuwait deported approximately 35,000 expatriates as part of ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Interior to enforce residency laws. According to informed sources, the Deportation Department, operating under the General Department of Correctional Facilities, processed these deportations after receiving referrals from various Ministry of Interior departments.
Streamlined Deportation Procedures
The Deportation Department has focused on expediting the processing of detained expatriates to ensure their deportation is completed swiftly. Officials have emphasized that humanitarian considerations are a priority, ensuring that detainees are treated respectfully during their detention period.
Continued Campaigns Against Violators
The Ministry of Interior has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting regular campaigns aimed at identifying and arresting individuals violating residency laws. Legal actions will be taken against offenders in line with the country’s immigration policies.
Broader Implications
This crackdown reflects Kuwait’s ongoing efforts to maintain strict control over residency compliance, which is a cornerstone of its immigration and labor policies. These measures are also part of a broader strategy to address demographic imbalances and uphold legal regulations.
