Kuwait Approves 7-Day Transit Visa for GCC Residents, Gulf Citizens, and European Nationals

Updated: June 23, 2025 1 min read

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Kuwait has officially approved seven-day transit visas for eligible travelers entering the country via land. The decision was issued under the directive of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al Yousef, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The visa is intended for:

Gulf citizens
Residents of GCC countries
European nationals
Diplomatic personnel

This visa is open only to non-residents of Kuwait, and applications are managed through specific agreements between Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The travelers must be arriving from Iraq or transiting through Iran to be eligible.

The transit visa permits:

A stay in Kuwait for up to 7 days
Entry and exit between Abdali Port and Kuwait International Airport
Time to arrange travel logistics or manage onward journeys

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