Kuwait - Renew a 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 renewal application form.
   Renewing Kuwaiti Passport Form: http://www.arabize-egypt.com/KGPQ/uploads/forms/Form_4_611_5733.jpg
5. Pay the fee.

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Required Documents

• the original, expired Kuwait passport
• 4 passport size photos (4 6 with blue background)
• renewal application form

Office Locations & Contacts

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

Eligibility

• A passport holder is eligible to renew it.
• In case of a child or incompetent person, the father or legal representative could renew the passport.

Fees

• Passport fee for 5 years - 3 KD
• Passport fee for 10 years (applicants who are older than 30 years old) - 6 KD

Validity

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

Documents to Use

Renewing Kuwaiti Passport Form:

• http://www.arabize-egypt.com/KGPQ/uploads/forms/Form_4_611_5733.jpg

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Required Information

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Need for the Document

A Kuwaiti Passport is an official document that certifies a citizen of Kuwait to travel abroad. It has a validity period and so it must be renewed before it expires for future use.

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External Links

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

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