# Kuwait visa for Nepali citizens > Kuwait visa for Nepali citizens: tourist & e-visa requirements, fees, processing time, 30 days; non-extendable. Apply online with Yatra For Fun. Nepali passport holders visiting Kuwait as tourists use the Kuwait Tourist Visa. Processing time: 5–14 working days after sponsor approval. Apply through Embassy of Kuwait — New Delhi. - **Visa route (tourist):** Visa required - **Canonical page:** https://yatraforfun.com/visa/kuwait - **Last reviewed:** 2026-04-25 ## Embassy / mission - **Mission:** Embassy of Kuwait — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal) - **Address:** 5A, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India - **Phone:** +91 11 2410 0791 - **Email:** newdelhiemb@mofa.gov.kw - **Hours:** Sun–Thu 09:00–14:00; closed Fri/Sat. - **Application centre:** Sponsor-based via MOI Kuwait — No e-Visa eligibility for Nepalis. Kuwait sponsor (employer/family) applies via MOI Kuwait; NOC sent to Nepal; visa stamped at Embassy New Delhi or on arrival. - **Online portal:** https://evisa.moi.gov.kw (limited to GCC residents + ~50 nationalities — Nepal NOT eligible) - **Payment:** Sponsor pays in Kuwait (KWD); embassy fee in INR/USD. ## Visa categories ### Tourist — Kuwait Tourist Visa (sponsor-based) **Purpose:** Tourism — only via Kuwait sponsor (relative or hotel sponsor). **Stay duration:** 30 days; non-extendable. **Validity:** 90 days from issuance. **Entries:** Single. **Processing time:** 5–14 working days after sponsor approval. **How to apply:** Kuwait sponsor (resident or hotel) submits application; NOC issued; collect via Embassy New Delhi. **Required documents:** - Passport (6+ months) + photo - Sponsor NOC from MOI Kuwait - Sponsor Civil ID + sponsor letter - Confirmed return ticket - Hotel booking ### Family Visit — Kuwait Family Visit Visa **Purpose:** Visiting Iqama-holder relative. **Stay duration:** 30/60/90 days extendable. **Validity:** 90 days. **Entries:** Single. **Processing time:** 7–21 working days. **Required documents:** - Passport, photo - Sponsor Iqama (≥ KWD 350/mo salary) - Sponsor passport + Civil ID - Marriage / birth certificate (attested + legalised) - Sponsor accommodation proof ### Work — Kuwait Work Visa (Article 17/18) **Purpose:** Salaried employment in Kuwait. **Stay duration:** 1 year initial residence; renewable. **Validity:** 90 days entry; convert to Iqama on arrival. **Entries:** Single on visa; multi on Iqama. **Processing time:** 4–8 weeks. **How to apply:** Employer obtains work permit from MOI Kuwait -> NOC -> DoFE labour permit Nepal -> visa stamping. **Required documents:** - Passport, photo - Original work permit + employment contract - GAMCA medical certificate (Wafid) - Police clearance (Nepal Police + MoFA) - Education certificates (attested) - DoFE labour permit + PDO + SSF + insurance ### Diplomatic — Kuwait Diplomatic / Official Visa **Purpose:** Government officials, diplomats, UN staff. **Stay duration:** Per credentials. **Validity:** Per Note Verbale. **Entries:** Multiple. **Required documents:** - Diplomatic / Official passport - Note Verbale from Nepal MoFA - Travel order / mission letter ## Important general notes - Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard. - Kuwait does NOT issue tourist e-Visas to Nepali ordinary passport holders — entry is sponsor-based (employer for work, family for visit). - Standard route: Kuwait sponsor applies via MOI Kuwait -> NOC issued -> applicant collects visa at Embassy New Delhi or stamps on arrival. - Nepal labour permit (DoFE) + GAMCA medical mandatory for work visas. Nepal Govt restricts EPS / labour permits below KWD 70/month. - Pre-departure: PDO certificate + Foreign Employment Insurance + SSF receipt mandatory. - Family visit visa requires Iqama-holder sponsor with minimum salary KWD 350/month + housing proof. ## How to apply (4 steps) 1. **Confirm Kuwait visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (Tourist, Family, Work, Diplomatic). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules. 2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: Passport (6+ months) + photo; Sponsor NOC from MOI Kuwait; Sponsor Civil ID + sponsor letter; Confirmed return ticket; Hotel booking. 3. **Submit at Sponsor-based via MOI Kuwait** — Kuwait sponsor (resident or hotel) submits application; NOC issued; collect via Embassy New Delhi. 4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 5–14 working days after sponsor approval. Collect your passport or e-visa as the embassy or visa centre instructs. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Kuwait as tourists? Nepali passport holders visiting Kuwait for tourism use the Kuwait Tourist Visa (sponsor-based), which allows a stay of 30 days; non-extendable. ### How long does a Kuwait tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens? 5–14 working days after sponsor approval. ### How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Kuwait on a tourist visa? 30 days; non-extendable (Kuwait Tourist Visa (sponsor-based)). ### Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Kuwait tourist visa? Kuwait sponsor (resident or hotel) submits application; NOC issued; collect via Embassy New Delhi. ### What documents are required for a Kuwait tourist visa from Nepal? Required documents include: Passport (6+ months) + photo; Sponsor NOC from MOI Kuwait; Sponsor Civil ID + sponsor letter; Confirmed return ticket; Hotel booking. ### Which Kuwait mission handles visa applications from Nepal? Embassy of Kuwait — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal), 5A, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India. Phone: +91 11 2410 0791. Applications are lodged at Sponsor-based via MOI Kuwait, No e-Visa eligibility for Nepalis. Kuwait sponsor (employer/family) applies via MOI Kuwait; NOC sent to Nepal; visa stamped at Embassy New Delhi or on arrival. ### Is there an official online portal for the Kuwait visa? Yes. The official starting point is https://evisa.moi.gov.kw. ### How is the Kuwait visa fee paid? Sponsor pays in Kuwait (KWD); embassy fee in INR/USD. ### Can Yatra For Fun help with a Kuwait visa application? Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Kuwait visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page. ## Sources - https://evisa.moi.gov.kw — Kuwait MOI eVisa portal - https://e.gov.kw — Kuwait e-government services - https://www.mofa.gov.kw — Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Embassy of Kuwait New Delhi (jurisdiction over Nepal) ## Related - All visa guides for Nepali citizens: https://yatraforfun.com/visa - Dummy flight ticket for visa files: https://yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket --- *Yatra For Fun (https://yatraforfun.com) helps Nepali citizens prepare visa files over WhatsApp — the embassy or visa centre makes the decision — and sells reservation documents for visa files: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.*