Tourist eVisa
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 1-4 business days (average 28 hours)
- Fee
- 3 KWD
- Validity
- Single entry, valid for 90 days stay
- Entry
- Single entry
Kuwait's eVisa system was launched in July 2025 under Vision 2035 initiative. Single-entry travel document allowing 90 days stay. Application requires passport details, recent photo, hotel bookings, and online payment.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-sized photo with white background
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking confirmation; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
How to apply
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Online application
Create account on Kuwait Visa portal (https://kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw/) and complete online form with passport details, travel information, and personal details.
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Document gathering
Upload required documents: passport scan, recent passport photo with white background, hotel booking confirmation, and return/onward flight ticket.
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Fee payment
Pay the eVisa processing fee of 3 KWD online during the application.
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Processing wait
Wait for eVisa approval. Processing typically takes 1-4 business days with average of 28 hours.