Kuwait suspends its e-Visa service until further notice

Kuwait has just put its electronic visa system on hold, and without warning. A decision that comes as a surprise to globetrotters accustomed to preparing their trip with a simple click. Gone are the comforts of the online visa, replaced by a retro parenthesis in which the old-fashioned stamp reigns supreme.

A system undergoing maintenance, passengers waiting in anticipation

The Kuwaiti government has decided to turn off the tap on its e-Visa service, leaving future visitors in the dark. Reason given? A system upgrade for enhanced performance. But don't panic! If the gate evisa.moi.gov.kw is sold out, the country's doors are not hermetically sealed.

This digital pause, the duration of which remains a mystery, is designed to boost the performance of a system that was beginning to show signs of fatigue. The aim? To offer travelers a digital experience worthy of the 21st century. But in the meantime, it's back to basics for would-be travelers.

Visa on arrival, a lifeline for 53 nationalities

Fortunately, Kuwait has not completely closed the floodgates. For 53 countries, including France, Canada and the United States, the visa-on-arrival system launched in 2021 remains a viable option. :
Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Georgia, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Latvia, South Korea, Spain, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Czech Republic, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City and USA.

The lucky nationals of these countries will still be able to disembark at theKuwait City International Airport and obtain their passport on the spot. It's a fallback solution that saves travelers from being stranded at the border.

Behind the scenes of visa on arrival

But beware: a visa on arrival also means advance preparation. Here's how to avoid being turned away:

• A passport valid for at least six months after the date of entry into Kuwait (so you'll need a bit of leeway)
• A return ticket or continuation (to prove that we're not going to interfere)
• 3 Kuwaiti dinars in your pocket for visa fees (3 €)

And don't forget to note theaddress of your accommodationYou'll be asked for it at the visa counter.

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