Kuwait e-Visa For Swiss Citizens - Requirements & Fees

Kuwait's Government does not support a visa-free policy for citizens of Switzerland. Swiss passport holders must have a valid visa to visit Kuwait. Swiss citizens can obtain a visa through:

• Apply for a visa at the Kuwait Embassy.
• Apply for a Kuwait e-Visa or online visa (Recommended).

GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) nationals from Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates can remain in Kuwait without the need for a visa for up to 90 days. So if you intend to visit Kuwait from Switzerland, you should apply for a visa at least a week before your departure date. 

The Kuwait e-Visa application can be done in a few minutes. The entire process is conducted online. In comparison to the traditional method, Kuwait Immigration Services now provide a simple online application system.

Applicants will just need less than 20 minutes to complete the Kuwait visa application procedure. The procedure consists of four basic steps, which are as follows:

• Step 1:  Complete the application form by entering your basic information, and ensure all information you provided is accurate to prevent unnecessary trouble.
• Step 2: Complete the payment for your visa fees and submit supporting documents to complete the visa application process.
• Step 3: You will receive the digital e-Visa via the email address (a PDF format) when your visa application is approved.
• Step 4: Print out your e-Visa and bring it with you at all times during your trip. With a valid e-Visa, you will receive a stamp on your passport upon arrival at a Kuwait airport.

For more information, please visit Kuwait e-Visa requirements for Swiss citizens.

Swiss nationals who want to apply for a Kuwait e-Visa must meet the following requirements:

• A valid Switzerland passport with a minimum of 06 months remaining from the date of arrival into Kuwait.
• The passport should include at least two blank pages for the visa stamp.
• A biographical copy of the passport.
• A photograph of the applicant (the photo should be on a white background, and the applicant should be in formal attire)
• A Covid-19 Vaccine Card if applicable

Moreover, Kuwait e-visa holders should pay attention of the following details:

• Kuwait e-visa grants a maximum of three months (90 days) from the date of their arrival. Overstaying instances may result in a fine.
• The e-visa allows one-time entrance only. If you return, you must apply for a new visa.
• Keep in mind that tourist e-visa forbids visitors from engaging in any employment activity. 
• The Kuwait e-visa, however only allows 30 days (1 month) staying. If you want to stay longer, visitors must re-enter Kuwait again.

If the requirements and conditions of the Kuwait e-Visa are not suitable for your plans, you can contact the nearest Kuwait Embassy or our professionals at Kuwait Immigration Services for further assistance. 

At Kuwait Immigration Services, we provide varied processing time services as well as the fee varies accordingly. The processing period is normally 03 busiess days (72 working hours). However, if you have lack of time, do consider Rush visa service, which expedites the processing of your visa application. Please check out the following alternatives:

• Normal processing: For Swiss applicants who need an eVisa within three business days.
• Urgent processing: For Swiss citizens who need an eVisa within 24 hours. Applicants will have to pay a service fee of $79.
• Super-Urgent processing: For Swiss individuals who need an eVisa within 5 business hours. A service fee of $99 is required. 

We highly advise international visitors to apply for their visa a week before their trip to have enough time for preparation and prevent any issue may arise during the process. 

When applying for a Kuwait visa at Kuwait Immigration Services, our system make it significantly simpler to verify your Kuwait visa status. Applicants may check the status of their Kuwait visa at any moment by following these 03 steps:

• Step 1: Log in to the Kuwait Immigration Services website using your registered information
• Step 2: From the main page, click the "Check Status" section
• Step 3: Verify and confirm the information. Some information that may be required is your Application Reference (or Your Full Name), Passport Number, and Email ( which you use to apply). 

Within moments, applicants will be able to track the status of their Kuwait visa within moments. This is an excellent method to keep apprised of the progress of your application. You can find more related questions via our FAQs section or contact us today for further assistance.

Applicants must pay two sorts of visa fees, the Government fee and the service fee. The fees are required and must be paid prior to processing.

The Government fee is $30 for each applicant. This amount is paid to the Kuwait Immigration Department to evaluate your visa application. 

The service cost you must pay is determined by the processing time you select for your e-Visa application. In most cases, the processing period is 72 working hours. However, if your travel is hurried, we offer the Rush Visa service. Consider the following options:

• Standard processing: For applicants who require an e-Visa in less than three business days. This is the most affordable service.
• Urgent processing: For those who require an e-Visa within 24 hours. Applicants must pay an additional fee when selecting this service.
• Super-Urgent processing: For those who require an e-Visa within 5 business hours. This is the fastest processing service. 

For more details about visa requirements, visit Kuwait e-Visa for Swiss citizens.