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
Service Fees
Fee Type | Duration | Processing Time | Consular Fee | Service Fee | Total Fee |
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Tourist & Business - Single Entry | On Arrival | On Arrival | $150 | $100 | $250 |
Tourist & Business - Multiple Entry | On Arrival | On Arrival | $175 | $100 | $275 |