Kuwait Temporarily Suspends e-Visa for Travellers from 53 Countries
Kuwait has temporarily suspended its popular e-Visa service to enhance the system and improve the visitor experience. This development will impact travellers from 53 countries who used to obtain their visas online before arriving in the country.
The Kuwait Ministry of Interior stated that the suspension is part of a development initiative. The move is intended to improve the user experience and ensure the system meets the expectations of travellers.
The announcement made on the e-visa website announcing the temporary suspension did not give any specific timeline on when the services would resume. The statement reassures visitors that alternatives are in place to facilitate travel during this period.
Citizens of these 53 countries impacted by this 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, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican.
The Alternative Visa Options for Travellers are
Visit Visa Sponsored by a Kuwaiti Resident
Travelers can apply for a visit visa sponsored by a Kuwaiti resident, company, or hotel. This requires sponsorship documentation and approval from Kuwait’s immigration department.
GCC Residents’ Visa
Residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries with specific professions may qualify for a visa on arrival, provided they meet additional criteria.
Business Visa
For travellers visiting Kuwait for work-related purposes, companies can sponsor a business visa, which requires documentation such as an invitation letter and proof of business activity.
