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Kuwait visas

Kuwait tourist visa

Tourists may qualify for visa-free entry, an online visa or a visa on arrival. Your nationality, residence status and travel documents affect your options.

Ways to get a Kuwait tourist visa

  2. e-Visa for eligible nationalities

    eVisa

    Citizens of all European Union member states and the other listed countries and territories can get an e-Visa before arrival.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days per stay under the stated e-Visa rules.
    Valid for
    3 months under the nationality-based route.
    Entries
    An e-Visa may allow one entry or multiple entries.

  3. Visa on arrival for eligible nationalities

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of all European Union member states and the other listed countries and territories qualify when arriving by air.

    Valid for
    3 months.
    1. Arrive in Kuwait by air.
    2. Obtain your visa on arrival.

  4. Tourist visa on arrival with carrier confirmation

    Visa on arrival

    Travellers visiting for tourism who hold confirmation from their transport carrier may obtain this visa.

    Valid for
    1 month.
    1. Obtain confirmation from your transport carrier.
    2. Obtain the tourist visa on arrival.

  5. Simplified e-Visa with a supporting visa or residence permit

    eVisa

    Citizens of most countries can apply if they hold a qualifying tourist visa or residence permit valid for at least 6 months at application.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days per stay.
    Valid for
    Up to 1 year, depending on eligibility and the visa issued.
    Entries
    Single or multiple entries.
    1. Check that your qualifying visa or residence permit is valid for at least 6 months.
    2. Apply online for the simplified Kuwait e-Visa before arrival.

  6. Tourist visa on arrival for foreign GCC residents

    Visa on arrival

    Foreign residents of GCC countries qualify if their residence permission has at least 6 months of validity.

    1. Check that your GCC residence permission has at least 6 months of validity.
    2. Obtain the tourist visa on arrival at a Kuwait entry point.

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates can enter without a visa and stay indefinitely.

What to bring

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months, unless you are a citizen of a Gulf Cooperation Council country.

Good to know

  • Israeli nationals, including dual citizens using another country's passport, cannot enter or transit through Kuwait.
  • A passport showing evidence of travel to Israel prevents entry and transit, regardless of nationality.
  • The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a group of Gulf countries.
  • For the nationality-based visa-on-arrival route, you must arrive by air. Separate rules allow eligible GCC residents to get a tourist visa on arrival at any entry point.
  • Fees and processing times are not specified.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Kuwait?

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa. Citizens of Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates can enter without a visa and stay indefinitely.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Kuwait?

There are 6 options: Visa-free entry for GCC citizens (no visa at all); e-Visa for eligible nationalities (an online visa); Visa on arrival for eligible nationalities (a visa at the border); Tourist visa on arrival with carrier confirmation (a visa at the border); Simplified e-Visa with a supporting visa or residence permit (an online visa); Tourist visa on arrival for foreign GCC residents (a visa at the border).

Who can go to Kuwait without a tourist visa?

Citizens of Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates can enter without a visa.

Can I apply online for Kuwait?

Yes: e-Visa for eligible nationalities and Simplified e-Visa with a supporting visa or residence permit. Citizens of all European Union member states and the other listed countries and territories can get an e-Visa before arrival.

How long can I stay on a Kuwait tourist visa?

An e-Visa allows up to 30 days per stay.

How long is a Kuwait tourist visa valid?

Depends on the visa route and the visa issued. Entries: An e-Visa may allow one entry or multiple entries..

What documents do I need for a Kuwait tourist visa?

A passport valid for at least 6 months, unless you are a citizen of a Gulf Cooperation Council country..

What rules do I have to follow on a Kuwait tourist visa?

Israeli nationals, including dual citizens using another country's passport, cannot enter or transit through Kuwait. A passport showing evidence of travel to Israel prevents entry and transit, regardless of nationality.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Kuwait?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Kuwait visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Kuwait be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

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