Kuwait Visa for Canadian Citizens

Apply eVisa from Canada

In order to be able to apply for a travel visa to visit Kuwait, you must be from an eligible country for visa application to Kuwait, or from a GCC country. The visa application process can be done online via an application form which is sent to the Ministry of the State of Kuwait.

Canadian nationals are eligible to apply for a travel eVisa as long as they comply with the requirements below.

How to Apply for a Travel Visa to Kuwait with a Canadian Passport

To apply for a travel eVisa for Kuwait, you must adhere to the following requirements:

  1. You must be a Canadian national, a citizen from one of the eligible countries, or a GCC country.
  2. Your Canadian passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months on the date of your arrival in Kuwait.
  3. The online visa payment fee must be made with a valid payment method.

it is of utmost importance that your Tourist eVisa for Kuwait is on your person at all times during your stay in Kuwait. Your Canadian passport must also be carried with you at all times.

Kuwait Tourist eVisa Application Process with a Canadian Passport

If you have checked that you are eligible for visa application, you can begin your visa application form. It’s simple and a matter of completing the following information:

  • Personal details
  • Canadian passport details
  • Details of your stay in Kuwait

Double check all your details before submitting your application, as failure to provide accurate information could result in your visa failing approval or not being valid. Make sure you double check the validity date on your passport, as if it is valid for less than 6 months on your date of arrival in Kuwait, your visa will not be valid. If your passport will be valid for less than 6 months on your date of entry to Kuwait, you must apply for a new Canadian passport and receive it before applying for your Kuwait travel visa.

Once your visa application for Kuwait has been approved, your travel visa will be sent to you via email. Print your visa ready for inspection at Kuwait border control and make sure you keep both your visa and your Canadian passport on your person at all times during your stay in Kuwait.

Please note: The Kuwait travel eVisa is valid for a maximum stay of up to 90 days and is a single entry visa only. It will not be valid past its expiration date if not used.

Canadian Citizens Traveling to Kuwait on a Travel Visa

For other enquiries and information, you can contact the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Ottowa, Canada:

The Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Ottawa, Canada

  • 333 Sussex Dr,
  • Ottawa,
  • ON K1N 1J9,
  • Canada
  • Tel: +1 613-780-9999

For more information, read about the Kuwait tourist eVisa or apply for your travel visa for Kuwait with a Canadian passport.

Register with the Canadian Embassy in Kuwait

Canadians traveling to Kuwait are advised to register their details with the Canadian Embassy. By providing contact information, Canadians visiting Kuwait can be reached quickly in an emergency.

Canadians who opt-in for the embassy registration service will:

  • Receive important safety and security updates for Kuwait
  • Get information immediately before, during, and after a crisis
  • Be contacted if there is a family emergency back in Canada

Although most trips to Kuwait are problem-free, registered Canadians can travel with even greater peace of mind.

Visitors can register with the Canadian Embassy in Kuwait when applying for their eVisa. Applicants should select the Canadian Embassy Registration option when they reach the visa payment page.