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Updated: 2026-04-16

How to Renew Your Kuwait Civil ID

Complete renewal guide for expats (Article 18, 20, 22) and Kuwaiti citizens. Pay fines, upload your photo, and get your new card in days.

2 KD

Renewal Fee

3–10

Working Days

Online

Or Sahel App

Photo

Required

Renewal Process (Step-by-Step)

  1. Clear Outstanding Fines

    Check for any unpaid PACI or MOI fines at pay.gov.kw. The system will block renewal if fines exist.

  2. Prepare Your Photo

    Take a passport-style photo with white background. PACI requires a recent photo matching their specifications.

  3. Log In to PACI or Sahel

    Access the PACI e-services portal or open the Sahel app. Navigate to Civil ID → Renewal.

  4. Submit Application & Pay

    Upload your photo, verify your details, and pay the 2 KD renewal fee via KNET or credit card.

  5. Track Your Status

    After submission, track your new card status on the PACI portal. Once ready, collect or request delivery.

Renewal by Residency Type

Article 18 (Private Sector)

Employer/Mandoob handles the residency side. You need valid Iqama + passport.

Article 20 (Domestic Worker)

Sponsor must initiate. Additional requirements may apply.

Article 22 (Dependent)

Primary sponsor's residency must be valid. Marriage/birth certificates may be needed.

Kuwaiti Citizen

Simplest process — just photo and 2 KD fee via the PACI portal or Sahel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Log in to the PACI portal or Sahel app, navigate to Civil ID services, select renewal, upload your photo, and pay the fee (2 KD). The new card is usually ready in 3–10 working days.
For expats: valid passport, valid residency (Iqama), passport-size photo, and 2 KD fee. Citizens need only their existing Civil ID number and a recent photo.
The standard renewal fee is 2 KD. Late renewal fines (if your card expired) are charged separately and vary based on how long it has been expired.
No. You must clear all outstanding PACI fines and MOI traffic fines before the system allows renewal. Pay fines at pay.gov.kw first.
Online renewal processing takes 3–10 working days. After that, you can collect from PACI South Surra, a smart kiosk, or request home delivery.

Check Your Current Status

Already submitted your renewal? Track the progress on the PACI portal.

Check Civil ID Status