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Kuwait visa

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In Kuwait, visas fall under the Ministry of Interior, which publishes the Kuwait Visa platform. The page consulted on 17 September 2026 distinguishes four categories — tourism, family visit, business and government visa — and describes an online application in four steps, after creating an account. For each category it states the validity of the entry permit, the length of stay and the ban on working.

Updated on 12 October 2026 · Official sources consulted on 17 September 2026

At a glance

Authority
Ministry of Interior of the State of Kuwait (وزارة الداخلية); the platform is developed and operated by the ministry's information systems directorate
Submission channel
Online, on the Kuwait Visa platform: create an account, complete the profile, file the application, then track it in real time
Electronic visa
Yes: the application is filed and tracked online on the Ministry of Interior platform, which issues an entry permit
Portal language
English and Arabic (English version consulted)

Do you need a visa?

Cape Verde passport: visa required for a short tourist stay.

For a short tourist stay with an ordinary passport. To work, study or stay longer, the rules are different: check your situation.

Good to know

Absent from the visa-on-arrival list (FAQ); the Kuwait Visa portal checker (Ministry of the Interior) responds "Applicant is not eligible for applying e-visa." for "Others" (without a US, UK, Schengen or GCC visa or residence permit).

Official source: Ministry of Interior of Kuwait — Kuwait Visa portal: FAQ "visa upon arrival" and tourist visa eligibility checkerMinistère de l'Intérieur du Koweït — portail Kuwait Visa : FAQ « visa upon arrival » et vérificateur d'éligibilité du visa touristique (new tab) Verified on 7 October 2026

All destinations for this nationality

VisaGuideline helps you prepare your application. The decision belongs to the country’s authority: check the official page before paying or applying.

Kuwait visa: who needs one?

Based on the verified entry rules, for a short tourist stay with an ordinary passport.

Visa on arrival 52

List of nationalities

Visa required 127

List of nationalities

A nationality missing from this list does not establish a visa exemption. Consult the official authority.

Documented visa types

Tourist Visa
According to the page consulted: for tourism and leisure. Passport valid for at least six months, entry permit valid for 30 days from issuance, stay of at most 90 days from entry, single entry. Official page (new tab)
Family Visit Visa
According to the page consulted: passport valid for at least six months, entry permit valid for 30 days from issuance, stay of at most 90 days from entry, single entry. Official page (new tab)
Business Visa
According to the page consulted: passport valid for at least six months, entry permit valid for 30 days from issuance, stay of at most 30 days from entry, single entry. Official page (new tab)
Government Visa
According to the page consulted: passport valid for at least six months, entry permit valid for 30 days from issuance, stay of at most 90 days from entry, single entry. Official page (new tab)

Where and how to apply

The page consulted states that the application is filed online on the Ministry of Interior's Kuwait Visa platform, in a few steps: create an account, complete your profile, file the visa application and track its progress in real time.

The platform has a nationality selector that governs the display of the visa instructions, as well as a choice between a single visit and multiple visits. VisaGuideline does not reproduce those rules by nationality and refers to the nationality selector on this page.

The site also offers a mobile application and a service for checking the status of a visa.

Steps in the procedure

  1. Create an account on the Kuwait Visa platform.
  2. Complete your profile.
  3. File the visa application corresponding to the category chosen.
  4. Track the progress of the case, the platform announcing real-time tracking.

Documents mentioned by the authority

The exact list depends on the visa type and on the situation; only the official page is authoritative.

Stated fees and processing times

Fees: not stated on the portal consulted.

Processing times: not stated on the portal consulted.

After the decision

According to the page consulted, the entry permit is valid for 30 days from issuance for the four categories described, and the stay is limited to 90 days from entry, or to 30 days for the business visa.

The same page states that the visa holder is not allowed to work and must leave the country when the visit period expires. The decision rests with the competent authority.

Prepare your application

Frequently asked questions

Where is the application filed?

Online, on the Ministry of Interior's Kuwait Visa platform: create an account, complete the profile, file the application, then track it in real time.

Which categories does the platform offer?

Four according to the page consulted: the tourist visa, the family visit visa, the business visa and the government visa.

How long may the stay last?

According to the page consulted: at most 90 days from entry for tourism, family visits and the government visa, and at most 30 days for the business visa. The entry permit is valid for 30 days from issuance.

Is work allowed on this visa?

No. The page consulted states that the visa holder is not allowed to work and must leave the country when the visit period expires.

Points to check with the authority

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