VISA

e-Visa service (sightseeing / business / Family visit / official)

• The visa allows you to stay for maximum 3 months starting from the date of entry.
• Passenger should be holding a passport valid for more than 6 months from the date of travel to Kuwait. Blank space is needed at least two facing pages.
• The visa fee is 3 Kuwaiti Dinar.

Visa on Arrival (sightseeing/ business / Family visit / official)

• The concerned authorities in the state of Kuwait shall reserve the right to refuse admitting any person into the country without explanation.
• Passenger should not be black listed in the state of Kuwait.
• Passenger should be holding a passport valid for more than 6 months from the date of travel to Kuwait. Blank space is needed at least two facing pages.
• Passenger should register address in Kuwait when applying for the visa at visas counter at the airport.
• The required fee is 3 Kuwaiti Dinar.
  The fee is subject to change without prior notice.
• All visas are valid for 3 month from the date of entry.
• Visa is valid for ONE ENTRY ONLY. No multiple entry or transit visa issued.

Work Permit Visa (Japanese passport holders & Foreign Resident in Japan)

• A Passport with minimum of 6 months validity. 　Blank space is needed at least two facing pages.
• Passport copy showing applicant’s basic data such as full name, Passport number, photo, and so on.
• One application form completed and signed by the applicant (CLICK HERE)
• One photograph (3 x 3.5 cm)
• ELECTRONIC VISA (Paper sent from the applicant’s employer in Kuwait)
• Medical certificate (in English) including the basic items and result of HIV test, Hepatitis B & C, and chest X-ray test.
• Police Clearance Certificate issued from your local police station.
• Medical certificate and police certificate must be legalized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan prior to applying at the Embassy.
• The validity of Medical Certificate and Police Clearance Certificate is for 3 months at the time of entry to Kuwait.
• Copy of Japanese Resident Card (“Zairyu card”) ※Foreign resident only
• A fee: 25,000 Yen. The fee must be paid by cash.

Family Visa (Japanese passport holders and Foreign residents in Japan)

• A Passport with minimum of 6 months validity. Blank space is needed at least two facing pages.
• Passport copy showing applicant’s basic data such as full name, Passport number, photo, and so on.
• Copy of the Foreigner’s resident card (“Zairyu card”)※Foreign resident only
• One application form completed and signed by the applicant (CLICK HERE)
• One passport size photograph
• ELECTRONIC VISA (Paper sent from the applicant’s sponsor in Kuwai)
• Medical certificate (in English) including the basic items and result of HIV test, Hepatitis B & C, and chest X-ray test.(Age 12 and over. Vaccination record is required for the children aged 5-11 years old.)
• Police Clearance Certificate issued within 3 months when entering Kuwait from your local police station.(Age 18 and over)
• Medical certificate / Vaccination record and Police Clearance Certificate must be legalized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan prior to applying at the Embassy.
• The validity of Medical Certificate and Police Clearance Certificate is for 3 months at the time of entry to Kuwait.
• A fee 15,000 Yen (Over 18 years old)/ 10,000 Yen (Age 5-17 years old)/ Free (Under 4 years old). The fee must be paid by cash.

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