Preparing for your trip to Kuwait is made easy with the online visa process. Applying for a Kuwait visa electronically is simple and eliminates the need to visit a consulate or embassy to arrange your tourist visa.
The Kuwait visa is valid for a 90-day period and is a single entry only visa. The visa application process is straightforward.
New Zealand citizens can fill out an form online and submit their visa application within 10 minutes. All visa applicants should ensure that they are able to comply with the visa requirements (listed below) before applying for a Kuwait visa.
All New Zealand citizens require a visa for traveling to Kuwait. Applying for a Kuwait online visa saves time queuing for a visa on arrival at Kuwait border control.
Kuwait Visa Requirements for New Zealand Citizens
New Zealand citizens who wish to apply for a Kuwait visa online should double check that they meet the following requirements before applying:
- Each Kuwait visa application must be paid upon submission with a valid credit or debit card
- New Zealand passports must be valid at the time of visa application and also valid for at least 6 months as of the date of entry to Kuwait. In the case that your passport will not be valid, a new passport must be obtained prior to visa application
- An email address must be provided in order to receive the visa
- Applicants must be from eligible countries, i.e., New Zealand
How to apply for a Kuwait eVisa from New Zealand
The Kuwait visa application process is simple and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Applicants should fill out the form and give the following information:
- Details of the trip i.e., planned date of arrival
- Personal details
- Passport details
- Contact information
- Health information
By filling out the above information your application will be able to be processed successfully, providing that you have met the entry visa requirements (see above).
It’s also important to acknowledge that any information which is provided incorrectly could affect the validity of your visa.
After the online application form has been submitted and paid, Kuwait visa applicants will receive a confirmation email and the visa application will be sent to the Ministry of the State of Kuwait to be scanned. Once it has been approved, your Kuwait visa will be sent to you via email.
Kuwait Visa on Arrival for New Zealand Citizens
New Zealand citizens visiting Kuwait also have the option of applying for a Kuwait visa on arrival from New Zealand.
The visa on arrival is granted for a period of up to 90 days, although requesting a visa on arrival may mean longer queues at the Kuwaiti border.
