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British Embassy issues clear entry guidelines for Kuwaiti nationals

The United Kingdom now issues secure, electronically-held ‘eVisas’ for stays over six months, accessible via mobile or computer, offering real-time access and easy updates to the UK Home Office.

If your ETA application is refused or if you are traveling to the United Kingdom for a purpose or duration not covered by an ETA (e.g., to study a university course for longer than six months), you will need to apply for a UK visa (be sure to check which specific type you need).

Due to the high volume of inquiries regarding visits, work, and living in the United Kingdom, the British Embassy provides the following guidance for Kuwaiti nationals.

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

An ETA allows you to make multiple short trips (including transit stops en route to another country) of up to six months at a time to the UK, valid for two years or until the passport used to apply expires—whichever comes first.

Applying for an ETA via the “UK ETA” app (available on iOS and Android devices) is quick, inexpensive, and easy. We advise applicants to allow at least 72 hours for confirmation of their ETA, although most applications are processed more quickly. You do not need an ETA if you already hold a valid UK visa.

UK visa

If your ETA application is refused or if you are traveling to the United Kingdom for a purpose or duration not covered by an ETA (e.g., to study a university course for longer than six months), you will need to apply for a UK visa (be sure to check which specific type you need).

For visas with duration of over six months, the UK has transitioned from physical documents to electronically-held “eVisas,” accessible via mobile devices or computers.

This transition brings significant benefits, as eVisas are secure and cannot be lost, stolen, or tampered with, unlike physical documents. They can also be accessed anywhere and in real time, allowing customers to manage their own data and swiftly update the UK Home Office with new contact or passport details.

Both new and existing customers have been advised of this change through direct emails from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and should take action accordingly. For more information on eVisas, please visit: Get access to your online immigration status (eVisa) – GOV.UK.

To check UK immigration requirements ahead of any planned travel, people can use the UK government’s official visa checker tool at: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.



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