Big news for our neighbors (and everyone dreaming of a Kuwait trip): starting July 2025, Kuwait has launched a sleek new online e‑visa system! It’s part of a broader digital push to make the country more accessible—for tourists, business travelers, and family visits alike.

📍 Who Qualifies?

The e‑visa is open to citizens of 53 countries, including most of Europe, North America, Oceania, and parts of Asia—think EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia, Japan, Malaysia, and more.

Heads up: GCC residents don’t need any visa, but nationals from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, and Yemen must apply in person .

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🎫 Four Types to Fit Any Plan

All applications are done online—no embassy visits, no endless paperwork

🛠 How It Works

1. Visit the official portal
2. Create your account
3. Pick your visa type
4. Upload scanned passport, photo, itinerary, and sponsor proof (if needed) (
5. Pay the fee (around 3 KWD / ~$10 depending on visa type)
6. Expect approval in 1–3 business days

🚦 Why It Matters

• Fast, simple, and digital: no embassy lines or full binders of documents
• Boosts tourism, business, and family reunions—part of Kuwait’s Vision 2035 to diversify beyond oil
• Prepares for the GCC Grand Tours Visa, letting you visit all six GCC nations (Kuwait, UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman) on one visa—expected later this year or early 2025

✈️ Pro Tips Before You Apply

• Apply at least one week in advance
• Double-check that your passport is valid for at least 6 months
• Have clear digital copies of your documents
• Keep a printed or mobile copy of the approved e‑visa on hand