Kuwait Implements Home Biometrics Services Ahead Of Deadline

As the three-month deadline approaches for mandatory biometric fingerprinting set to expire in June, Kuwait has rolled out home biometrics services for individuals unable to visit Interior Ministry centers.

Under the directives of Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Acting Interior Minister Fahd Al Yousuf, necessary biometric equipment is provided for conducting the service at home. This initiative particularly targets the elderly and those with illnesses preventing them from visiting ministry centers.

The primary aim of these directives is to streamline the fingerprinting process for individuals facing compulsory requirements.

Both citizens and expatriates in Kuwait are mandated to undergo fingerprinting within three months, starting from March 1, to retain access to Interior Ministry services. Failure to comply will result in the suspension of all ministry transactions.

Ministry officials are actively taking biometric fingerprints of Kuwaitis, citizens of other Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and expatriates at various border outlets, Kuwait International Airport, and specific centers within security premises nationwide. Travelers are allowed to leave Kuwait without undergoing fingerprinting, with the procedure to be completed upon their return.

To simplify the process, Kuwaitis and expatriates can now schedule fingerprinting appointments via the Sahel app for unified government electronic services, as confirmed by an official spokesperson.

Yousef Kazim, Sahel’s spokesperson, elaborated on the booking system, stating that individuals can choose their preferred site and available time slot for fingerprinting. Upon receiving a confirmation alert for the appointment, individuals must present either the “My Identity” app or their civilian identification card during the fingerprinting session.

Foreigners make up approximately 3.2 million of Kuwait’s total population of 4.8 million, emphasizing the importance of these biometric measures in maintaining national security and governance protocols.

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