Kuwait Visa

Kuwait visa can be obtained electronically under the e-visa system through an online application before travel or by applying for a visa on arrival at the border during your trip to Kuwait. 

Does Kuwait Require a Visa?

Kuwait requires a visa from Turkish citizens for tourist or commercial visits. 

Holders of ordinary, red passports (Standard Passport) must apply for a Kuwait e-visa before entering the country. Those who do not apply for a Kuwait e-visa can benefit from the visa on arrival application when entering Kuwait. You can easily complete your Kuwait visa application with the expert visa consultants of Kolay Seyahat.

Step by step, we explain how to obtain a Kuwait visa with screenshots and descriptions in our Blog content.  Do not miss the details that will be useful in your Kuwait visa application; some questions in the application form may be interesting to you, and you can ask our experts your inquiries through the "Ask a Question" section on our website.

The official website of the ministry where you can apply for a Kuwait visa is available in English and Arabic. Unfortunately, there is no Turkish language option. For your safety, you must ensure that the website you are applying on has a .gov.kw extension in the browser's address bar.

You can carry out your Kuwait e-visa application with our visa consultants by calling us immediately at 0212 909 99 71.  With our Kuwait visa consultancy packages, you can easily complete your Kuwait visa application 24/7 by making an online payment with your credit card.

Is There a Visa on Arrival in Kuwait?

Remember, you can go directly to Kuwait without obtaining an e-visa, but a long queue may await you for visa acquisition after you land. We strongly recommend that you complete your visa procedures before your trip.

Required Documents for Kuwait Visa Application

• A scanned or photographed copy of your passport with all information readable and valid for at least 6 months is sufficient for your Kuwait visa application.

Important Warnings Regarding Kuwait Visa Application

• When applying for a Kuwait e-visa, the passport's validity must exceed six months.
• Holders of any Temporary Travel Document are not allowed to use this system.
• There must be no security restrictions that would prevent the applicant from entering or exiting the country.
• If there is any discrepancy between the information provided in the application form and the original documents, the issued e-visa will be considered invalid, and entry into the country will not be permitted. Therefore, to avoid any issues at passport control when entering Kuwait, the information provided during the application phase should be double-checked, and haste should be avoided before approval.
• There is an important point to consider before making your visa application. With your single-entry Kuwait tourist e-visa, you can enter Kuwait within one month from the date it was issued.
• After entering the country, you can stay in Kuwait for a maximum of 3 months with your e-visa. You must return to Turkey before this period expires. Otherwise, you may face a fine and may not be able to re-enter Kuwait.
• With the Kuwait Tourist visa you will receive, you cannot work in Kuwait, engage in commercial activities, and legal proceedings may begin against you if caught.
• Your Kuwait visa application will not be processed on Fridays and Saturdays, which coincide with the weekend holidays in Kuwait, and on public holidays; it will be processed on the first business day in order. You must take this condition into account when planning your trip.
• Kuwait emphasizes that it makes great efforts to respond to your visa application within 2 business days on its own website.
• When your Kuwait visa application result is either positive or negative, it will be sent to the email address provided in the application form. During this process, the visa application result email may occasionally be flagged as spam, and you may not see it. You should carefully check your email inbox. We recommend using a commonly used personal email address like Gmail or Hotmail in the form instead of your corporate email address, which may have strict security measures.

How Much is the Kuwait Visa Fee?

No consular fee is charged for the Kuwait e-visa application. As Kolay Seyahat consultancy firm, we carry out your process online and charge a consultancy fee.