kuwait-visit-visa 2022: Everything You Need to Know Before Planning Your Trip to Kuwait
Following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions in the Gulf state, the Ministry of Kuwait has now announced the resumption of the validity system of visit visas for three months for foreigners and visitors entering the country temporarily.
Keep reading to know more about the available types of visit visas, ranging from tourist visas, business visas, family visit visas and multiple-entry visit visas.
kuwait-visit-visa 2022 news
The validity system of visit visas for three months has now resumed as of 20 March 2022.
As stated by authorities it is necessary to carry the required documents and follow the procedures to ease and complete all transactions.
Kuwait visit visa new rules 2022
There are no specific rules for Kuwaiti residents returning to Kuwait, as of now. Kuwait has relaxed most of the COVID-19 related entry restrictions from 1 May 2022 and has lifted the quarantine, testing and vaccination requirements for arrivals.
The country is also permitting the entry of non-Kuwaiti passengers who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 as of February.
Kuwait visit visa types and fees
Tourist visa
The Kuwait Tourist Visa or the e-Visa is an online electronic visa available for travellers of a number of nationalities, including citizens from the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, and all EU countries, who plan to visit the Gulf state as tourists. The Kuwait Tourist visa or eVisa allows the holder a single entry to the Gulf state and enables them to stay for a period of 90 days.
As the Kuwait tourist 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.
Business visa
In case a traveller wants to visit Kuwait for business purposes, they can apply for a Business Visit Visa in Kuwait. In such cases, the hotel in which the travellers has planned to stay can sponsor their visa.
Some additional requirements include:
- A Kuwaiti sponsor or company is required to apply for the Business visa
- Kuwait visit visa application and security form filled out by the sponsor
- A copy of the visitor’s passport
- A copy of the sponsor’s signature as registered for business purposes
- A copy of the sponsor’s letter of invitation to the business, stating the purpose of the visit.
Family visit visa
The Kuwait family visit/kuwait-visit-visa visa can be issued to the 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 no eligibility criteria. As long as the traveller has proof of relationship, they can visit the Gulf state with their Kuwait Visit Visa.
Documents required
- Proof of relationship or kinship
- Copy of the visitor’s valid passport
- Original and copy of the civil ID of the sponsor (or the family who resides in Kuwait)
- Recent salary certificate for foreign sponsor
Kuwait multiple entry visa
The Kuwait multiple entry visa is a type of visit visa that allows travellers to enter Kuwait, as many times as they want, within a one-year period. The multiple entry visa is most useful for travellers who have to visit Kuwait, regularly, for business purposes However, such travellers are required to have a sponsor in the Ministry of Defence to avail of this visa.
American nationals are eligible to visit Kuwait with a Multiple Entry Visa with a validity of 10 years with an unlimited number of entries.
What is the validity of a kuwait-visit-visa?
The validity period of a Kuwait visit visa is 90 days (3 months). Visitors are allowed a stay of 30 days in the country, after entry.