Iraq visa for Kuwaiti citizens

For Iraqi passport holders planning a trip to Kuwait, securing a visa is a necessary step, with options including tourist, family, and business visas to suit your travel purpose. While the specific fee varies, plan for an investment of around 30 USD for most applications, allowing for a typical stay of up to 90 days. Given Kuwait's proximity, direct flights from Baghdad are frequent, but remember the time difference of two hours means you'll gain time upon arrival. Understanding basic Arabic phrases will be greatly appreciated, even though English is widely spoken in business and tourist areas.

eVisa· verified 2026-05-27
Federal Iraq eVisa
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Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Funds proof
Required

Visa options

TouristVisit or Tourism Visa
30d$30valid 3mo
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TouristVisit Visa (Religious Visit)
30d$30valid 1mo
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BusinessVisit Visa (Businessmen and Investors)
30d$40valid 3mo
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OtherNormal Visa
90d$40valid 3mo
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TransitTransit Visa
7dvalid 3mo
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TransitNon-stop Transit Visa
0dvalid 3mo
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OtherUrgent Visa (Border Visa)
OtherMulti-Visa (3 months)
$100multiple-entryvalid 3mo
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OtherMulti-Visa (6 months)
$100multiple-entryvalid 6mo
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OtherMulti-Visa (1 year)
$100multiple-entryvalid 1y
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OtherElectronic Visa (Federal Iraq eVisa, single entry)
30dvalid 1mo
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OtherElectronic Visa (Federal Iraq eVisa, multiple entries)
30dmultiple-entryvalid 1mo
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OtherEntry Visa Exemption (Iran, Lebanon, Malaysia, Turkey – ordinary passports)
30d$0
WorkResidence / Work Permit (Temporary Residence for Employment)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherVisa Waiver for Persons Born in Iraq (Foreign Passport Holders)
$0
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TouristVisit or Tourism Visa
30d$30valid 3mo
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OtherNormal Visa
90d$40
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TransitTransit Visa
7d
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TransitNon-stop Transit Visa
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OtherUrgent Visa
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OtherMulti-Visa
$100
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Visa on arrival at Al Najaf, Erbil, Sulaimaniyah, Basra airports.

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