Civil Identity Card
A civil identity card or a civil ID card, also called bitaqa-almadaniyah, is a requirement for any expatriate or resident, regardless of the type of residence he owns. Civil identity ards are issued by the Public Authority for Civil Information or PACI.
The civil identity card information includes the civil ID number, full name, date of birth, local address, blood type, sponsor’s name, type of visa and card expiration date.
Civil ID number is unique for each resident. It remains the same even if the owner changes sponsors or return to Kuwait after a long stay outside the country. The algorithm of the civil ID number includes the birthday of the owner.
Civil identity card must be renewed on any of the following:
- the ID card expires
- change of sponsor
- change of residence
Civil Id Registration
These are the documents required for civil ID registration.
First time applicants for civil ID registration
- Passport
- Photocopy of passport pages showing personal details and residence stamp
- Security clearance or fingerprinting for age over 16 years old
- Original birth certificate for those born in Kuwait
- Blood group certificate
- Proof of house address (rent agreement or receipts)
- Declaration signed by sponsors
For babies born in Kuwait, the following are required:
- Copy of birth certificate
- Copy of the sponsor’s passport (with personal details and residence stamp)
- Baby’s own passport (with personal details and residence stamp)
For renewal or change of civil ID, no matter what type of visa he holds, the following are required:
- Photocopy of his passport (with personal details and residence stamp)
- Sponsor’s declaration
- Current card
- Proof of new address (for change of address)
To replace a lost civil ID, you need the following:
- Photocopy of the lost card (if possible)
- Passport
Procedures for civil ID registration:
Use the application form and special envelop from “Express-Envelope” machines located in Coop supermarkets (250 fils) for civil ID change or renewal, first time applicant’s for a document’s servant’s civil ID, and for babies born in Kuwait. Follow the instructions in the form and submit in the special machines.
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Where to Download Forms for Kuwait Visa?
Listed below are links for relevant forms for Kuwait passport and Kuwait visa applications:
- Kuwait visa application form
- Visa Application Form
- Replacing a Passport Form
- Registration Form for First Time Declaration to Become a Kuwaiti Citizen
- Replacement of Lost National Certificate Form
- Renewing Residence Form
- Renewing Passport for the First Time
- Residence Transfer Form
- Residence Application Form
- House Owner’s Declaration Form
- Place of Residence Declaration Form
- Declaration of Picture Authenticity Form
- Form for Investigation Report on Lost ID Card
- Amendment Application Form
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GCC Countries Allowed to Enter Kuwait without Visa
GCC stands for Gulf Cooperation Council. Citizens from its member countries are not required to obtain a Kuwait Visa and undergo formalities when they visit Kuwait. The member countries of GCC are:
- Kuwait
- Kingdom of Bahrain (Bahrain)
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Sultanate of Oman (Oman)
- Qatar
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA or Saudi Arabia)
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Countries Who Can Get Entry Visas in Kuwait
The Ministry of Interior of Kuwait declared that citizens from the following countries can obtain entry online visa to travel Kuwait. Countries not in the list are required to undergo formalities and are subject to strict entry rules and regulation as visitors under a sponsorship of a Kuwait citizen.
- USA
- UK
- China
- France
- Italy
- Germany
- Canada
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Japan
- The Netherlands
- Belgium
- Luxembourg
- Switzerland
- Austria
- Sweden
- Norway
- Denmark
- Portugal
- Ireland
- Greece
- Finland
- Spain
- Monaco
- The Vatican
- Iceland
- Andorra
- San Marino
- Liechtenstein
- Brunei
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Hong Kong
- Korea South
- Poland
- Bulgaria
- Czech Republic
- Hungary
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Turkey
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Kuwait Airlines in Operation
There are two airlines operating in Kuwait. Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways.
Kuwait Airlines: Kuwait Airways
الخطوط الجوية الكويتية Al-Khutout Al-Jawwiya Al-Kuwaityah
Kuwait Airways is the national airline of Kuwait. It is the first operating airline founded in 1954. Its headoffice is located in Kuwait International Airport, Al Farwaniyah Governorate, Kuwait. Its international operations cover Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe and North America.
Basic Kuwait Airlines information:
Website: http://www.kuwaitairways.com/
Country Destinations: 39
Company Slogan: Earning Your Trust
Aircrafts: 18
CEO: Hamad Abdullatif Al-Falah
Frequent Flyer Program: Oasis Club
Airport Lounge: Dasman Lounge in Kuwait International Airport
Kuwait Airlines: Jazeera Airways
طيران الجزيرة
Jazeera Airways is the second national airline in Kuwait founded in 2005. It is a low-cost airline with office located in the Kuwait International Airport in Al Farwaniyah Governorate, Kuwait. The operations of Jazeera covers Middle East and Europe.
Basic Kuwait Airlines information:
Website: http://www.jazeeraairways.com/
Parent Company: The Boodai Group
Country Destinations: 18
Company Slogan: Wings of Freedom
Aircrafts: 6 (+4 orders)
Chairman: Marwan Boodai
CEO: Stefan Pichler
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Kuwait Airport Arrivals
Here are the top 10 websites that gives you information regarding Kuwait airport arrivals.
- FlightStats.com – Kuwait International Airport information http://www.flightstats.com/go/Airport/airportDetails.do?airportCode=KWI
- Directorate General of Civil Aviation – DGCA.gov.kw http://www.dgca.gov.kw/AxCMSwebLive/ArHome.cms
- KuwaitBusiness.net – Flight information service from Kuwait Business http://www.kuwaitbusiness.net/pages/airport.htm
- UK Airport Information – Kuwait Airport Arrivals http://www.ukairportinformation.com/arrivals-1038-kuwait_-_kuwait_airport.htm
- BahrainFlights.com – Bahrain Flights http://www.bahrainflights.com/Flights_Arrivals.aspx
- Flights http://www.bahrainflights.com/Flights_Arrivals.aspx
- Airport Guide – Kuwait International Airport Flight Arrivals http://airportguide.com/flight-arrivals/Kuwait/Kuwait-OKBK-KWI/
- Khaleej Times Online – Kuwait Airport Arrivals / Departures http://www.khaleejtimes.com/kuwait_city_airport_arrivals_departures.asp
- iFly.com – Kuwait International Airport Flight Status Arrivals http://www.ifly.com/kuwait-KWI-airport/KWI-airport-flight-status-arrivals
- CheapFlights.com – Airport Guide to Kuwait http://www.cheapflights.com/airports/kuwait-KWI/
- Kuwait-Airways.com – Kuwait Airways Arrivals & Departures http://www.kuwait-airways.com/Default.aspx?pageId=13
