The Embassy will process Work Visas for the following jurisdictions only:
 

District of Columbia – Maryland – Virginia -West Virginia.

For other states please contact:

Consulate General of the State of Kuwait in Los Angeles:

Phone: (310) 556-0300
Fax: (310) 556-0400

Consulate of the State of Kuwait in New York:

Phone: (929) 919-3555
Fax: (929) 919-3388

The requirements are:

1. A valid passport with a minimum of two (2) years validity.
    
2. One completed visa application form as issued by Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 
   
   Visa Application Forms​​​​​​
    
3. One passport-size photo.
    
4. HIV test.
    
5. Health Certificate:
   Issued within 3 months from the date it is submitted to the Embassy. Obtained from the local doctor certifying that the patient is in good health and free from contagious diseases.
   
   Lab test results for the following: hepatitis B & C, malaria, filariasis, syphilis and chest X-ray for tuberculosis.
    
6. No Criminal Record:
   Obtained from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), valid within three months of the issuance date of the Permit.
   
   The “No Criminal Record” has to be certified first by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., then legalized by the Embassy with a $25.00 Authentication fee.
    
7. A work permit.

FEES: Visa fee $175.00 (for U.S. citizens) along with $25.00 for the authentication of the police clearance.

Fees should be paid by cash, money order or company check. PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Please note: Passports sent by mail should include a stamped, self-addressed return envelope.