Kuwait Launches New Online Visa Portal
The portal enables users to submit visa applications for approved categories and access detailed visa guidelines before travelling to the country.
Launched under the directives of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al Yousef, the platform supports four major visa types: government, business, family, and tourism.
The new Kuwait visa portal enables visitors to apply for the following: Government visa: Issued to officials or government employees visiting Kuwait for official purposes. Valid for 30 days from the date of entry.
Issued to officials or government employees visiting Kuwait for official purposes. Valid for 30 days from the date of entry. Business visa: Issued for commercial visits such as meetings or establishing partnerships. Requires a local sponsor. Valid for 30 days from the date of entry.
Issued for commercial visits such as meetings or establishing partnerships. Requires a local sponsor. Valid for 30 days from the date of entry. Family visa: Issued to individuals visiting family members residing in Kuwait. Valid for 30 days from the date of entry
Issued to individuals visiting family members residing in Kuwait. Valid for 30 days from the date of entry Tourist visa: Issued to visitors entering Kuwait for leisure or tourism. Entry permit is valid for 30 days from issuance, with a maximum stay of 90 days from the date of entry.
Each of these visas is single-entry and does not permit employment.
The platform also outlines full details for residency permits, visit visas, and special entry categories, including entry durations, document requirements, and applicable fees or penalties.
Kuwait issues residency entry permits under the following categories: Government work
Private Sector work
Domestic workers and similar cases
Commercial or industrial activity
Family dependents
Students
Temporary government contracts
منصة كويت فيزاKuwait Visa Portalhttps://t.co/ZKm6JEvarn#CGCKuwait pic.twitter.com/rJCdRPnvsP — مركز التواصل الحكومي (@CGCKuwait) July 16, 2025 Passport validity: Minimum 1 year and 6 months
Minimum 1 year and 6 months Entry permit validity: 90 days from the date of issuance
90 days from the date of issuance Stay duration (pre-residency): Up to 60 days from the date of entry
Up to 60 days from the date of entry Criminal record certificate: Required from the home country (issued within 90 days), or from the country of residence if the applicant has lived there for two years
Required from the home country (issued within 90 days), or from the country of residence if the applicant has lived there for two years Post-arrival process: Must report to the General Directorate of Residency Affairs to finalise residency
Must report to the General Directorate of Residency Affairs to finalise residency Note: Entry permit is considered invalid if it does not match the passport details
Visit visas include: Government visit visa
Family visit visa
Private visit visa
General conditions Passport validity: Minimum 6 months
Minimum 6 months Entry permit validity: 30 days from issuance
30 days from issuance Maximum stay: 30 days from the date of entry
30 days from the date of entry Entry type: Single entry
Single entry Employment: Strictly prohibited Visa type Stay duration Entry validity Entries Notes Tourist visa 90 days 30 days from issuance Single Work prohibited Business visa 30 days 30 days from issuance Single Requires local sponsor Multiple entry visa 30 days per entry Up to 1 year Multiple Work prohibited Transit visa 7 days 30 days from issuance Single Must hold visa for destination Transport drivers 14 days 30 days from issuance Single Work prohibited Emergency visa 7 days 30 days from issuance Single Work prohibited Visa type Entry fee Overstay penalty All residency visas KD3 (~$10) KD2/day ($6.50 in the first month, KD4/$13 thereafter) Visa Type Entry Fee Overstay Penalty Government Visit Visa KD3 (~$10) KD10/day (~$33) Family Visit Visa KD3 (~$10) KD10/day (~$33) Private Visit Visa KD3 (~$10) KD10/day (~$33) Tourism Visit Visa KD3 (~$10) KD10/day (~$33) Business Visit Visa KD3 (~$10) KD10/day (~$33) Multiple Entry Visa KD3 + KD/month (~$3.25/month) KD10/day (~$33) Transit Visa KD2 (~$6.50) KD10/day (~$33) Transport Drivers Visa KD3 (~$10) KD10/day (~$33) Emergency Visa KD3 (~$10) KD10/day (~$33) All visa holders must exit Kuwait before the visa expires
Employment is not permitted under visit or transit visas
Entry permits must match passport details exactly
Criminal record certificates are required for all residency permits
For official applications and complete visa information, visit the new Kuwait visa portal.
