Brigadier Nayef Al-Mutairi, Director of the Personality Investigation and Automated Search Department at the General Department of Criminal Evidence, has issued an urgent warning to both Kuwaiti citizens and expatriates who have yet to complete their biometric fingerprinting.

To date, approximately 800,000 Kuwaiti citizens have successfully completed the biometric process, leaving around 175,000 still pending. For expatriates, about 1,860,000 have undergone fingerprinting, with nearly 800,000 remaining to be processed.

Special Provisions for Those with Special Needs

To address the needs of people with special needs, bedridden individuals, and hospital patients who face difficulties in reaching the biometric centers, the department has acquired 11 specialized devices. These devices are designed to facilitate the biometric process for these vulnerable groups, with nearly 1,000 such cases already handled.

Important Deadlines and Consequences

Kuwaiti citizens are reminded that the final deadline for completing biometric fingerprinting is September 30, 2024. Expatriates have until December 31, 2024, to complete the process. Brigadier Al-Mutairi emphasized that any transactions for individuals who fail to complete the fingerprinting process by these deadlines will be suspended.

With the deadlines fast approaching, both Kuwaiti citizens and expatriates are urged to complete their biometric fingerprinting to avoid any disruptions in their official transactions. The General Department of Criminal Evidence continues to offer support to ensure that everyone, including those with special needs, can fulfill this requirement without facing unnecessary obstacles.