Civil ID Renewal for Kuwaiti Individuals

This service is provided by Public Authority For Civil Information
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Service Description

  • This service allows Kuwaiti individuals with expired ID cards only to renew them  
    Applicants less than (18) years old can renew their cards over the phone, online, or through a parent   
    Applicants who reached (18) years old or older can renew their cards personally, over the phone, online, or through a parent   

     

Eligibility or Criteria

  • Applicants who reached (18) years old or older and obtained the Kuwaiti nationality can renew their cards over the phone or online. In this case, applicants must provide a personal photo, if they do not already have a scanned one   

  • Applicants less than (18) years old can renew their cards over the phone or online. In this case, applicants who reached 10 years old or older must provide a personal photo   


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Required Documents

  • Nationality certificate and a copy
  • The original nationality certificate must be brought and a copy from the first and last page must be submitted
  • Recent coloured personal photos (4 × 6 cm)
  • Photos should be taken without eyeglasses
  • Face length should range from 2:2 to 2:5 cm and should be at the center of the photo
  • Photos should not be taken in military uniform
  • Photos should not be taken for the face profile
  • Photo background colour should not affect the clarity
  • Original civil ID
  • Envelope
  • Power of attorney from the Ministry of Justice, in case the applicant does not attend in person

Procedures

If you are (18) years old, you can personally visit the Public Authority of Civil Information Headquarters at Zahra, ground floor, Citizens' Office and submit the required document. You can also renew your card through one of your parents, over the phone, or online
If you are less than (18) years old, you can renew your card though one of your parents, over the phone, or online. If you are 10 years old or older, you have to provide a personal photo
Fill the service application form
Pay the fees due
Receive your new card at the Public Authority of Civil Information Headquarters, Zahra, first floor, Checkers' Building, Reception Hall

Fees

0 KD Variable fees
5 KD Fixed fees: smart card acquisition fees
0.250 KD Fixed fees: Envelope
 
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