Also read: Kerala Teen Electrocuted At school; Mother Working In Kuwait Yet To Learn Of Son's Death
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The Kuwait Ministry of Interior has launched a new online visa platform that allows foreign nationals to apply for e-visas. The portal enables users to submit visa applications for approved categories and access detailed visa guidelines before travelling to the country. Launched under the directives of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al Yousef, the platform supports four major visa types: government, business, family, and tourism. The new Kuwait visa portal enables visitors to apply for the following: Government visa: Issued to officials or government employees visiting Kuwait for official purposes. Valid for 30 days from the date of entry. Issued to officials or government employees visiting Kuwait for official purposes. Valid for 30 days from the date of entry. Business visa: Issued for commercial visits such as meetings or establishing partnerships. Requires a local sponsor. Valid for 30 days from the date of entry. Issued for commercial visits such as meetings or establishing partnerships. Requires a local sponsor. Valid for 30 days from the date of entry. Family visa: Issued to individuals visiting family members residing in Kuwait. Valid for 30 days from the date of entry Issued to individuals visiting family members residing in Kuwait. Valid for 30 days from the date of entry Tourist visa: Issued to visitors entering Kuwait for leisure or tourism. Entry permit is valid for 30 days from issuance, with a maximum stay of 90 days from the date of entry. Each of these visas is single-entry and does not permit employment. The platform also outlines full details for residency permits, visit visas, and special entry categories, including entry durations, document requirements, and applicable fees or penalties. Kuwait issues residency entry permits under the following categories: Government work Private Sector work Domestic workers and similar cases Commercial or industrial activity Family dependents Students Temporary government contracts منصة كويت فيزاKuwait Visa Portalhttps:// — مركز التواصل الحكومي (@CGCKuwait) July 16, 2025 Passport validity: Minimum 1 year and 6 months Minimum 1 year and 6 months Entry permit validity: 90 days from the date of issuance 90 days from the date of issuance Stay duration (pre-residency): Up to 60 days from the date of entry Up to 60 days from the date of entry Criminal record certificate: Required from the home country (issued within 90 days), or from the country of residence if the applicant has lived there for two years Required from the home country (issued within 90 days), or from the country of residence if the applicant has lived there for two years Post-arrival process: Must report to the General Directorate of Residency Affairs to finalise residency Must report to the General Directorate of Residency Affairs to finalise residency Note: Entry permit is considered invalid if it does not match the passport details Visit visas include: Government visit visa Family visit visa Private visit visa General conditions Passport validity: Minimum 6 months Minimum 6 months Entry permit validity: 30 days from issuance 30 days from issuance Maximum stay: 30 days from the date of entry 30 days from the date of entry Entry type: Single entry Single entry Employment: Strictly prohibited Visa type Stay duration Entry validity Entries Notes Tourist visa 90 days 30 days from issuance Single Work prohibited Business visa 30 days 30 days from issuance Single Requires local sponsor Multiple entry visa 30 days per entry Up to 1 year Multiple Work prohibited Transit visa 7 days 30 days from issuance Single Must hold visa for destination Transport drivers 14 days 30 days from issuance Single Work prohibited Emergency visa 7 days 30 days from issuance Single Work prohibited Visa type Entry fee Overstay penalty All residency visas KD3 (~$10) KD2/day ($6.50 in the first month, KD4/$13 thereafter) Visa Type Entry Fee Overstay Penalty Government Visit Visa KD3 (~$10) KD10/day (~$33) Family Visit Visa KD3 (~$10) KD10/day (~$33) Private Visit Visa KD3 (~$10) KD10/day (~$33) Tourism Visit Visa KD3 (~$10) KD10/day (~$33) Business Visit Visa KD3 (~$10) KD10/day (~$33) Multiple Entry Visa KD3 + KD/month (~$3.25/month) KD10/day (~$33) Transit Visa KD2 (~$6.50) KD10/day (~$33) Transport Drivers Visa KD3 (~$10) KD10/day (~$33) Emergency Visa KD3 (~$10) KD10/day (~$33) All visa holders must exit Kuwait before the visa expires Employment is not permitted under visit or transit visas Entry permits must match passport details exactly Criminal record certificates are required for all residency permits For official applications and complete visa information, visit the new Kuwait visa portal. Also read: Kerala Teen Electrocuted At school; Mother Working In Kuwait Yet To Learn Of Son's Death
