Passport Information
- Passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay.
- Passport must have at least two blank visa pages for processing.
- U.S. European, Canadian and Australian Nationals can obtain their visas upon arrival up to 30 days.
- Citizen of all countries not listed above will need to apply through their sponsor in Kuwait for an NOC (No Objection Certificate) once the approval is approved by the immigration in Kuwait, applicants can either ask their sponsor to have their visa ready at the point of entry upon their arrival to Kuwait or we can process their visa at the Kuwait Embassy with all the documents list it below along with the NOC approval.
Tourist Visa
- Your valid Passport
- 2 Visa Application form - Link, completed and signed
- 2 Passport-type photograph
- A copy of the approval from the immigration in Kuwait is required.
- Copy of return or onward tickets or travel agency/airline itinerary.
- Visa Request Form - Link.
Business Visa
- Your valid Passport.
- 2 Visa Application Form - Link, fully completed and signed
- 2 Passport-type photograph.
- A business Letter of Guarantee – Link is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Kuwait/Visa Section/ Washington D.C., That must clearly explain the purpose of travel; Guarantee financial support for the visit and return transportation; the letter should be signed by an officer or manager of the company, other than the applicant.
- A copy of the approval from the immigration in Kuwait is required.
- Copy of return or onward tickets or travel agency/airline itinerary.
- Visa Request Form - Link.
Additional Information
- Notice: Effective March 08 2004, the visa to enter Kuwait is issued upon arrival at border entry points for stay up to 30 days. An extension of stay may be applied for locally.
- U.S. Citizens need to have two passport photos on them and $30.00 in cash to obtain visa upon entry.
- Visa to Kuwait for other nationals might be required.
Processing Instructions
Send the passport and all completed requirements as detailed above to:
| Sam’s Passport And Visa Services | Telephone 713-784-5501 |
| 6223 Richmond Avenue Suite #100 | Fax Number 713-784-5588 |
| Houston TX, 77057 | Toll Free 1-877-784-5501 |
| Sam’s Service Fee | Consular Visa Fees |
| $65.00 - Regular | $24.00 – Per Visa - Includes Money Order fee |
| $85.00 - Rush |
Return Postage (Fed-Ex/UPS/Air Borne)
- 2 Day Overnight = $15.00
- Next Day Service = $20.00
- Saturday Delivery = $30.00
Q. What is a visa? And why do I need one.
A. A visa is a stamp that is affixed to a blank visa page in your passport that is required by foreign countries before you are able to enter their territory.
Q. Do I need to send you my passport in order to receive a visa?
A. Yes, your passport must be submitted with the required paperwork and photos in order to obtain a visa for traveling outside the USA. For visa service in Houston, you can drop off your passport at our agency.
All U.S. Citizens who are traveling by air will now be required to carry a U.S. Passport.
Adults over 19 years of age will require a passport if traveling outside the U.S. by car, including Canada and Mexico.
U.S. Citizens 19 and under do not require a U.S. Passport if they are traveling outside the U.S. by land or sea.
Processing time for Brazil Visas will now take 7 - 10 working days due to increased applications at the Consulate of Brazil. Please plan accordingly.
Each applicant must submit a fully completed Passport/Visa Request Form for all services. This form is necessary in order to begin and complete all transactions.
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