Who needs a visa?
Nationals of Poland need a visa to enter Kuwait. Although some sources mention the option of obtaining a visa on arrival, it is recommended to complete the formalities before departure, especially if You arrive at night or at the weekend.
Tourist e‑visa – key parameters
Type: single entry
Validity of the document: 30 days from the date of issue
Maximum stay: up to 90 days
Consular fee: 3 KWD (≈ 10 USD)
If You hold a passport other than a Polish one, please check whether Your nationality or GCC resident status allows You to obtain an e‑visa.
Documents required for the application
Colour scan of the passport; the document must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the visa validity
Completed online visa application form
Step‑by‑step procedure
Complete the short e‑visa application form.
Attach the required passport scan.
Pay the application fee by card (fee charged in Kuwaiti dinars).
Wait for the decision – the approved visa pre‑approval is sent by e‑mail.
Print the e‑visa You receive; the actual entry stamp will be placed in Your passport at the airport.
How long does it take and how much does it cost?
Processing time: from several hours to a few working days
Office working days: Sunday – Thursday (on Fridays decisions are issued only occasionally)
Total cost: approx. 10 USD + any applicable service fee of the intermediary
Is a visa on arrival possible?
Information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicates that a tourist visa cannot be obtained at the airport – You must submit the application online before departure.
Travellers’ most frequent questions
How long must the passport be valid? At least 6 months beyond the visa validity period.
When is the best time to apply? At least a few days before the trip, to avoid delays caused by additional enquiries from the authorities.
Is an e‑visa an actual visa already? No; it is a pre‑approval. The final visa is the stamp in Your passport, which You receive on arrival and when leaving the country.
Kuwait e‑visa with Notberg
Our portfolio includes a Kuwait e‑visa for tourism and private visits. It is a single‑entry visa with a stay of up to 90 days. The authorities need around 3 days to issue a decision. You may choose one of three service packages:
Standard: 4 days to prepare and submit the application,
Premium: we submit Your application within 1 day,
Instant: we submit Your application on the day of order.
With the Instant package, the e‑visa can be ready in as little as 3 days. We only need a completed online form and a scan of the passport data page with Your photo. The application is filed online, so You do not have to go to the embassy.
What to watch out for in the application and at the border
The passport scan must show the entire data page, without glare and without any covered parts. If the file is illegible, we will ask You to send a new one.
At border control You must present a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation. The e‑visa does not replace these documents.
Legalisation of documents for work and residence in Kuwait
The tourist e‑visa does not entitle You to work. A work visa requires additional documents from the employer, and for a residence visa the passport must be valid for at least 2 years.
Kuwait is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so documents for a residence permit must undergo legalisation, with the final stage at the Embassy of Kuwait in Warsaw. The Kuwait legalisation package covers a degree certificate, a criminal record certificate and, if You are travelling with Your family, a birth certificate and a marriage certificate. You may choose between Standard and Premium packages. With the Premium package, the entire process takes as little as 24 days. You send the original degree certificate, and it remains in the country during the procedure, so start the legalisation before You leave.
Additional questions about Kuwait
Is an Israeli stamp in the passport a problem?
It may be. With an Israeli entry stamp in Your passport You may be refused a visa or entry to Kuwait.
What is prohibited to bring into Kuwait?
Narcotics, alcohol, pork and pork products, gaming machines and pornographic materials.
Can my employer keep my passport?
They should not. Your passport remains with You even when Your employer arranges a work visa for You.