How to Verify Your KuCoin Account

Why the residence permit matters

KuCoin accepts a residence permit as a verification document, and decides eligibility by country of residence. So if you're an expat (say, an Egyptian in Kuwait or a Syrian in Germany), you can verify with the residence permit from the country you live in, as long as KuCoin is available there.

Steps

1. Open the verification page

• App: account icon → Unverified, or Verify Now on the home screen.
• Website: Account Center → Identity Verification.

2. Choose the issuing country

Choose the country that issued the document you're going to use.

3. Choose the document type

ID card, driver's license, passport or residence permit.

4. Photograph the document

Take photos of the original document itself: not a printout or a scan. It must not be expired, and every detail must be readable.

5. Face verification

Follow the on-screen instructions to scan your face.

6. Wait for the result

You'll get the result by email. If your application is rejected, you'll find the reason on the Identity Verification page and can submit again.

Open KuCoin and finish verifying →

Common reasons for rejection

• A printed or scanned copy instead of the original document.
• An expired document.
• A blurry photo or cut-off corners.
• Being under 18.

Frequently asked questions

Can I verify on KuCoin with a residence permit? Yes. A residence permit is one of the accepted documents.

How do I find out my verification result? It's sent to your email, and you can also check it on the Identity Verification page.

Can I verify with a scanned copy? No. The document has to be the original, not a printout or a scan.

Is verification mandatory? Yes, for every new user since August 2023.

Next step

Buy and sell USDT on KuCoin P2P →

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Last updated: 10 October 2026 · Sources: KuCoin Help Center (verification in the app and on the website).