Kuwait Online eVisa Application

The Kuwait eVisa, which is an electronic travel authorization that passengers can obtain through an online application, is available since 2016. All those going to Kuwait are required to apply for a Kuwait tourist visa to enter and travel around the country. The Kuwait online visa system was created to ease the visa application process, making it easier and faster for travelers to get it.

Those eligible to apply for a Kuwait eVisa are required to complete the online application with their personal information, e.g., full name, age, place, and date of birth, nationality, sex, address, and passport number. The information provided must be an exact match to the information shown on the passport, which must be valid for at least six months upon arrival in Kuwait.

When issued, the Kuwait online visa, is a single-entry visa, which means it allows its holder to enter Kuwait for touristic purposes, only once for a maximum stay of ninety (90) days. Once the validity period has passed, the eVisa becomes invalid and can no longer be used to enter Kuwait. Once the applicant has submitted their online application, all eVisa notifications and updates will be sent via email.

Kuwait Online Visa Requirements

To be eligible to apply for a Kuwait eVisa, applicants are required to be a citizen of one of the eligible countries listed below, or be a permanent resident of one of the GCC countries (Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, or the United Arab Emirates).

To complete and submit an online application for eVisa to Kuwait, candidates must have a passport valid for 6 months at the time of arrival and a valid email address.

Those residing in GCC countries may also be required to provide a scanned copy of their respective GCC residency document. However, the applicant can submit this information at a later date as it does not need to be provided at the time of application.

 What do I do when I arrive in Kuwait with an eVisa?

Upon arrival in Kuwait, all eVisa holders will be required to present at the border control checkpoint both their passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival and their approved Kuwait eVisa reference number, which will be sent via email. Furthermore, travelers are recommended to keep a printed copy of the email containing the eVisa reference number and keep it with them at all times during their stay.

Those residing permanently in GCC countries may be required to show their respective GCC residence document on arrival at the Immigration Authorities at the entry point to Kuwait.

Upon arrival, an additional visa fee of 3KD (approximately 10 USD) may apply at the border entry point.

List of countries eligible to apply for an online eVisa for Kuwait

Foreign citizens from the countries and territories listed below are eligible to apply for an eVisa to travel to Kuwait. Please note that travelers with residency in the GCC countries – Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, or the United Arab Emirates – regardless of their citizenship, may also apply for an eVisa.

All those from the countries listed above, or permanent residents of GCC countries regardless of their citizenship can apply for a Kuwait eVisa online here.