Kuwait Visa Resources

Kuwait - UK Foreign travel advice

This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel to Kuwait.

Living in Kuwait

Information for British citizens moving to or living in Kuwait, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.

State of Kuwait's Diplomatic Missions Abroad

Kuwaiti embassies and consulates abroad

Kuwait - Country Commercial Guide

Discusses key Kuwaiti economic indicators and trade statistics, which countries are dominant in the market, and other issues that affect trade.

Kuwait announces new expat residency laws

Kuwait introduces new residency rules for foreigners after six decades of previous decree

Kuwaits Ministry of Interior announces new rules for visit visas

Kuwait introduces new visit visas; expat rules explained and full list of 53 visa-on-arrival countries.

Kuwait opens doors to 14 professions; eases residency visa process

According to the revised Article 29, newcomers applying for a dependent or family visa must now have a monthly salary of at least KD800, a university degree, and a profession relevant to the visa application. However, breaking away from traditional norms, the degree requirement has been eliminated for a select list of professions.

Kuwait: Cultural and Social Activities Visa Announced

The government of Kuwait has introduced a new entry visa category for individuals participating in sports, cultural, or social activities.

Kuwait launches new service for issuing online work visa for the private sector

A new service was launched for issuing work visas online for the private sector by the Public Authority for Manpower and the Ministry of Interior which has become an alternative service for printing work visas.

Kuwait to issue one-year residency permits for expats

Those working in private sector and have permit for more than two years are exempt