Eligibility Criteria for the Kuwait e-Visa
How Does Kuwait Determine e-Visa Eligibility?
Kuwait checks e-Visa eligibility based on nationality. Your passport decides which eligibility route applies to you.
Countries Eligible for Kuwait Tourist e-Visa with Standard Documents
Citizens of the countries listed in this category can apply for the Kuwait Tourist e-Visa with standard documents only.
- Andorra
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bhutan
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Cambodia
- Canada
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Korea, Republic of (South)
- Laos
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- San Marino
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Vatican City (Holy See)
Countries Eligible for Kuwait Tourist e-Visa with Supporting Documents
Citizens of the countries listed in this category can apply for the Kuwait Tourist e-Visa if they hold any one valid supporting document issued by the US, UK, Schengen countries, or GCC countries.
- Aland Islands
- Albania
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antarctica
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belize
- Benin
- Bermuda
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Bouvet Island
- Brazil
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Christmas Island
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia
- Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands
- Honduras
- India
- Isle of Man
- Jamaica
- Jersey
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Macau
- Macedonia, Republic of
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Martinique
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Niue
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Palau
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Pitcairn
- Puerto Rico
- Reunion
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- Sri Lanka
- Suriname
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Swaziland
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Transnistria
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- US Virgin Islands
- Uganda
- United States Minor Outlying Islands
- Uruguay
- Vietnam
- Wallis and Futuna
- Western Sahara
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Accepted supporting documents include:
- Valid GCC residence permit
- Valid US, UK, or Schengen residence permit
- Valid US, UK, or Schengen tourist visa
Note: Review the Kuwait eVisa requirements before applying to confirm the documents required for your nationality.
Kuwait Tourist e-Visa Application Process
Step 1
Open the eVisa application form. Select your nationality and enter your details correctly.
Step 2
Choose your processing speed. Upload the documents required for your nationality.
Step 3
Pay the Kuwait Tourist eVisa fee using the available secure payment option.
Step 4
Receive your approved eVisa by email. Print a copy before travelling to Kuwait.
Visa-Exempt Nationalities
Citizens of the countries listed below can enter Kuwait without a visa. This exemption applies to passport holders only. It does not apply to residence permit holders.
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
Ineligible Countries for the Kuwait e-Visa
Citizens of the countries listed below cannot apply for a Kuwait e-Visa. They must apply through a Kuwaiti embassy or consulate.
- Abkhazia
- Bonaire
- Curacao
- Greenland
- Guernsey
- Guinea-Bissau
- Israel
- Mayotte
- Micronesia, Federated States of
- Nagorno-Karabakh
- Norfolk Island
- Northern Cyprus
- Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
- Serbia
- Sint Maarten
- Solomon Islands
- South Ossetia
- Vanuatu
Content Disclaimer: Although this information was last updated in June 2026, we recommend verifying with the appropriate agencies, embassies, and airlines to ensure complete accuracy regarding your travel plans.