Kuwait Visa for American Citizens

Americans can get a Online Visa to visit Kuwait by completing a form with their personal information and valid travel document information. Please note that because the Kuwait Online visa is directly linked to your travel document (i.e., passport) and it is paramount that the information provided is an exact match to the information shown on the passport, which must be valid for at least 6 more months upon entering Kuwait. The Kuwait Online Visa is a single-entry visa and valid for 90 days.

Kuwait is probably one of the Gulf’s most intriguing destinations. This ancient country is filled with museums, rich, authentic Arabic food, lively cities, and gorgeous beaches. All Americans traveling to Kuwait for touristic purposes are required to hold a valid Kuwait online visa** which is an electronic travel authorization.

Kuwait Visa Requirements for US Citizens

US citizens who are traveling to Kuwait require the following:

Americans who stay longer than applied for are required to pay fines before leaving Kuwait.

US travelers who do not complete Kuwaiti exit procedures will pay a fine or can be imprisoned if they return and attempt to depart from the country.

How to apply for a Kuwait eVisa with an American passport?

The online visa application form for the Kuwait travel visa for US citizens takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

In order to fill out and complete the form, applicants are required to fill out their personal details including passport details and details of your Kuwait visit.

Personal details such as full name, address, date of birth, passport number and nationality must be 100% accurate, so ensure that you double check all details before submitting your Kuwait eVisa application. The expiry date on your passport also needs to be valid for a minimum of six months as of your entry date to Kuwait. A copy of the biometric page of your passport must be attached with the application form.

Once your visa is approved by the Ministry of Interior of the State of Kuwait, your travel visa for Kuwait will be sent to you by email. This should then be printed, ready for presentation at Kuwait border control and must also be kept on your person throughout your visit.

Register With the US Embassy in Kuwait

Citizens of the United States are advised to register with the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait. Travelers who provide the embassy with contact details can be reached quickly in an emergency.

By enrolling with the embassy in Kuwait, U.S. citizens will:

Although most trips to Kuwait are problem-free, registering with the U.S. Embassy provides even greater peace of mind.

American passport holders can opt in when applying for their Kuwait eVisa through this website. Applicants should simply select the Embassy Registration Service option on the payment page.

Contact Details for the Kuwaiti Embassy in the US

Website: http://www.kuwaitembassy.us Address: 2940 Tilden Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 Telephone: (+1) 202-966-0702

Kuwaiti Consulate

New York Telephone: 212-973-4318

Please note: Kuwaiti officials are very strict about traveling to Iraq. US citizens who wish to travel to Iraq through Kuwait will be turned around and/or detained.