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Kuwait visa for Surinamese citizens
Entry requirement
Kuwait requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Surinamese citizens apply for a visa for Kuwait
Kuwait has no embassy or consulate in Suriname on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Kuwait in Brasília2,543 km
SHIS QL 8 Conjunto 8 2, Brasília
- Embassy of Kuwait in Havana3,494 km
5ta Avenida 6804, Havana
- 4,232 km
The nearest Kuwaiti missions to Paramaribo are in Brasília, Brazil (2,543 km from Paramaribo), Havana, Cuba (3,494 km) and Dakar, Senegal (4,232 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Suriname is decided by Kuwait, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Suriname
KuwaitSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname 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.
Surinamese citizens planning a trip to Kuwait can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Surinamese citizens can stay in Kuwait
How long Surinamese citizens may stay in Kuwait is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Surinamese citizens apply
Kuwait has no embassy or career consulate in Suriname. Surinamese citizens apply through a mission of Kuwait accredited to Suriname from abroad; the official visa portal of Kuwait names the right place.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Suriname
Kuwaiti citizens do not need a visa for Suriname, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Kuwait requires Surinamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Kuwait in Suriname?
No. Kuwait has no embassy in Suriname. The nearest Kuwaiti embassy is in Brasília, Brazil, 2,543 km from Paramaribo.
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Suriname?
Kuwaiti citizens do not need a visa for Suriname, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can Surinamese citizens enter Kuwait visa-free?
No; Surinamese 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.