Maldives
Kuwait
Kuwait visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Maldivian 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 Maldivian citizens apply for a visa for Kuwait
Kuwait has no embassy or consulate in Maldives on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Kuwait in Colombo766 km
Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo
- Consulate of Kuwait in Karachi2,396 km
E Street, Karachi
- 2,699 km
The nearest Kuwaiti missions to Malé are in Colombo, Sri Lanka (766 km from Malé), Karachi, Pakistan (2,396 km) and Muscat, Oman (2,699 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Maldives is decided by Kuwait, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to the Maldives
KuwaitMaldives Visa on arrival Maldives 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 the Maldives 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 Maldivian citizens can stay in Kuwait
How long Maldivian citizens may stay in Kuwait is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Maldivian citizens apply
Kuwait has no embassy or career consulate in the Maldives. Maldivian citizens apply through a mission of Kuwait accredited to the Maldives from abroad; the official visa portal of Kuwait names the right place.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to the Maldives
The Maldives issues Kuwaiti citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Maldivian citizens need a visa for Kuwait, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Kuwait in the Maldives?
No. Kuwait has no embassy in the Maldives. The nearest Kuwaiti embassy is in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 766 km from Malé.
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
The Maldives issues Kuwaiti citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Maldivian citizens enter Kuwait visa-free?
No; Maldivian 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.