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Spain visa for Kuwaiti citizens
Entry requirement
Spain requires Kuwaiti citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Spain visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at exteriores.gob.es
Which Spain visa?
Schengen visa (visado de estancia) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
For the tourist visa, Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Spain states it: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Spanish missions in Kuwait
Spain has 1 mission in Kuwait, with its embassy in Kuwait City.
Spain: visa decisions in Kuwait
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29,800 | 26,731 | 2,669 | 9.1% | 78.7% |
| 2024 | 33,228 | 29,909 | 2,662 | 8.2% | 81.0% |
| 2025 | 26,898 | 24,046 | 2,379 | 9.0% | 82.3% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in Kuwait (Kuwait City) received 26,898 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 24,046. 9.0% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 8.2%. Applications fell by 19% compared with 2024 (33,228).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.7% of the applications lodged in Kuwait that year, from 2.7% at the consulates of France to 15.1% at those of Hungary. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the 2nd 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
Spanish citizens travelling to Kuwait
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Travel advice for Spain
- 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 Spain can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Kuwaiti citizens can stay in Spain
How long Kuwaiti citizens may stay in Spain 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 Spanish embassy in Kuwait City, or to a visa centre acting for Spain; fees, documents and processing times are published by Spain.
Spain and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Spain lets Kuwaiti citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for Kuwaiti citizens
Morocco admits Kuwaiti citizens visa-free. Andorra, Portugal and France require Kuwaiti citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Kuwait
Kuwait issues Spanish 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 Spain?
Spain requires Kuwaiti citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Spanish embassy in Kuwait?
The Spanish embassy in Kuwait is in Kuwait City.
How much does the Spain tourist visa cost?
Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Kuwait issues Spanish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Kuwaiti citizens enter Spain visa-free?
No; Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Spain 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.