Kuwaiti citizens, residents and GCC nationals continue to undergo biometric fingerprinting
In a recent announcement, the Ministry of Interior has confirmed the continuation of its biometric fingerprinting initiative for citizens, residents, and individuals from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. This measure will be implemented at all of the nation’s border crossings, Kuwait International Airport, and designated centers throughout the country.
The General Administration of Security Relations and Media clarified that citizens, GCC nationals, and residents can undergo biometric fingerprinting upon their arrival at dedicated centers and commercial complexes. These locations include:
Hawalli Security Directorate in Hawalli Governorate
Farwaniya Security Directorate in Farwaniya Governorate
Al-Ahmadi Security Directorate in Al-Ahmadi Governorate
Mubarak Al-Kabeer Security Directorate in Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate
Al-Jahra Security Directorate in Al-Jahra Governorate (specifically for citizens and GCC nationals)
Personality Investigation Department
Corporate fingerprinting in the Ali Sabah Al-Salem area
Personal identification fingerprinting of companies in the Jahra area (for residents).
The Avenues Mall
360 Mall
Al Kout Mall
The Capital Mall
The Ministry Complex
The Ministry emphasized that travelers departing from Kuwait are not required to undergo fingerprinting but will be subjected to the process upon their return. Notably, in January 2024, Kuwait International Airport recorded 26,238 arrivals who underwent the biometric fingerprinting procedure as part of heightened security measures.