Visa Applications / Entry Requirements: Kuwait
Responsibilities
SERVISUM Berlin
all federal states, regardless of the applicant's place of residence
German citizens can get a visa on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days. For more information, see “eVisa”.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CATEGORIES OF VISAS
- Visa application (2x)
in duplicate, see right - Original passport
must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip - Two original passport photos
biometric, photo requirements - Non-German applicants: current certificate of residence (if EU citizen) or copy of residence permit for Germany (if not an EU citizen)
Additional requirements for TOURIST VISAS
- Hotel booking
Additional requirements for BUSINESS VISAS
- Secondment letter
from the employer in Germany (sample) - No Objection Certificate (NOC)
Visa file from the Ministry of the Interior in Kuwait
or
- Invitation letter
from the company in Kuwait, in English
then longer processing time
Processing time (without guarantee):
uncertain
German citizens are entitled to apply for an eVisa (electronic visa) online.
eVisas for Kuwait authorize single entry with a stay of up to 90 days. The eVisa must be used within one month of the date of issue, and the actual visa validity (up to 3 months) then begins with entry. Be careful not to apply for the visa too early
You can see how to apply for an eVisa through SERVISUM in the black box on the right.
Processing time (without guarantee):
approx. 3 working days
Embassy/consular fee for Germans
T = Tourist, B = Business
T/B = €50.00
B = €100.00 (1 year/multiple)