Learn More: eVisa
In 2016, the Kuwaiti Government launched the Kuwait Online Visa, which is an electronic travel authorization created to streamline the visa application process. This new system drastically reduces time at border checkpoints and eliminates the necessity of visiting an embassy in-person.
Additionally, applicants need not send their passport to an embassy or visit for an interview. The Kuwait Government issues the visas online and iVisa will send you this document in PDF format via email.
Applying through iVisa will allow you access to your own personal online account where you can easily track the status and approval of your visa.
Required Documents to Apply
Passport Personal Details Scan
Last Page of Passport (if applicable)
Selfie holding the physical credit card used for the transaction. Only the last 4 digits of the credit card must be visible in the picture. (if applicable)
Important Instructions
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The Kuwait online visa is a single-entry visa, allowing travelers to enter Kuwait for a maximum stay of 90 days in Total.
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The purpose must solely be tourism.
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Visitors cannot use the visa to enter Kuwait more than once.
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Travelers should at all times carry their valid e-Visa on a personal electronic device (phone/tablet/computer) or a printed copy of their e-Visa.
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Travelers who want to visit Kuwait must have a passport valid for at least six months from the planned date of entry.
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In addition to the online fee for the e-Visa you may be required, based on your nationality, to pay a fee of approx. 10 USD / 3 KD upon arrival to Kuwait.
Applicants with GCC residents:
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If you are resident of a GCC country (Saudi Arabia-Bahrain-Qatar-United Arab Emirates-Oman), you can also apply online using proof of your GCC residency card (valid for at least 6 months).
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A GCC applicant's profession should be one of the following: Consultant, Doctor, Engineer, Lawyer, Judge/Member of Public Prosecution, University Teacher, Press & Media Staff, Pilot, System Analyst/Computer Programmer, Manager, Businessperson, Diplomatic Corps, University Graduate – Owner, Manager and Representative of Commercial Companies and Establishments.
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The applicant must not have any security restrictions preventing them from entering or exiting the country.
IMPORTANT: Kuwait Visas are not processed on weekends (Friday and Saturday).
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Frequently Asked Questions
We require the following to submit your application:
Passport Personal Details Scan Last Page of Passport (if applicable) Selfie holding the physical credit card used for the transaction. Only the last 4 digits of the credit card must be visible in the picture. (if applicable)
HOW TO TAKE THE PERFECT PHOTO OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Standard Processing: 3 days
- Rush Processing: 2 days
- Super Rush Processing: 12 hours
- This visa is for tourism purposes only, working is not possible with this visa!
The following countries are eligible for an e-Visa:
Andorra, Australia , Australia , Austria , Belgium, Bhutan, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany. Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City, Vietnam.
- NOTE: Visa applications are not processed on weekends in Kuwait (Friday and Saturday)
You can ONLY apply online IF you have residency (exceeding 6 months when applying for e-Visa) from any of the following countries: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Oman.
A copy of the Sponsor's GCC residency must also be sent with your e-Visa application, as well as for dependents such as a spouse, child, domestic labor etc who will be presented with you on arrival.
The applicant's work according to the GCC residency should be one of the following:
Consultants, Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers, Judges & Members of Public Prosecution, University Teachers, Press & Media Staff, Pilots, System Analysts & Computer Programmers, Managers, Businessmen, Diplomatic Corps, University Graduates – Owners, Managers and Representatives of Commercial Companies and Establishments
Yellow Fever vaccine is required if traveling from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
More information in the following link:
- Kuwait Vaccine Requirements: Do I need a vaccine to travel to Kuwait?
- KUWAIT VISA FOR MALAYSIAN
- Kuwait Visa Application Form
- KUWAIT VISA FOR BHUTANESE
- Kuwait Visa Requirements
- Getting a Kuwait Visa Extension Easily
- Kuwait visa for Australian
- Kuwait Visa Fees
- Learn about Kuwait’s 14-day quarantine requirement
- KUWAIT VISA RULES
- Kuwait Visa Processing Time
- Kuwait Visa for US Citizens
- Kuwait visa for Turkish
- KUWAIT VISA FOR SINGAPOREAN
- KUWAIT VISA FOR ROMANIAN
- KUWAIT VISA FOR GCC RESIDENTS
- KUWAIT VISA FOR SOUTH KOREAN
- Kuwait Visa Requirements for Canadian Citizens
- Kuwait Visa for the UK
- Kuwait Visa – Required Documents
- Kuwait Visa Requirements for UK Citizens
- KUWAIT E-VISA