KUWAIT takes 4 working days to issue in the embassy & is valid for 3 months from the date of issue . We recommend you send us your documents by Royal Mail Special Delivery. Please ensure you send us the following documentation as failure to do so will result in a delay in issuing your visa.
Tourist Visa
2 completed visa application forms
2 passport photograph(s)
Guarantee letter
Copy of tickets
Passport
Payment
Business Visa
2 completed visa application forms
2 passport photograph(s)
Letter of invitation from organisation both in Kuwait & Uk which must be faxed to the embassy on 0207 2595042 prior to visa submission
Passport.
2-5 year multiple entry visas will also require proof of UK residency.
Payment
| Visa type | Visa fee | Service charge | Return postage | Total to send |
| Tourist single entry Kuwait visa | £30.00 | £30.00 | £7.00 | £67.00 |
| Business 2 year multiple entry Kuwait visa | £96.00 | £30.00 | £7.00 | £133.00 |
| Business 5 year multiple entry Kuwait visa | £135.00 | £30.00 | £7.00 | £172.00 |
| Business single entry Kuwait visa | £48.00 | £30.00 | £7.00 | £85.00 |
| Tourist/business multiple entry Kuwait visa | £66.00 | £30.00 | £7.00 | £103.00 |
| Business 1 year multiple entry Kuwait visa | £75.00 | £30.00 | £7.00 | £112.00 |
Royal mail special delivery charge:
7.00
International Courier Charge:
30.00
National courier (UK only):
POA
Collection from office:
FREE
KUWAIT VISAS: The following nationals DO NOT require a visa:
Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia & United Arab Emirates
A 3 month holiday visa or 30 day business visa can be issued on arrival (for a fee) to nationals of: Andorra, Austrailia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Demark, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City & Vietnam
KUWAIT TRANSIT VISAS: Required by all except those as noted above and persons continuing their journey to another country within 8 hours provided holding confirmed tickets and documents for their onward journey.
KUWAIT HEALTH: There are currently no compulsory vaccinations required.
Recommended immunisations: Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Polio, TB, Tetanus & typhoid.
KUWAIT WEATHER: Kuwait is a desert country with little annual rainfall. Most rain falls between Nov-Mar. Temperatures in winter are mild & summers hot
KUWAIT MISC:
Location: Middle East
Local Time: GMT +3
Capital City: Kuwait
Language(s): Arabic, English
Dialling Code: 965
Emergency: Police: 199. Fire: 100-105. Ambulance: 4722000/4721008
Driving: Driving is on the left. International Driving Permit required, temporary licence available from local authorities on presentation of UK licence
Currency: Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD 1 = 1,000 Fils)
