Travel to Kuwait for Bahrain citizenship

Visa Visa-free

Language Arabic

Car traffic Right-hand

Phone code +965

Currency Dinar

Covid There are no COVID restrictions

Insurance policy Insurance policy is required

Minimum passport validity at least 6 months

Rules of entry and stay

Transit rules

Entry with pets

Emergency contacts

Customs regulations

Information for vehicle owners

Embassy contacts

All tourists must obtain an insurance policy for the entire period of their stay in the country.

A travel insurance policy must have a minimum coverage of 30 000 euros.

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Kuwaiti Migration Department has stopped issuing tourist and family visas to foreigners since the 28th of June. The decision was made due to the fact that the country's authorities are developing a new system of entry documents and a mechanism for their issuance.

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A visa is a mandatory requirement for entry into Kuwait for most foreigners.

Citizens of Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE do not need a tourist visa. Entry for such citizens is possible in the presence of a passport, the validity of which is at least 6 months after the planned day of departure.

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Tourists can obtain a visa before arrival through a Kuwaiti embassy or consulate abroad. Also, tourists can obtain an electronic visa using the website before the trip. With an electronic visa, a tourist has the right to stay in Kuwait for no more than 3 months.

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List of countries whose citizens can obtain an electronic visa.

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The Kuwait tourist visa is valid for 90 days (3 months). It allows its holder to stay in Kuwait for 30 days after entry. Tourists must not engage in work or business activities during their stay in Kuwait.

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To apply for an electronic visa through the website, you need:

Fill out the application form;
Confirm all data according to the form;
Receive an electronic visa by e-mail within 3 days;
After successfully obtaining the visa, a fee of 3 KWD must be paid;
Show the e-visa to the immigration officer at the checkpoint.

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If you do not qualify for an e-Visa, apply for a regular tourist visa at your nearest embassy.

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What documents are required for a tourist visa?

The main documents:
Visa application form;
Two passport-size photos;
Foreign passport, the validity of which expires at least 6 months before the end of the trip;
Insurance policy.

What additional documents do I need to have to apply for a visa?

- Hotel reservation: you must provide a confirmed hotel reservation document;

- Confirmed flights: You need to confirm the duration of your stay in Kuwait;

- Bank statements and tax declaration documents;

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Can I extend my visa to Kuwait?

Yes, you can apply to extend your Kuwait tourist visa for one month twice. The application must be submitted to the Immigration Department before the visa expires.

Travelers who extend their stay will have to pay 10 KWD per day. If the Kuwait tourist visa expires, tourists will not be allowed to leave the country until they pay the full fine.

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