Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Online 2025: A Detailed Guide

Renewing your Kuwait Civil ID is important for maintaining an active ID profile, which in turn allows you access to several private and public services. If your ID is no longer valid and requires renewal, there are several ways to go through the renewal process—all at your convenience. This article will guide you through the various requirements and methods to initiate your Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Online.

PACI Kuwait Civil ID Renewal Online by PACI website

Here’s how to renew a Kuwait ID online using the Paci website: ^[1]

• Visit the Paci service webpage “from here”.

• Select “Card Renewal” Among the enlarged displayed services.
• In the provided box below, enter your Civil ID number and submit.
• Follow on-screen instructions to upload your documents if needed.
• Proceed to the payment area.
• Enter your card details to pay the ID renewal fees.
• Complete the payment process and click “Print” to get the receipt.

How to Renew Civil ID through Sahel Application

You can renew your Kuwait civil ID through the Sahel app by following the method below: ^{[2] [3]}

• Get the Sahel app from an app store:
  • Download the Sahel app on Google Play Store “from here”.
  • Download the Sahel app on Apple App Store “from here”.
• Install and open the app.
• Set your preferred language.
• Enter your civil ID and login.

• Complete any further identity verification.
• Along the bottom menu, find and click “Services.”
• Select the “Card Renewal.”
• Enter the civil card you want to renew.
• Go to the payment page and review fees.
• Input payment card details in the provided boxes and pay.

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Civil ID Renewal by PACI Hotline

Renew your Kuwait civil ID through the customer service helpline with the steps below:

• Dial the Paci helpline on your phone: 1889988.
• Press ‘1’ for Arabic and ‘2’ for English.
• Press ‘1’ to access civil ID services.
• Press ‘1’ again for ID card renewal.
• Type in your civil ID number and wait for a text message.
• Once you receive the text message, open the link contained therein.
• On the payment page, enter your payment card details and pay.
• Print and save the receipt for future reference.

Civil ID Renewal by Mobile ID App

Renew your Kuwait civil ID with the mobile ID app following the methods below: ^{[4] [5]}

• Get the mobile ID app from any app store.
  • Download the mobile ID app on Play Store “from here”.
  • Download the mobile ID on Apple App Store “from here”.
• Install and open the app.

• Click on “Get Started” > “Next” > “Registration.”
• Type in your civil ID number in the available space.
• Also enter your card serial number in the provided box.
• If you are a resident, input your passport number.
• Proceed to the next page.
• Go to the category that says “Manage my Identity.”
• Click “Check for Updates.”
• Enter your mobile ID PIN.
• Follow further on-screen instructions to complete the process.

Civil ID Renewal by SMS

Here is how you can renew your Kuwait civil ID via SMS.

• Open your phone’s SMS app.
• Start a new message.
• Type in “R CivilIDNo” in the messaging box. Example: “R 1234567890”
• Input 1889988 as recipient contact information.
• Wait until you receive a payment link.
• Open the link and input your payment details as required.
• Submit and complete the payment process.

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Civil ID Renewal by PACI Service Centers

You can physically renew your Kuwait civil ID at the Paci headquarters following the guide below:

• Visit the Public Authority of Civil Information Headquarters located in Zahra.
• Obtain the ID renewal service form and fill in the required information.
• Submit the form and relevant documents to the appropriate office.
• Pay the renewal fees.
• Once your request has been processed, you can go receive your new card at the 1st floor (Checker’s building, Reception Hall).

Requirements for Kuwait Civil ID Renewal

Here are the documents required for the Kuwait civil ID renewal process for citizens:

• An original certificate of nationality and a copy of it.
• Recent colored photos of you with a clear background (no face portraits).
• The original/expired civil ID.
• Envelope.
• A guardian accompanied by applicants under the age of 18.
• If you’re standing in for someone, you’ll need to get a power of attorney from the Ministry of Justice.

For residents:

• Former or expired civil ID card.
• Attendance in person.

For Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) citizens:

• A full passport photo that includes the basic information page.
• Recent colored photos of you with a clear background (no face portraits).
• Envelope.
• If you’re standing in for someone, you’ll need to get a power of attorney from the Ministry of Justice.

Sahel App Civil Card Collection

With the Sahel app, you can now know when your civil ID card is ready for collection. Here’s how:

• Get the Sahel app from an app store:
  • Download the Sahel app on Google Play Store “from here”.
  • Download the Sahel app on Apple App Store “from here”.

• Open the Sahel app.
• Enter your civil ID number and accept terms and conditions.
• Click “Login.”
• Complete the authentication process.
• Navigate to the notification icon in the lower area.
• Check for any messaging signaling that your civil ID card is ready for collection.
• Copy down the machine number attached to the message.
• Visit the civil ID collection machine and enter the necessary details to retrieve your card.

Conclusion

You can renew your Kuwait civil ID card either online or in person at the Paci center. It is important that you initiate the renewal process as soon as possible to avoid complications later on.