Gather, complete, and submit the requirements below.
Tourist Visa Requirements
- Note: Visa On Arrival
- Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Kuwait, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Kuwait. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
- Visa Application Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
- 2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
- Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
Business Visa Requirements
- Note: Visa On Arrival
- Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Kuwait, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Kuwait. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
- 2 Visa Application Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
- 2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
- Business Letter. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of Kuwait, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Briefly introduce the applicant and specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant.
- State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Kuwait.
- Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
- Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
- Sample Company Letter of Guarantee
Work Visa Requirements
- Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Kuwait, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Kuwait. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
- Visa Application Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
- 2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
- Proof of status. Copy of Green Card (both sides) or other proof of legal status in the US (such as copy of I-20, US visa, H1B approval notice, etc.) In case the applicant is an F1 or H1B US visa holder, a copy of the I-94 (the I-94 is a document stapled to the passport) is required.
- No Israeli Stamps. Passport must not contain any evidence of prior or intended travel to Israel.
- Medical Certificate. Obtained from the local doctor certifying that the patient is in good health and free from contagious diseases. Lab test results for the following: Hepatitis B & C, Malaria, Filariasis, Syphilis and Chest X-Ray for Tuberculosis.
- HIV Test. A copy of recent HIV blood test results performed within the last 3 months. Must be from the Kuwait, include applicant’s name, address of clinic and signature from a doctor or nurse.
- No Criminal Record. Obtained from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), valid within three months of the issuance date of the Permit. The “No Criminal Record” has to be certified first by the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C., then legalized by the Kuwaiti Embassy.
- Work Permit. A work permit issued by the Department of Labor of the country.
Tourist E-Visa Requirements
- Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Kuwait, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Kuwait. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
- Completed E-Visa Questionnaire (can be found below).
Business E-Visa Requirements
- Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Kuwait, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Kuwait. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
- Completed E-Visa Questionnaire (can be found below).
Service Fees
| Fee Type |
Duration |
Processing Time |
Consular Fee |
Service Fee |
Total Fee |
| Tourist & Business - Single Entry |
On Arrival |
On Arrival |
$150 |
$125 |
$275 |
| Tourist & Business - Multiple Entry |
On Arrival |
On Arrival |
$175 |
$125 |
$300 |
| Work |
1 year |
7-10 business days |
$175 |
$125 |
$300 |
| Tourist E-Visa |
30 days |
2-3 business days |
$15 |
$125 |
$140 |
| Business E-Visa |
30 days |
2-3 business days |
$15 |
$125 |
$140 |
