
If you are from the European Union, you are eligible to apply for a Kuwait eVisa or the Kuwait visa on arrival. Hence, it is possible for Finnish citizens to obtain a Kuwait visa from Finland. There are also other countries which are able to apply for a Kuwait visa (which do not pertain to the EU).
Read on to find out how to apply for a Kuwait visa from Finland, what the Kuwait visa requirements for Finnish citizens are and other useful information concerning the Kuwait eVisa and Kuwait visa on arrival.
Kuwait Visa Requirements from Finland
Finnish citizens who wish to apply for a online visa authorization should read through the following visa requirements to make sure that they are able to comply with them prior to visa application. Failure to comply with the following requirements could result in a rejected or invalid visa.
- All Finnish passports must be valid at both the time of visa application and also during the period of your stay in Kuwait. The corresponding passport should be valid for at least 6 months upon the date of entry to Kuwait.
- Applicants should ensure that their nationality enables them to apply for a Kuwait visa.
- The visa application should be paid online with a valid card payment method.
Kuwait Visa on Arrival for Finnish Citizens
There is also the option of queuing at the Kuwaiti border upon arrival. Travelers will need to complete the visa application form upon arrival in order to get a Kuwait visa for Finland passport holders.
The Kuwait visa on arrival has been available since 2004, although the Kuwait online visa now enables Finnish citizens and other nationalities to apply for a visa for Kuwait prior to travel, avoiding the queues upon arrival.
Application Process for Kuwait eVisa
The stages for applying for a Kuwait eVisa are simple:
- Fill out the online Kuwait visa form
- Pay for your Kuwait eVisa online
- Receive an email confirmation of your visa application
- After your application has been processed, you will receive an email with your eVisa attached. Be sure to print your eVisa ready for travel.
The application form can be completed within 10 minutes and is sent off immediately, providing visa applicants pay the visa fee.
The application form consists of a few simple sections:
- Contact details
- Personal details
- Passport details
- Travel information
- Security questions
It is of utmost importance that all information submitted is accurate in order for your Kuwait eVisa application to be processed correctly and efficiently.