Emergency Line:   +12022620758-  (For Kuwaiti Citizens Only) 2025-02-17 12:08

Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Washington

Emergency Line:   +12022620758-(For Kuwaiti Citizens Only)

Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Washington

Requirements for an Entry Visa

Visas for U.S. citizens are issued upon arrival at all Kuwaiti ports of entry.

General Requirements:

  • A valid passport with a minimum of six (6) months validity.
     
  • Two (2) completed
    Visa Application Form.
     
  • Two (2) photographs.
     
  • Fee: U.S. passport $150.00 for single entry, and $175.00 for multiple entries. Please contact the Embassy for other nationalities.

Purpose of visit and additional requirements are as follows:

  • BUSINESS VISITORS:
    A letter from a U.S. firm representing the traveler, requesting the issuance of a visa and providing a guarantee for the applicant's stay in Kuwait.
     
  • VISITORS OF FRIENDS AND RELATIVES:
    Holders of a "No Objection" Certificate (NOC) obtained from relatives or friends in Kuwait are not required to have their passports stamped with visas by the Embassy prior to travel.
     
  • PERSONS GOING FOR EMPLOYMENT:
    • Government Contract:
      A copy of a "Letter of Appointment" issued from Kuwait.
       
    • Private Sector:
      A work Permit issued by the General Department of Immigration Affairs in Kuwait (If the applicant has a spouse or any family member accompanying him/her, please obtain a copy of the work permit, "NOC" or appointment letter to prove this).

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

  • A permit to re-enter the United States is not considered a U.S. passport, as noted on page #1 of the permit.
  • Passports sent by mail should include a pre-paid, self-addressed envelope (registered mail) for return.
  • Fees should be paid by cash, money order or company check. PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.