The Ministry of Interior announced that biometric fingerprinting will no longer be conducted at border crossings, including air, land, and sea ports, to prevent congestion previously experienced at these locations.

Instead, biometric fingerprinting for citizens will be carried out prior to departure at the personal identification centers of the General Department of Criminal Evidence and the National Identity Centers, reports Al-Rai daily.

For residents, the procedure will be available at the personal identification centers of the General Department of Criminal Evidence in all governorates.

The ministry explained that the decision is aimed at streamlining travel procedures and ensuring smooth traffic flow at Kuwait’s entry and exit points, including Kuwait International Airport and the country’s land and sea ports.

The move follows a noticeable increase in travelers who had not completed the required biometric process beforehand, leading to delays and overcrowding during departures.

The Ministry of Interior urged all citizens and residents to complete the biometric fingerprinting process well in advance of their travel dates at the designated centers, to avoid any obstacles or delays when leaving the country.