New Online Service Launched for Easy Driving License Renewal in Kuwait:

Drivers in Kuwait rejoice! Getting a new license is now easier than it used to be. Yes, and for your information, the Ministry of Interior has recently introduced an online service where one can renew his or her driving license without the need to visit the Ministry. 

This means one can avoid long queuing time at the traffic department and save some time. This service can be obtained on the Ministry of Interior website, following simple procedures to renew your license electronically.

 However, this is only one of the new services the Kuwaiti government offers to make processes easier for citizens and residents online.

The official website of the Ministry of Interior now hosts information about the new online service for renewing driving licenses. For this service, the traffic and operations sector and the IT department developed this service in parallel. It is for the realization of streamlining the renewal process of the license.

Online renewal: Such membership renewal online is for those who seek convenience to be the most important consideration. Just imagine not only getting rid of lines at the dealer’s office but also getting a renewal deal while being on the couch at home. Under the section on how to open a case which is well outlined on the website of the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Namibia, there is a detailed procedure in the handling of the entire process.

In-person renewal: The latter method is suitable in case you have a poor internet connection or you simply do not wish to use your credit card for the renewal, and you can be personally attended to by the representative from the department where you want to renew your vehicle.

Anyway, as you defined, it is an extra option for you and, indeed, the opportunity to have control over the driving license renewal.

After you have completed the successful online renewal of your driving license, the Interior Ministry will then send you a text message. This message will inform you where to get the ‘special’ kiosks from where you can get your new license. These kiosks will have dispensing machines for the newly licensed documents. To obtain a new license, one needs to present his or her civil ID and the license that has expired.

Though the new online system makes renewals much easier, they can always replace it if it is lost or just plain old. To get a copy of the license for a driving license for instance, one might still need to go to the General Traffic Department (GTD). Probably one will be asked to provide a civil ID, a copy of the passport (if any), and a medical fitness certificate (if necessary).

There may also be a low one-time fee. It is recommended that one consult the Ministry of Interior website or the GTD itself to obtain the most relevant information relating to renewing licenses to avoid a bumpy trip.

The Interior Ministry is not limited to renewing the driving license. It also aims to expand the array of online services that it provides shortly. Having established the possibility and reality of renewing a residency visa through the Internet, there shall be numerous other services in the future.

Note: Besides, there is a minimum fee of K/ D 5: or a fee structure that depends on the period of expiration of your license.

To pick up your renewed license from the self-service kiosks, follow these steps:

Also read: Kuwait Driving License Test – Complete Guide

With this in mind, do not despair if you do not like the online world since face-to-face extensions are still possible. New Change provides options and convenience: renew online, pick up from a self-service kiosk, and maybe deliver. This is only the beginning of the process of digitalization of delivering government services in the context of Kuwait.