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# '''Diplomatic passport (red cover)''': a diplomatic passport issued to diplomats serving in Kuwaiti embassies abroad and to high-ranking officials from the executive branch. |
# '''Diplomatic passport (red cover)''': a diplomatic passport issued to diplomats serving in Kuwaiti embassies abroad and to high-ranking officials from the executive branch. |
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# ''' Article 17 passport (gray cover)''': a passport issued to the stateless [[Bedoon]] population in Kuwait for international travel. This passport does not hold the same visa requirements as the regular Kuwaiti passport. |
# ''' Article 17 passport (gray cover)''': a passport issued to the stateless [[Bedoon]] population in Kuwait for international travel. This passport does not hold the same visa requirements as the regular Kuwaiti passport. |
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== Appearance characteristics == |
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The passport of a Kuwaiti citizen is distinguished by its blue colour and contains 64 pages. Each biometric passport contains an electronic chip that stores the passport holder's text and biometric personal data.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kuwait Government Online Issuing Passport (First Time)|url=https://www.e.gov.kw/sites/kgoenglish/Pages/Services/MOI/ApplyforPassport.aspx|access-date=2021-12-13|website=www.e.gov.kw}}</ref> |
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=== Identification page === |
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The identity page of Kuwaiti passport includes the following data: |
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* Passport holder photo 4x5 cm with blue background <ref>{{Cite web|title=Kuwait passport photo 4x5 cm requirements|url=https://visafoto.com/kw-passport-4x5-photo|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-13|website=visafoto.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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* Type ("P" for passport) |
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* Code of the country |
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* Serial number of the passport |
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* Surname and first name of the passport holder |
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* Citizenship |
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* Date of birth (DD.MM.YYYY) |
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* Gender (M for men or F for women) |
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* Place of Birth |
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* Date of issue (DD.MM.YYYY) |
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* Passport holder's signature |
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* Expiry date (DD.MM.YYYY) |
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==Visa requirements== |
==Visa requirements== |
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Revision as of 08:01, 13 December 2021
| Kuwaiti passport | |
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 The front cover of a Kuwaiti biometric passport | |
| Type | Passport |
| Issued by |  Kuwait |
| First issued | 2017, March 01[1] (current version) |
| Purpose | Identification |
| Eligibility | Kuwaiti citizenship |
| Expiration | 5 / 10 years |
The Kuwaiti passport (Template:Lang-ar) is a passport document issued to citizens of Kuwait for international travel.
Types
There are four types of Kuwaiti passports:
- Regular passport (blue cover): issued to citizens of Kuwait.
- Special passport (green cover): a special passport issued to the Kuwaiti ruling family, members of parliament and high-ranking government officials.
- Diplomatic passport (red cover): a diplomatic passport issued to diplomats serving in Kuwaiti embassies abroad and to high-ranking officials from the executive branch.
- Article 17 passport (gray cover): a passport issued to the stateless Bedoon population in Kuwait for international travel. This passport does not hold the same visa requirements as the regular Kuwaiti passport.
Appearance characteristics
The passport of a Kuwaiti citizen is distinguished by its blue colour and contains 64 pages. Each biometric passport contains an electronic chip that stores the passport holder's text and biometric personal data.[2]
Identification page
The identity page of Kuwaiti passport includes the following data:
- Passport holder photo 4x5 cm with blue background [3]
- Type ("P" for passport)
- Code of the country
- Serial number of the passport
- Surname and first name of the passport holder
- Citizenship
- Date of birth (DD.MM.YYYY)
- Gender (M for men or F for women)
- Place of Birth
- Date of issue (DD.MM.YYYY)
- Passport holder's signature
- Expiry date (DD.MM.YYYY)
Visa requirements
In June 2019, Kuwaiti citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 98 countries and territories, ranking the Kuwaiti passport 44th in the world according to the Visa Restrictions Index.
See also
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ "Kuwait Government Online Issuing Passport (First Time)". www.e.gov.kw. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- ^ "Kuwait passport photo 4x5 cm requirements". visafoto.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
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