Kuwait Civil ID Renewal 2025: A Complete Guide

The Public Authority for Civil Information has sought to simplify the procedures for Kuwait civil ID renewal by providing this service through its website and through the Sahel application, in addition to the possibility of renewing it via the text message service or phone call.

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Steps

You can follow the simple steps below to renewal Kuwait civil ID through Public Authority for Civil Information website: ^[1]

• Go to PACI Services page “from here“.
• Click on “Card Renew“.
• Input civil number.
• Click on “Submit“.

• Click on “Click here to pay the fees“.
• Click on “Pay“.
• Choose the bank from the list of available banks.
• Input ATM card number.
• Input the card expiration date.
• Write PIN number.
• Click on “Submit“.

• Click on “Print” button.

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Steps Through Sahel App

You can follow the simple steps below to renewal Kuwait civil ID through Sahel application:

• Download Sahel application from the following links:

• Run the application on the phone.
• Log in to the user’s personal account.
• Click on “Services“.
• Select “Public Authority for Civil Information” from the list of government agencies.
• Click on “Card Services“.
• Click on “Card Renewal“.
• Select the person whose card you want to renew.
• Click on “Next“.
• Pay the card renewal fees via KNET.

How To Renewal Kuwait Civil ID By Phone Call

You can follow the simple steps below to renewal Kuwait civil ID through phone call:

• Call the following number 1889988.
• Choose number 2 for English.
• Select service number 1 from the voice menu.
• Input the civil number and wait until the request is processed.

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Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Steps Through SMS

You can follow the simple steps below to renewal Kuwait civil ID through text messages:

• Open messaging application on the phone.
• Write “R Civil ID Number” in the space designated for messages.
• Send the message to the number 1889988.

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Steps In Person

Only Kuwaitis can renew civil card by coming in person to the service center and following the next steps:

• Go to the Public Authority for Civil Information building located in Zahra, ground floor, Citizens Office.
• Fill out the service form.
• Submit the folded documents.
• Pay the due fees.
• Receive the new card from the main authority building in Zahra, the reviewers building, first floor, reception hall.

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Documents Required To Renew Kuwait Civil ID

The following are the documents required to renew Kuwait civil card:

• Documents required to renew civil card through Public Authority for Civil Information website: None.
• Documents required to renew civil card through Sahel application: None.
• Documents required to renew civil card by phone call and text messages: None.
• Documents required to renew civil card through personal attendance for Kuwaitis only:
  • Original nationality certificate and a copy of the first and last page thereof.
  • Recently taken colored personal photos measuring (4 x 6) cm.
  • Original civil card.
  • Envelope.
  • Service request form.
  • Official power of attorney from the Ministry of Justice if not in person.

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Fees

Below you can find out the fees required to renewal Kuwait Civil ID:

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Conditions for Kuwaitis

Below you can find out the Conditions required to renewal Kuwait Civil ID for Kuwaitis:

• The applicant for renewal have to be 18 years old or older and have citizenship, provided that a personal photo is provided for those who have not had their photo scanned.
• A personal photo has to be provided for those between the ages of 10 and 18.
• When applying in person, the application must be submitted by the person concerned or his representative under an official power of attorney.

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Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Conditions for GCC

Below you can find out the Conditions required to renewal Kuwait Civil ID for Gulf Cooperation Council countries:

• The required documents have to be submitted whether for application online or in person.
• When applying in person, the application must be submitted by the person concerned or his representative under an official power of attorney.
• The photo have to be front-facing, colored, recent, and without sunglasses or military clothing.

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Conditions for Non-Kuwaitis

Below you can find out the Conditions required to renewal Kuwait Civil ID for non-Kuwaitis:

• The photo have to be front-facing, colored, recent, and without sunglasses or military clothing.
• The applicant have to be present in person or his representative under an official power of attorney.
• All required documents have to be submitted.

Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Link

Civil card can be renewed in Kuwait by clicking on the following direct link services.paci.gov.kw and then following the previous instructions and paying the fees for the renewal process.

Conclusion

Kuwaitis and residents can start renewing their personal card or that of a family member before it expires by one of the methods provided by the Public Authority for Civil Information to avoid paying the late fees due.