Kuwait - Apply for Passport

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Procedure

1. Visit the General Department of Citizenship and Travel.
2. Bring along with you the required documents.
3. Submit the required documents.
4. Fill up the passport issuance application form.
   Issuing Passport (First Time) Form: http://www.arabize-egypt.com/KGPQ/uploads/forms/Form_4_603_5730.jpg
5. Pay the fee.

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Required Documents

• copy of the birth certificate for children
• copy of the civil ID for children
• Four (4) photos (4 6) with blue background
• copy of the latest educational certificate for applicants who reached 6 years old or older
• civil ID of the father or the legal representative
• emergency travel document, if the child is born abroad

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Address:
PO Box 3 Safat, Kuwait City
13001 Kuwait
Telephone Numbers:
22225555, 22425141
Fax Number:
22420429

Eligibility

• Kuwaiti citizens are eligible to apply for a passport.
• In case of a child or incompetent person, the father or legal representative could apply for passport.

Fees

Passport fee for 5 years - 3 KD

Validity

A Kuwaiti Passport is valid for five (5) years.

Documents to Use

Issuing Passport (First Time) Form:

• http://www.arabize-egypt.com/KGPQ/uploads/forms/Form_4_603_5730.jpg

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Required Information

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Need for the Document

A passport is an official document, issued by a national government, which certifies the nationality and identity of its holder for the purpose of international travel.

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External Links

Kuwaiti Government Online: http://www.e.gov.kw/sites/KGOEnglish/portal/Pages/PortalMain.aspx#

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