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Tourist Travel Requirements for an Kuwait Visa for Swiss Citizens

Visa Validity

This visa allows a stay of up to 3 months. The entry date must be within 30 days of visa issuance.
Eligibility and Documentation

The Government of Kuwait utilises an electronic visa issuance system which is the equivalent to a visa, but no stamp or label is placed in the passport.
To be eligible the traveller must:
- Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
- Hold proof of sufficient funds
- Hold proof of onward/return flights
- Hold proof of hotel reservation
- Hold all documents required for the next destination
To complete the order form the traveller must provide:
- A photograph
- A colour copy of the passport information page
- A copy of the hotel confirmation (if applicable)
Apply now and complete our order form providing basic travel and personal details. We'll take care of the rest keeping you apprised of your order's progress over email.
Visa On Arrival

It is possible to obtain your visa upon arrival for a fee. Visa requirements and restrictions vary greatly when obtaining an on arrival visa.The local immigration officials also hold the right to refuse entry to anyone for any reason. We strongly recommend that you obtain your visa prior to departure. Should you choose to obtain your visa upon arrival, you will need to inquire with your airline if boarding is allowed without a visa.

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
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.

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.
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.