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Kuwait e-Visa: who can apply, the fees and the official website

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 5 Nov 2026

In brief

Nationals of the eligible countries can get the tourist visa on the official website or on arrival at Kuwait International Airport.1 The tourist visa fee is KWD 3; the portal says the fee may vary by nationality.1 Tourist visas typically take 1 to 2 business days, with status updates by email or mobile.2

Apply only on the official site: kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw. Other websites are not the government's.

Checked 5 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Interior of Kuwait (General Directorate of Residency Affairs)Report a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Who needs one
  4. Official website
  5. Fee
  6. Fee history
  7. Validity and stay
  8. How to apply
  9. Warnings about other sites
  10. Processing time
  11. More
  12. Kuwait e-Visa for Indian citizens
  13. Kuwait e-Visa for UK citizens
  14. Kuwait e-Visa for US citizens
  15. FAQ
  16. Sources
  17. About this page

Kuwait e-Visa at a glance

Who needs itThe Kuwait Visa platform lists 54 countries whose nationals can get the e-visa or a visa on arrival.1
FeeThe tourist visa fee is KWD 3; the portal says the fee may vary by nationality.1
Valid forThe tourist visa is valid for one month from the date of issue.1
Stay per visitTourist visa holders can stay in Kuwait for up to three months from the date of entry.1
Official websitekuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw3
Official appKuwait Visa app4
DecisionTourist visas typically take 1 to 2 business days, with status updates by email or mobile.2

Who needs a Kuwait e-Visa

  • Nationals of the eligible countries can get the tourist visa on the official website or on arrival at Kuwait International Airport.

    Nationals of eligible countries can obtain the visa either through the official website or upon arrival at Kuwait International AirportMinistry of Interior of Kuwait · checked

  • Applicants who are not eligible for the online e-visa are told to apply through a Kuwaiti embassy.

    Applicant is not eligible for applying online e-visa, However you can apply through Kuwait embassyMinistry of Interior of Kuwait · checked

  • The Kuwait Visa platform lists 54 countries whose nationals can get the e-visa or a visa on arrival.

    6. Countries Eligible for E-Visa or Visa on Arrival: ... The list of countries includes: Spain, Germany, Andorra, Ukraine, Ireland, Iceland, Australia, Estonia, Portugal, Czech Republic, Denmark, Sweden, Vatican, United Kingdom, Norway, Austria, United States of America, Japan, Greece, Italy, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bhutan, Brunei, Poland, Turkey, People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Hungary, Georgia, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Singapore, Switzerland, Serbia, France, Finland, Cyprus, Croatia, Cambodia, Canada, South Korea, Latvia, Laos, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Malta, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, NetherlandsMinistry of Interior of Kuwait · checked

    Show the list: 54 countries and territories
    • Andorra
    • Australia
    • Austria
    • Belgium
    • Bhutan
    • Brunei
    • Bulgaria
    • Cambodia
    • Canada
    • China
    • Croatia
    • Cyprus
    • Czechia
    • Denmark
    • Estonia
    • Finland
    • France
    • Georgia
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Hong Kong
    • Hungary
    • Iceland
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Japan
    • Laos
    • Latvia
    • Liechtenstein
    • Lithuania
    • Luxembourg
    • Malaysia
    • Malta
    • Monaco
    • Netherlands
    • New Zealand
    • Norway
    • Poland
    • Portugal
    • Romania
    • San Marino
    • Serbia
    • Singapore
    • Slovakia
    • Slovenia
    • South Korea
    • Spain
    • Sweden
    • Switzerland
    • Türkiye
    • Ukraine
    • United Kingdom
    • United States
    • Vatican City

  • Residents of GCC countries can also get the tourist visa if their GCC residence shows an eligible profession, such as doctors, pharmacists, lawyers, engineers, consultants, judges, university professors, journalists, pilots, systems analysts, programmers, managers, businessmen, diplomats and company owners or representatives.

    7. Eligible Professions for GCC Residents: ... These include: Doctors, pharmacists, lawyers, engineers, consultants, judges and prosecutors, university professors, journalists and media professionals, pilots, systems analysts, computer programmers, managers, businessmen, members of the diplomatic corps, owners, managers, and representatives of companies and commercial institutionsMinistry of Interior of Kuwait · checked

Official website and app

How much a Kuwait e-Visa costs

Kuwait e-Visa fee history

Each amount with the act or notice that set it, newest first.

  1. Ministerial Resolution No. 957 of 2019 set the entry visa fee at KWD 3, applying from its publication in the Official Gazette (Kuwait Al-Youm, 21 October 2019). Set by: Ministerial Resolution No. (957) of 2019 on the implementing regulations of the Aliens Residence Law (Kuwait Al-Youm supplement No. 1467, 21 October 2019). Ministry of Interior of Kuwait · checked

How long a Kuwait e-Visa lasts and how long you can stay

How to apply for a Kuwait e-Visa

Apply only on the official site: kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw. Other websites are not the government's.

  • Apply on the website by uploading the required documents and paying the visa fee online; the application is then reviewed.

