Kuwait MOI Civil ID Status Online

Kuwait contains around 70% of expatriates, making it unique from all other Gulf or MENA regions. These are working professionals, skilled workers, labour, etc., hired from other non-Arab and Asian countries.

As per laws, a resident must apply for the Kuwait Civil ID card within 30 days after receiving their residency visa. The Public Authority issues it for Civil Information – PACI.

Read More: Saudi Arabia Iqama Emirates ID, Qatar ID, Oman Resident ID

What is a Civil ID?

Like in Saudi Arabia, every expat is provided with an Iqama; here in Kuwait, they call it BATAKA or MOI Civil ID Kuwait. Ministry of interior Kuwait controls all this, so that adds the name of MOI with the ID. MOI has introduced the same eServices to check MOI Civil ID status and other information like ID expiry or validity.

At every checkpoint, they normally ask you to show them your Bataka & if you got any traffic violation, you could see a fine against it. Always keep it in your pocket, or else you will be in trouble if some authority asks for it. You can also make a bank account, buy a vehicle, and admit kids to school here in Kuwait.

It is just an identity card with all the related information of an individual holder. This ID helps make bank transitions that help to send money back home by an expat. In GCC countries like Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, this ID card has a different name like Iqama and Bataka, Civil ID. But overall, it represents the same purposes in all these countries.

This article will cover the major aspects of the 12-digit Civil ID and how to get help from the Ministry of Interior – MOI Kuwait.

See also: Best Iqama Guide.

Check MOI Kuwait Civil ID

Online hassle-free check is available at the MOI web portal to facilitate expats living in Kuwait. Just follow the below easy steps;

Step – 1: Make sure to follow the Link for MOI Kuwait

Step – 2: Or you can follow this path to get on this position in case the direct link is not working in any case that is Kuwait Government Online > Citizens and Residents > Personal and Family > Inquiring about Civil ID

Step – 3: Now, you will see the window like the below picture

Step – 4:: Here, enter your 12-digit Civil ID number and press the Query button.

Step – 5: You will see the Civil ID status like below

Step – 6: See your Civil ID  status if it shows you the exact status and recommendation. For example, Your ID is not renewed and is considered cancelled, Or the procedures for renewing your ID card are not yet complete. Check after 10 days if you have already applied for renewal. If it is valid, then it will also show that your card is valid. Like below;

Note: You can also check all these just by a  voice query system at telephone number 1889988

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Renew Kuwait Civil ID

There are two methods to renew the Civil ID Iqama. One is through phone call & the other is through the PACI site. I will explain to you both step by step;

Voice Call on 1889988

Step – 1: Dial 1889988

Step – 2: Choose the preferred language like English by press 2 or Arabic by press 1 as instructed

Step – 3: Follow the operator and select Civil ID renewal – Choose service No. 1 from the voice list.

Step – 4: Now, enter the 12 digits civil ID number

Step – 5: Now, your request will be submitted.

Step – 6: After that, take the old Iqama and go to PACI headquarters, Zahra, Checker’s Building.

Step – 7: Pay the fee of 5 KD and collect the new Civil ID. The fee for Domestic workers is 2 KD.

Note: Make sure to get your renewed Iqama as soon as possible otherwise, there is a penalty of 5 KD for late collection.

Online at PACI Site

Once the validity of Kuwait’s civil ID is near to expire, you must apply for a renewal. This process is simple, and I will explain easy steps;

Step – 1: Go to the online web portal here PACI for ID Renewal

Step – 2: Now, you will see the windows below where you need to fill your ID number as I have did

Step – 3: You will see the fee like here 2 Kuwaiti Dinar is the fee for Domestic staff (Plastic Card), and 5 KD (Smart Card)fee is for the rest. Check your and pay.

Step – 4: You can pay them online through the bank or pay offline at PACI headquarter when you collect the new ID.

Step – 5: Now go to the Public Authority of Civil Information Headquarters, Zahra, Checkers’ Building, ground floor, Reception Hall to get the renewed card as soon as possible. Make sure to take your old card with you to submit there.

Wrap Up

Kuwait’s population is around 4,206,000, with the breakdown Kuwait 31.3%, Other Arab 27.9%, South Asian 37.8%, African 1.9%, and other nationals 1.1%. It means about 70% are expats, and there should be a proper system to handle all with grace. This PACI Civil ID helps to manage this easily. The online system is so effective that anyone with ID numbers can check.

Read More: What is an Iqama in Saudi Arabia? & How to Check Kuwait Visa Status Online. Also, know about Kuwait History. 

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