Entry requirements for Kuwait
Short tourist stays only.
- Entry
- Visa on arrival
- Stay
- Up to 90 days per entry
Visa information is provided for information purposes and may contain mistakes. Check official government websites or sources for current requirements and updates before travelling.Check your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the day you arrive.Official site: kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kwApply only on the official government website linked here. Other websites may charge extra fees for the same application.Last checked 15 October 2026
Conditions
- Passport validity
Passport valid for no less than six months (portal visa instructions).
- Fee
Malaysian embassy advice gives the visa processing fee as KWD 3.000 (not stated by the Kuwaiti portal page read).
Entry permit valid 30 days from issue; stay no more than 90 days from entry; single entry; no work (portal visa instructions).
Malaysian embassy advice says Malaysians may instead use the Kuwait e-Visa portal before travel.
Official application pagekuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw
Official sources
- Ministry of Interior of Kuwait (Kuwait Visa portal)kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw