You can check Kuwait court cases, judgments, execution files and travel bans free of charge on the Ministry of Justice portal eservices.moj.gov.kw (the “الاستعلام القضائي” judicial inquiry service) or in the Sahel and MOJ apps. Searching by case number needs no login. Seeing everything linked to your own Civil ID requires signing in with Kuwait Mobile ID (Hawiti). Travel-ban amounts can be checked with just your Civil ID number on the MOJ payment page.
On this page
- What you can look up with the MOJ judicial inquiry
- Which case number do you have?
- Step by step: case inquiry on the MOJ website
- Step by step: case inquiry in the Sahel app
- How to read the result
- Checking and lifting a travel ban
- MOJ service centres for in-person checks
- Labour cases and expats
- Privacy, fees and safety
- Contact
- If you find a case you did not know about
- Travel checklist for anyone with a past case
- Frequently asked questions
- Related guides
What you can look up with the MOJ judicial inquiry
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) keeps one record for each case, whether it started at a police station, the public prosecution or directly in court. Different search options give you different parts of that record.
| Inquiry | Where | Login needed? |
|---|---|---|
| Case by automatic number (الرقم الآلي), police-station, prosecution or court number | eservices.moj.gov.kw → الاستعلام القضائي | No – number and captcha |
| Experts department file or execution (enforcement) file number | Same page, inquiry types 5 and 6 | No |
| All cases and judgments linked to your Civil ID | Same page → “هويتي للأفراد” login, or Sahel app → Ministry of Justice | Yes – Kuwait Mobile ID |
| Travel-ban payment orders (منع السفر) and amounts due | eservices.moj.gov.kw/tasdeed → travel-ban search | No – Civil ID, email and captcha |
| Whether a travel ban exists on the MOI side | e.gov.kw → MOI Personal Inquiry → Travel Ban Data | Yes – Civil ID / Mobile ID |
| Full text of court rulings | Sahel app → Ministry of Justice → rulings (since December 2025) | Yes |
Which case number do you have?
Most people searching for a case have one of the numbers below, printed on a summons, a police report or a lawyer’s letter. Choose the matching inquiry type on the MOJ page.
| Number | Where you find it | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic number (الرقم الآلي) | Court summons, MOJ notices, lawyer’s papers | The most reliable way to find any court case |
| Police station number (رقم المخفر) | Police report or complaint receipt | Cases that started at a police station |
| Prosecution number (رقم النيابة) | Public prosecution papers | Criminal cases under investigation |
| Court case number | Court documents and session notices | Following hearings and rulings |
| Experts department number | Experts department referral | Cases sent for technical or accounting review |
| Execution file number (ملف التنفيذ) | Enforcement notices | Judgments being enforced, such as debts |
If you have no number at all, the only way to see your cases is the Civil ID search after logging in with Kuwait Mobile ID, either on the website or in Sahel.
Step by step: case inquiry on the MOJ website
- Open eservices.moj.gov.kw and click الاستعلام القضائي (judicial inquiry). The page is in Arabic; the browser’s translate function works well enough.
- Choose the inquiry type. Most people have the automatic number (الرقم الآلي) printed on the summons or police report.
- Enter the number, type the captcha and click search.
- The result shows the court, the session dates, the current status and, once issued, the ruling and any penalty or amount.
- To see every case under your name, click هويتي للأفراد, enter your 12-digit Civil ID and approve the request in the Kuwait Mobile ID app within about three and a half minutes.
Step by step: case inquiry in the Sahel app
- Log in to Sahel with your Civil ID and Kuwait Mobile ID.
- Tap Services → Ministry of Justice.
- Choose Judicial inquiry to see your cases, or Travel ban orders to see and pay amounts that block your travel.
- Download the full text of rulings from the same section.
Sahel is usually the easiest route for expats because it is in English and Arabic, it remembers your login, and payments can be made inside the app.
How to read the result
The MOJ result screen uses short Arabic legal terms. These are the ones you will see most often and what they generally mean. If anything is unclear, ask a licensed lawyer, because deadlines for objections and appeals are short.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| مؤجلة | Adjourned – the hearing was postponed to the date shown |
| محجوزة للحكم | Reserved for judgment – the court will rule on the date shown |
| حكم ابتدائي | First-instance judgment – can usually still be appealed |
| استئناف | Appeal – the case is before the court of appeal |
| حكم نهائي | Final judgment |
| تنفيذ | Execution – the judgment is being enforced |
Checking and lifting a travel ban
Travel bans in Kuwait usually follow an unpaid debt, a bounced cheque, an unpaid fine or a labour case. There are two separate systems, and you should check both.
