Tourist visa (eVisa / visa on arrival)：미국 → 쿠웨이트
American citizens are on Kuwait's official eligible-countries list: get the tourist visa online on the official Kuwait Visa platform (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw) or on arrival at Kuwait International Airport. It is single entry, valid one month from issuance, with a stay of up to three months from entry; the fee is 3 KWD and may vary by nationality.
Kuwait's tourist visa for eligible nationalities — obtained on the official Kuwait Visa platform online, or as a visa on arrival at Kuwait International Airport. Single entry, valid one month from issuance, stay up to three months from entry.
- 유효 기간
- Valid one month from the date of issuance
- 입국 횟수
- Single entry
- 1회 최대 체류 기간
- Up to three months from the date of entry
준비 시작 시기
출발일 3일–14일 전에 준비를 시작하십시오.
the United States is on Kuwait's official list of countries eligible for the e-Visa or visa on arrival. Nationals of eligible countries can obtain the visa either through the official website or upon arrival at Kuwait International Airport.
Create an account on the official Kuwait Visa platform (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw), then apply for the tourist visa by uploading the required documents and paying the visa fee online. Once submitted, your application is reviewed and processed.
The tourist visa fee is 3 Kuwaiti Dinars (the fee may vary depending on the visitor's nationality). Visa fees are not collected unless your application has been accepted, and are then non-refundable.
Tourist visas typically take between 1 and 2 business days. You will receive updates on your application status via email or mobile.
The tourist visa is valid for one month from the date of issuance, allows a single entry, and lets you stay in Kuwait for a maximum of three months from the date of entry. Eligible nationalities may alternatively obtain the visa on arrival at Kuwait International Airport.
필요 서류
- Valid passport — A valid passport with a minimum validity of six months from the date of entry into Kuwait. ✓ 확인됨
- Recent passport photo — A recent passport-sized photo that meets passport photo standards, with a white background and clearly recognisable. ✓ 확인됨
- Confirmed round-trip flight ticket — A confirmed round-trip flight ticket. ✓ 확인됨
- Hotel booking / proof of accommodation — A hotel booking or proof of accommodation in Kuwait. ✓ 확인됨
신청 장소
미국에서의 신청 장소
관할 지역 센터에서 신청Apply online from your home country on the official Kuwait Visa platform — no embassy visit is needed — or obtain the visa on arrival at Kuwait International Airport.
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- 예약 슬롯은 정해진 공개 일정 없이 일괄 공개됩니다. 대부분 현지 이른 아침, 월요일 오전, 매월 1일 전후에 공개됩니다.
- 인기 영사관（대도시의 프랑스, 이탈리아, 스페인 등）은 새 슬롯이 몇 분 안에 마감될 수 있습니다. 사전에 등록하고 로그인한 상태로 확인하십시오.
- 취소로 인해 하루 종일 슬롯이 풀릴 수 있으므로 '예약 불가'로 표시되더라도 매일 확인하십시오.
- 따라서 허용되는 가장 이른 시기에 신청하십시오. 출발 최대 6개월 전부터 가능합니다. 1~2개월 전까지 기다리면 슬롯이 전혀 남아 있지 않은 경우가 많습니다.
알아두면 좋은 정보
- The visa is single entry only — you cannot re-enter on the same tourist visa.
- The tourist visa is valid one month from issuance; enter within that window.
- The 3 KWD fee may vary depending on your nationality, and fees are non-refundable once the application is accepted.
- Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
- Visitors who overstay their visa are fined 10 Kuwaiti Dinars per day and may face a re-entry ban.
