Name of the Organization : Public Authority For Civil Information
Type of Facility : First Time Registration of Expatriates
Country : Kuwait
Website : https://www.paci.gov.kw/Home.aspx
First Time Registration of Expatriates :
This service allows the registration of expatriates holding Article 18 residency visas and working at companies and institutions owned by individuals (private sector).
Related / Similar Service : Civil ID Renewal For Expatriates Online
In addition, this service is offered to expatriates holding Article 17 residency visas and working at ministries (public sector) –
Eligibility or Criteria :
** Applicants or their representatives with a power of attorney from the Ministry of Justice must attend the procedures
** If expatriates fail to register within a month of the date of obtaining the residency stamp, a fine of 20 KD will be paid
Required Documents :
** Original passport and a copy
** Two (2) recent coloured personal photos (4 × 6 cm)
** Photos should be taken without eyeglasses
** Face length should range from 2 :2 to 2:5 cm and should be at the center of the photo
** Photos should not be taken in military uniform
** Photos should not be taken for the face profile
** Photo background colour should not affect the clarity
** Envelope
** Lease contract signed by the applicant
** Fingerprint notification
** Blood type certificate
** Copy of the civil ID for residents living in the same address, in case the applicant lives in a traditional house
** Power of attorney from the Ministry of Justice, in case the applicant does not attend in person
Procedures :
** Visit the Public Authority of Civil Information Headquarters at Zahra, ground floor, Citizens’ Office and submit the required documents
** Fill the service application forms
** Pay the fees due
Fees :
** Variable fees 0 KD
** Fixed fees : Card acquisition fees 2 KD
** Fixed fees : Envelope 0.250 KD
Contact :
Phone 1844447
Automated Query 1889988
E-mail info [AT] paci.gov.kw
FAQs :
What is the Digital Signature?
The Digital Signature is an electronic certificate that is installed on the Civil ID card based upon the card owner’s wish.
This certificate is acknowledged as an authentic signature and proof of identity based on State of Kuwait’s Electronic Transactions Law (20/2014), for both Kuwaitis and non-Kuwaitis, allowing the owner of such a certificate to utilize electronic services in Kuwait and GCC countries.
How to utilize the Digital Signature?
** Perform official electronic transactions and application forms much faster and safer.
** Digitally sign or encrypt electronic documents and files including contracts, agreements and reports.
** Communicate securely over email by using digital signatures and encryption to protect and authenticate messages and emails.
How to obtain a Digital Signature?
** Personally visit PACI to apply for a Digital Signature.
** Sign the Digital Signature usage agreement.
** Have the Digital Signature certificate installed in your Civil ID with a PIN that is entered and known by you; and you only.