Kuwait's Ministry of Interior says nationals of the countries it lists, among them the US, the UK, Germany, France, Canada, Australia, Japan and South Korea, can obtain a tourist visa through its official website or on arrival at Kuwait International Airport. The visa is valid for one month from issue, allows a single entry and a stay of up to three months from entry, and costs KWD 3, a fee it says may vary with nationality.
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Paid online. Kuwait's Ministry of Interior gives the tourist visa fee as KWD 3 and says it may vary with the visitor's nationality; the applicable fee is displayed when you complete the online application form.
Documents the application asks for
Passport copy
GCC residence permit copy — For residents of GCC countries; it must show the profession.
Confirmed travel ticket
Hotel reservation
Recent face photo
Visa on Arrival
Fee
3 KWD
Processing
—
Stay per entry
90 days
Entries
single
Kuwait's Ministry of Interior says nationals of the eligible countries can obtain the tourist visa on arrival at Kuwait International Airport, and gives the fee as KWD 3, varying with nationality.
Family Visit Visa
Fee
Not published
Processing
—
Validity
30 days
Stay per entry
90 days
Entries
single
Entry requirements
Passport validity
Kuwait's Ministry of Interior says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Kuwait.
No official source we read lists a vaccination certificate required for entry.
Travel insurance
Not officially stated
No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Kuwait. The UK Foreign Office advises making sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment and repatriation.
The Ministry of Interior's tourist visa instructions list a confirmed travel ticket among the required documents. Its FAQ says the requirements vary by nationality and that generally you will need a valid passport, a recent photo and a confirmed round-trip flight ticket.
The Ministry of Interior's tourist visa instructions list the required documents (a copy of the passport, a confirmed travel ticket, a hotel reservation and a recent photo) and do not include proof of funds. No official source we could read states a funds requirement or amount for Kuwait.
The UK Foreign Office says to declare cash or travellers' cheques worth KWD 3,000 or more when you bring them into Kuwait; you will get a certified declaration, and if you do not, your money could be seized when you leave.
The UK government's travel advice says it is illegal to import narcotics, alcohol, gambling machines, pork and pork products, or pornographic material into Kuwait; Canada's travel advice says alcohol cannot be legally purchased or imported, and that possessing or consuming it is illegal.
The UK government's travel advice says that under new rules in Kuwait all visitors must obtain permission from the Kuwaiti authorities before arrival to carry certain prescription drugs, including many commonly prescribed medications.
Canada's travel advice says credit cards and U.S. dollars are widely accepted and ATMs are available nationwide, and that taxi drivers usually only accept payment in cash.
Safety — High risk
The UK FCDO says that since 8 July there have been strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran in a number of locations across the region, including Kuwait, and warns that airspace could close at short notice; it says Kuwait International Airport is operating through Terminals 4 and 5 and that flight schedules remain reduced. It advises staying away from areas around security or military facilities and taking shelter if advised. It says violent crime against foreigners is rare.Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: gov.uk (opens in a new tab) · archived copy Aug 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) Aug 14, 2026
Power plugs
C, G, M · 240V 50Hz
Emergency numbers
General emergencies: 112
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+3
International Driving Permit
Kuwait is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Kuwait Government Online says a non-Kuwaiti with a visit visa must have an international driving licence in order to rent a car, and that the driving licence issued by your own country will not be valid in Kuwait. Canada's travel advice says you must carry an International Driving Permit.
No official source we could read gives a best time to visit. Canada's travel advice says Kuwait faces extreme heat, especially between June and August, with temperatures well above 40°C and high humidity; that sand and dust storms may occur in the summer months, especially between May and August; and that the rainy season extends from November to April, with occasional heavy rains that may cause major flooding.
Tips & warnings
The UK government's travel advice says alcohol is illegal in Kuwait: buying, selling or carrying it, as well as public intoxication, can lead to fines, imprisonment and deportation.
The UK government's travel advice says that if your passport contains an Israeli stamp you may be refused a visa or entry to Kuwait; Canada's travel advice says Canadians have been denied entry because their passports bore an Israeli visa or border stamp, or an Egyptian or Jordanian border stamp issued by an office bordering Israel.
Canada's travel advice says Kuwait faces extreme heat, especially in the summer between June and August, with temperatures well above 40°C and high humidity, and advises knowing the symptoms of dehydration and heatstroke, which can both be fatal.
The UK government's travel advice says that during Ramadan you should not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public in the daytime, including in your car, and that hotels and restaurants providing food or drink in fasting hours may separate you from Islamic guests, for example with screens.
The Embassy of Kuwait in Japan says the visa can be applied for online on the Kuwait Ministry of Interior's website, the Kuwait Visa platform (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw), which the Ministry operates.
Visa requirements by nationality
Visa requirements by nationality. Stay lengths are for ordinary tourist visits. Click a nationality for its full guide.
Stay lengths are for ordinary tourist visits. Click a nationality for its full guide.
No official page we read states the rule for 18 nationalities, so the table leaves them out: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
Kuwait's Ministry of Interior says nationals of the countries it lists, among them the US, the UK, Germany, France, Canada, Australia, Japan and South Korea, can obtain a tourist visa through its official website or on arrival at Kuwait International Airport, for KWD 3 (a fee that may vary with nationality). It lists eligible professions for GCC residents. Its visa platform says the family visa usually requires a family member residing in Kuwait to submit the request, and that a local company is required to apply for a business visit.
How does Kuwait's visa on arrival work?
Kuwait's Ministry of Interior says nationals of the eligible countries can obtain the visa on arrival at Kuwait International Airport, that the fee is KWD 3 and may vary with nationality, and that visa holders can stay up to three months from the date of entry. Canada's travel advice says you should apply for an electronic visa before arrival to avoid delays or complications on entry.
How much does the Kuwait eVisa cost?
Kuwait's Ministry of Interior gives the tourist visa fee as KWD 3 and says it may vary with the visitor's nationality; its visa platform says the applicable fee is displayed when you complete the online application form.
Can I enter Kuwait with an Israeli stamp in my passport?
The UK government's travel advice says that if your passport contains an Israeli stamp you may be refused a visa or entry to Kuwait, and Canada's travel advice says Canadians have been denied entry because their passports bore an Israeli visa or border stamp, or an Egyptian or Jordanian border stamp issued by an office bordering Israel.
Can tourists drink alcohol in Kuwait?
Canada's travel advice says possession and consumption of alcohol is illegal in Kuwait, that alcohol cannot be legally purchased or imported, and that penalties include heavy fines, imprisonment or deportation.
Sources & verification
Every fact on this page is compiled from and periodically re-checked against these official sources:
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