How to Change Address in Civil ID? A Step-by-Step Guide

If you change your residential address in Kuwait, you must submit a request to change  it on the civil ID. The Public Authority for Civil Information has provided the possibility of changing the residential address online or through service centers that require Kuwait Civil ID Address Change Appointment.

How to Change Address in Civil ID through Sahel App

You can change Address in Kuwait Civil ID through Sahel Application, by following the simple steps: ^[1]

• Visit Sahel application download page:
  • Sahel application from Google Play: “from here“.
    
  • Sahel application from App Store: “from here“.
• Click on download Sahel application icon.
• Open Sahel application on your mobile from application menu.
• Type your Civil ID number in the box.
• Click on “Accept Terms and Conditions” icon.

• Press on “Login” box.
• You must complete the steps required of you in order to register in the Sahel application or log in and authenticate your account.
• Click on “Public Authority for Civil Information” icon services from home page.
• Click on “individual services” icon.
• Select the address change service in the Kuwaiti civil card.
• Add the required data in the designated fields.
• Choose the type of housing (privately owned housing, rental housing, or housing in the parents’ home)
• Select the required service (change the address to an owned house, or change the address of the wife with children to the husband’s address)
• Upload all documents and papers that support the request to change the residence in the form of electronic copies.
• Submit the change request by clicking on the designated icon.
• Go to the payment page and enter the electronic payment card data:
  • Select the bank name.
  • Enter the card number.
  • Enter the card expiration date.
  • Enter the card’s secret number.
• You will receive a notification confirming the success of the application submission process and payment of fees. You must keep the transaction number and payment receipt data.
• Update your data in the My Identity application to ensure that your correct and accurate information appears in your digital identity.

How to Change Address in Civil ID for Expatriates

You can change Address in Kuwait Civil ID for expatriates by following the simple steps:

• Book an appointment to change your address through the Meta Central government Portal.
• Visit the branch of the Public Authority for Civil Information in Kuwait where you booked the appointment.
• Fill in the Address Change Form with the required information and sign it, which will be provided to you at the center.
• Submit the completed, ready and signed residential address change form and attach it to the other documents and papers required from you to confirm your request to change your residential address.
• Pay the required fees through cash payment or by providing your bank card details to the responsible employee.
• You will receive a message stating the complete and success of changing your residential address with the transaction number and payment details.
• If you are using the My Identity application, update your data in it to show your new residential address data.

Kuwait Civil id Address Change Conditions

To be able to change your residential address, you must meet a set of conditions and requirements as follows:

• If you are a Kuwaiti citizen:
  • You must submit a request to change the residential address on the civil ID in person at the centers.
  • Your legal representative can submit the request on your behalf at the service centers.
  • You can also submit the request via the Sahel application.
  • You must ensure that the electricity bill you submitted is recent and valid for 6 months, and it must include the new address and the name of the homeowner.
• If you are a foreign expatriate residing in Kuwait with a valid residence:
  • You must submit a request to change the residential address on the civil ID in person by visiting the Public Authority for Civil Information service center after booking an appointment in advance at the Public Authority for Civil Information centers in Kuwait via the Meta platform.
  • Your father can submit the request on your behalf at the service centers.
  • Your legal representative can submit the request at the centers if he has a legal and official power of attorney from the Ministry of Justice.
  • You must submit your valid passport to the responsible employee and copy of the valid passport of each of the family member, which include pages for the main details, residency, and added individuals Envelope.

Kuwait Civil ID Address Change Documents Required

To change the residential address on the civil ID card, you must provide the documents and papers shown as follows:

Kuwait Civil ID Address Change Fees

You can find the fees of change Address in Kuwait Civil ID by the following table:

Kuwait Civil ID Address Change Link

You can submit a request to change your address in the Civil ID via the following link: sahel.paci.gov.kw, where you can download the application, then register in it, add the required data from you, and pay the fees.

Conclusion

Kuwaiti citizens and expatriates must update their residential data continuously when any change occurs in their residency status, to avoid financial fines that may be imposed on them, as you can submit a request to change your residential address through the Sahel application or service centers, then you can receive the card containing the new address when it is ready.