How to Find Residency Number Online?
You can find out Residency Number Online provided by General Directorate of Residency by the following link listed below:
Steps to Find Residency Number Online
by following the simple steps you can find residency number online:
- Go to Get Reference Number Page “from Here“.
- Input Civil ID in the suitable box.
- Activate “Other Nationality” icon.
- Input Passport Number in the suitable box.
- Input Passport Expiry Date in the suitable box.
- Click on the “Get” Button.
- View Residency Number Online.
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What is the Kuwait residence reference number?
The residence reference number is a number consisting of several digits that distinguishes every resident in Kuwait. The residence reference number consists of 12 numerical digits. The residence reference number is linked to the expatriate’s civil number in the records of the Public Authority for Civil Information and is also registered in the records of the Ministry of Interior and is linked to the expatriate’s passport.
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Questions & Answers
Is there a residence number on the civil ID?
There is no residence reference number on the civil ID and it is only available at the Ministry of Interior.
Is the residence number the same as the expatriate’s civil number?
No, the residence reference number is different from the expatriate’s residence number and is available in the records of the Ministry of "Interior and is referred to as "residence serial
Where can I find my resident number?
You can find the residence reference number by inquiring about it through the website of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior.
How can I check my resident status?
You can inquire about the residence status through the website of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior and the application of the Ministry of Interior in Kuwait.
What is the national number in Kuwait?
The national number in Kuwait is the civil number of the citizen or resident and it is a distinctive number consisting of several numeric digits that cannot be the same for two people.
Is the Biometrics necessary to renew the residence?
Yes, the Biometrics data of the resident and the sponsor must be available when submitting a residence renewal application.
How do I know the civil number of the resident in Kuwait?
You can find out the civil number through the civil ID card where the civil number is registered, and it can also be viewed through the My Digital Identity application, and through the Public Authority for Civil Information website through the civil number inquiry service by indicating the interior reference number.
Is the unified number the same as the ID number?
No, the unified number for Kuwaiti citizens and residents is different from the civil ID number. The unified number can be inquired about through the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior website.
How to find the Kuwaiti visa reference number?
The Kuwaiti visa reference number can be found through the Ministry of Interior website by selecting the Ministry of Interior reference number inquiry.
Can I renew the residency six months before its expiration?
The residency cannot be renewed six months before its expiration, and it can be renewed two months or less before its expiration.