Nepal
Kuwait
Kuwait visa for Nepali citizens
Entry requirement
Nepali 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 Nepali citizens apply for a visa for Kuwait
Kuwait has no embassy or consulate in Nepal on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Kuwait in New Delhi803 km
Shanti Path 5A, New Delhi
- Embassy of Kuwait in Islamabad1,349 km
Khayaban-e-Iqbal, اسلام آباد
- Embassy of Kuwait in Yangon1,643 km
Shwe Taung Gyar ( 2 ) Street, 11201 Yangon
The nearest Kuwaiti missions to Kathmandu are in New Delhi, India (803 km from Kathmandu), Islamabad, Pakistan (1,349 km) and Yangon, Myanmar (1,643 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Nepal is decided by Kuwait, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Nepal
KuwaitNepal Visa on arrival Nepal 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 Nepal 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Nepali citizens can stay in Kuwait
How long Nepali citizens may stay in Kuwait is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nepali citizens apply
Kuwait has no embassy or career consulate in Nepal. Nepali citizens apply through a mission of Kuwait accredited to Nepal from abroad; the official visa portal of Kuwait names the right place.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Nepal
Kuwaiti citizens receive their visa for Nepal at the border; it covers up to 150 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Nepali citizens need a visa for Kuwait, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Kuwait in Nepal?
No. Kuwait has no embassy in Nepal. The nearest Kuwaiti embassy is in New Delhi, India, 803 km from Kathmandu.
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Kuwaiti citizens receive their visa for Nepal at the border; it covers up to 150 days.
Can Nepali citizens enter Kuwait visa-free?
No; Nepali 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.