Apply for Kuwait Visa from Oman
Residents of Oman and travelers of certain nationalities can apply for the eVisa for Kuwait as long as they meet certain requirements. The eVisa can be obtained online, making the process much easier, as there is no need to go to a Kuwaiti embassy in Oman.
The online visa to enter Kuwait was launched in 2016. Since then, eligible individuals who wish to visit the country can complete an online eVisa application form for Kuwait.
The Kuwait visa for Omani residents is quick and simple to obtain online. The application involves answering some basic questions regarding personal information, travel plans, and passport details. The fee can be paid online by credit or debit card.
Those who are not eligible for the eVisa will need to know how to get the Kuwait visit visa from Oman (see the different types of Kuwait visa).
Who Can Apply for a Kuwait Visa from Oman?
The Kuwait eVisa is available to foreign nationals who have official residency in any of the countries that are members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), including Oman. The GCC consists of the following sovereign states:
- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- The United Arab Emirates
Residents of Oman or any of the other GCC countries may apply for the Kuwait eVisa, providing their residency exceeds 6 months and their profession is on the list of eligible occupations (see below).
This includes Omani residents who come from the following countries, who otherwise would not be eligible for the Kuwait eVisa:
| India | Pakistan | Bangladesh |
Nationals of the following countries may apply for a Kuwait eVisa regardless of whether they have residency in Oman or another GCC country:
Citizens of GCC countries do not require a visa to visit Kuwait and can use their National ID Cards to pass through border control.
People from Other Nationalities Who Live in Oman
Oman has a population of around 5 million people and over 2 million of these are expatriates from other countries.
The largest group of foreign nationals living in Oman are from India, with over 1.2 million Indian citizens residing in the country.
There are also over 275,000 Bangladeshi nationals and around 220,000 Pakistani citizens in Oman and significant populations of Egyptian, Indonesian, Phillipino, and Sri Lankan expatriates.
All of these residents are eligible to apply for a Kuwait eVisa as long as they have a valid GCC residence permit and have a profession from the approved list.
Documents Required to Apply for a Visa for Kuwait from Oman
Eligible individuals who want to go to Kuwait from Oman must submit an online application for the Kuwait eVisa. In order for the application to be successful, the applicant must provide the following items:
- Valid passport with a minimum of 6 months’ validity
- GCC residence permit with at least 6 months’ validity
- Debit or credit card to pay the fee
- Current email address to receive the eVisa
The Kuwait eVisa takes around 3 days to process. When approved, it is sent to the email address provided by the applicant.
It is advisable to apply at least 3 business days before the applicant plans to arrive in Kuwait.
Profession Required According to the GCC Residency
GCC residents who are nationals of other countries (i.e. who are not citizens of a GCC member state) must hold one of the following professions in order to be eligible for the Kuwait eVisa:
- Businessman
- Computer programmer
- Consultant
- Diplomat
- Doctor
- Engineer
- Judge or member of public prosecution
- Lawyer
- Manager
- Owner, manager, or representative of commercial companies and establishments
- Pilot
- Press, journalist, or other member of media staff
- System analyst
- University lecturer or teacher
- University graduate
GCC residents who do not meet these criteria may have to apply for a visit visa to Kuwait from Oman instead. This requires a sponsor in Kuwait (a company if the visit is for business or a family member living in the country if the visit is personal).
