Biometric Blitz: 800,000 Expats in Kuwait Face Deadline to Register Fingerprints
- Approximately 8 lakh expatriates in Kuwait are yet to complete their biometric registration, a mandatory requirement for all foreign nationals residing in the country.
- The Kuwaiti government has emphasized that the biometric registration deadline will not be extended, leaving many expatriates with limited time to comply with the regulation.
- The biometric registration process involves the collection of fingerprints and other personal data, which will be used to enhance national security and prevent identity fraud.
Biometric Registration Deadline Looms for Expatriates in Kuwait
Approximately 8 lakh expatriates in Kuwait are yet to complete their biometric registration, a mandatory requirement for all foreign nationals residing in the country.
The Kuwaiti government has emphasized that the biometric registration deadline will not be extended, leaving many expatriates with limited time to comply with the regulation.
The biometric registration process involves the collection of fingerprints and other personal data, which will be used to enhance national security and prevent identity fraud.
Trade unions in Kuwait have expressed concerns that the biometric registration requirement may disrupt the workflow and cause inconvenience to expatriates who are yet to complete the process.
Expatriates who fail to complete their biometric registration may face penalties and other consequences, including the risk of deportation.
It is essential for all expatriates in Kuwait to complete their biometric registration as soon as possible to avoid any complications and ensure their stay in the country remains lawful.
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