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Kuwait visa for Guatemalan citizens
Entry requirement
Guatemalan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Kuwait.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Kuwait visa guide
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.
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.
Where Guatemalan citizens apply for a visa for Kuwait
Kuwait has no embassy or consulate in Guatemala on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Kuwait in Havana1,268 km
5ta Avenida 6804, Havana
- Embassy of Kuwait in Washington D.C.3,006 km
Tilden Street Northwest 2940, 20008 Washington
- Embassy of Kuwait in Ottawa3,695 km
Sussex Drive 333, Ottawa
Measured from Guatemala City, Kuwaiti embassies and consulates are closest in Havana, Cuba (1,268 km), Washington D.C., the United States (3,006 km) and Ottawa, Canada (3,695 km). Kuwait sets which of its missions takes applications from Guatemala; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Guatemala
KuwaitGuatemala Visa-free, 90 days Guatemala 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.
Guatemalan 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 Guatemalan citizens can stay in Kuwait
How long Guatemalan citizens may stay in Kuwait is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Guatemalan citizens apply
Kuwait has no embassy or career consulate in Guatemala. Guatemalan citizens apply through a mission of Kuwait accredited to Guatemala from abroad; the official visa portal of Kuwait names the right place.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Guatemala
Guatemala admits Kuwaiti citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Guatemalan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Kuwait.
Is there an embassy of Kuwait in Guatemala?
No. Kuwait has no embassy in Guatemala. The nearest Kuwaiti embassy is in Havana, Cuba, 1,268 km from Guatemala City.
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Guatemala admits Kuwaiti citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Guatemalan citizens enter Kuwait visa-free?
No; Guatemalan 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.