Visa application / entry requirements: Kuwait

German citizens may get a visa on arrival (if the stay is not longer than 30 days).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VISA CATEGORIES

• visa application form (2x)
  twice, see on the right
  
  
• passport
  original, at least valid for 6 months after journey
  
  
• two passport pictures
  original, biometric, photo requirements
  
  non-German applicants
• current residence registration (Meldebescheinigung) (if EU citizen) or
• valid residence permit for Germany (if not EU citizen)


FOR TOURIST VISA

additional to minimum requirements above


• hotel confirmation

FOR BUSINESS VISA

additional to minimum requirements above


• company letter
  from employer in Germany in english language (sample)
  
  
• No Objection Certificate (NOC)
  Visa file from the Ministry of Interior in Kuwait
  
  or
  
  
• letter of invitation 
  from company in Kuwait
  than longer processing time

Website of the embassy: http://kuwait-botschaft.de/site/

E-VISA

German citizens are also entitled to apply for a so-called E-Visa (electronic visa) online.

E-Visa for Kuwait allows for a single entry with a stay up to 90 days. The E-Visa must be used within one month after issue, otherwise it expires. The actual validity of the E-Visa (up to 3 months) begins when you enter the country. Make sure to not apply for it too early.

How you can apply for an E-Visa via SERVISUM is shown in the black box on the right.