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Most visitors to Kuwait will require a visa. Citizens of several countries can apply for an eVisa or obtain a visa upon arrival at the airport. For more detailed information and to apply for a visa online, visit the official eVisa portal.
Once registered for the QS Higher Ed Summit: Middle East 2025, you may request a Summit invitation letter to support your visa application. Below are four options for obtaining a visa based on different scenarios:
Delegates who choose to stay at our official hotel—Radisson Blu Hotel Kuwait—can request assistance with their business visa application. These hotels offer a streamlined visa process for registered guests.
Please note that visa applications will only be processed for delegates staying with our selected official hotels.
Holiday Inn – Salmiya also offers assistance with business visa applications at a lower price. Staying at this hotel provides a similar service to help with your visa processing.
Visitors who do not choose any of our recommended hotels can apply for a tourist visa, provided they meet the nationality requirements. For more information and to check eligibility for a tourist visa, visit the Kuwait eVisa website.
If none of the above options (A, B, or C) are applicable, delegates may apply for a business visa through the GUST HR department, which can assist in special cases where the other paths are not suitable.
General Visa Information
It is recommended to apply for your visa at least 28 days before your intended date of travel. For certain nationalities, visa applications may take longer, so plan well in advance.
Visa Fees:
Visa Application
Most visitors to Kuwait will require a visa. Citizens of several countries can apply for an eVisa or obtain a visa upon arrival at the airport. For more detailed information and to apply for a visa online, visit the official eVisa portal.
eVisa Process
Nationals of certain countries can apply for a visa online before arriving in Kuwait. The process is simple, and approval is typically received within a few days. You can check the eligibility and apply at the following website: Kuwait eVisa.
Normal Visa from Kuwaiti Missions Abroad
For those who are not eligible for the eVisa, visas must be applied for through a Kuwaiti Embassy or Consulate. Detailed information on visa application procedures, required documents, and processing times can be obtained from the nearest Kuwaiti diplomatic mission in your country. The list of Kuwaiti missions can be viewed at: Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
It is recommended to apply for your visa at least 28 days before your intended date of travel. For certain nationalities, visa applications may take longer, so it’s advisable to plan well in advance.
Once registered for the QS Higher Ed Summit: Middle East 2025, you may request for a Summit invitation letter to support your visa application.
Book Your Stay with Our Official Hotel
The official hotel, Radisson Blu Hotel Kuwait, is offering a service to assist with visa applications.
*Please note that visa applications will only be processed for delegates staying with our official hotel
* For those not staying with our official hotel an invitation letter provided to you will only support your individual visa application.
Visa fees are KD 12 for most nationalities and KD 21 for Egyptian nationals.
