Kuwait Visa for British Citizens
Apply eVisa from UKAll citizens wishing to travel to Kuwait with a British passport need to apply for a visa which can be done easily and quickly online.
Read on to find out the requirements for a Kuwait visa for British citizens, how to apply for a visa to Kuwait and useful, additional information regarding travelling to Kuwait from the UK.
What do British citizens need to visit Kuwait?
For British citizens, the requirements for travelling to Kuwait are the following:
- Each tourist must hold a British passport with a validity extending 6 months beyond their arrival date in Kuwait.
- Citizens from the UK must apply for and carry their approved Kuwait travel visa with them at all times.
- There is an additional fee of 3KD (£7-8 GBP approx.) to be paid in order to enter Kuwait.
Kuwaiti border authorities can be very strict with immigration controls, and it is very important to have all the correct documents available including the Kuwait tourist visa for British citizens, the corresponding passport, and any other necessary travel documents.
How to apply for a Kuwait visa with a British passport?
To obtain a Kuwait visa, British passport holders simply need to complete the online Kuwait eVisa application which will ask general questions about the traveller, request passport information and details of the visit to Kuwait.
The eVisa application process takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, and applicants usually receive the response within 24 hours although it can sometimes take longer.
The application process will require basic personal information including name, gender, date, and place of birth, country of citizenship, passport details such as country and date of issue, expiry date and passport number and also intended date of arrival and accommodation address. The second section of the Kuwait eVisa application requires a copy of the biometric page of the applicant’s British passport.
After completing this application and sending it to be screened by the Ministry of Interior of the State of Kuwait, you will receive an email with the approved eVisa for Kuwait >indicating the issue date, valid-until date and the visa number to be printed and presented to the authorities at the Kuwait border control upon entry.
Travelling to Kuwait from the UK with eVisa
The eVisa for Kuwait allows British citizens to travel to Kuwait within one month of the issue date and permits a single entrance into the country. British nationals can stay up to 90 days with the Kuwait tourist visa.
There is also the possibility of requesting a traditional visa from the Kuwait Embassy in London which also houses the Kuwait Consulate and Visa Office:
- 2 Albert Gate
- London
- SW1X 7JU
- Tel: 020 7590 3400
- Tube Station: Knightsbridge
Register With the British Embassy in Kuwait
British citizens are advised to register with the UK Embassy in Kuwait. By providing the embassy with contact details, registered travelers can be reached easily in an emergency.
UK passport holders who opt-in for this service will:
- Receive travel and safety information about Kuwait
- Get immediate advice before, during, and after a crisis
- Be reached easily if there is a family emergency in the UK
Most trips to Kuwait are problem-free. Nevertheless, registering with the British Embassy in Ukraine provides even greater security and peace of mind.
British passport holders can register online when applying for their Kuwait eVisa. Applicants should select the UK Embassy Registration service option on the payment page.