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Kuwait » Passport Visa Requirements

Passport/Visa Passport Note
Married women and children may travel on the passport of their husband or father.
Nationals may be refused entry in to Kuwait if:
(a) they have an Israeli visa in their passport;
(b) they have an Israeli border stamp in their passport;
(c) they have an Egyptian or Jordanian border stamp in their passport, issued by an office bordering with Israel.

Passports

Passport valid for at least six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Note: 1. Nationals of the EU (except nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia), Australia, Canada and the USA can now obtain a 90-day visa on arrival for business or touristic purposes.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Types of Visa and Cost

Business, Visitor and Transit. Transit visas are not required provided passengers continue their onward journey within eight hours, hold all necessary documents for their onward journey and do not leave the airport. The fee for a visa depends on the applicant’s nationality. For UK nationals the fees are as follows: Single-entry: £30 (for three months); £48 (for six months). Multiple-entry: £66 (for six months); £75 (for one year); £96 (for two years); £135 (for five years). On arrival: KWD3,000 (approx £6).

Validity

Depends on nationality and purpose of visit. Validity of the visa is usually three months from date of issue. Enquire at consulate (or consular section at embassy) for further details.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses for details.

Working Days Required

10.

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