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Tourist Travel Requirements for an Kuwait Visa for Swiss Citizens

  1. Application Procedure

    The sponsor must organise approval for an entry permit from the Immigration Department. The procedure is as follows:

    • Applicant's particulars (copy of the passport showing photo and validity details) are sent to the sponsor
    • Sponsor makes the application to the Immigration Department
    • Once the entry permit is approved it is forwarded to the airport of the applicant's arrival
    • Sponsor confirms to the applicant that the visa is arranged by providing a copy of the approval, and that they will be met at the airport upon arrival

Business Travel Requirements for an Kuwait Visa for Swiss Citizens

  1. Application Procedure

    The sponsor must organise approval for an entry permit from the Immigration Department. The procedure is as follows:

    • Applicant's particulars (copy of the passport showing photo and validity details) are sent to the sponsor
    • Sponsor makes the application to the Immigration Department
    • Once the entry permit is approved it is forwarded to the airport of the applicant's arrival
    • Sponsor confirms to the applicant that the visa is arranged by providing a copy of the approval, and that they will be met at the airport upon arrival

  2. Visa On Arrival

    It may be possible to obtain a visa upon arrival at this destination. Travellers are required to present their letter of invitation to the immigration officials at the airport in order to obtain an on-arrival visa.

    Please note that visa requirements and travel restrictions vary greatly when obtaining an on- arrival visa. Additionally, local immigration officials also reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone for any reason.

    VisaCentral advises travellers to check with the Embassy for more details and to confirm with their airline whether the boarding without a visa will be permitted.

Kuwait Visa FAQ

  1. When is the best time to apply for my Kuwait visa?

    The best time to apply for your Kuwait visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. However, if you are running short on time, we may be able to process your visa on a faster service at the Embassy’s discretion.

  2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a Kuwait visa? Is it safe to send a passport?

    Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Kuwait visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application by a secure method, such as a guaranteed postal service or courier.