Tourist visa (eVisa / visa on arrival): British citizen in United States β Kuwait
British citizens living in the United States are on Kuwait's official eligible-countries list: get the tourist visa online from the US (or anywhere) on the official Kuwait Visa platform (kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw), or on arrival at Kuwait International Airport. The process is identical regardless of where you live. 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 β 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.
- Validity
- Valid one month from the date of issuance
- Entries
- Single entry
- Max stay per visit
- Up to three months from the date of entry
When to start
Start 3β14 days before your travel date.
United Kingdom 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.
What you'll need
- Valid passport β A valid passport with a minimum validity of six months from the date of entry into Kuwait. β verified
- Recent passport photo β A recent passport-sized photo that meets passport photo standards, with a white background and clearly recognisable. β verified
- Confirmed round-trip flight ticket β A confirmed round-trip flight ticket. β verified
- Hotel booking / proof of accommodation β A hotel booking or proof of accommodation in Kuwait. β verified
Where you'll apply
Apply online from the United States (or anywhere) on the official Kuwait Visa platform β the process is identical regardless of residence and there is no US visa-centre step β or obtain the visa on arrival at Kuwait International Airport.
Fees
| Tourist visa fee | KWD 3 |
Gotchas to watch
- The visa is single entry only β 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.
