What Is The New Online Passport Update Service For Expats Launched By Kuwait?

Recently, the Ministry of Interior in Kuwait launched a new electronic service. This service allows expatriates to update their passport details digitally. It could be done through the government’s unified Sahel app and does not require them to pay a visit to the service centres.

New Online Passport Update Service For Expats Launched By Kuwait

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As mentioned in a report of an Indian daily, the Times of India, the Department of Information Systems, in collaboration with the General Department of Residence Affairs, which is at the Ministry of Interior, enabled this service. Yes, this allows residents to update their passport information electronically. As a result, it ensures that the official records remain accurate and do not need any physical paperwork or appointments.

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Making The Process Easier

As per the ministry, the move aims to simplify the procedure for the public while also reducing pressure on service centres. So, basically, now expatriates can complete their passport data updates easily through the platform. As a result, this would make the process faster and more accessible. Not only this, but the officials also said that the service is a part of the wider effort to enhance digital government services and to streamline the administrative processes.

By expanding the online service, the ministry also aims to improve efficiency and deliver a smoother experience for residents with the help of the government platform.

This comes after Kuwait recently launched Ministerial Resolution No. 2249/2025, which officially implemented a major overhaul of the nation’s immigration system. The new service makes life easier for expats when it comes to visas and residency procedures.

So, with the new service for experts, updating passport information just got a lot easier, cutting down their need to stand in queues

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