Kuwait visa requirements for Burmeses

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Burmeses visiting Kuwait

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Kuwaiti Visa.

    • A Myanmar 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 blue background.
    • Travel document.
    • Proof of financial support.
    • Proof of accommodation.
    • Copy of return flight ticket.
    • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country. 
    • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
    • Copy of travel itinerary.

    Kuwait Visa for Burmeses

    Facts about Kuwait

    Kuwait is a country which a rich cultural heritage. The country is best known for its modern-day architecture. A lot of skyscrapers can be seen in the country. Then there is also the most famous landmark in the country, the Kuwait Towers. The tower is the first stop for tourists in the country. From the tower, you have a view of the most inhabited parts of the country.

    Types of Kuwait Visa

    Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
    Tourist visa 2 working days 90 days
    Business visa 7 working days 90 days

    General Requirements for Kuwait Visa

      • A Myanmar 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 blue background.
      • Travel document.
      • Proof of financial support.
      • Proof of accommodation.
      • Copy of return flight ticket.
      • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country. 
      • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
      • Copy of travel itinerary.
      Kuwait Tourist visa Kuwait Business visa

      Kuwait Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

      • The Kuwaiti tourist visa can be issued to Myanmars traveling to Kuwait for tourism and visitation purposes.
      • The Kuwaiti tourist visa is valid for 90 days.
      • An invitation letter must be provided by the host that the applicant in Kuwait.
      • Proof of financial sustenance must be provided by the applicant. This must come in form of a recent bank statement.
      • Visitors are required to have at least 30 USD per day in order to finance their stay in Kuwait.
      • A faxed copy of the visitor’s passport can also be faxed by the sponsor to obtain the visit visa. The visa copy will then be faxed to the visitor to enable him to travel to Kuwait.
      • Visitors will be denied entry into Kuwait if they do not have a return ticket.
      • Foreigners are advised to avoid the J’leeb Ash Shuyoukh area (near the airport) especially during nighttime hours, as it has been identified as a high-crime area.
      • The following actions are considered illegal in Kuwait and may also lead to prosecution, imprisonment, and immediate deportation:
        • Taking pictures or video clips without the subject’s knowledge or consent.
        • Having unpaid debts.
        • Driving without a Kuwait driver’s license after obtaining a residence permit.

      Kuwait Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

      • The Kuwaiti business visa is issued to Myanmars traveling to Kuwait for tourism purposes.
      • You are also required to provide proof of accommodation, such as a hotel booking, a rental agreement or a letter of invitation from a host whose house you will be staying, for the duration of your intended stay in Kuwait.
      • Proof of your financial sufficiency for the duration of your stay in Kuwait is required. This could be in the form of your bank account statement, not older than three months or sponsorship letter by the company that confirms that they will be sponsoring your trip financially.
      • You should also get an invitation letter from a Kuwaiti company. This letter has to appear as an invitation to attend meetings or other relevant events that match trade, industry or work.
      • It must be stated in either the cover letter from your employer or the letter of invitation from the Kuwaiti company that one or both of the companies will be covering your travel expenses during your stay in Kuwait.
      • Any proof of previous trade relations between the two companies, you are required to provide proof of such an event.
      • If you are employed, you need to present an employment contract, your bank statement of the latest six months, leave permission from your employer, and an income Tax Return form.
      • If you are self-employed, a copy of your business license, the company's latest six months bank statement and an Income Tax Return should be presented.

      Kuwait Visa Fees

      Visa Type

      Sub Types

      Visa Fees

      Tourist visa

      20.00 (USD)

      Business visa

      20.00 (USD)

      Kuwait Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Myanmar

      Location

      Address

      Yangon

      Kuwaiti Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar --- No. 62/B, Golden Valley Road Bahan Township Yangon Myanmar

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      myanmar@mofa.gov.kw

      (+95) (1) 230 5942 / 3

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Can you drink alcohol in Kuwait?

      One thing you will quickly discover is you are not allowed to consume alcohol in Kuwait. Alcohol consumption is forbidden.

      Do I need a visa to travel to Kuwait?

      Visitors to Kuwait must obtain a visa unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.

      Is my visa fee refundable?

      Your visa application fee is non-refundable and you cannot transfer it to another person.

      How many days will take to process a Kuwait visa?

      It takes approximately 2 working days to obtain a Kuwait visit visa. Hotels can arrange visit visas for business and it takes around 7 days.