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.