How to update your name in residency and civil ID on MOI website Kuwait

The Ministry of Interior discontinued the practice of printing residency stickers on passports. Instead, all residency information will be printed on the individual’s Civil ID, which will be used as proof of residency when traveling within Kuwait. Hence, it’s crucial to update your name in residency and civil ID on MOI website Kuwait to match the one in your passport.

It is important that the name on your Civil ID matches the name on your passport. If there is a discrepancy between the two, you may not be permitted to travel.

After the rule was implemented, many people have complained about having incorrect spellings on their Civil ID. To correct the name on your Civil ID, you must first update your name with the immigration department. Once your name has been updated in your residency records, the same name will appear on your Civil ID.

The steps to update your name on your residency on the MOI website are as follows.

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How to update your name in residency and civil ID on MOI website Kuwait

Time needed: 10 minutes

It typically takes around 10 minutes to complete the process of entering information and submitting the request online to update your name on your residency and Civil ID. This includes navigating the website, finding the correct service, filling out the necessary information and submitting the request. However, please note that this time can vary depending on the individual’s typing speed and their familiarity with the website.
It’s important to note that this time frame is just an estimate and actual time may vary depending on the specific country or agency.

  1. Step 1

    To update your name on your residency and Civil ID, please go to the Ministry of Interior’s website https://www.moi.gov.kw/main/, click on the “E Services” tab, then click on “General Department of Residency” and select “Renew Residency” for an individual. This will redirect you to the login page, where you will need to enter your credentials to access the service. If you do not have an account, you will need to register for one before being able to proceed.

  2. Step 2

    After you have logged in to the Ministry of Interior’s website, you will be able to view all of the family members under your sponsorship. To update the name of a specific family member according to their passport, please look for the option to change the Latin name and select the relevant family member. Once you have selected the correct family member, you will be able to proceed with updating their name according to the name on their passport.

  3. Step 3

    On the Ministry of Interior’s website, once you have logged in and selected the family member whose name you would like to update, you will be directed to a form where you can update their name according to their passport. This form will show the current name of the family member as it is listed on their residency and will have fields where you can enter their name as it appears on their passport. It’s important to check if the form is available and the exact steps, as regulations and procedures may change. It’s always recommended to check with the immigration office or MOI website for more information on how to update the name on the Civil ID.
    After you have filled out the form to update the name of the family member according to their passport on the Ministry of Interior’s website, you will need to upload certain documents as proof of the name change. The required documents that you need to upload are:
    A copy of the front of the family member’s Civil ID
    A copy of the back of the family member’s Civil ID
    A copy of the family member’s passport
    Once you have uploaded these documents, you can click the “submit” button to complete the process. You will then be provided with a code. It is important to keep this code safe as it will be needed for future reference, such as tracking the status of your application.

  4. Step 4

    To check the status of your name update request on the Ministry of Interior’s website, you can visit the following link: https://eservices2.moi.gov.kw/DataUpdate.nsf/RequestStatus?OpenForm&LangID=2
    You will be prompted to enter your Civil ID and the pass code that you received when you submitted your name update request. Once you have entered this information, you will be able to view the current status of your request and any updates. It’s important to check if the link and the process is still available as regulations and procedures may change. It’s always recommended to check with the immigration office or MOI website for more information on how to check the status of your name update request.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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