How to Change Address in Civil ID Online? (Updated 2025)
Changing the place of residence in Kuwait requires changing the address on the civil ID by visiting service centers after booking an appointment in advance through Meta platform or Sahel application for government services.
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How to Change Address in Civil ID Online
You can follow the simple steps below to change the address on your Civil ID in Kuwait: [1]
- Visit Meta website “from here“
- Input civil number and password.
- Click on “Log in“.
- Click on “Appointments search“.
- Click on “Services categories” below the Public Authority for Civil Information icon.
- Select Civil ID services.
- Click on “Apply” next to the address change service.
- Click on “Apply” next to the appropriate service center.
- Select the appropriate date and time from the list of available appointments.
- Book the appointment and get your booking notification.
- Go to the service center on the specified date.
- Submit the required documents to the responsible employee.
- Pay the address change fees on civil ID.
- Receive the new civil ID after your request is processed.
How to Change Address in Civil ID Through Sahel App
You can follow the simple steps below to change the address in your Civil ID through sahel app:
- Download sahel application from the following links:
- Open the application on the mobile after completing the download process.
- Input the civil number in the empty box.
- Click on “Login“.
- Click on “Services” from the bottom bar within the application.
- Select the Public Authority for Civil Information from the list of service providers.
- Select Individual Services.
- Click on “Change Address” service.
- Select the required service center.
- Select the appropriate date and time and book the appointment.
- Go to the service center at the specified time.
- Submit the required documents to the responsible employee.
- Pay the fees for changing the address in civil ID.
Civil ID Address Change Conditions
Below you can find the conditions required to change the address on civil ID:
| Category | Conditions |
| Residents of Kuwait |
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| Kuwaiti and GCC citizens |
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Required Documents for Changing Civil ID Address
Below you can find the documents required to change the address on civil ID::
| Category | Documents |
| Residents of Kuwait |
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| Kuwaiti and GCC citizens |
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Civil ID Address Change Fees
Below you can find the fees required to change the address on the civil ID:
| Fees | Residents of Kuwait | Kuwaiti and GCC citizens |
| smart card acquisition fees | 5 KD | 5 KD |
| Envelope | 0.250 KD | 0.250 KD |
| Plastic card for domestic staff acquisition fees | 2 KD | – |
Civil ID Address Change Link
The address on the civil ID card in Kuwait can be changed by booking an appointments from the following link: metaprodapp.azurewebsites.net at one of the Public Authority for Civil Information centers, then going to the center at the specified time and requesting a change of address from the responsible employee.
Conclusion
Life may require changing the place of residence in Kuwait, and therefore the address in the civil ID have to be changed by visiting one of the service centers affiliated with the Public Authority for Civil Information.
Questions & Answers
You can take an appointment in Paci Kuwait for address change through the Meta portal.
The fine for not changing the address on the Kuwaiti civil ID card is approximately 100 dinars within 30 days of cancellation.
Changing the address in the civil ID in Kuwait takes about one day.
The fee for changing the address in the Kuwaiti civil ID is 5.25 Kuwaiti dinars.
You can change your address in the civil ID by visiting one of the service centers affiliated with the Public Authority for Civil Information to submit your application with the required supporting documents.
The address can be changed in My Identity application by opening the application, then going to "Update Data", entering the secret number, and clicking "Continue".