How to Apply for Kuwait Civil ID Online? A First Time Registration

The Kuwaiti civil ID is the official document containing information about a Kuwaiti citizen or resident. Anyone who does not have a civil ID is considered to be residing in Kuwait illegally. Therefore, expatriates must obtain a civil ID immediately upon obtaining a residency permit, while Kuwaitis must obtain a civil ID for their children from birth.

How to Apply for Kuwait Civil ID Online for non Kuwaiti

By following the simple steps below you can apply for Civil ID Online through PACI website: ^[1]

• Go to the non Kuwaiti First Time Registration page “from here“.
• Enter the required information in the fields as follows:
  • Add your civil ID number in the designated box.
  • Add your passport number in the designated field.
  • Add the unit’s automated number in the designated box.
  • Enter your mobile phone number in the designated field.
• Click the “Next” icon.

• Add the verification code sent to your mobile phone.
• Click the “Next” icon.
• Upload the required documents.
• Click the “Submit Application” button.
• Pay the fees by entering your bank card information.
• Confirm the payment.
• At the end of the process, you will receive a notification confirming the successful payment and submission of the application. You can collect your civil ID when it is ready.

How to Apply for Kuwait Civil ID Online for Domestic Workers

To obtain a civil ID for your domestic worker, you can follow the steps below: ^[2]

• Go to Domestic Workers First Time Registration Page “from here“
• Add the worker’s civil ID number in the appropriate box.
• Add the sponsor’s civil ID number in the appropriate field.
• Add the sponsor’s card serial number.
• Add the mobile phone number.
• Click the “Next” icon.
• You will receive a message containing a code to enter to complete the process.
• Add the code in the appropriate place and continue the process.
• Add the required domestic worker information after they have obtained their residency permit.
• Upload the required documents and resident documents.
• Pay the required fees and confirm the payment.
• Check to receive a notification confirming the successful payment and submission of the application.

Steps to Apply for Kuwait Civil ID

You can apply for Kuwait Civil ID for Kuwaiti Citizens by following these simple steps below:

• Book an appointment to apply for a civil ID from the Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) through the central Meta Portal.
• Review the requirements for obtaining a civil ID and ensure they are met when submitting the application.
• Prepare the required documents and papers to issue the civil ID.
• Go to the PACI service center in Kuwait where you booked your appointment and ensure you arrive ten minutes before the scheduled time to avoid delays.
• Show the appointment details to the employee in charge.
• You must complete the application form for your newborn, ensuring accuracy and correctness when entering the information.
• Sign the form and attach the required documents after ensuring that you have not forgotten any documents.
• Submit the required documents to the employee and wait a while for the employee to enter the information.
• After receiving the application receipt from the employee, pay the required fees.
• You will receive a receipt confirming that you have submitted the application and paid the fees in full.
• Track your application and receive your civil card through the designated collection centers.

Apply for Kuwait Civil ID Conditions

You can find out conditions to apply for Kuwait Civil ID by the following table:

Document Required to Apply for Kuwait Civil ID

You can find document required to apply for civil ID in the following table:

Apply for Kuwait Civil ID Fees

You can find the renewal Civil ID fees in the next table:

Apply for Kuwait Civil ID Link

You can obtain a civil card for the first time via the following link: services.paci.gov.kw. You must enter your information, upload the required documents, and complete the steps required to obtain a civil card.

Conclusion

You should avoid delaying your application for a civil card, as this could expose you to financial penalties. The steps to obtaining a civil card are very simple and require only the preparation of a few documents and the submission of the application in the manner appropriate for you.