Kuwait Tourist eVisa Application for GCC Residence Permit Holders
Nationalities Eligible to Apply for Kuwait Tourist eVisa with a GCC Residence Permit
- 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 GCC Residence Permit Issuing Countries
The GCC Residence Permit submitted with the application must be issued by one of the following GCC countries.
- Bahrain
- United Arab Emirates
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
FAQ: What if I do not have a GCC Residence Permit?
Applicants without a GCC Residence Permit may still qualify for a Kuwait Tourist eVisa through another accepted supporting document. See the Kuwait eVisa Application for US, UK, or Schengen Travel Document Holders for detailed information.
Kuwait Tourist eVisa Application Requirements
Applicants applying through the GCC Residence Permit eligibility pathway must submit the following documents:
- A valid GCC Residence Permit (Proof of eligibility). The GCC Residence Permit must be valid for at least 90 days from the date of application
- Passport bio page
- Passport observation page (page immediately above the bio data page)
- Applicant photograph
- Hotel booking or invitation letter along with the Host ID
- Applicant's birth certificate
Check detailed information on each requirement for the Kuwait tourist eVisa before applying.
Kuwait Tourist eVisa Validity and Stay Duration
Holding a GCC Residence Permit does not affect the validity, stay duration, or entry conditions of the Kuwait Tourist eVisa.
Validity: 30 days
Stay Duration: Up to 30 days
Entry Type: Single
Purpose: Tourism only
How to Apply for a Kuwait Tourist eVisa with a GCC Residence Permit
Step 1: Fill Out the Application Form
- Select your nationality and choose 'Tourist eVisa' from the visa type menu.
- From the ‘Type of Supporting Document’ menu, select GCC Residence Permit.
- Enter the other general required details.
Step 2: Documents Upload
- Submit all the required documents, including a copy of the GCC Residence Permit selected as the supporting document.
- Ensure each submitted scan is clear and of high quality.
Step 3: Fee Payment
- Pay the fee using a credit or debit card or through another accepted payment method.
- A fee confirmation email will be sent to the applicant.
Step 4: Receive Approval
- The approved Kuwait Tourist eVisa is sent to the applicant's registered email address.
- Print a copy of it for border clearance.
Kuwait Tourist eVisa Processing Options and Fees
Applicants applying for a Kuwait Tourist eVisa with a GCC Residence Permit can choose between:
- Normal Processing: Takes approximately 9-12 Working Days
- Urgent and Super-Urgent Processing: Available for applicants who require a faster decision.
The fee charged for the Kuwait Tourist eVisa varies by the selected processing option. Faster processing services are available for an additional fee.
Kuwait Tourist eVisa Application Tracking
Applicants can track their Kuwait Tourist eVisa application using the following methods:
- Status tracker available on the portal
- Checking the registered email ID
- Contacting the Kuwait visa support
Content Disclaimer: While this content reflects updates as of June 2026, we recommend verifying all details with official agencies, embassies, and airlines before your journey.