Wrong name on
Civil ID
Recently I renewed my residency for two years after which I applied for and
got my Civil ID ... but in the Civil ID my name is written in reverse. For
example, if the name is “Mohammad”, on the Civil ID it is “Dammahom” although in
Arabic it is correct. So now, will this incorrectlyspelled name create any
problems for me. If so, do I have to go the Public Authority for Civil
Information (PACI) in person and apply for new Civil ID with the correction?
Name withheld
Answer: We answered this question in the Arab Times only a few weeks ago but just in case you missed that day’s issue, the same answer is reproduced for your information. “It is better if you go to PACI, located in South Surra off the 6th Ring Round, and get the correction done because the incorrect name in English could cause you a lot of problems in various departments. “For example, when you go to the Immigration Department to apply for a visa for your family members, you are required to write the name in both English and Arabic.
And if the name is spelt differently on the application form and on the Civil ID or if it does not match the spelling of your name on the Immigration Department computers, your application will be rejected. “You could run into similar problems in various other government departments resulting in loss of time, especially if you require something to be done urgently.
You will be then required to get your name on the Civil ID corrected before any transaction is completed. “So just approach PACI — and yes, you will have to go in person — and get the name corrected. You will receive your new Civil ID within 24 to 48 hours and it will save you a lot of time... plus embarrassment.”
I feel your pain! When I came to Kuwait they combined my first and middle name together, years later I had it changed- separated the two which meant anything paperwork wise I had done prior to the change had to be fixed which is a nightmare. They misspelled the names of my kids as well, I had a translator go with me to fix them, he wrote it in ARABIC in front of the clerk to make sure they understood the spelling. When I received the CID it was still spelled WRONG! I have seen so many CID with the name spelled backwards in English and I can't understand how stupid someone must be to make that mistake.
Deep down I think they do it on purpose to make problems for people, some of them enjoy torment.
Name withheld
Answer: We answered this question in the Arab Times only a few weeks ago but just in case you missed that day’s issue, the same answer is reproduced for your information. “It is better if you go to PACI, located in South Surra off the 6th Ring Round, and get the correction done because the incorrect name in English could cause you a lot of problems in various departments. “For example, when you go to the Immigration Department to apply for a visa for your family members, you are required to write the name in both English and Arabic.
And if the name is spelt differently on the application form and on the Civil ID or if it does not match the spelling of your name on the Immigration Department computers, your application will be rejected. “You could run into similar problems in various other government departments resulting in loss of time, especially if you require something to be done urgently.
You will be then required to get your name on the Civil ID corrected before any transaction is completed. “So just approach PACI — and yes, you will have to go in person — and get the name corrected. You will receive your new Civil ID within 24 to 48 hours and it will save you a lot of time... plus embarrassment.”
I feel your pain! When I came to Kuwait they combined my first and middle name together, years later I had it changed- separated the two which meant anything paperwork wise I had done prior to the change had to be fixed which is a nightmare. They misspelled the names of my kids as well, I had a translator go with me to fix them, he wrote it in ARABIC in front of the clerk to make sure they understood the spelling. When I received the CID it was still spelled WRONG! I have seen so many CID with the name spelled backwards in English and I can't understand how stupid someone must be to make that mistake.
Deep down I think they do it on purpose to make problems for people, some of them enjoy torment.
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