How to replace a lost or stolen Civil ID:

Oops! Need to find your civil ID? Fear not, replacing the messed up one is easy and hassle-free. In Kuwait, it is performed by the Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI). Here is a brief guide to rein you back into the right path. 

This article will guide the process from when you make an appointment and when you get your new ID. As for the target area population, it targets Kuwaiti citizens and residents.

Imagine you lost your wallet with your civil ID inside. The first step is to tell someone official about it. Head to the nearest police station like you would if something else went missing. They’ll create a report that says you lost your ID. This report is like a receipt to show you reported it missing.

Collect these documents to apply for a new Civil ID: 

• Passport: You have to take a passport photo of your valid passport with a photocopy of the first page.
• Residency Visa: Ensure that you have having hard copy of the page in your passport with the residency visa.
• Lost Civil ID Report: A police report that you lodged should bear your details therefore you should get a copy of that report.
• Passport-sized Photos: Provide two photographs which have been taken not more than three months ago and are of passport size.

PACI is like the office in charge of IDs, kind of like the school office keeps track of student IDs. Find the closest PACI office and go there. Once you’re inside, take a number at the reception desk. This number is like waiting in line, but electronically! When your number is called, it’s your turn to talk to someone who can help you get a new ID. Give them the documents you collected in Step 2 and the application form they might give you.

There’s usually a small fee to get a new ID, kind of like a replacement fee at school. The PACI officer will explain the exact amount and how to pay, either online or at the office itself.

It takes a little while to make your new ID, just like it takes time to get a new library card. PACI will tell you how long to wait and when to come back to pick it up. Once it’s ready, return to PACI to get your brand-new civil ID!

• Another rule that people should follow is to always make copies of your documents in case you need them one more time.
• Handle your new ID the same way you handle your favorite phone! Please maintain it safe and ensure that it does not go missing again.
• You should check the PACI website or the social network occasionally to learn if there is information on how to get civil IDs. It may contain certain updates or simply answer some of the questions you might have.

For information on what to do if your Kuwait Civil ID expires, read our detailed guide. my Kuwait Civil ID expires.

Therefore, if you lost or your Kuwait Civil ID was stolen, then following the above-mentioned steps, you can replace it easily. Do not get stressed and follow the process you will get the new ID without any issue.