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How to get a Kuwait visa from Madagascar
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Malagasy passport holders travelling to Kuwait.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Kuwait.
Business visa
Processing time7 working days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$20
Tourist visa
Processing time2 working days
Validity30 days
Fee (approx.)$20
Application requirements
Documents Malagasy applicants need to provide.
- A Madagascar passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (40 mm x 60 mm) taken in a blue background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- The Kuwaiti tourist visa is available to citizens of Madagascar intending to travel to Kuwait for tourism purposes.
- This visa is valid for 90 days.
- Be aware that desert areas and some beaches contain unexploded ordnance and war materials left over from the 1990-1991 Gulf War. Be careful not to venture into unsafe territories.
- Embassy policy places the Kuwait/Iraq border demarcation area north of Mutla’a Ridge as off-limits for travelers without special permission.
- Although criminal activities in Kuwait are relatively low, travelers are advised to remain cautious.
- If you are injured during the commission of a crime, seek medical treatment at a public hospital before filing a police report. You can bring the medical report with you to the police station afterward.
- Possession of alcohol and/or narcotics is illegal in Kuwait.
- Possession of alcohol or driving under the influence will get you immediate imprisonment.
- Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs, synthetics, and drug-making ingredients are severe. Convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.
- Convictions for drug trafficking may include a death penalty sentence.
- Pork products and pornography are prohibited. Customs regulations are strict, particularly regarding firearms and religious materials.
- It is illegal to photograph government buildings, military installations, and oil-related infrastructure. Ask for permission before photographing people. Some women find being photographed offensive and may report the incident to local police.
- Air pollution is a significant problem in Kuwait. You should consult your doctor prior to travel and consider the impact smog and heavy particulate pollution may have on your health.
Business visa
- Citizens of Madagascar can apply for the Kuwaiti business visa if they intend to travel to the country for business.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer written on the company’s letterhead should be provided. The letter should include the following:
- The full name, address and contact details of the host company.
- Specify the purpose and duration of stay.
- Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant.
- Be signed by the applicant's host company.
- Be issued within the last three months.
- An official invitation letter from the company in Kuwait must be provided. The company’s address, the reason for your visit and the duration of your stay should be clearly stated.
- A certificate of business registration of the company in Kuwait is required.
- A copy of your legal status in Madagascar is required.
- If your employer or the company you are meeting with will be responsible for taking care of your expenses, it should be stated in the invitation letter.
- If you have been in business with the same company previously, proof of this should be presented during the visa application process.
Where to apply
Kuwait embassy & visa application centers in Madagascar.
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AddressKuwait currently does not maintain an embassy in Madagascar. Citizens of Madagascar are advised to use embassies/consulates in their neighboring countries for their applications.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I drink alcohol in Kuwait
Alcohol is outlawed in Kuwait, so travelers are forbidden from drinking, purchasing or importing alcohol into the country.
Can you eat pork in Kuwait
The same rule for alcohol applies here too: Pork is officially forbidden in Kuwait.
What is the official language of Kuwait
Arabic is the official language of Kuwait, but English is widely spoken. English is used in business and is a compulsory second language in schools.
What is the main religion in Kuwait
Islam is the official religion in Kuwait, and the majority of the citizen population are Muslim. There are also small native Christian and Bahá'í populations. Most expatriates in Kuwait are Muslim, Hindu, Christian or Buddhist.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Kuwait visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.