الوثائق التي يحتاجها عديم الجنسية لبرنامج CBIDocuments a Stateless Person Needs for CBI

The most common question after "Will they accept me?" is: "What documents do they need?" This article answers that in detail — based on my personal experience and what I have seen with clients.

The Challenge: Passport Is the Central Document in Every Form

In everyday life, a passport is the primary identity document for international dealings. CBI programs assume by default that every applicant has one. But a stateless person has an option: submit alternative documents that prove their identity, history, and eligibility.

Documents That Replace a Passport

• National ID card: Even a Kuwaiti Bedoon card is accepted.
• UNHCR document: If you are registered with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, this is an internationally recognized alternative travel document.
• Host country travel document: If you reside in a country that issues travel documents to stateless persons.
• Foreign residence permit: A residence card in any country is submitted alongside other identity documents.

Other Core Documents

• Birth certificate: Original with certified English translation.
• Family register: For spouses and children included in the application.
• Police clearance: From every country you resided in for more than six months in the past ten years.
• Proof of source of funds: Bank statements for the past 6–12 months.
• Photographs: Against a white background, to the specifications in the application form.

Translation: Where Most People Trip Up

All documents must be translated into English — and the translation must be certified. One incorrectly translated document can delay your application by weeks. From my experience, investing in a correct translation from the start saves time and frustration.

The Logical Sequence

1. Gather all identity documents you currently have
2. Identify what is missing and begin obtaining it
3. Request certified translations for all Arabic documents
4. Collect bank statements and source of funds proof
5. Review the checklist with a CBI agent or with Bedune before submitting