Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Online: An Easy Guide 2025

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Online: An Easy Guide 2025
Kuwait Civil ID Renewal

You have to renew your civil ID in Kuwait upon its expiration either online, via text messages, or by personally attending service centers, which will avoid paying late fees.

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Steps

You can follow the following simple steps to renew your civil ID in Kuwait through the Public Authority for Civil Information website: [1]

  • Go to PACI Servicesfrom here“.
  • Click on “Card Renewal” from the list of services.
  • Input Civil ID in the empty box.
  • Click on “Submit” to view the civil card renewal fee.

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Online

  • Click on “Click here to pay the fees“.
  • Click on “Pay” icon.
  • Input the payment card information.
  • Click on “send” to complete the payment process of the civil card renewal fee.

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Online

  • Click on “Print” to print the fee payment notice.

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Online through Sahel app

You can renew your civil card in Kuwait through Sahel application as follows: [2] [3]

  • Download Sahel application from the following links:
  • Open the application on the mobile after completing the download process.
  • Input civil number in the empty box.
  • Click on “Login“.

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Online via Sahel application

  • Click on “Services” from the bottom bar within the application.
  • Select Public Authority for Civil Information from the list of service providers.
  • Click on “Card Services” service.
  • Click on “Card Renewal” service from the list of available services.
  • Select the person whose civil card you want to renew.
  • Go to the next step to pay the fees.
  • Input the payment card information and click on “send “.

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Online through Mobile ID app

You can follow the following simple steps to renew your civil ID in Kuwait through Mobile ID application:

  • Download Mobile ID application from the following links:
    • Mobile ID App From Google PlayFrom Here“.
    • Mobile ID App From App StoreFrom Here“.
    • Mobile ID App From App Gallery From Here“.
  • Open the application on the mobile after completing the download process.
  • Click on “Get Start” icon.

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Online Via Mobile ID app

  • Click on “Next“.
  • Click on “Registration“.
  • Input civil ID Number in the field.
  • Input Card Serial Number in the field.
  • Input Passport Number (for non-Kuwaitis).
  • Click on “Next“.
  • Click on “Manage My Identity“.
  • Click on “Check for Updates“.

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Online Via Mobile ID app

  • Input your PIN.
  • click on “Continue”.

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Online Via Mobile ID app

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal by PACI Hotline

You can follow the steps below to renew your civil ID in Kuwait via PACI Hotline:

  • Call PACI Hotline on 1889988.
  • Choose number (2) for English.
  • Choose number (1) for civil ID services.
  • Press number (1) again for civil ID renewal service.
  • Input your civil ID number and wait for your request to be processed.
  • Click on the payment link you received via text message.
  • Input your payment card information.
  • Click on “send” option.
  • Keep civil ID renewal fee payment notice.

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal by SMS

You can the following simple steps below to renew civil ID via text messages:

  • Open the mobile phone’s messaging application.
  • Write “R CivilIDNo” In the space provided for the text message.
  • Send the message to 1889988.
  • Click on the payment link you received via text message.
  • Input your payment card information.
  • Click on “Submit” option.
  • Keep the civil ID renewal fee payment notice.

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal via PACI Service Center

To renew your civil ID in person, you have to follow the following steps:

  • Go to Public Authority for Civil Information building located in Al Zahra.
  • Fill out civil ID renewal application form.
  • Submit your application with the documents to the responsible employee.
  • Pay civil ID renewal fees.
  • Wait until the application is processed and then receive your new card.

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Conditions

The following are the conditions for renewing the civil card in Kuwait for citizens, residents, and citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries:

Category Civil ID renewal conditions
Kuwaiti Citizens
  • The presence of one of the parents in case of renewing the card in person for those under 18 years of age.
  • The required documents have to be submitted when applying in person.
  • The photo have to be without glasses and be frontal.
  • The civil card renewal fees have to be paid.
Kuwait Residents
  • Attend in person to receive the new civil card
GCC Citizens
  • Attendance in person or by someone acting on his behalf under an official power of attorney from the Ministry of Justice.
  • The passport photos have to include the basic information page, the photo page, the first entry page to Kuwait and the passport expiry date page.
  • The personal photo will have to be in color, without sunglasses and be frontal.

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Documents

Below you can find the documents required to renew the civil card in Kuwait:

Category Civil ID renewal documents
Kuwaiti Citizens
  • Original nationality certificate and a copy thereof
  • Recent colored personal photos (4×6) cm.
  • Original civil ID
  • Envelope
  • Official power of attorney from the Ministry of Justice in case the service applicant is not present in person
Kuwait Residents
  • Old civil card
GCC Citizens
  • Original passport and a copy thereof.
  • Recent colored personal photos (4×6) cm.
  • Envelope
  • Official power of attorney from the Ministry of Justice in case the applicant is not present in person

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Fees

You can find out the fees for renewing your civil ID card in Kuwait through the following table:

Category Fees
Kuwaiti Citizens
  • 5 KWD Smart Card Fee
  • 0.250 KWD Envelope Fee
Kuwait Residents
  • 5 KWD Smart Card Fee
  • 2 KWD Plastic Card for Domestic Workers
GCC Citizens
  • 5 KWD Smart Card Fee
  • 0.250 KWD Envelope Fee

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Link

Kuwaiti citizens and residents can renew their civil cards directly from the following link: services.paci.gov.kw, where they have to enter the required information and then pay the renewal fees.

Conclusion

Whether you are a Kuwaiti citizen or a resident in Kuwait, your civil ID is your means of obtaining health care, education, banking services, and others, so you have to hurry up to renew it before it expires.

Questions & Answers

How can I update my Civil ID in Kuwait?

You can update your civil ID in Kuwait through the Public Authority for Civil Information website, through the Sahel application, through the voice inquiry service and text messages on the number 1889988, and through service centers.

How much is the Civil ID renewal fees in Kuwait?

The civil ID renewal fee in Kuwait is 5.25 Kuwaiti dinars.

How many days before we can renew our Civil ID in Kuwait?

The civil ID can be renewed in Kuwait several weeks before its expiration.

Who issues a Civil ID in Kuwait?

The civil ID is issued in Kuwait by the Public Authority for Civil Information.

Can I leave Kuwait with an expired Civil ID?

You cannot leave Kuwait with an expired civil ID.

References

[1]services.paci.gov.kwPACI Services21 Feb 2025
[2]play.google.comSahel App21 Feb 2025
[3]apple.comSahel App21 Feb 2025