Government Services in Kuwait
PACI Civil ID, Sahel super-app, and how Kuwait's resident services hold together.
Overview
Kuwait's PACI handles Civil IDs and the Sahel super-app aggregates services from multiple ministries.
- •Civil ID is required for all residents
- •PACI for ID services
- •Sahel app for unified daily access
Government services
Iqama (Residence Permit)
Issuance, renewal, and transfer of GCC residency permits.
Civil ID (Bitaqa Madaniya)
The unified resident identity card across GCC states.
Kuwait Driving Licence (Rukhsat Siyaqa)
Obtaining, renewing, or converting a foreign driving licence.
Vehicle Registration (Daftar Sayyara)
Registering a new or transferred vehicle and renewing yearly Mulkiya/Istimara.
Family Visa (Article 22)
Sponsoring a spouse, children, or parents to live with you in the GCC.
Work Permit (PAM)
Issuance, transfer, and renewal of employment permits.
MOFA Attestation
Legalising educational, marriage, and birth certificates for use in the GCC.
MOI Fines and Overstay
Checking, contesting, and paying traffic, immigration, and overstay fines.
Travel Permits and Re-Entry
Travel permits for residents to leave and return.
Expat Health Insurance (Afya)
Government health insurance enrolment and renewal.
Commercial Licence (Tarkhees Tijari)
Setting up and renewing a commercial licence for a business.
Good Conduct Certificate
Obtaining a Good Conduct certificate for visa or job applications.