25/08/2025
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25/08/2025
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Planning to bring your loved ones to Kuwait? The Family Visit Visa is one of the most common options for expatriates who want to host their relatives for short stays, whether for family gatherings, personal occasions, or simply spending quality time together. With Kuwait now streamlining visa processes through its online portal, applying for and even extending a visit visa has become easier—provided you know the right steps.
This guide will walk you through the eligibility, requirements, application process, and how to extend your visit visa if you want your family members to stay longer.
Family Visit Visa at a Glance
- Minimum Passport Validity: 6 months
- Visa Validity: 30 days from the date of issue
- Stay Duration: Not more than 30 days from entry
- Type: Single entry
- Fee: KD 3
Restrictions: Visa holders cannot take up employment and must leave once the visa expires
- Validity: Up to 1 year from issuance
- Stay Duration: Up to 90 days per entry
- Entries: Multiple
- Fee: KD 3
- Restrictions: No employment allowed; must exit when the visa expires
Step-by-Step Process to Apply for a Family Visit Visa
1. Identify the Right Visa Type on the Kuwait Visa Portal (https://kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw/)
Choose between a single-entry family visit visa or a multiple-entry visit visa, depending on how long and how frequently your family plans to visit.
2. Complete the Online Application
- Visit the official Kuwait e-Visa portal.
- Fill out the online application form carefully.
You will need:
- A passport with at least 6 months validity
- Passport-size photographs (white background)
- Proof of relationship (for family visas, e.g., marriage or birth certificates)
- Copy of your civil ID
- Flight and accommodation details (if requested)
The visa fee (KD 3) can be paid online through the portal.
5. Wait for ApprovalProcessing time varies, but approvals are usually quick. You will receive the visa either by email or via the online portal.
6. Receive and Print the VisaDownload and keep a printed copy of the e-visa to present upon arrival.
How to Apply for a Kuwait Visit Visa ExtensionKuwait recently allowed extensions on family visit visas, with some reports noting the possibility of extending up to three months or even one year (renewed in increments). The process can be completed online via the Kuwait Visa Portal or at immigration offices.
Step-by-Step Extension Process
- Check Eligibility
- Log in to the Kuwait Visa Portal
- Upload Supporting Documents You may need:
- Submit Application Complete the extension form online. If the system requires, you may need to visit the General Directorate of Residency Affairs in person.
- Pay the Extension Fee The extension fee (amount varies depending on duration) must be paid online or at the immigration office.
- Receive Approval Once approved, the extension will be reflected in the system and you can download the updated visa validity.
- Apply for an extension before the current visa expires to avoid penalties.
- Always use the official Kuwait Visa Portal (https://kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw/) or visit the Residency Affairs Department for updates.
- Keep all documents (passport, visa copy, sponsor’s civil ID) handy for any verification.