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Kuwait visa for Israeli citizens
Entry requirement
Kuwait requires Israeli citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Israeli citizens apply for a visa for Kuwait
Kuwait has no embassy or consulate in Israel on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Kuwait in Amman88 km
شارع زهران, Amman
- 192 km
- 194 km
The nearest Kuwaiti missions to Israel are in Amman, Jordan (88 km), Damascus, Syria (192 km) and Beirut, Lebanon (194 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Israel is decided by Kuwait, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Israel
KuwaitIsrael e-Visa Israel 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 Israel 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 Israeli citizens can stay in Kuwait
How long Israeli citizens may stay in Kuwait is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Israeli citizens apply
Kuwait has no embassy or career consulate in Israel. Israeli citizens apply through a mission of Kuwait accredited to Israel from abroad; the official visa portal of Kuwait names the right place.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Israel
Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Israel, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Israeli citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Kuwait requires Israeli citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Kuwait in Israel?
No. Kuwait has no embassy in Israel. The nearest Kuwaiti embassy is in Amman, Jordan, 88 km from Israel.
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Israel?
Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Israel, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Israeli citizens enter Kuwait visa-free?
No; Israeli 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.