- MOJ check: go to eservices.moj.gov.kw/tasdeed, enter your Civil ID, email and the captcha. The page lists the case, the authority and the amount.
- Pay: settle the amount online by K-Net. The MOJ ban is normally lifted about one day later.
- MOI check: bans entered by the Ministry of Interior (for example traffic fines or residency cases) appear under MOI Personal Inquiry → Travel Ban Data on e.gov.kw and are settled at any MOI service centre.
- Keep the receipt: carry proof of payment when you travel, since MOI records can take up to 72 hours to update.
Check both MOJ and MOI at least a week before any international trip if you have ever had a case, a loan default or an unpaid fine. Discovering a ban at the airport means a missed flight.
MOJ service centres for in-person checks
If you prefer to check in person, MOJ service centres run a free travel-ban query that takes about 10 minutes. Bring your original Civil ID. Centres include:
- Al-Siddeeq
- The Avenues
- Jaber Al Ali
- Jahra
- Sabah Al Ahmad
- Sabhan
- Yarmouk
Labour cases and expats
Most disputes between expat workers and employers, such as unpaid salary or end-of-service indemnity, start as a complaint at the Public Authority for Manpower. If they are not settled there, they are referred to the labour court, and from then on you can follow them on the MOJ inquiry with the automatic number or your Civil ID. Keep copies of the referral letter and every court notice, and check the hearing dates regularly so you do not miss a session.
Privacy, fees and safety
- There is no fee for any MOJ inquiry. You pay only the underlying debts or fines.
- Use only eservices.moj.gov.kw, the Sahel app and e.gov.kw. Ignore sites or messages that charge a fee to “check your case” or ask for card details before showing a result.
- A case search by number shows limited details to anyone who has the number; full details need your Kuwait Mobile ID.
- Never share Kuwait Mobile ID approval requests you did not start yourself.
Contact
- MOJ e-services WhatsApp (complaints about the portal only): 22486248
- Email: info@moj.gov.kw
- For legal advice on a case, use a lawyer licensed in Kuwait; the MOJ helpline cannot advise on the merits of a case.
If you find a case you did not know about
It is not unusual for expats to discover a case only when they log in to Sahel or are stopped at the airport, often because a summons went to an old address. Do not ignore it: rulings can be issued in your absence and then enforced.
- Write down the automatic number, the court and the next session date shown in the result.
- Download or request copies of the documents, such as the summons and any ruling already issued.
- Check whether the case is linked to a debt, a cheque, a rental dispute or your employer, and gather your own papers (contracts, receipts, bank statements).
- Speak to a lawyer licensed in Kuwait before the next session; they can attend for you, file an objection or appeal within the deadline, or negotiate a settlement.
- If the case involves an amount you owe, ask whether paying it ends the case and lifts any travel ban.
Travel checklist for anyone with a past case
- Search your Civil ID in Sahel → Ministry of Justice for open cases and execution files.
- Run the MOJ travel-ban payment search with your Civil ID and email.
- Run the MOI Personal Inquiry for travel-ban data on e.gov.kw.
- Pay any outstanding traffic fines and residency fines.
- Save every payment receipt as a PDF on your phone and print a copy.
Frequently asked questions
Can I check a case by Civil ID without logging in?
No. Public searches work by case number only. Personal results by Civil ID require Kuwait Mobile ID (Hawiti) on the website or in Sahel.
How do I check a case with the automatic number?
Open eservices.moj.gov.kw, choose الاستعلام القضائي, select the automatic number type, enter the number and the captcha, and search.
How do I know if I have a travel ban in Kuwait?
Run both checks: the MOJ travel-ban payment search (Civil ID and email, no login) and the MOI Personal Inquiry on e.gov.kw (login). If either shows a record, settle it before booking flights.
How long does it take to lift a travel ban after payment?
Usually about 24 hours on the MOJ side and up to 72 hours for MOI records to update. Keep the payment receipt when you travel.
Is the MOJ case inquiry free?
Yes. All inquiries are free on the MOJ portal, in Sahel and at MOJ service centres.
Can I read the full court ruling online?
Yes. Since December 2025 full rulings can be viewed in the Sahel app under Ministry of Justice after logging in.
Can I check a labour case on the MOJ site?
Yes, once the complaint has been referred to court. Search by the automatic number or log in to see all cases under your Civil ID.