Kuwait Guide: Visas & Permits

Which documents do you need when going to Kuwait? What are the regulations on visas and residence permits? Our legal guide will help you understand the paperwork you need to complete before moving to Kuwait.

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  Introduction

  Documentation required to enter Kuwait

  The movement of foreigners is tightly controlled in Kuwait, and issuing of visas and other permits is subject to strict bureaucratic procedures.

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  Visas

  How to obtain a visa

  You can enter Kuwait without a visa if you’re a GCC national, citizens of other countries may be able to obtain a visit visa on arrival in Kuwait. Everyone else will need to apply for a visa in advance of travelling to Kuwait.

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  Citizenship

  Is it possible to become a national of Kuwait?

  As a foreigner, you won’t be granted rights of citizenship in Kuwait.

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