How to Change Arabic Name in Civil ID Kuwait?

Kuwait Civil ID Arabic Name Correction is necessary when there is a difference resulting from an error in spelling the English name, you can change the Arabic name in civil ID by visiting the Passports Department and the Public Authority for Civil Information.

How to Change Arabic Name in Civil ID

You can follow the simple steps below to change Arabic name in Kuwaiti civil ID:

• Visit the Ministry of Interior, Passports Building, Computer Section in Arabic.
• Go to the Computer Section and get a printout of the paper.
• Fill out the application to change the name in Arabic on the civil ID and have it stamped by the responsible officer.
• Go to the Fingerprint Office and get the Ministry of Interior stamp.
• Return to the Computer Section to enter your information into the system.
• Wait for a week and return to the Passport Building.
• Get a printout of the correct Arabic name.
• Get a document from the Public Authority for Civil Information stamped by the Fingerprint Center stating that there are no judgments issued against you.
• Book an appointment with the Public Authority for Civil Information through the Mata platform.
• Visit the General Authority for Civil Information on the specified date.
• Submit the required documents to obtain a new identity.
• Pay the civil ID fees.
• Get the new civil ID after changing the Arabic name.

How to take an appointment for a Civil ID Arabic Name Change

Below you can find the steps to book an appointment to change Arabic name in civil ID card through Meta platform: ^[1]

• Visit Meta Portal website “from here“
• Enter the civil number.
• Enter the password.
• Click on “Log in“.

• Click on “Appointments search“.

• Click on “Services categories” below the Public Authority for Civil Information icon.

• Choose the civil card services.
• Click on “Apply” next to the Correction of Name service.

• Choose the appropriate service center and click on “Apply“.
• Choose the appropriate date and time from the list of available appointments.
• Book the appointment and get the reservation notification.

Documents Required to Change Arabic Name in Civil ID

Below you can find the documents required to change Arabic name in civil ID in Kuwait:

• A certificate from the embassy confirming the name on the passport for non-Kuwaitis.
• A copy of the application to change the name in Arabic.
• A document of no judgments.
• The old civil ID.

Arabic Name Change in Civil ID Fees

You can find below the fees required to change the Arabic name on the civil ID:

Conclusion

If there is an error in writing your name in Arabic on the Kuwaiti civil ID card, you should not worry,. just submit your application at the Ministry of Interior and complete the procedures for obtaining the new civil ID card at the Public Authority for Civil Information.