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Kuwait
Kuwait visa for Bulgarian citizens
Entry requirement
Bulgarian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Kuwait, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kuwaitembassy.bg
Which Kuwait visa?
Tourist visa (tourism visit entry permit): e-visa or visa on arrival
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to three months from the date of entry.
- Processing time
- Usually one to two business days online; decided at the airport for visa on arrival.
Kuwait’s official site for the tourist visa is kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw. Processing time, as Kuwait states it: Usually one to two business days online; decided at the airport for visa on arrival. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to three months from the date of entry.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Bulgaria
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Travel advice for Kuwait
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Bulgaria to Kuwait, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Kuwait at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Kuwait (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Kuwait (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Bulgarian citizens can stay in Kuwait
Bulgarian citizens may stay in Kuwait for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kuwait.
How Bulgarian citizens apply
Bulgarian citizens receive the visa for Kuwait at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Bulgaria
Bulgaria requires Kuwaiti citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Bulgarian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Kuwait, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Bulgarian citizens stay in Kuwait?
Bulgarian citizens can stay in Kuwait for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Bulgaria requires Kuwaiti citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Bulgarian citizens enter Kuwait visa-free?
No; Bulgarian citizens need a visa on arrival in Kuwait.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.