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Visas for U.S. citizens are issued upon arrival at all Kuwaiti ports of entry for stay of up to 30 days.  Extension is possible.  Official visa, work visa or accompany family visa, you may apply in advance.

Work Visa

Valid and signed  passport with minimum of two (2) years prior to expiration date, and must have at least two (2) blank visa pages left in your passport.

One (1) Visa Application Form completely filled out and signed.

One (1) Passport type photograph (with clear or white background). Digital and non-passport photograph are not acceptable. DO NOT STAPLE.
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Original Work Permit issued by the General Department of Immigration Affairs in Kuwait.

Original authenticated and legalized FBI Background Check (Compass Visa can assist you with the entire process of the authentication and legalization of the FBI Background Check 0r FBI Criminal Record Check)

  1. You must supply a recent HIV test result certificate.
  2. Health Certificate: Obtained from the local doctor certifying that the patient is in good health and free from contagious diseases. The report must include lab test results for the following: Hepatitis B & C, Malaria, Filariasis, Syphilis and Chest X-Ray for Tuberculosis.

Accompany Family Visa

Valid and signed  passport with minimum of two (2) years prior to expiration date, and must have at least two (2) blank visa pages left in your passport.

One (1) Visa Application Form completely filled out and signed.

One (1) Passport type photograph (with clear or white background). Digital and non-passport photograph are not acceptable. DO NOT STAPLE.
Passport Photo Guide – Click Here

Original Accompany Family Permit issued by the General Department of Immigration Affairs in Kuwait.

Original authenticated and legalized FBI Background Check (Compass Visa can assist you with the entire process of the authentication and legalization of the FBI Background Check 0r FBI Criminal Record Check)

  1. You must supply a recent HIV test result certificate.
  2. Health Certificate: Obtained from the local doctor certifying that the patient is in good health and free from contagious diseases. The report must include lab test results for the following: Hepatitis B & C, Malaria, Filariasis, Syphilis and Chest X-Ray for Tuberculosis.
  3. Children under 5 years of age must present an up-to-date schedule of essential vaccinations.

Diplomatic Visa

Valid and signed  passport with minimum of two (2) years prior to expiration date, and must have at least two (2) blank visa pages left in your passport.

One (1) Visa Application Form completely filled out and signed.

One (1) Passport type photograph (with clear or white background). Digital and non-passport photograph are not acceptable. DO NOT STAPLE.
Passport Photo Guide – Click Here

Letter from the Organization (Department of State, International Organization, Embassy).

pricing and processing time

Note:  The consular fee below includes a $5 money order fee.

Within Washington DC Jurisdiction*

$99 - service fee

For document authentication and legalization – call for quote

Consular Fee

$180 – visa/person

$30 –  background check legalization fee/document

Gratis – Official/diplomatic visa

8-10 business days

*For the Residents of the following states: Alabama
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Mississippi
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin

Out of DC Jurisdiction**

$199- service fee

For document authentication and legalization – call for quote

Consular Fee

$180 – visa/person

$30 –  background check legalization fee/document

Gratis – Official/diplomatic visa

8-10 business days 

**For the Residents of the other states not listed within DC jusrisdiction.

Return mailing fee

FedEx overnight – call for quote

Second day delivery – call for quote

For International delivery – call for quote

DISCLAIMER:

The approval of your application is subject to the discretion of the Embassy, hence all fees once submitted to the Embassy, are non-refundable.

Shipping Instructions

Please send all the required documents for your applications to:

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Urgent application should be shipped using FedEx Priority Overnight.