Types of visa
Business, Visitor, Work and Transit.
Transit visas are not required provided passengers
hold onward tickets and do not leave the airport. The
fee for a visa depends on the applicants nationality.
Validity
Depends on nationality and purpose of visit. Validity
of the visa (as stated on the stamp) is counted from
the date of entry; in most cases it is usually 30
days. Enquire at Consulate (or Consular section at
Embassy) for further details.
Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see
Contact Addresses section for details.
Application requirements
(a) Valid passport. (b) Two completed application
forms (originals, not photocopies). (c) Two
passport-size photos. (d) Fax or other confirmation of
invitation from sponsor/contact in Kuwait. This should
be faxed directly to the Embassy; see address section
for fax numbers. (e) Covering letter from employer in
home country detailing evidence of position and status
within company, purpose of visit, length of stay. (f)
Registered, self-addressed envelope if applying by
post. (g) Fee. Work visa: (a)-(g) and, (h)
Medical certificate attesting that applicant is free
from certain medical conditions and illnesses and not
pregnant contact the Consulate (or Consular section at
Embassy) for further details. (i) Employers reference.
Note
For a visit sponsored by a Kuwaiti resident, a form
validated by the Ministry of the Interior is required.
This form is called the No Objection Certificate, and
should be obtained by the sponsor in Kuwait. Visitors
without a sponsor will require an entry permit
obtainable from Kuwaiti Consulates. However, it is
advisable to check with the Embassy well in advance of
travel.
Working days required
24 hours, once the visa is approved. Postal applicants
should allow 10 working days.
Temporary residence
Enquire at Embassy. Note that UK nationals who wish to
take up employment will eventually require a
Residence Permit. This must be obtained before
arrival in Kuwait as it is not possible to transfer
status from visitor to temporary resident without
first leaving Kuwait.
