Good Conduct Certificate in Kuwait
Get your Kuwait Good Conduct Certificate on Sahel - then attest it for use back home.
Last verified: 2026-06
Overview
A Kuwait police clearance, formally a Good Conduct Certificate, is issued by MOI's General Department for Criminal Evidence. It is required for many visa applications, professional licences, and overseas immigration cases.
Most applications now begin on Sahel, with biometric fingerprinting at an MOI centre where needed. For use abroad, the certificate must be attested by MOFA Kuwait and the destination country's embassy.
Documents required
- Valid passport and Civil ID
- Residence currently valid
- Fingerprints on file (or completed at MOI)
- Destination details (for attestation)
Eligibility
- Resident or former resident of Kuwait
- Clear of pending criminal cases
Fees
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Good Conduct Certificate | 5 KD | Standard issuance fee. Confirm current amount on MOI Kuwait. |
| Fingerprinting (if required) | Varies KD | Confirm current amount on MOI Kuwait. |
| MOFA Kuwait attestation | 5 KD | Per document. For use abroad. |
| Embassy attestation | Varies KD | Set by destination embassy. |
Step by step
- 1
Apply on Sahel
Open Sahel, choose MOI services, request Good Conduct Certificate, and pay the fee.
Minutes · online
- 2
Fingerprint where required
If your fingerprints are not already on file (common for older residents), attend an MOI centre for capture.
30-60 minutes · center
- 3
Receive the certificate
The certificate is issued digitally on Sahel and / or as a printable PDF within days.
3-10 days · online
- 4
Attest for overseas use
If using outside Kuwait, take to MOFA Kuwait, then to the destination country's embassy in Kuwait.
1-2 weeks · center
Processing time: Sahel issuance typically 3-10 working days; attestation adds 1-2 weeks.
Where to do it online
- Sahel
Apply, pay and download Good Conduct Certificate
PROs and visa agencies often handle the attestation leg, especially for emigration cases to Canada, Australia and the UK.
Common pitfalls
- Applying without active residence - issuance can be blocked
- Forgetting that older residents may need fresh fingerprinting
- Skipping MOFA attestation when the certificate is for overseas use
- Letting the certificate expire - many destination authorities require it to be less than 3-6 months old
FAQs
Apply on Sahel under MOI services, pay the fee, complete fingerprinting if required, and download the certificate within days.
Many destination authorities require it to be less than 3-6 months old at the time of submission. The certificate itself does not carry an indefinite expiry.
Yes, if you are using it outside Kuwait. After MOFA Kuwait, you also need the destination country's embassy attestation in Kuwait.
Yes, through the Kuwait embassy in your country of residence, but the timeline is longer than applying while still in Kuwait.
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