How to get a Kuwait visa from South Africa

• This visa type is for those visiting the country for sightseeing, recreational or relaxation purposes in the country.
• You can also visit friends or relatives with this kind of visa.
• If you a visiting a relative or friend, you need a letter of invitation from the host.
• The address of the host should be clearly stated on the letter. Also, a valid means of identification should be tendered.
• You are not allowed to take up paid employment during your time in the country.
• Visitors are not allowed to study with this kind of visa.
• Original copy of minors’ birth certificate is required for the visa application process.
• Travelers should have a valid medical insurance.
• The visa takes 1 - 3 working days to be processed.
• The visa fee is USD 18.20

• The visa is for those who visit Kuwait for business purposes.
• People who apply for this visa do so with the intention of developing business relationships with companies in the country.
• These business people can attend business meeting, attend conferences and sign contracts in the country.
• A letter of invitation from the Kuwaiti company you want to do business with stating the purpose and duration of the visit.
• Letter from your current employer confirming your leave and the duration of your stay in the country.
• If you are traveling with a minor, the application form of the minor should be submitted by the parents of the minor.
• Travelers should ensure they have a valid medical insurance.
• You are not allowed to work with this kind of visa.
• Evidence of employment and family ties which shows you have the intention of returning to South Africa after the duration of your trip.
• This visa is valid for 90 days.

• This is for those who visit the country to receive medical treatment in Kuwait that cannot be gotten in South Africa.
• You need a medical permit for any medical visit that surpasses 3 months.
• A letter from the medical institution in Kuwait stating the reason and duration of the medical treatment.
• Document showing the diagnosis of the ailment and stating the reason the treatment cannot be gotten in South Africa.
• Proof of payment for the medical treatment.
• Holders of this visa cannot take up paid employment while in the country.
• Applicants are required to have a valid medical insurance.
• Minors should possess an original copy of their birth certificate.
• Once you are done with the treatment, you are expected to leave the country.
• The visa costs USD 18.20.

• This is the visa meant for those who intend to attend one of the country’s institution of learning.
• A letter confirming the enrolment of an individual to an institution of learning is required.
• A study permit is required for any course longer than the duration of three months.
• Holders of this visa are not allowed to take up paid employment in the country.
• Valid medical insurance is needed.
• If you are a minor, a letter of consent signed by both parents is needed. An original copy of birth certificate is also required.
• At the end of your study, you are expected to leave the country.
• The visa fee costs USD18.20.

• This visa is issued to people who need to make a short-stop at the airport to board a connecting flight.
• Applicants may be members of a crew ship that left a South African port trying to connect with another ship going to their destination country.
• Before applying for this visa, it is necessary to have the visa and flight ticket of the destination country. You may not be allowed entry to Kuwait without these documents.
• Minors should have an original copy of their birth certificate.
• The holder is not allowed to visit any relative or friend.
• Touring the country is prohibited.
• It is a single-entry visa.
• It is valid for only 24 hours.

Yes, you need a visa to visit Kuwait.