Kuwait Launches Visa on Arrival for GCC Residents
To qualify for the visa-on-arrival, applicants must hold a valid GCC residence permit with at least six months remaining validity. This new regulation replaces the previous Decision No. 1228 of 2008 and aligns with Decree Law No. 114 of 2024 concerning the residence of foreigners.
The Ministry of Interior has assigned the undersecretary to oversee the implementation of the decision. The move is designed to encourage tourism and strengthen Kuwait's ties within the Gulf region.
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