How to Update the Passport Number in Civil ID? (2025 Guide)

The Public Authority for Civil Information in Kuwait provides residents with a service to update and modify civil ID information, such as the expatriate’s name, occupation, and passport number. The authority has outlined a set of s to modify passport numbers in the event of a change or error in passport number.

How to Update the Passport Number in Civil ID?

To change your passport number on your civil ID, follow these simple steps:

• Change your passport number through the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior.
• Track your passport data modification request.
• If the requested modification has been made, you must log in to the Public Authority for Civil Information website to issue a new civil ID if you have civil ID with old passport number.
• If you submit a request to change your passport number before issuing your civil ID card and pay the fees, you will need to follow the instructions in the text message or log in to the Authority’s website to complete Civil card issuance.

Change Passport Number in Civil ID Steps

You can change passport number in Civil ID Online, by following these simple steps: ^[1]

• Go to the Individual E-Services Platform on MOI website “from here“
• Input the civil ID number in the suitable field.
• Click on the “Next” icon.

• Complete the steps to log into the Ministry of Interior’s website according to the system’s instructions.
• Search for “Edit Data” service in the Ministry of Interior’s e-services list.
• Select the “Change Passport Data for Residents” service.
• Enter the required information in the appropriate fields as follows:
  • Select the governorate.
  • Enter the old passport number.
  • Specify the old passport nationality.
  • Enter the new passport number.
  • Specify the new passport nationality.
  • Enter the new passport issuance date.
  • Enter the new passport expiration date.
  • Enter the mobile phone number.
  • Enter the email address.
• Upload the required documents by clicking on the download links shown, note these documents include:
  • A photo of the front of the civil ID card.
  • A photo of the back of the civil ID card.
  • A photo of the old passport.
  • A photo of the new passport.
  • Photos of additional pages, if any.
• Click the “Submit” box below.
• Inquire about the status of a request to transfer and update passport information for residents.

Steps to Change Passport Number in Civil ID via Moi App

By following these simple steps, you can change passport number in Civil ID Online:

• Visit MOI application download page:
  • MOI application from Google Play: “from here“.
    
  • MOI application from App Store: “from here“.
• Click on download MOI application icon.
• Open MOI application from application menu.
• Enter your Civil ID number in the suitable field.
• Click on the “Next” icon.

• Click on “Residency Renewal” services.
• Press on “Edit Data” button.

• Choose “Passport information transfer” icon.
• Add all required data in suitable fields which include:
  • Old passport number.
  • Old passport nationality.
  • New passport number.
  • New passport nationality.
  • New passport issuance date.
  • New passport expiration date.
  • Mobile phone number.
  • Email address.
• Upload attachments required to update Passport number:.
• Click the “Submit” icon when finished.
• Keeping the order data for inquiries when needed.

Passport Number Change Check Steps

You can check if your passport number has changed by following these steps: ^[2]

• Go to the Inquire on Status service “from here“.
• Select the type of request by clicking on the drop-down menu then choose “Passport Details Change” option.
• Enter the required information in the designated fields as follows
• Enter the civil ID number in the designated box.
• Enter the Pass Code in the designated field.
• Click on the “Request Status” box.

• View the status of your passport information transfer request.

Change Passport Number in Civil ID Link

You can change passport number in Civil ID via the link eres.moi.gov.kw. You must log in to the portal, select the passport information change service, and then add the new passport number.

Conclusion

All residents of Kuwait must verify the accuracy of their residency information, particularly their name in English and passport number. They can contact the Ministry of Interior to correct errors and obtain a civil ID card with the correct information before paying the issuance fee.