Overview
In July 2025, Kuwait's Ministry of Interior launched an online platform for visit visas covering four types: tourist, family visit, business and official. Under the rules announced later, the tourist visa is granted for a single entry valid for one, two or three months, or for multiple entries valid for 3, 6 or 12 months, with a stay not exceeding 30 days per entry.
The family visit saw important facilitations: the salary requirement for the sponsor was announced as abolished, and it was extended to cover relatives up to the fourth degree and in-laws up to the third degree, valid from one month to one year. Kuwait also announced a return to standard rules for visit visas from September 1, 2026, after the exceptional arrangements ended, so we review the latest instructions before every application.
Eligibility varies by nationality; some nationalities get the visa electronically or on arrival, and Gulf residents have a special route. Send us your nationality and status and we will tell you the most suitable route, then we fill in the application and arrange your hotel booking and flight ticket. The final decision rests with Kuwait's Ministry of Interior.