Living in Kuwait

UAE Visa for Residents Living in Kuwait

Direct Answer: Residents of Kuwait can apply for a UAE tourist eVisa online with their passport and a valid Kuwait residence permit. Upload your documents, pay online and the approved visa is emailed to you, normally within 24 to 48 hours.

  • Processing 24–48 hours
  • 100% online
  • From $ 159.00
  • Visa sent by email

Check your exact fee

Choose your nationality to see the fee and start your application.

Country of residence Kuwait

You see the fee for your nationality on the next page, before you enter any details.

What Kuwait residents should check first

If you live in Kuwait City, Hawalli or Salmiya and are planning a UAE trip, note that in Kuwait your residency is tied to your Civil ID, so that is the record the UAE side will look at.

  1. Make sure your Civil ID and the residence stamp in your passport show the same, current details before you start.
  2. Residence in Kuwait is linked to your sponsor, so the employer named on your permit is the party who can supply a letter if one is asked for.
  3. Expat families should apply for every traveller separately, including children, each with their own passport and residence details.

Who can apply from Kuwait

  • You hold a valid residence permit issued in Kuwait (Kuwait Civil ID and residence permit).
  • Your passport is valid for at least six months from the date you travel.
  • Your profession and permit details are acceptable to the UAE authorities. They make the final decision, so approval is never guaranteed.

Not sure whether you qualify? Contact our support team before you apply.

Documents for Kuwait residents

  • Passport photo pageColour copy of the photo page of your passport.
  • Passport-size photographOn a white background.
  • Copy of your Kuwait Civil ID and residence permitFront and back.
  • Only if requestedEmployer or sponsor letterOr a no-objection certificate (NOC).

UAE visa fees for residents living in Kuwait

Lowest all-inclusive total (government fee plus service fee) for people living in Kuwait. The exact fee depends on your nationality.

Visa type Entry Stay From (total)
14 Days Visa Single Entry 14 days from the date of entry $ 159.00
14 Days Visa (Multiple Entry) Multuple Entry 14 days from the date of entry $ 399.00
30 Days Visa Single Entry 30 days from the date of entry $ 169.00
30 Days Visa (Multiple Entry) Multiple Entries 30 days from the date of first entry $ 430.00
60 Days Visa Single Entry 60 days from the date of first entry $ 500.00
60 Days Visa (Multiple Entry) Multiple Entries 60 days from the date of first entry $ 725.00
90 Days Single Entry visa Single Entry 90 days from the date of first entry $ 550.00
90 Days Visa (Multiple Entry) Multiple Entries 90 days from the date of first entry $ 880.00

Processing time: 24–48 hoursChoose your nationality for the exact fee

Questions from Kuwait residents

Can I get a UAE visa with a Kuwait Civil ID?

Kuwait residents apply online using their passport and a valid Kuwait residence permit; the Civil ID supports the residency details. The UAE authorities decide each case, so approval is not guaranteed.

Is my Civil ID enough, or do I need a residence stamp too?

Upload the residence permit that is valid in Kuwait and keep your Civil ID handy. The residency details on both should match your passport, since mismatches slow an application down.

Does my Kuwait sponsor need to approve my UAE trip?

The UAE does not require your sponsor to approve a holiday, but an employer letter or NOC may be requested for some professions. If it is, add it to your application.

What documents do Kuwait residents upload?

Your passport photo page in colour, a recent passport photo, and a copy of your Kuwait residence permit. If asked, an employer letter can follow in the same application.

Can I apply for my family in Kuwait together?

Yes. Add each family member to the same order with their own passport and residence details. Every traveller is assessed on their own permit, not on the head of the household.

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See also the GCC residents overview or all UAE visa types.

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