Kuwait / Travel Information / Entry Regulations

Nationals of the Gulf Cooperation Council states (GCC -- Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman) do not need entry visas.

All other nationalities require entry visas. Visas can be obtained from Kuwaiti embassies and consulates or through a sponsor in Kuwait or from the Ministry of the Interior.

In order to obtain a visitor's visa, the following are required: a photocopy of the passport together with a letter from the sponsor in Kuwait.

Most hotels can arrange visas for their guests. The initial visa is for one month and visitors who overstay will be fined.