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Short-term visa for business visitors engaging in meetings, conferences, and negotiations. Valid for up to 30 days. Requires sponsorship from Kuwaiti business entity.

Residency permit for children of Kuwaiti women. Eligible for 10-year residency. Fee exemption for children of women who are Kuwaiti by birth.

Residency permit for foreign domestic workers employed in private homes. Limited to ages 21-60. Requires employer (Kuwaiti sponsor) approval. Valid for duration of employment.

Residency permit for dependent spouses and children of qualified foreign residents. Sponsor must have minimum salary KWD 800 and university degree (with exceptions for young children).

Visa for visiting family members residing in Kuwait. Valid for up to 1 month. Requires sponsorship from resident family member.

Visa for all foreign residents of GCC countries regardless of nationality. Valid for 90 days. Available on arrival at all entry points.

Long-term residency permit for foreign investors establishing businesses in Kuwait. Valid for up to 15 years. Requires investment license under Kuwait Law No. 116 of 2013.

Visa for seeking medical treatment in Kuwait. Valid for duration of treatment. Requires referral letter from Kuwaiti medical facility.

Long-term residency permit for foreign nationals owning real estate in Kuwait. Valid for 10 years. Available to property investors without specified minimum property value.

Visa for international students pursuing full-time academic programs in recognized Kuwaiti educational institutions. Sponsored by the educational institution.

Visa for foreign workers employed on government-approved temporary contracts for specific projects (construction, infrastructure, oil & gas). Valid for project duration only.

Electronic travel authorization for tourism purposes. Available to citizens of 53 eligible countries. Single entry allowing up to 90 days stay with valid for up to 1 year.

Visa for travelers transiting through Kuwait. Valid for up to 72 hours for airport transit or 7 days if leaving the airport. Strictly for passage, no tourism or work activities permitted.

Tourist visa issued upon arrival for eligible nationalities and GCC residents. Valid for 90 days. Available at all entry points without pre-application.

Residency permit for employment in Kuwait government institutions and public sector projects. Government agency sponsored. Valid for duration of employment contract.

Residency permit for employment in Kuwait's private sector. Employer-sponsored visa tied to employment contract. Valid for duration of employment, up to 5 years renewable.