Pakistani Passport Renewal in Kuwait: Embassy Timings, Phone Numbers and Emergency Travel Document
Renew a Pakistani passport in Kuwait online or at the Jabriya embassy, Sunday to Thursday 8 am to 1 pm. See the phone numbers, ETD papers and weekend help line.
You can renew a Pakistani passport in Kuwait online at onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk, or in person at the Embassy of Pakistan in Jabriya. No form or photo is needed in person, but you must be there. Counters take documents Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, and hand back passports from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Passport questions go to +965-98562753.
Kuwait's weekend is Friday and Saturday, and so is the embassy's. Plan the visit for a weekday morning, because the counters close at 1:00 pm.
We read the embassy's passport, travel document, emergency, timings, FAQ and contact pages on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website on 10 November 2026. Everything below is from those pages. The embassy does not publish its passport fee in dinars on any of them, so we have not stated one.
Two ways to renew a passport in Kuwait
The embassy's FAQ says both new passports and renewals are available through the DGIP online portal and in person at the embassy. Pick by how fast you need it and whether you can get time off work.
| Route | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Online, onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk | Apply and pay on the portal, no embassy visit for the application | Simple renewals with a valid NICOP or CNIC |
| In person at the embassy | Staff take your data, photo, signature and thumb print on the spot | Children, name changes, problem cases, people who want help at the counter |
| Emergency Travel Document | One way document to fly back to Pakistan | A real emergency with no valid passport |
Our guides on changing your name online and a newborn's passport online cover two common online cases.
What happens at the embassy passport counter
Kuwait issues only machine readable passports (MRPs) now. The embassy says the MRP office works on live data capture, so your presence with your documents is compulsory.
- You do not need an application form.
- You do not need photographs. Staff take your photo, signature and thumb print.
The embassy's passport page does not list the documents to bring. Under the general DGIP rules a renewal needs your valid NICOP or CNIC and your old passport. Call +965-98562753 to confirm what else Kuwait asks for, such as your Civil ID. The DGIP rules for children, dual nationals and lost passports are in our passport documents guide. Children aged 10 and above need a Juvenile Card or CRC with fingerprints, explained in our Juvenile Card guide.
Pakistan embassy Kuwait timings and numbers
The embassy runs consular services on Kuwaiti working days only.
- Working days: Sunday to Thursday
- Weekly holidays: Friday and Saturday
- Submitting documents: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Collecting documents: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
| For | Number |
|---|---|
| Passport information | +965-98562753 (Mr. Munir Khan) |
| Passport delivery | +965-25327649, extension 817 or 822 |
| Embassy exchange | +965-25327649, dial 0 for reception |
| Consular, power of attorney, attestation | +965-97853286, or extension 820 |
| NADRA CNIC information | +92-321-0785558 (WhatsApp), or extension 821 |
| Community welfare | +965-99465145 |
| Death cases and complaints | +965-41048840 |
The embassy is at Villa 440, Street 108, Block 12, Jabriya. Attestation fees, KD 3 for a power of attorney and KD 2 for other papers, are in our Kuwait attestation guide, and NICOP steps are in our Kuwait NICOP guide.
Emergency Travel Document if your passport is lost or expired
An Emergency Travel Document (ETD) lets a Pakistani fly back to Pakistan only. The embassy issues it in extreme emergencies, when your passport is not available or you cannot get a new one or a renewal in time. You must prove the emergency, for example a serious illness or death in your close family.
Documents for an ETD
- Proof of the emergency
- The application form, filled and signed
- Four recent identical passport size photos on a white background
- Your expired passport and a copy, or a copy of the lost passport with a police report
- An air ticket booking, the embassy says preferably with PIA
- Your valid NADRA card and a copy
- For a child under 18: both parents with their original IDs and the child's detailed birth certificate
How to apply for an ETD, step by step
- Go on any working day during consular hours. No appointment is needed.
- Report to Consular Services in the basement of the embassy building.
- Show your documents at the counter. If they are in order you get a challan (payment slip).
- Pay the fee at the cash counter and return to the first counter with the receipt.
- Collect your final receipt. It tells you the date and time to collect the ETD.
For a real emergency on a Friday or Saturday, the embassy says it can issue an ETD at the weekend. Call the community welfare wing on +965-99465145 or +965-41048840 and be ready to show proof.
If you are detained without a passport
The embassy's FAQ says that when a Pakistani with a lost or expired passport is held by Kuwaiti authorities, the mission issues an outpass in place of a passport. Its Community Welfare Wing completes the paperwork. The welfare attache also visits the Central Jail, Amomi Jail and the deportation cell every month, and the embassy lawyer gives legal help.
A family member can call the welfare number, +965-99465145, to start this. Keep the detained person's name, CNIC number and Civil ID ready.
Common questions
Can I renew my Pakistani passport online from Kuwait?
Yes. The embassy's FAQ says renewal is available on onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk as well as in person at the embassy.
Do I need photos for a passport at the Kuwait embassy?
No. The embassy says no form or photograph is needed. Staff take your photo, signature and thumb print at the counter. An ETD does need four photos.
What are the Pakistan embassy Kuwait passport timings?
Sunday to Thursday. Documents are taken from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and handed back from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Friday and Saturday are closed.
What is the passport fee at the Pakistan embassy in Kuwait?
The embassy does not publish a dinar fee on its pages. Call +965-98562753 before your visit to confirm the amount.
Can I get an emergency travel document at the weekend?
Yes, for genuine emergencies only. Call the community welfare wing on +965-99465145 or +965-41048840 with proof of the emergency.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
Last checked 10 November 2026. MRP rules are from the Embassy of Pakistan Kuwait's passport page. ETD documents and steps are from its travel document page and weekend service from its emergency services page. Timings are from its consular timings page. Online renewal, outpass and jail visits are from its FAQ, and the address and extensions from its contact page. We did not visit or call. No passport or ETD fee is published, so none is stated.
About the author
Public Services and Education Journalist
Fajr Riaz is a journalist and content writer at Pakistan Era, based in Lahore. She covers the questions people meet in everyday life in Pakistan: how a public service works, what a change in the rules means, and where to find a reliable answer.
