Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Online

You can renew you civil ID for Kuwaiti and non-Kuwaiti via Public Authority for Civil Information website by following the link below:

 Steps to Renew Civil ID by PACI website

By following the simple steps bellow you can renew Civil ID through PACI website:

  • Visit PACI Service Page “from here“.
  • Click on “Card Renewal” tab.

 Steps to renew Civil ID by PACI website

  • Type civil ID number in suitable box.
  • Click on the “Submit” icon.
  • Click on “Click here to pay the fees” button.
  • View Renewal Civil ID fees.
  • Click on “Pay” icon.
  • Type the payment card (K-Net) data in the empty fields.
  • Click on “Send” icon.
  • Receive a notification stating the payment application and view Payment summary.
  • Click “Print” icon.

Steps to Renew Civil ID by Sahel Application

You can renew Civil ID through Sahel Application, by following the simple steps:

  • Visit Sahel application download page:
    • Sahel application from Google Play: “from here“.
    • Sahel application from App Store: “from here“.
  • Download Sahel application on your smartphone.
  • Open Sahel application from application menu on your smartphone.
  • Enter Civil ID in the suitable field.
  • Press on “Accept Terms and Conditions” icon.

Steps to renew Civil ID by Sahel Application

  • Press on “Login” icon.
  • Follow tips to complete Registration process and verify account.
  • Click on “Public Authority for Civil Information” services from home page.
  • Click on “individual services” icon.
  • Choose “card Renewal” service.
  • Choose Person name who want to renew his Civil ID from the list.
  • Or Enter your Civil ID number or Person Civil ID number who want to renew his Civil ID from the list.
  • Click on “Next icon.
  • Click on “Payment” to Move to the civil card renewal fees payment page.
  • Click on “Send” icon.
  • Receive a notification stating the payment application.
  • View Payment summary.
  • Click “Print” icon.

Steps to Renew Civil ID data by Kuwait Mobile ID

You can renew Civil ID by through Kuwait Mobile ID by following the steps below:

  • Go to Download Kuwait Mobile ID page:
    • Kuwait Mobile application from Google Play: “from here“.
    • Kuwait Mobile application from App Store: “from here“.
  • Click on download application icon.
  • Open the application from application menu on your smartphone.
  • Click on “English” icon to choose the language.
  • Click on “Get Start” icon.

Steps to renew Civil ID data by Kuwait Mobile ID

  • Click on “Next” icon until registration step is presented.

Steps to renew Civil ID data by Kuwait Mobile ID

  • Press on “Registration” through your mobile phone icon.

Steps to renew Civil ID data by Kuwait Mobile ID

  • Type civil ID Number in the field.
  • Type Card Serial Number in the field.
  • Type Passport Number (for non-Kuwaitis) in the field.

Steps to renew Civil ID data by Kuwait Mobile ID

  • Click on “Next” icon.
  • Follow tips to register.
  • Click on “Manage My Identity” icon.
  • Click on “Update Data” icon.
  • Type PIN code in the suitable field.
  •  Click on “Continue” icon.
  • Follow the instructions to confirm updating your Civil ID data.

Steps to Renew Civil ID by PACI Hotline

By following the simple steps PACI you can renew Civil ID by PACI hotline:

  • Call PACI Hotline at number 1889988.
  • Press 2 to choose English language.
  • Select Civil ID services by Press 1 in mobile keyboard.
  • Type your Civil ID number.
  • Type symbol “*” after your Civil ID number.
  • Wait until the request is processed.
  • Get a text message contains a link to pay renew Civil ID fees.
  • Click on sent link.
  • Complete paying renewal fees by Typing the K-NET payment card information.
  • Receive a message stating success of the civil card renewal fees paying.
  • Save the payment number.

Steps to Renew Civil ID By SMS Service

You can renew Civil ID through SMS Service, by following the simple steps:

  • Open Messages application on your smartphone.
  • Click on create new message.
  • Type in message “R CivilIDNo” in message text box.
  • Send the message to number 1889988.
  • Wait until the request is processed
  • Get a text message contains a link to pay renew Civil ID fees.
  • Click on renew Civil ID fees pay link.
  • Typing the K-NET payment card information.
  • Receive a message stating success of application.
  • Save the payment number.

Steps to Renew Civil ID by PACI Service Centers

By following the simple steps, you can renew Civil ID through PACI Service Centers:

  • Visit Public Authority of Civil Information Headquarters at Zahra, ground floor, Citizens Office.
  • Provide requirement document.
  • Fill the service application form.
  • Pay the fees.
  • Receive your new card.

Conditions to Renew Civil ID

You can find the conditions for renew Civil ID by the following points:

  • Applicants less than (18): Can apply renewal application with one of the parents over the phone service, or PACI service online or by visiting PACI Service Center.
  • Applicants more than (18): Can apply renewal application personally by visiting PACI Service Center or with one of the parents over the phone service, or PACI service online.

Requirement document for Renewing Civil ID

You can find the Requirement document for renew Civil ID in the following table:

Applicant type Requirement document for renew Civil ID
Kuwaiti individuals
  • The original nationality certificate.
  • A copy from the first and last page of Nationality certificate.
  • New colored personal photos size(4 × 6 cm).
  • Original civil ID
  • Envelope.
  • If the applicant does not attend Power of attorney from the Ministry of Justice, must be submitted.
Non-Kuwaiti expatriates Old civil ID.

Renewal Civil ID fees

You can find the renewal Civil ID fees in the next table:

applicant type fees type renew Civil ID fees
Kuwaiti individuals  smart card acquisition fees 5 KD
Envelope 0.250 KD
Non-Kuwaiti expatriates Fixed fees: smart card acquisition fees 5 KD
Fixed fees: Plastic card for domestic staff acquisition fees 2 KD.

Questions & Answers

How many days to get a civil ID in Kuwait?

How many days to get a civil ID in Kuwait?

getting a civil ID in Kuwait takes from two to 7 working days.

What is paci in Kuwait?

What is paci in Kuwait?

paci in Kuwait is The Public Authority for Civil Information.

How to check Kuwait civil ID expiry date?

How to check Kuwait civil ID expiry date?

you can check Kuwait civil ID expiry date by "Card Validity" Service on PACI website.

How to receive a renewed civil card?

How to receive a renewed civil card?

you can receive your new card at the Public Authority of Civil Information Headquarters, Zahra, .Checkers' Building, ground floor, Reception Hall

Can I travel without a civil ID in Kuwait?

Can I travel without a civil ID in Kuwait?

you can travel with your passport.

When can I renew my card?

When can I renew my card?

you can can renew Civil card when it is expired.

How can I update my Kuwait ID data?

How can I update my Kuwait ID data?

you can update Kuwait ID by Kuwait Mobile ID by choosing Manage My Identity then select update data.

How can I renew my Kuwait ID?

How can I renew my Kuwait ID?

you can update Kuwait ID by PACI website, Sahel application, or by visiting PACI service centre.

What is the WhatsApp number of PACI Kuwait?

What is the WhatsApp number of PACI Kuwait?

the Public Authority for Civil Information’s WhatsApp number is 50008018.

How do I check my ID status online?

How do I check my ID status online?

you can check ID status online by PACI website, Sahel application, Kuwait Mobile ID, by calling PACI support centre or send message to 1889988.