The Public Authority for Civil Information has removed the residential addresses of 441 individuals from its registry following reports from property owners or building demolitions. The authority detailed the list in an announcement published in the official gazette Kuwait Al-Youm. Affected parties are required to provide new address details supported by the necessary documentation. They can do so by visiting PACI offices or utilizing the Sahel application.
According to the PACI announcement, the 30-day deadline for these updates commenced with the gazette publication on August 23, 2026. The directive applies to all listed individuals to ensure their records reflect current living situations. This step is part of the authority’s regular process to keep the civil information database accurate and functional for government operations.
Failure to meet the deadline will result in each person facing a maximum fine of KD 100. This penalty is prescribed under Article 33 of Law No. 32/1982. The Public Authority for Civil Information has applied this rule consistently in similar exercises conducted throughout the year.
Public Authority for Civil Information figures show that Kuwait’s population reached 5.31 million by the end of June 2026. Expatriates represent approximately 70 percent of residents, or 3.74 million people. Among them, the Indian community stands at 1.06 million and the Egyptian community at 670,000. The authority maintains residential records for this population.
The authority continues to promote the Sahel platform as an efficient means for residents to handle civil transactions including address changes. This digital tool complements in-person services at PACI facilities across the country. Proper documentation remains essential for all submissions to verify legitimacy.
In recent months the Public Authority for Civil Information has issued multiple notices of this nature with the number of affected addresses fluctuating between 425 and 471. Each campaign serves to purge outdated entries from the system. Residents are encouraged to verify their civil ID information proactively to avoid being included in future lists.
