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Updated October 2024
Key takeaways:
Kuwait offers various types of visit visas
The family visit visa requires a sponsor with a minimum monthly salary of KWD 800
The e-visa allows a 90-day stay, while the family visit visa permits one month
A Kuwait visit visa is a temporary travel permit issued for tourism, family visits, or government-related purposes. Kuwait offers four main types of visit visas: e-visa/tourist visa, government visa, business visa, and family visit visa.
Each visa category has distinct requirements, application procedures, and duration of stay. For instance, the family visit visa requires the sponsoring Kuwaiti resident to have a minimum monthly salary of KWD 800. The tourist/e-visa has specific eligibility criteria based on nationality.
The validity and duration of stay also vary. While the family visit visa allows for a one-month stay, the e-visa permits a 90-day visit.
The following sections delve into the details of each Kuwait visit visa type, providing essential information for your travel planning.
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Family visit visa
The Kuwait family visit visa can be issued to immediate family members and other relatives who reside in other countries and wish to visit their family members living in Kuwait. This type of visa has certain eligibility criteria, including proof of relationship. This visa can be used for a duration of one month, with no extensions allowed.
If you’d like to learn more about the Kuwait family visit visa, please do consult our dedicated article below.
Tourist e-visa
The Kuwait tourist visa or e-Visa is an online electronic visa available for travellers of various nationalities, including citizens of the US, Canada, Australia, Japan and all GCC countries, who plan to visit the Gulf state as tourists. The list of eligible nations can be found here. This visa has a general fee of KWD 3, which might vary depending on the nationality.
The tourist visa allows the holder a single entry to the Gulf state for 90 days. As the visa is issued to accommodate travellers visiting Kuwait for leisure purposes, travellers must not engage in employment or business activities during their stay and must not overstay their welcome.
In our article about the Kuwait tourist visa, you can read more about the required documents, the application process, and visa extensions.
Government visit visa
This visa is issued to those who intend to visit a government entity in Kuwait. There are no eligibility criteria for this visa. However, there are two main required documents to apply.
Required documents
- Copy of the visitor’s valid passport
- Letter from the government entity requesting the visit
Application process
This is an offline process, and the applicants must visit the relevant department to complete the application.
- Visit the General Department of Immigration and submit the required documents
- Fill out the visa and security application forms and have them signed by the authorized signatory. The sponsor’s declaration and undertaking form concerning the validity of data stated in the visa application must also be signed by the authorized signatory
- Pay the due fee of KWD 3 (USD 9.78).
Business visit visa
This visa is issued to those who intend to work in the civil sector in Kuwait. There are no eligibility criteria for this visa. However, there are two main required documents to apply.
Required documents
- Copy of the visitor’s valid passport
- Copy of the signature authorization for companies.
Application process
This is an offline process, and the applicants must visit the relevant department office to complete the application.
- Visit the General Department of Immigration and submit the required documents
- Fill out the service application form
- Pay the due fee of KWD 3 (USD 9.78).
