{"id":10332,"date":"2022-09-26T08:56:16","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T08:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sakan.co\/kw\/?p=10332"},"modified":"2022-09-26T08:56:16","modified_gmt":"2022-09-26T08:56:16","slug":"how-to-get-your-passport-in-kuwait-general-guidance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sakan.co\/blog\/en\/how-to-get-your-passport-in-kuwait-general-guidance\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Your Passport in Kuwait (General Guidance)"},"content":{"rendered":"
Passports expire after ten years, so if you plan to stay in Kuwait for a while, you should probably renew yours (or even if you lost your passport). It’s a situation no one wants to face but fret not; we will provide you with all the information you need to issue your visa from your embassy in Kuwait.<\/p>\n
Please note: The Indian passport is valid for 10 years from the date of issue and must be renewed before expiration.<\/p>\n
Note: if you’re located in Kuwait, or searching for apartments for rent in Kuwait<\/a>, apartments for rent in Salmiya<\/a>, and apartments for rent in Salwa<\/a>, Sakan can help you with a wide variety of options to make your mission much easier.\u00a0 Also, keep your eyes on rental options<\/a> before making any decisions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If your passport is due to expire, you can follow the simple instructions below to renew it.<\/p>\n Here are all the required papers you should prepare before going to the embassy:<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1. correctly filled out application<\/strong><\/p>\n Self-attesting is required for all document copies. (This indicates you need to sign and date the document.)<\/p>\n \n *What if you lost your passport in Kuwait?<\/p>\n The original passport must accompany lost passport applications, two passport copies of witnesses, a photocopy of the lost passport, a photocopy of the applicant’s Civil ID with Annexure’ F,’ and three recent photographs (size 51mm X 51mm) having frontal views of the applicant and two witnesses.<\/p>\n In most cases, a replacement passport will be supplied within 15 days if the original passport was issued in Kuwait and within 30 days.<\/p>\n There will be no refunds for the fee.<\/p>\n Non-Indian citizens contact their respective embassies or look at their websites to learn about the specific photo specifications needed for a passport.<\/p>\n Dimensions: Identical to those of a passport (51mm X 51mm)<\/p>\n Both ears are visible in this frontal picture.<\/p>\n White background as the setting<\/p>\n Attire: Something bright and visible against the selected background is preferred.<\/p>\n The best place to get up-to-date information is from your country’s embassy, which differs by nationality.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1. The first step is to visit your embassy’s website, where you’ll need to choose “Africa and the Middle East” as the region\/country and then “Kuwait” as the country.<\/p>\n \n <\/p>\n When you select this subheading, you will be prompted to register for a Passport Seva Portal account.<\/p>\n You can use your previous credentials to access your account for those who have already registered.<\/p>\n Then create your account.<\/p>\n *Please note these tips apply to Indian nationalists, but almost all embassies include the same steps. So, keep in mind that finding some minor differences is possible.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n Then you will get these options:<\/strong><\/p>\n New passports and passport renewals: If you need to renew your passport, click the “passport reissue” button.<\/p>\n “Reissue Reason,” such as “validity has expired or will expire within three years.”<\/p>\n Standard or Urgent Form of Application (In case there is urgency).<\/p>\n 36- or 60-page booklets are available for passports. *in the case of the Indian passport.<\/p>\n To complete the applicant information by entering the following:<\/p>\n Please provide: -Your First Name -Your Last Name<\/strong><\/p>\n -Gender<\/p>\n Are there any other names (aliases) you have known?<\/p>\n Yes\/no<\/p>\n “Have you ever changed your name?”<\/p>\n Yes\/No<\/p>\n Information about your birth date<\/p>\n Geographical Origin<\/p>\n Inquiry: “-Was Your Birthplace Outside of (the country)?”<\/p>\n Yes\/No<\/p>\n -Place of Origin\/Country<\/p>\n – Relationship standing<\/p>\n Optional: Include your Permanent Account Number (PAN) or voter identification number (ID)<\/p>\n -Employment type<\/p>\n -Educational Qualification<\/p>\n After filling in all the required information, press next.<\/strong><\/p>\n In this step, you will get the Passport Renewal Form and be asked for information about your family.<\/p>\n You must specify their nationality if they are not Indian.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Applying requires everyone in the household, including infants and minors, to be present.<\/p>\n \n A passport might be issued for a shorter period at the discretion of your embassy. Passports are provided to minors for 5 years, or until the minor turns 18.<\/p>\n \n No other method of application for the service will be accepted.<\/p>\n \n \n Finally, Payment must accompany the correctly filled out form.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Passports expire after ten years, so if you plan to stay in Kuwait for a while, you should probably renew yours (or even if you lost your passport). It’s a situation no one wants to face but fret not; we will provide you with all the information you need to issue your visa from your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10335,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_review":[],"enable_review":"","type":"","name":"","summary":"","brand":"","sku":"","good":[],"bad":[],"score_override":"","override_value":"","rating":[],"price":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"jnews_post_split":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[2493],"tags":[4162,4163,4161],"class_list":["post-10332","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tourism-in-kuwait","tag-expats","tag-expats-in-kuwait","tag-passport-in-kuwait"],"yoast_head":"\nRequired Documents to Issue Your Passport in Kuwait<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Fees for Passport Renewal:<\/h4>\n
How to Renew Your Passport Online<\/b><\/h2>\n
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To create an account, please fill out the following fields:<\/h3>\n
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Some general tips:<\/h3>\n
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