The Kuwaiti Online Visa is valid for one month from its date of issue, after this period the visa is no longer valid. It is a single-entry visa meaning that it cannot be used to enter Kuwait for a second time, even if it is within the 30 day window.
There are countless reasons why a visitor may want or need to stay in Kuwait for longer than 30 days, if this is the case, it is necessary to apply for a Kuwait visa extension.
There are different ways of getting your Kuwaiti visa extended. The online visa application can be quickly completed from outside the country. If you are still in Kuwait it is more complicated.
How to get a Kuwait tourist visa extension
Getting a visa extension in Kuwait is possible but it is not as straightforward as applying for the original visa. Visitors can apply for a one month extension of the Kuwait online visa by submitting an application to the Immigration Department before their visa expires.
From outside of Kuwait it is straightforward to apply for a Kuwaiti visa extension. One solution is to leave Kuwait, obtain a eVisa renewal and then return. It is possible to fly to Bahrain and back again in a single day as the flight is only 40 minutes.
If you stay beyond the 30 day validity without obtaining a kuwait entry visa extension, you will have to pay a fine of KD10 (approximately $US33) per day. You would not be allowed to leave the country until you pay the total fine.
Kuwait visa extension fines must be paid in the immigration department in Shuwaikh. The office is open during normal working hours and it is possible to pay your fines in advance if you know how long you need to stay.
How to apply online for a Kuwait tourist visa extension
Extending a Kuwait online visa is only possible if you are outside of the country. If you are, the Kuwait visit visa extension procedure is as quick and simple as the initial application.
It is more or less exactly the same, except for a couple of small differences in the visa application process. On the form you must indicate whether you have previously been to Kuwait. This time you must select ‘yes’ when prompted.
In another part of the application form, you are asked to provide the reference number of your previous Kuwait tourist visa. The process of extending a Kuwait visa is often quicker that the original application as the screening process has already been completed before.
What happens if I enter the dates of my trip incorrectly on the application?
If you enter the the dates of your trip incorrectly on the application and, as a consequence, your visa expires before you need to leave Kuwait, you will need to extend your Kuwait eVisa. Similarly, any trip which is is postponed or changed, meaning that it no longer falls within the time frame, will require a renewal.
In addition, if you realize that any of the information on the approved Kuwait visa is incorrect, you may also need to go through the renewal process to obtain a Kuwait visa with the correct details.
