First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousuf Al-Sabah recently issued a directive to extend the deadline for taking biometric fingerprints — Sept 30, 2024 for citizens and Dec 30, 2024 for expatriates.

The minister took this decision to ease and accelerate the biometric fingerprint process for citizens and expatriates. To streamline the process, locations and working hours have been allotted at the personal identification sections in the Criminal Evidence General Department at the Interior Ministry. The directive stressed the need to make appointments through the ‘Meta’ website or via the ‘Sahel’ application, indicating that walk-ins will not be accepted. The ministry urged all those concerned to book their appointment before visiting the designated centers.