Issuance of a Law Decree Amending Certain Provisions of the Emir's Decree-Law on Kuwaiti Nationality

Clause (4): “If a person intentionally adds to his own nationality file, or to the nationality file of another person, any individual who is not his son or descendant, and this is established through an investigation conducted by the Supreme Committee for Kuwaiti Nationality Verification, or by a final judicial ruling, the nationality of any of his sons or descendants may be revoked, provided that their knowledge of such act is established.”

“The Minister of Interior shall issue a Kuwaiti nationality certificate to every Kuwaiti, after verifying its establishment in accordance with the provisions of this Law. This certificate shall be issued in electronic form.

“The Minister shall issue a decision specifying the technical and procedural controls and requirements for issuing, storing, and using the electronic certificate, as well as the procedures for verifying its authenticity and for revoking or suspending its validity.”

“A person who has acquired Kuwaiti nationality by naturalization shall not have the right to vote, stand for election, or be appointed to any legislative body.”

“The electronic certificate referred to in this Decree-Law shall have the same legal evidentiary value and legal effects as the nationality certificate, and shall replace the paper certificate in the application of laws, decrees, and regulations in force.

“The Prime Minister and the Ministers shall each, within their respective competencies, implement this Decree-Law. It shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force from the date of its publication.”