Kuwait temporarily suspends e-Visa service

The Gulf country offers tourist visas on arrival at Kuwait City International Airport

Gulf country Kuwait temporarily suspends e-visa service, offering visa-on-arrival for 53 countries According to Gulf News, Kuwait has announced the temporary suspension of its widely used e-visa system to upgrade the platform to make it more functional, a break that will allow citizens of 53 countries. Affecting those who previously relied on an online system to obtain travel visas, the Gulf country is offering tourist visas on arrival at its Kuwait City International Airport to ensure seamless access.

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior has said that the suspension is part of an ongoing initiative to improve the e-Visa platform and provide a better user experience, although no timeline has been given for restoring the service. has confirmed alternative measures to accommodate passengers during

Travelers from 53 eligible countries can obtain a tourist visa on arrival in Kuwait, requiring a passport valid for at least six months, a confirmed return or onward flight ticket, a visa fee of 3 Kuwaiti dinars (KWD). ) and residential address details will be required in Kuwait, applications are processed at immigration checkpoints at Kuwait International Airport where tourists must register their address for the duration of their stay.

It has been learned that the eligible countries for the visa on arrival program are Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany. , Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, These include Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States and the Vatican.

Kuwaiti authorities have said that for travelers who cannot use the visa-on-arrival facility, Kuwait offers a number of alternatives, including a visit visa sponsored by a Kuwaiti resident for which a local individual or organization can apply. Sponsorship is required, as well as GCC resident visas are also available to residents of GCC countries with certain professions and business visas requiring proof of work-related travel, e.g. That the invitation and Supporting documents included.

The temporary suspension is said to highlight Kuwait's commitment to expanding its digital services for international tourists, with travelers encouraged to use the e-Visa platform while the upgrade process continues. For now, Kuwait continues to welcome tourists through its streamlined visa-on-arrival system, ensuring the country is accessible to all.