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About Kuwait

The Arabian Peninsula state of Kuwait is situated on a peninsula of land in the Persian Gulf’s northwestern corner. Kuwait, a tiny emirate sandwiched between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, lies in the heart of the Sahara Desert, one of the world’s driest and least habitable places. There is a strong connection between Kuwait’s name and that of the Hindustani word kt, which means “fort.”

At 4.5 million people, about one-third of the population is Kuwaiti; the rests are expatriates and foreigners. Kuwait is the capital of the emirate (City). Although Arabic is the primary language of communication, English is widely used as a second language around the world. Islam is the state religion of Kuwait.

Why Kuwait is Famous?

• City of Kuwait City’s skyline, which overlooks the clean waters of the Arabian Gulf, is both culturally and commercially vibrant.
• There is no value-added tax in the Middle East, so everything you could possibly want can be found in the capital’s colorful souks and luxurious malls.
• Kuwait City has a wide variety of health and fitness options. Kuwait’s crowning achievement, however, is the Talise Spa at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa, located in the capital city.
• Cooked rice with chickpeas and raisins and chicken legs is the national dish of Machboos dakkus, an aromatic mixture of cooked rice with chickpeas, raisins, and chicken legs.
• Many beautiful beaches can be found in Kuwait, including the pristine Messilah Beach at the southern end of the capital, Kuwait City.

Procedure to apply for Kuwait Visa

Visitors to Kuwait can obtain an electronic visa by filling out an application on the country’s official website. An e-Visa service is being offered by the Ministry of the Interior on behalf of the State of Kuwait. This site allows visitors to Kuwait to apply for a visiting e-Visa.

• Kuwait’s electronic visa allows its holder to stay in the country for up to 90 days.
• Once the eVisa is issued, its holder is only permitted to enter and exit Kuwait once.
• Within a month of the application date, a tourist visa is valid for entry into Kuwait State on the stated date of arrival.
• In Kuwait, eVisa holders are not permitted to work.
• In order to enter the country, you may have to pay an additional fee of 3KD after obtaining your visa at the border.
• A notification email will be sent to eVisa holders to inform them of the application’s progress.
• The eVisa will no longer be valid for entry into Kuwait after its validity period expires, making it useless to travel there.
• To get into Kuwait, eVisa Kuwait applicants will receive an email with a reference number, which they will be required to present to authorities upon arrival.
• Online applications for Kuwait eVisas can be made by foreign nationals from this list of eligible countries and residents of GCC countries here.

List of countries who are eligible to apply for evisa

The required documents/ eligibility

• At least six months validity on the passport from the date of entry into Kuwait
• Copy of the civil ID of the sponsor (or the family who resides in Kuwait)
• The approved Kuwait eVisa reference number
• Visitors who claim to have GCC residency permits may be required to present their GCC residency documents upon arrival at Kuwait’s entry point to prove their status.
• 2 passport size photographs
• Bank Statements
• Medical insurance
• Documentation of where you’re staying and your financial situation

Types of Kuwait Visa

What is the cost of a Kuwait visa?

Single entry visa cost (male): 124.10kd

Single entry visa cost (Female): 136.11kd

What is the validity of a Kuwait visa?

It is valid for 3 months Depending on the type of visa.

Processing Time

Tourist visas typically take between 1 and 2 business days

How to check visa status?

Best places to visit in Kuwait

1. Grand mosque: The Grand Mosque in Kuwait City’s most prominent mosque. There is a palm tree-filled courtyard, marble detailing, and intricate stained glass in this 46 million dollar mansion.

Grand mosque

2. Tareq Rajab Museum: In the lower level of a large villa, this museum is a hidden treasure. The Arabic manuscripts in the Calligraphy Museum are highly regarded around the world. Jewelry, costumes, and musical instruments crafted from Omani silver and Saudi gold can be found throughout the museum.

Tareq Rajab Museum

3. Mirror House: Designed by Kuwaiti-Italian artist Lidia Al Qattan, Mirror House is a home covered in mosaics of mirrors.

Mirror House

4. Kuwait Towers: The Kuwait towers, which were inaugurated in March 1979, are regarded as a landmark and a symbol of modern Kuwait. Located in Kuwait City, the Kuwait Towers are a trio of slender towers. The Kuwaiti water tower system consists of 34 towers, the sixth and final group of which was constructed in a style distinct from the other five.

Kuwait towers

5. Souk Al-Mubarakiya:  Souk Al-Mubarakiya, one of Kuwait’s oldest souks, was the hub of commerce before oil was discovered. Among Kuwait’s, most popular attractions are the Grand Mosque.

souk al mubarakiya