Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Kuwait Launches e-Visa System, Modernizing Travel for Visitors
Kuwait has created a new online system for getting visas, starting in July 2025.
This means people from many countries and GCC residents can apply for visas online, without visiting an embassy.
You can apply for tourist, family, business, or official visit visas.
To apply, you create an account, provide documents like your passport and photo, and pay a fee.
The decision usually comes within 1 to 3 working days, and then you receive your visa digitally.
Kuwait launched a new e-Visa portal in July 2025 to simplify travel.
The portal allows online applications for tourist, family, business, and official visit visas.
Eligible travelers include nationals from most of Europe, North America, Australia, Japan, and all GCC residents.
Applicants must register, upload documents, and pay fees online.
Visa decisions typically take 1–3 working days.
- Who
- Eligible travelers, including nationals from most of Europe, North America, Australia, Japan, and all GCC residents.
- What
- Kuwait launched an e-Visa portal.
- When
- July 2025
- Where
- Kuwait
- Why
- To simplify travel and accelerate digital transformation.
- Visa Types
- Tourist, Family Visit, Business Visit, Official Visit
- Eligibility
- Most of Europe, North America, Australia, Japan, and all GCC residents
- Portal Access
- e.gov.kw
- Processing Time
- 1–3 working days
- Visa Validity (Tourist)
- 90 days per entry