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Kuwait
Kuwait visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Kuwait, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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.
Kuwaiti missions in Vietnam
Kuwait has 1 mission in Vietnam, with its embassy in Hanoi.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Vietnam
KuwaitVietnam e-Visa Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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 Vietnamese citizens can stay in Kuwait
How long Vietnamese citizens may stay in Kuwait is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Vietnamese citizens apply
In Vietnam, applications go to the Kuwaiti embassy in Hanoi, or to a visa centre acting for Kuwait; fees, documents and processing times are published by Kuwait.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Vietnam
Vietnam requires a visa from Kuwaiti citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Kuwait, obtained before travel.
Where is the Kuwaiti embassy in Vietnam?
The Kuwaiti embassy in Vietnam is in Hanoi.
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Vietnam requires a visa from Kuwaiti citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Vietnamese citizens enter Kuwait visa-free?
No; Vietnamese 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.