Kuwait has imposed approximately 4,000 travel bans due to unpaid utility bills and debts between January and July 2025.

Recent statistics released by the Department of Statistics and Research within the Ministry of Justice reveal that approximately 4,000 travel bans have been issued against both citizens and residents in Kuwait from January 1 to July 31, 2025. These measures are primarily due to unpaid bills related to utilities, telecommunications, loans, and other financial obligations.

The figures, highlighted by Akhbrna News among others, show that during the same period, 21,539 travel bans were lifted. This indicates a significant number of individuals initially restricted from traveling were able to resolve their outstanding issues.

Additionally, there were about 12,325 requests filed for debtor arrest warrants alongside around 42,662 travel ban requests. In particular, the Family Court issued 2,398 travel bans while lifting another 1,262 within this timeframe.

A source within the Ministry of Justice emphasized that key reasons for these restrictions include unresolved financial obligations such as child support payments, bounced checks, bank loans, telecom charges, installment plans on purchases, rental payments, and overdue electricity bills.

The source also pointed out that recent legal amendments regarding travel bans and debt collection have been instrumental in reducing the overall number of imposed restrictions. This legal evolution aims at streamlining processes and ensuring more efficient debt resolution strategies.