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Kuwait visa for Chilean citizens

Visa required

Chilean citizens need a visa for Kuwait, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at consulado.gob.cl

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.

Apply on Kuwait Visa (Ministry of Interior)

All visa types for Kuwait

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 missions in Chile

Kuwait has 1 mission in Chile. Consulates: Santiago.

Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Chile

KuwaitChile Visa required Chile visa for citizens of Kuwait

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.

Chilean citizens planning a trip to Kuwait can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).

Good to know

How long Chilean citizens can stay in Kuwait

How long Chilean citizens may stay in Kuwait is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Chilean citizens apply

In Chile, applications go to Kuwait’s consulate in Santiago, or to a visa centre acting for Kuwait; fees, documents and processing times are published by Kuwait.

Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Chile

Kuwaiti citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Chile. The rule is the same in both directions between Chile and Kuwait.

Frequently asked questions

Do Chilean citizens need a visa for Kuwait?

Chilean citizens need a visa for Kuwait, obtained before travel.

Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Chile?

Kuwaiti citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Chile.

Can Chilean citizens enter Kuwait visa-free?

No; Chilean citizens need a visa for Kuwait obtained in advance.

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.