Kuwait Civil ID Lost? Follow These Simple Steps Kuwait Civil ID Lost

Kuwait Civil ID Lost? Was it stolen? Don’t worry, you can get a new card from one of the Public Authority for Civil Information centers with some simple procedures.

Kuwait Civil ID Lost

In the event that your civil ID is lost or stolen in Kuwait, you have to visit the nearest police station and file a report about the loss of the card to relieve yourself of responsibility. Then, you must begin the procedures for obtaining a replacement civil ID, you can use the electronic Kuwaiti ID via the Kuwait Mobile ID application to obtain services and travel until your new civil ID is issued.

Replacing a Lost Kuwait Civil ID for Citizens

You can follow the steps below to replace a lost Kuwait Civil ID for citizens:

• Book an appointment at the Public Authority for Civil Information building in Zahra via Meta portal.
• Prepare the required documents.
• Review the Public Authority for Civil Information building, ground floor, citizens’ office on the specified date.
• Fill out the required form.
• Submit the documents to the responsible employee.
• Pay the fees via KNET card.
• Wait about 3 working days.
• Visit one of the self-service machines and receive the new civil ID.

Replacing a Lost Kuwait Civil ID for Residents

To replace lost Kuwait Civil ID for residents, simply follow the steps below:

• Book an appointment at the Public Authority for Civil Information building in South Surra via the Meta portal.
• Prepare the required documents.
• Visit the Public Authority for Civil Information building, ground floor, Expatriates Registration Office on the specified date.
• Fill out the application form for a replacement for a lost civil ID.
• Submit the documents to the responsible employee.
• Pay the fees via KNET card.
• Visit one of the self-service machines after about 3 working days and receive your new civil ID.

Replacing a Lost Kuwait Civil ID for GCC

GCC citizens can obtain a replacement civil ID in Kuwait by following the steps below:

• Book an appointment at the Public Authority for Civil Information building in South Surra via the Meta portal.
• Prepare the required documents.
• Visit the Public Authority for Civil Information building, ground floor, Citizens and GCC Registration Office on the specified date.
• Fill out the application form for a replacement for a lost civil ID.
• Submit the required documents to the responsible employee.
• Pay the fees via KNET card.
• Receive the new civil ID from one of the self-service machines after 3 working days.

Paci online Appointment for Lost Civil ID Steps

You can follow the steps below to replace your lost Kuwait civil ID online: ^[1]

• Visit Meta Portal “from here“.
• Input your username and password.
• Click on “Log in“.

• Click on “Appointments search“.

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

• Choose the civil ID services.
• Click on “Apply” next to the lost Civil ID service.

• Select the appropriate service center.
• Choose the appropriate service center.
• Select the date and time from the available appointments.
• Confirm the booking process and get the electronic booking ticket.

Documents for Replacing a Lost Kuwait Civil ID for Citizens

Below you can find the documents required to replace a lost Kuwait civil ID for citizens:

• Original nationality certificate, passport or driving license.
• Birth certificate for those under 18 years old.
• Official power of attorney in case of presence of legal representative.
• Lost replacement application form.

Documents for Replacing a Lost Kuwait Civil ID for Residents

Below are the documents required to replace a lost Kuwait civil ID for residents:

• Original passport and a copy thereof.
• Two personal photos for persons aged 5 years and above.
• Replacement civil ID application form.
• Replacement investigation form.
• Legal power of attorney in case of not attending in person.
• A form certifying the authenticity of the image and information provided.

Documents for Replacing a Lost Kuwait Civil ID for GCC

The following are the documents required from GCC citizens to replace a lost Kuwait civil ID:

• A replacement civil ID application form.
• Two personal photos for persons aged 5 years and above.
• A legal power of attorney in case of not attending in person.
• A form certifying the authenticity of the photo and information provided.
• Original passport and a copy thereof.

Kuwait Civil ID Lost Replacement Conditions for Citizens

Below is a list of the requirements for obtaining a replacement civil ID for Kuwaiti citizens:

• The application must be submitted in person or by a legal representative.
• The presence of one of the parents is required in the event of the loss of the civil ID by children under 18 years of age.
• The presence of the legal guardian is required for children under 18 years of age in the event of the parents’ divorce.

Kuwait Civil ID Lost Replacement Conditions for Residents

Below you can find the requirements for obtaining a replacement civil ID for residents in Kuwait:

• The application must be submitted in person or by a legal representative.
• One of the parents must be present in the event that the civil ID is lost by one of the minor children.
• The application must be signed by the responsible employee.

Kuwait Civil ID Lost Replacement Conditions for GCC

Below is a list of the requirements for obtaining a replacement civil ID for GCC citizens in Kuwait:

• The application must be submitted in person or by a legal representative.
• The application must be signed by the responsible employee.
• A legal power of attorney is required if the application is submitted by an agent.

Kuwait Civil ID Lost Replacement Fees

Below is a table showing the fees required to replace a lost Kuwait civil ID:

Conclusion

The civil ID in Kuwait is the basic document to prove your identity and obtain health, educational, banking and other services, so hurry up to get a new card if you lose your old card.