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Kuwait Initiates Residency Transfer for Palestinian Document Holders

Sep 11, 2026
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Kuwait begins residency transfer for Palestinian travel document holders

## New Residency Procedures

Kuwait has started a process to transfer residency permits for Palestinians holding travel documents to Palestinian passports. This initiative is expected to benefit approximately 8,700 individuals.

## Coordination with Authorities

The Palestinian Embassy in Kuwait is working closely with local authorities to facilitate this transition. Affected individuals are being notified through the Sahel application to visit the Palestinian Embassy for passport issuance.

## Timeline and Benefits

Residents have a three-month window to complete the transfer of their residency permits. The procedures also apply to Palestinians who already possess Palestinian passports.

## Embassy Preparations

The embassy is preparing to handle an increase in applications and is coordinating with the Palestinian Ministry of Interior to expedite passport issuance. Plans are underway to enable passport printing at the embassy in Kuwait, potentially reducing the issuance time to one week.

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