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Kuwait visa for Malagasy citizens
Entry requirement
Malagasy citizens need a visa for Kuwait, obtained before travel.
- 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 Malagasy citizens apply for a visa for Kuwait
Kuwait has no embassy or consulate in Madagascar on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 1,744 km
- Embassy of Kuwait in Pretoria2,124 km
Arcadia Street 890, Pretoria
- 2,283 km
Measured from Antananarivo, Kuwaiti embassies and consulates are closest in Harare, Zimbabwe (1,744 km), Pretoria, South Africa (2,124 km) and Nairobi, Kenya (2,283 km). Kuwait sets which of its missions takes applications from Madagascar; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Madagascar
KuwaitMadagascar Visa on arrival Madagascar 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 Madagascar 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Malagasy citizens can stay in Kuwait
How long Malagasy citizens may stay in Kuwait is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Malagasy citizens apply
Kuwait has no embassy or career consulate in Madagascar. Malagasy citizens apply through a mission of Kuwait accredited to Madagascar from abroad; the official visa portal of Kuwait names the right place.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Madagascar
Kuwaiti citizens can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Malagasy citizens need a visa for Kuwait, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Kuwait in Madagascar?
No. Kuwait has no embassy in Madagascar. The nearest Kuwaiti embassy is in Harare, Zimbabwe, 1,744 km from Antananarivo.
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Madagascar?
Kuwaiti citizens can get a visa on arrival in Madagascar, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Malagasy citizens enter Kuwait visa-free?
No; Malagasy 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.