# Kuwait visa for Nepali citizens

> Kuwait visa for Nepali citizens. · Processing: 5–14 working days after sponsor approval. · Stay: 30 days; non-extendable.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/kuwait
Last updated: 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 notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
- 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.. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

### Where is the Kuwait embassy in Nepal?

Embassy of Kuwait — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal) — 5A, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India. Phone: +91 11 2410 0791.

### Is there an online portal to apply for a Kuwait visa?

Yes — apply online at https://evisa.moi.gov.kw (limited to GCC residents + ~50 nationalities — Nepal NOT eligible).

### How is the Kuwait visa fee paid?

Sponsor pays in Kuwait (KWD); embassy fee in INR/USD.

### Can Yatra help with a Kuwait visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Kuwait including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

## 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)

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*Yatra (https://yatraforfun.com) provides end-to-end visa assistance for Nepali citizens — document review, embassy submission, dummy ticket (NPR 999) when proof of onward travel is required.*