Skip to content
1 way to enter

Kuwait visas

Kuwait work visa

Entry visas for foreign workers are mentioned. Some workers face extra checks or entry restrictions.

Ways to get a Kuwait work visa

  1. Foreign worker entry visa

    Other permit

    Foreign workers may apply for entry visas, subject to the stated checks and restrictions. Full eligibility rules are not given.

Who needs it

Foreign workers applying for entry visas are covered by the stated labour visa rules.

What to bring

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months, unless you are a GCC citizen.
  • A medical fitness report from a GAMCA/WAFID-approved medical centre, as required in the stated worker screening rules.

Good to know

  • Workers from Georgia face heightened security checks.
  • Workers from Bangladesh and Pakistan face extra scrutiny, including checks of medical tests.
  • An entry ban is described for domestic workers from Guinea-Bissau and Vietnam.
  • GAMCA/WAFID refers to the approved medical screening system named for worker checks.
  • Restrictions added in April 2019 are listed for Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Bhutan, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau. A separate statement says an Ethiopian restriction was lifted in 2018, so the current position is unclear.
  • The full work visa application process is not specified.

Questions

Do I need a work visa for Kuwait?

Foreign workers applying for entry visas are covered by the stated labour visa rules.

What documents do I need for a Kuwait work visa?

A passport valid for at least 6 months, unless you are a GCC citizen.; A medical fitness report from a GAMCA/WAFID-approved medical centre, as required in the stated worker screening rules..

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

Workers from Georgia face heightened security checks. Workers from Bangladesh and Pakistan face extra scrutiny, including checks of medical tests. An entry ban is described for domestic workers from Guinea-Bissau and Vietnam.

Does my passport change whether I need a work 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 work 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.

Where do I check the latest Kuwait work visa rules?

On Kuwait's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my work visa once I am in Kuwait?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

Reviewed by