Civil Status: Electronic Applications for Categories Covered by Article 7 Bis (Personal Sponsorship)

The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) announced the launch of a new electronic service that enables beneficiaries covered under Article 7bis (Personal Sponsorship) to submit applications to amend their residency status electronically, via the government’s “Sahel” app or the Authority’s website.

This service is part of PACI’s efforts to develop its digital services and facilitate the completion of transactions, thereby reducing the need for in-person visits and contributing to expediting procedures for beneficiaries.

The Authority clarified that accessing the service through the “Sahel” app involves navigating to the “Individual Services” section of PACI, selecting the “Amend Status (Article 7 – Personal Sponsorship)” service, attaching the required documents and prerequisites, and submitting the application electronically.

According to the Authority, the required documents include a personal photograph and a copy of the passport, with the option to track the application status electronically after submission.

PACI emphasized that the launch of this service is part of a package of digital services it is developing and progressively making available, with the aim of enhancing procedural efficiency, improving the user experience, and strengthening digital transformation in government services.

The Authority urged those wishing to use the service to ensure that all conditions, requirements, and necessary documents are met before submitting the application, noting that the service is available through the “Sahel” app and the Authority’s official website.