How to get Kuwait tourist Visa yourself

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Kuwait is one of the Asian country you can go for tourism, the environment is friendly, cost of food, transportation even hotels bills are slightly low compared to other Asian countries.

There are good places you can visit during your stay in Kuwait such as Kuwait towers, Souk Al mubarakiya, sheikh juber Al- Ahmed cultural center, Al shaheed Park, Kuwait national museum, souq sharq among others.

Here are, how to get Kuwait tourist visa yourself
Step 1

Check the eligibility: When applying for a Kuwait tourist visa, be sure you have a valid passport that will not expire a month after departure date. Have a passport that is valid at least six months beyond your planned departure date. Importantly, check if your country is on visa-exempt category, before applying for tourist visa in Kuwait. This is because some country may not require visa to enter Kuwait.

Step 2
Gather required documents: know that countries requirements for entry Kuwait on tourist visa may vary. It is advised you check Kuwait official website or embassy in your country to know the necessary documents to carry before applying.

Step 3
Completed visa application form.
Valid passport.
Passport-sized photographs.
Proof of travel arrangements
Evidence of sufficient funds to cover your stay in Kuwait.
Travel itinerary.
Copy of your Kuwaiti host’s civil ID or a letter of invitation (if applicable).
Evidence of health insurance (some embassies may require this).

Step 4
Look for Kuwait embassy or consulate: check Kuwaiti embassy or consulate in your country. Search for their official website or contact them directly to extract the most up-to-date and accurate information concerning visa application process.

Step 5
Submit your application: To submit the visa application form, you are required to pay fees. Per applicant may require to pay 9.8 USD. Submit your application on the approved online portal of the embassy. Try as much as possible to provide every required information accurately as inappropriate information may deny you visa.

Step 6
Attend an interview: be fully ready to attend interview if you’re called. Though some countries may enter Kuwait without much interview. Whereas Some country or embassies might require an interview as one of the visa application process. If you are called for an interview, take time go through your application and supporting documents

Step7
Wait for processing: if you intend applying for a tourist visa, start some months ahead of your travel date as processing time for a Kuwait tourist visa can vary. Though tourist visa processing may take 2 to 3 weeks. While waiting, vist Kuwait laws and policy official website to familiarize yourself with Kuwait rules and regulations.

Step 8
Collect your visa: when you are collecting the visa, try to check the visa details for accuracy before leaving the embassy.

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Note, that your tourist visa can you allow stay in Kuwait for approximately three weeks(3 weeks)

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Bottom line
It’s always advisable to consult the official website of the Kuwaiti embassy or consulate in your country for the most up-