Civil Identity Card
A civil identity card or a civil ID card, also called bitaqa-almadaniyah, is a requirement for any expatriate or resident, regardless of the type of residence he owns. Civil identity ards are issued by the Public Authority for Civil Information or PACI.
The civil identity card information includes the civil ID number, full name, date of birth, local address, blood type, sponsor’s name, type of visa and card expiration date.
Civil ID number is unique for each resident. It remains the same even if the owner changes sponsors or return to Kuwait after a long stay outside the country. The algorithm of the civil ID number includes the birthday of the owner.
Civil identity card must be renewed on any of the following:
- the ID card expires
- change of sponsor
- change of residence
Civil Id Registration
These are the documents required for civil ID registration.
First time applicants for civil ID registration
- Passport
- Photocopy of passport pages showing personal details and residence stamp
- Security clearance or fingerprinting for age over 16 years old
- Original birth certificate for those born in Kuwait
- Blood group certificate
- Proof of house address (rent agreement or receipts)
- Declaration signed by sponsors
For babies born in Kuwait, the following are required:
- Copy of birth certificate
- Copy of the sponsor’s passport (with personal details and residence stamp)
- Baby’s own passport (with personal details and residence stamp)
For renewal or change of civil ID, no matter what type of visa he holds, the following are required:
- Photocopy of his passport (with personal details and residence stamp)
- Sponsor’s declaration
- Current card
- Proof of new address (for change of address)
To replace a lost civil ID, you need the following:
- Photocopy of the lost card (if possible)
- Passport
Procedures for civil ID registration:
Use the application form and special envelop from “Express-Envelope” machines located in Coop supermarkets (250 fils) for civil ID change or renewal, first time applicant’s for a document’s servant’s civil ID, and for babies born in Kuwait. Follow the instructions in the form and submit in the special machines.
Via :Kuwaitvisa
