The State of Kuwait, mostly covered by dessert in the middle of Iraq, Iran, and Saudi Arabia would appear to be some sort of mirage in the beginning but the closer you get, the mirage turns into reality. Kuwait, for ages, served as a country rich with oil reserves but is now emerging as the new destination that has to be explored for its alluring architecture, modern art, and various art festivals. this exploration even though it sounds good, will need you to travel to Kuwait by yourself, and hence having a Kuwait visa for Bulgaria nationals is important to enter the country. Tourist Visa Online with its services and offers also makes pretty good of a deal to apply for a visa.
Kuwait has something for everybody and disappointment is something you wouldn't feel after exploring Kuwait. Exotic hotels and resorts can make your stay worth remembering but what you're going to really miss is the calmness you felt while roaming the gorgeous halls of The Grand Mosque, the breathtaking view of the city’s skyline from the famous Kuwait towers, the preserved Kuwaiti heritage that you saw in the national museum and the abandoned Failaka island tour are some of the many experiences that are going to last a lifetime.
Now that we have listed every reason to visit The State of Kuwait, the main process that comes into play is getting the visa. Well, that process is also simpler now because of the e-visa and there is no need to visit the embassy. Bulgaria is one of the countries that qualify for the e-visa and also visa on arrival.
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Various types of Kuwait visas that can be issued are:
Tourist Visa
The e-visa for travelers is a single entry visa and is valid for up to 90 days. Basic information is required to be filled such as personnel information, passport number, and contact details in the given Kuwait visa application form. The hassle-free process of getting the e-visa takes up to 1 to 2 business days.
Business Visa
Businessmen from all over the world visit countries for work purposes. A letter of invitation from the company is a must specifying the purpose, duration, and place of the stay. The passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the departure
Work Visa
Employers must get a work permit from the Ministry of Labour of Kuwait so that the employee can then apply for a work visa. A Residence visa on a work visa can only be obtained by providing the employment offer from the company.
Transit Visa
A Transit visa can only be issued if the visa for the next destination is there and the confirmed ticket is present. A Transit visa can be obtained by both applying online or the post authority. The Visa must be put to use in 7 days from the use or it will be considered expired.
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR KUWAIT VISA
- Valid Passport - 6 months minimum validity is required with a minimum of two blank pages
- Scan of the bio page of your passport
- Scan of GCC residence card ( if applicable )
- Two passport size photographs with a white background
- Return trip ticket
- Updated Original bank statement
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HOW TO APPLY
The e-visa application form is very easy to fill and it will take you only minutes to get it over with.
- You have to first fill in your details and on this page itself you have to choose the processing time of your visa. The options available are :
- Standard processing - It takes up to 3 business days for the visa to get approved.
- Emergency processing - it takes up to 48 hours to process the visa.
Next, you have to upload all the required documents.
- Make sure that you check the form thoroughly before submitting it because the information should match with the documents or else your application will be rejected.
- After submitting, you have to pay the costs by a credit or a debit card.
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FAQ
Q. How long is the e-visa valid for?
the visa once issued will be valid for 30 days.
Q. Is Visa extension possible?
You can apply for an extension at the Kuwait immigration department.
Q. Where can I check the status of my e-visa application?
You can visit the Tourist Visa Online website to check the status of your Kuwait visa for Bulgaria Nationals. You need to fill in the passport number.
