KUWAIT CITY, July 16: The Kuwait Visa Portal https://kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw is the official electronic platform launched by the Ministry of Interior of Kuwait. It allows individuals to apply for different types of eVisas, track application status, verify visa information, and access other immigration-related services.
The Ministry of Interior announced this morning the launch of the “Kuwait Visa” platform, following the directives of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, and under the supervision of the Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, Major General Ali Al-Adwani.
The platform is designed for individuals wishing to visit Kuwait under the legally approved tourist, commercial, family, and government visit visas, in accordance with the legal regulations of the Ministry of Interior and the requirements issued by the General Department of Residency Affairs.
The Ministry stated that the visa types available on the platform include tourist, family, commercial, and government visas, along with details on the eligible beneficiaries and duration of stay for each:
Tourist Visa
The platform issues tourist visas to individuals who wish to visit Kuwait for tourism and leisure purposes.
Eligible Applicants: Individuals
Duration of Stay: Up to three months from the date of entry
Commercial Visa
The platform also provides commercial visit visas for individuals traveling to Kuwait for business purposes, such as attending meetings, conferences, or establishing partnerships with local companies.
Eligible Applicants: Local companies hosting businesspersons, organizing meetings, or conducting contract signings
This includes businesspeople, representatives of foreign companies and institutions, major companies, and hotels.
Duration of Stay: Up to one month from the date of entry
Family Visit Visa
Family visit visas are issued to individuals who wish to visit family members residing in Kuwait for family gatherings or social occasions.
Eligible Applicants: Relatives of residents. The application must be submitted by a family member residing in Kuwait.
Duration of Stay: Up to one month from the date of entry
Government Visit Visa
This visa is issued to government officials visiting Kuwait for official purposes, such as participating in international conferences or bilateral governmental meetings.
Eligible Applicants: Government entities
Requirements: Must be based on an official invitation from the hosting government agency and subject to specific diplomatic protocols
Duration of Stay: Up to one month from the date of entry
Security and Legal Requirements
The Ministry emphasized that all visit visas are subject to security screening and require all supporting documents from both the visitor and the sponsor whether individuals, companies, or government entities.
This includes documentation specific to tourist visits. The Ministry warned that violations of visa conditions, including exceeding the allowed duration of stay or misusing the visa purpose, will be met with strict legal penalties.