Kuwait restarts entry for these visa holders, check travel conditions immediately

The decision comes in line with the directives of Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahd Yusuf Al Sabah.

It aims to boost the commercial, economic, and tourism sectors in Kuwait, while also considering the social needs of expatriates residing in the country.

Applicants looking to obtain a visit visa must schedule an appointment through the Matta platform, as the residency affairs departments across various governorates are set to welcome them.

Family visit visa conditions: 

The visa can be issued to parents, spouses, and children of expatriate workers earning a minimum of KD400 (Dh4,770), and to other relatives for those earning at least KD800.

Applicants must adhere to specific terms and conditions, including:

• Provision of round-trip tickets from national carriers.
• A commitment not to seek residency conversion for the visitor.
• Adherence to the visit’s duration.
• Agreement that medical treatment for visitors will be undertaken at private hospitals and health centers, excluding government hospitals.
• In case of overstaying, both the visitor and the sponsor will be registered in the security control system for legal actions as per the Foreigners Residency Law.

Commercial Visa:

Issued to individuals with university or technical qualifications, upon request by a Kuwaiti company, aligning with the company’s activities and work nature.

Tourist Visa:

• Directly available at the port of entry or via an electronic visa on the Ministry’s website (www.moi.gov.kw) for citizens of 53 specified countries.
• For GCC residents, tourism visas are issued to individuals in professions listed in Ministerial Resolution number 2030/2008 and its amendments, adhering to specified rules.
• Through hotels and companies linked automatically with the system of the Residence Affairs General Department, under current regulations.

52 countries got visa on arrival facility

1. Andorra
2. Australia
3. Austria
4. Belgium
5. Bhutan
6. Brunei
7. Bulgaria
8. Cambodia
9. Canada
10. China
11. Croatia
12. Cyprus
13. Czech Republic
14. Denmark
15. Estonia
16. Finland
17. France
18. Georgia
19. Germany
20. Greece
21. Hungary
22. Iceland
23. Ireland
24. Italy
25. Japan
26. Laos
27. Latvia
28. Liechtenstein
29. Lithuania
30. Luxembourg
31. Malaysia
32. Malta
33. Monaco
34. Netherlands
35. New Zealand
36. Norway
37. Poland
38. Portugal
39. Romania
40. San Marino
41. Serbia
42. Singapore
43. Slovakia
44. Slovenia
45. South Korea
46. Spain, Sweden
47. Switzerland
48. Hong Kong
49. Turkey
50. Ukraine
51. United Kingdom and United States
52. Vatican City