CubaKuwait

Kuwait visa for Cuban citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Cuban citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Kuwait.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

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 Cuba

Kuwait has 1 mission in Cuba, with its embassy in Havana.

Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Cuba

KuwaitCuba e-Visa Cuba 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.

Before travelling from Cuba to Kuwait, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Cuban citizens can stay in Kuwait

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

How Cuban citizens apply

In Cuba, applications go to the Kuwaiti embassy in Havana, or to a visa centre acting for Kuwait; fees, documents and processing times are published by Kuwait.

Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Cuba

Kuwaiti citizens need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Kuwait?

Cuban citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Kuwait.

Where is the Kuwaiti embassy in Cuba?

The Kuwaiti embassy in Cuba is in Havana.

Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Cuba?

Kuwaiti citizens need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Can Cuban citizens enter Kuwait visa-free?

No; Cuban 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.