Kuwait
France
France visa for Kuwaiti citizens
Entry requirement
Kuwaiti citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kw.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Kuwait
- Embassy of France in Kuwait City
Al Hamra Tower, 40ème étage, Sharq bloc 8, rue Al Shuhada, Koweït, Kuwait City
France has 1 mission in Kuwait, with its embassy in Kuwait City.
France: visa decisions in Kuwait
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40,172 | 38,127 | 2,289 | 5.7% | 48.4% |
| 2024 | 35,023 | 33,674 | 1,025 | 3.0% | 83.9% |
| 2025 | 35,461 | 34,532 | 959 | 2.7% | 82.4% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Kuwait (Kuwait City) received 35,461 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 34,532. 2.7% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 3.0%. The number of applications was almost unchanged (35,023 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.7% of the applications lodged in Kuwait that year. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the most applied-for Schengen state in Kuwait.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Kuwait, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Kuwait
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Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Kuwaiti citizens planning a trip to France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Kuwaiti citizens can stay in France
How long Kuwaiti citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kuwaiti citizens apply
In Kuwait, applications go to the French embassy in Kuwait City, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Kuwaiti citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Kuwaiti citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Kuwaiti citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Kuwait
Kuwait issues French citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for France?
Kuwaiti citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Where is the French embassy in Kuwait?
The French embassy in Kuwait is in Kuwait City.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Kuwait issues French citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Kuwaiti citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for France 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.