Kuwait visa requirements for Vietnameses

Travel and visa requirements

Kuwaiti Visa is not required for Vietnameses

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Vietnam nationals wanting to make a visit to Kuwait, they can either apply for Kuwait e-visa or visa on arrival for a duration of 90 days on each visa type.
  • Kuwait visa on arrival with 30 days of stay can also be issued to Vietnam tourist travellers.
  • Travellers are advised to apply for the Kuwait e-visa five (5) days prior to their departure to Kuwait.
  • You are to visit https://www.moi.gov.kw/main to apply for Kuwait e-visa and fill out the visa application form online.
  • Supplied all the required information accurately and upload all the requested documents.
  • Your Kuwait e-visa will be processed within 3 days and will be emailed to you once approved.
  • Print out the e-visa issued and the visa application form before your departure to Kuwait as they will be requested along with the other necessary documents at the Kuwait Immigration Department.
  • Your Vietnam international passports that have a validity of up to 6 months and beyond and reserve at least 2 blank passport pages on your passports for mandatory stamps.
  • Kuwait airport authority does not levy an airport (embarkation) tax on passengers.
  • The standard time zone of Kuwait is (GMT+3), while Vietnam is (GMT+7) hence, Vietnam is 4 hours ahead of Kuwait.
  • The estimated average flight time from Hanoi, Vietnam to Kuwait is 11 hours, 35 minutes.
  • Some of the flights operating between the two countries are THAI, Kuwait Airways, Emirates, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air and Vietnam Airlines.
  • The dialling code used in Kuwait is (+965), available for both national and international communications.
  • Financial institutions including the commercial banks in Kuwait do not operate on Fridays and Saturdays but resume service on Sundays.
  • Currencies of any form up to KWD 3000 or its equivalents such as gold bullion must be declared.
  • Kuwait Dinar (KWD) is the local currency accepted as the legal tender in the country.
  • You can exchange your foreign currencies in any authorized local bank in Kuwait or any other authorized financial institution in the country.
  • Luggage of all the passengers will be cleared at the Kuwait International Airport.
  • Health veterinarian and rabies certificates together with import permit is required from those who are going to be visiting Kuwait with their pets.
  • An import permit issued by the Kuwait Ministry of Interior required for the importation of arms and ammunition.
  • Arabic is the official language spoken in Kuwait and English is also widely spoken in the country. English is the second language being taught compulsorily to all students in Kuwait schools and it is also used in business transactions in the country.
  • The national meals of Kuwait  are machboos, quozi, muttabaq samak, gers ogaily, stuffing, cake, khubz, stew, harees etc..
  • Islam is the main religion of Kuwait practised by its largest population. Some of the other religions exercised by its small population are Christianity, Baha'i faith and Hindu and Buddist practised by some expatriates in the country.
  • Airports, ports and harbours, highways are the form of transporting around Kuwait.
  • Liberation tower, Kuwait towers, Al Mubarakiya cafe and restaurant etc., are some of the places to tour when you visit Kuwait.
  • The power plug and sockets used in Kuwait are of type C and G, and the standard voltage is 240 V with the standard frequency of 50 Hz.
  • Kuwait has a tropical climate encompassing both hot and cool seasons. The hot season starts from June to September, while the cool season begins from Dec to March each year.

Frequently Asked Questions

At what point will my luggage be cleared when I arrived in Kuwait?

Vietnam citizens luggage will be cleared at the Kuwait International Airport.

At what point will my luggage be cleared when I arrived in Kuwait?

Vietnam citizens luggage will be cleared at the Kuwait International Airport.

Is import permit required to ship arms and ammunition to Kuwait?

An import permit issued by the Kuwait Ministry of Interior required for the importation of arms and ammunition.

How do I apply for the Kuwait e-visa?

Vietnam citizens intending to apply for the Kuwait e-visa are to visit https://www.moi.gov.kw/main to apply for Kuwait e-visa and fill out the visa application form online.

How many days are issued to Vietnam nationals visiting Kuwait?

Vietnam citizens are granted 90 days of stay on their Kuwait e-visa.