United Kingdom
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Your Kuwaiti passport type
Holders of a Kuwaiti ordinary passport need an e-visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. The permitted stay is up to 6 months per visit. Apply via: E-visa via the official portal.
Common questions
Do Kuwaiti passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Holders of a Kuwaiti ordinary passport need an e-visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. The permitted stay is up to 6 months per visit. Apply via: E-visa via the official portal.
How long can Kuwaiti passport holders stay in the United Kingdom?
Up to 6 months per visit. An ETA is not a stay in itself — it is a travel permission valid for 2 years and unlimited trips. Each visit as a standard visitor is normally up to 6 months, with the actual period set by the border officer. It covers tourism, short business trips and medical treatment, not work or long courses of study.
Where do Kuwaitis apply for a the United Kingdom visa?
E-visa via the official portal
Do Kuwaiti special passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Holders of a Kuwaiti special passport need an e-visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. The permitted stay is up to 6 months per visit. Apply via: E-visa via the official portal.
Do Kuwaiti diplomatic passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Holders of a Kuwaiti diplomatic passport need an e-visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. The permitted stay is up to 6 months per visit. Apply via: E-visa via the official portal.
For Kuwaiti passport holders only · Not legal advice · Verify before you fly
Source: Kuwait MFA · Version 15 · July 2026