How to Get Kuwait Tourist Visit Visa from London

The State of Kuwait is one of the sovereign Arabic states in the Middle East and it is situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula. The country has rich oil reserves, which makes it one of the wealthy states in the entire world and fifth largest oil reserves possessor. The country also holds the record of being the highest Human Development Index (HDI) in the entire Middle East and it is rated as a high income economy. Due to this reason several foreigners frequently visit this region in order to avail or grab opportunity from the ever boosting economy of Kuwait.

Since the Kuwaiti government is currently not offering any tourists visas, so you can get to this country by applying for a visit visa. Below is the step by step guide that will help you understand the procedure and acquire the visa.

Instructions

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    Requirements


    In order to visit Kuwait, you will need a company or individual or a resident foreigner, who can provide you sponsorship of the state, which is a must.


    Requirements to get this type of visa are as:


    1.       Photocopy of the visitor's passport.


    2.       Original and photocopy of the sponsor's passport.


    3.       Original and photocopy of the sponsor's civil identification.


    4.       Original and photocopy of the sponsor's work permit. (For private sector employees only)


    5.       Genuine evidence of the family relationship.


    6.       Visa application and security form should be completed by the sponsor.


    7.       Sponsor of the visa should not be earning less than KD 450 per month in case of government employee and a minimum KD 650 if working in a private sector.

  • 2

    Download Form and  Apply for Visa


    Applicants can download the visa application form this link.


    There are two ways to apply Kuwaiti visa, either the visitor goes to Kuwait embassy and have his or her visa application processed and get their passport stamped.


    Visit: The State Of Kuwait Embassy


    OR


    Sponsor can fax the copy of the visitor’s passport to acquire his or her visa in Kuwait.

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    Visa Fee


    The cost of the visit visa is KD 3, while the entry permits are provided free of charge. Visit visas and entry permits are valid for entry within 90 days after issuance and then for a stay of up to 30 days only after entry.

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    Submission


    If the applicant is applying for tourist visa from London then below is the address to submit his or her papers along with the passport. Submission timings starts from 09:30 - 16:00 (with appointment only).


    The State Of Kuwait Embassy


    Address: 2 Albert Gate, London SW1X 7JU, United Kingdom. view map

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    Receive Your Visa


    In case the applicant forward the visa request in London consulate then he or she can collect it during these timings 15:00 to 15:45 from Sunday to Thursday. In case the sponsor had applied for the visa in Kuwait then, he or she will send back the copy of the visa to the visitor. When the applicant arrive at the airport in Kuwait, sponsore will meets them with their original visa. These visa papers should be deposited to a special counter located in the arrival hall, from where visitor will collect them to complete the entry official procedure.


    However, acquiring a visit visa by both means will take nearly two working days.

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