Kuwait e-Visa For Finnish Citizens - Requirements & Fees

Do you want to have a wonderful vacation in Kuwait and experience the best services? Or do you want to see majestic architecture in person? If you have a travel plan to Kuwait the next time, this article will help you.

Obviously, a visa is indispensable in a travel trip. Nowadays, there are many options for applying for a visa. In 2016, the Kuwait Government publicly announced a new type of visa, Kuwait electric visa or called e-Visa. The e-visa program is definitely an excellent method for international travelers thanks to its convenience. With Kuwait Immigration Services, we will explain further about Kuwait e-Visa requirements for Finnish citizens. 

Kuwait evisa for Finnish citizens

1. Kuwait e-Visa Requirements For Finnish Citizens

• Do Finnish citizens need to have a tourist visa to enter Kuwait?

All travelers must have a tourist visa to enter the country lawfully. Citizens of GCC countries (Gulf Cooperation Council) including Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates can stay in Kuwait for 90 days without visas.

Finland is not included in the exempt country list for Kuwait visas. Therefore, the visitors must apply for a Kuwait visa before arrival in the country. There are 02 ways to apply:

• Contact the Kuwait Embassy to apply for a paper visa.
• Apply for an electronic visa (e-visa)

Kuwait e-Visa (electronic visa) or Kuwait visa online is a travel permit allowing travelers to visit Kuwait for travel purposes. We highly recommend you apply for this new visa because of its convenience. You can obtain an e-Visa quickly via the application form without going through the Kuwait embassy. No paperwork is required because the entire process is 100% online.

However, only eligible countries can apply for Kuwait e-Visa. How do you determine your nationality is eligible? Let’s check the requirements.

• Check Kuwait e-visa Information

To be eligible, the applicant must be a citizen of the countries below:

• Residents come from nations such as the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, and all EU countries.
• The residents of GCC countries can visit Kuwait within 90 days without applying for a visa.
• Foreign nationals living in GCC countries, regardless of their nationality, can apply as long as they have a stable job. However, they are required to have a valid residence permit over 06 months.

Citizens of Finland are eligible to apply for a Kuwait online visa do take note that:

• The online visa for Kuwait is a single entry authorization. Travelers can enter Kuwait once and stay up to 90 days. 
• Travelers can stay in Kuwait for a maximum of 03 months (90 days) from arrival day.
• Allowable purposes include travel or leisure activities. Overstaying or employment will not be covered by this visa.
• From the issuable day, the valid time of visa is a month. Pay attention to the expiration date.

If the requirements or rules do not match your case, you can contact the Kuwait Embassy to apply for a traditional visa. However, because the Kuwait Embassy has not been established in Finland, you have to go around countries to apply. Research the location at Check Kuwait Embassy

Kuwait visa requirements for Finnish citizens

2. How To Apply For Kuwait Visa Online From Finland

• List of required documents to prepare 

The procedure is not complicated, unnecessary steps are eliminated. Testing for COVID-19 before a flight is removed. You just need to prepare the basic required documents for an application. Take note below:

• 1. A 06-month Finland passport is required. The passport should be valid for no less than 06 months from the arrival date in Kuwait and have at least a page to get a stamp.
• 2. Credit/debit cards or PayPal accounts to make payments. 
• 3. A current email address to receive your e-Visa.
• 4. A passport-sized photograph of the applicant.
• 5. A copy of the biographical information in the passport. 

• Step-by-step instructions on applying for a Kuwait visa online

The application form is important to complete. The form requires your basic information, and you have to declare honestly for the Ministry of Interior of the State of Kuwait to screen your application correctly. The processing time consists of 04 simple steps, click on “Apply Visa” and follow our instructions:

Step 1: Fill in the application form with your basic information including:

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Nationality
• Address
• Passport number

Step 2: Make a payment for your services and submit the required documents

Step 3: Once submitted, your application will be screened. When approved, receive your e-visa via the email you provided before.

Step 4: You should print your e-visa and bring it with you at all times during the Kuwait trip. With a valid e-Visa, you will receive a stamp on your passport.

The stamping fee is 3 KD ( approximately 10 USD) for each holder. Do not forget to carry the relevant documents, such as a passport, e-visa, and residency permit, to demonstrate your eligibility. The airline staff can reject your immigration if you forget to bring the above documents, even if you have a valid e-visa. If you have any risks related to financial or health, any criminal/terrorist history, or immigration issues in the past, you may not be allowed to enter the country.

Read more about Kuwait e-Visa processing time for Finnish passport holders

Kuwait visa fee for Finnish citizens

3. Kuwait e-Visa Fees For Finnish Citizens

The Finnish applicants have to pay 02 types of fees: Government fees and service fees. Both are required before processing.

Normally the processing time for a Kuwait e-visa is 72 hours. But if your travel plan is urgent, our services provide Rush Visa service to accelerate the process. We have various timing options for urgent situations and the service fee will vary depending. Take into consideration the options below:

• Urgent service: For the applicant who hopes to get an eVisa within 24 hours.
• Super-Urgent service: For the applicant who hopes to get an eVisa within 5 business hours.

By the way, you should apply as soon as possible to avoid problems and solve them on time (if any). Regarding payment methods, we approve bank transfers or digital payments. For bank transfers, both US dollars and Euros are eligible for the Bank of Cyprus. Or if you choose digital payment, you can use a credit/debit card (Visa, Master Card, American Express, PayPal) or PayPal account. Think of your demand carefully before making payment, any changes after that will be charged as a new application.

Travel Insurance is very necessary for your trip, mainly the outbound trips. It is difficult to cover all situations happening accidentally in a strange country. The insurance has various treatments such as Medical Payments Coverage, Trip Delay, Trip Interruption, Lost Baggage, and Protecting Your Benefit from the Covid-19 Pandemic. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Kuwait e-visa, do not hesitate to contact us right away!