What is PACI Kuwait? Public Authority for Civil Information
PACI Kuwait, or the Public Authority for Civil Information, is a government agency responsible for providing and maintaining the civil information of Kuwaiti citizens and …
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How to Check Travel Bans in Kuwait
The year-end will once again see a lot of people, typically families leaving or entering Kuwait for vacation getaways. But before you decide on where to visit …
Immigration Woes Continue to Haunt Expats with New Civil IDs
The government’s move to scrap the use of residency stickers on passports and to replace it with Civil IDs has proven to be more challenging …
Gov’t Reports Renewal of Residence Permits of 12,000 Domestic Workers in 2 Days
In line with the government’s decision to eliminate the need for residency stickers which causes long queues at immigration departments in various governorates, expats in …
Civil ID to Replace Iqama Stickers as Proof of Residency
Recently, the government has announced that it will be officially scrapping the use of iqama stickers on foreign nationals’ passports in its bid to combat …
Few Things to Note with the New Residency Scheme in Kuwait
As Kuwait transitions to going fully online when it comes to processing transactions, especially with matters managed by the government, the new iqama process has …
Gov’t Incorporates Residency Data to Civil IDs
As new provisions under the immigration law have been set in place, citizens of Kuwait (both locals and expats) can expect new changes as to …
Public Authority for Civil Information Opens a New Branch for Civil ID Collection
Last Sunday (October 28), the Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) announced its plans of opening a new branch in Fahaleel Cooperative Society to accommodate …