    Ministry of Interior of Kuwait · checked

  • Upload a passport copy, a face photo, a confirmed travel ticket and a hotel booking; the passport must be valid for at least six months from entry, and a GCC residence permit (for GCC residents) for six months.

    Ministry of Interior of Kuwait · checked

Official warnings about other sites

Only what governments, regulators and courts have published, quoted word for word. We don't label any website ourselves.

  • The Kuwait Visa platform's terms say applications must be submitted through the official website only.

    Online Application ... Applications must be submitted through the official website only. The applicant is responsible for tracking the status of their applicationMinistry of Interior of Kuwait · checked

How long a Kuwait e-Visa takes

More about the Kuwait e-Visa

  • Kuwaiti authorities may reject or cancel an application or visa at any time, even after issue, without giving reasons.

    Ministry of Interior of Kuwait · checked

  • Ministerial Resolution No. 957 of 2019 (implementing regulations of the Aliens Residence Law) sets the entry visa fee at KWD 3, the transit visa fee at KWD 2 and the multiple-entry visa fee at KWD 1 a month, for up to one year.

    Ministry of Interior of Kuwait · checked

Kuwait e-Visa for Indian citizens

Visa required

Or: GCC residents in an eligible profession (doctors, engineers, lawyers, managers, business owners and others listed); GCC residence valid 6 months; tourist e-visa or visa on arrival. Stay: up to 3 months.

Ministry of Interior of Kuwait · checked

  • India is not on the official list of nationalities that can apply for a Kuwait e-Visa. The Kuwait Visa platform lists 54 countries whose nationals can get the e-visa or a visa on arrival.

    Ministry of Interior of Kuwait · checked

Everything for this trip: Kuwait visa for Indian citizens.

Kuwait e-Visa for UK citizens

Visa on arrival, up to 3 months, single entry Tourist visa, fee 3 KWD (may vary by nationality); passport valid 6 months.

Ministry of Interior of Kuwait · checked

  • The UK is on the official list of nationalities that can apply for a Kuwait e-Visa. The Kuwait Visa platform lists 54 countries whose nationals can get the e-visa or a visa on arrival.

    Ministry of Interior of Kuwait · checked

Every destination for this passport: United Kingdom passport.

Kuwait e-Visa for US citizens

Visa on arrival, up to 3 months, single entry Tourist visa, fee 3 KWD (may vary by nationality); passport valid 6 months.

Ministry of Interior of Kuwait · checked

  • The US is on the official list of nationalities that can apply for a Kuwait e-Visa. The Kuwait Visa platform lists 54 countries whose nationals can get the e-visa or a visa on arrival.

    Ministry of Interior of Kuwait · checked

Every destination for this passport: United States passport.

FAQ

What is the official Kuwait e-Visa website?

Official application site: kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw. Official app: Kuwait Visa.

How much does a Kuwait e-Visa cost?

The tourist visa fee is KWD 3; the portal says the fee may vary by nationality.

Do Indian citizens need a Kuwait e-Visa?

Indian citizens: visa required, according to Ministry of Interior of Kuwait, checked 31 Oct 2026. Or: GCC residents in an eligible profession (doctors, engineers, lawyers, managers, business owners and others listed); GCC residence valid 6 months; tourist e-visa or visa on arrival. Stay: up to 3 months. India is not on the official list of nationalities that can apply for a Kuwait e-Visa. See Kuwait e-Visa for Indian citizens.

Do UK citizens need a Kuwait e-Visa?

UK citizens: visa on arrival, up to 3 months, single entry (tourist visa, fee 3 KWD (may vary by nationality); passport valid 6 months), according to Ministry of Interior of Kuwait, checked 31 Oct 2026. The UK is on the official list of nationalities that can apply for a Kuwait e-Visa. See Kuwait e-Visa for UK citizens.

How long does a Kuwait e-Visa take?

Tourist visas typically take 1 to 2 business days, with status updates by email or mobile.

How long is a Kuwait e-Visa valid?

The tourist visa is valid for one month from the date of issue. The FAQ says tourist visas are valid for 30 days from issue, with a stay of up to 90 days from entry. Tourist visa holders can stay in Kuwait for up to three months from the date of entry.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Ministry of Interior of Kuwait (Kuwait Visa platform): who needs one, fee, validity and stay, entry rules and by nationalitykuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw · checked
  2. Ministry of Interior of Kuwait (Kuwait Visa platform): validity and stay, how to apply and processing timekuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw · checked
  3. Ministry of Interior of Kuwait, General Directorate of Residency Affairs: official websitemoi.gov.kw · checked
  4. Ministry of Interior of Kuwait (Kuwait Visa platform): official websitekuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw · checked
  5. Ministry of Interior of Kuwait (Kuwait Visa platform): who needs onekuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw · checked
  6. Ministry of Interior of Kuwait (Kuwait Visa platform): fee, how to apply, warnings about other sites and morekuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw · checked
  7. Ministry of Interior of Kuwait (Ministerial Resolution No. 957 of 2019, published on moi.gov.kw): fee history and moremoi.gov.kw · checked

More: Kuwait entry rules by nationality · all visa guides.

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