Vietnam Visa for Kuwaiti Citizens: E-Visa Cost in Kuwaiti Dinars and Steps
Vietnam visa for kuwaiti citizens: ordinary passports need a visa, usually the 90-day e-visa from $47 (approx. KWD 14.61). Dinar prices, Kuwait City cut-offs.
Kuwaiti citizens with an ordinary passport need a visa for Vietnam, so the Vietnam visa for Kuwaiti citizens is the e-visa, valid for up to 90 days and from $47 (approx. KWD 14.61) all-in through us for single entry. Kuwait appears on a Vietnamese exemption list, but only for diplomatic and official passports. This page covers the e-visa, prices in Kuwaiti dinars, urgent cut-offs in Kuwait City time, the steps, documents, visa on arrival and the embassy. You can apply for your e-visa with us in about ten minutes.
Kuwait City is four hours behind Vietnam all year, so Vietnam's afternoon cut-offs fall in your morning. The cut-off table below shows which speed is still open when you order.
Vietnam visa for Kuwaiti citizens at a glance:
| Visa-free? | No, not for ordinary passports |
| Usual visa | E-visa, up to 90 days, single or multiple entry |
| Price through us | From $47 (approx. KWD 14.61) single, $82 (approx. KWD 25.49) multiple |
| Same-day option | Order before 10:15 in Kuwait City, delivered by 14:00 |
| Passport | Valid for at least 6 months from your entry date, with two blank pages |
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Kuwaiti citizens with an ordinary passport need a visa for any stay in Vietnam, and the e-visa is the usual route.
Kuwait's row on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs exemption list (published June 30, 2025, checked October 2026) is marked under Diplomatic and under Official/Service/Special, with a 90-day stay in any six-month period. The Ordinary column is empty, and Kuwait is absent from the later 45-day lists.
One lookup site says Kuwaitis need no visa for tourist stays; that reads the diplomatic column as if it were for everyone. For the general rules, see Do I need a visa for Vietnam?
Visa for Vietnam from Kuwait: the e-visa
A visa for Vietnam from Kuwait is nearly always the e-visa. It lets Kuwaiti citizens stay up to 90 days, with single or multiple entry, under Law 23/2023/QH15. It covers holidays, family visits and short business trips.
The Vietnam e-visa for Kuwaiti passport holders works at any of 79 border gates: 15 international airports, 26 land border gates and 38 seaports (as of October 2026). You apply online, so there is no trip to a consulate, and you carry the approved PDF with your passport.
Vietnam visa Kuwait: e-visa cost in Kuwaiti dinars
A Vietnam e-visa costs $47 (approx. KWD 14.61) through us for single entry at Standard speed, government fee included. The table gives every speed per person, slowest first, with an approximate figure in Kuwaiti dinars. The dinar has three decimals, so figures are rounded to two.
Prices last updated: 2026-10-07. Kuwaiti dinars at 1 USD = 0.311 KWD (xe.com, October 10, 2026). Your card is charged in USD and your bank converts it.
| Speed | Single entry | Multiple entry |
|---|---|---|
| Standard, 5 to 7 working days | $47 (approx. KWD 14.61) | $82 (approx. KWD 25.49) |
| 3 working days | $69 (approx. KWD 21.45) | $98 (approx. KWD 30.46) |
| 2 working days | $92 (approx. KWD 28.59) | $116 (approx. KWD 36.05) |
| 1 working day | $99 (approx. KWD 30.77) | $123 (approx. KWD 38.23) |
| Same day | $118 (approx. KWD 36.68) | $150 (approx. KWD 46.62) |
| Super Urgent | $169 (approx. KWD 52.53) | $212 (approx. KWD 65.89) |
| Emergency | $260 (approx. KWD 80.81) | $285 (approx. KWD 88.58) |
| Weekend and public holidays | $250 (approx. KWD 77.70) | $280 (approx. KWD 87.03) |
A 90-day e-visa costs no more than a 30-day one. We refund 100% if the e-visa is refused, unless the application had false information, or if it arrives after the delivery time shown at checkout. On evisa.gov.vn the government fee alone is US$25 (approx. KWD 7.77), not refunded on refusal. Our full price table breaks down each price.
Vietnam visa for Kuwaiti citizens: urgent cut-offs in Kuwait City time
Standard takes 5 to 7 working days. The urgent speeds use Vietnamese working days, which start at 8:00 in Vietnam, or 4:00 in Kuwait City.
| Order cut-off | Kuwait City time |
|---|---|
| Same day (Vietnam 14:15) | 10:15 |
| Super Urgent (Vietnam 15:30) | 11:30 |
| Emergency (Vietnam 17:30) | 13:30 |
| 1 working day (Vietnam 18:00) | 14:00 |
Example: you order on Tuesday at 5:00 in Kuwait City, which is 9:00 on Tuesday in Vietnam. Emergency arrives by 6:30, Super Urgent by 7:30 and Same day by 14:00, all in Kuwait City time. Ordered on Tuesday at 12:00 instead (16:00 in Vietnam), Emergency still arrives by 13:30, but Super Urgent and Same day have passed their cut-offs: Super Urgent arrives on Wednesday at 7:00 and Same day on Wednesday at 10:00.
The weekend window starts at Friday 14:00 in Kuwait City and ends on Sunday at 12:00. In that window, order the Weekend and public holidays speed before 11:20 and it arrives by 14:30 the same day. Our urgent e-visa page has every speed in Vietnam time.
How to apply from Kuwait
You apply from Kuwait online, in three steps with us:
- Enter your details: Passport, travel dates, the airport or border gate you will use and your speed.
- Pay and add files: Pay by card, then upload your passport data page and a recent photo, straight away or later.
- Receive the e-visa: We check everything, submit it and email you the approved PDF.
You can also apply yourself on evisa.gov.vn with the same details. Our guide on how to apply walks through both.
Vietnam visa requirements for Kuwaiti citizens
The Vietnam visa requirements for Kuwaiti citizens match those for every e-visa applicant:
- Kuwaiti passport: Valid for at least 6 months from your entry date, with two blank pages.
- Passport data page: Full page in the frame, no glare on the code lines at the bottom.
- Portrait: Recent, facing forward, white background, no glasses.
- Trip details: Arrival and departure dates, entry and exit gates, first accommodation address.
- Card: Debit or credit card that works for overseas online payments.
Photo examples and the full checklist are on our e-visa requirements page.
Visa on arrival for Kuwaiti citizens
Kuwaiti citizens can use visa on arrival only when flying into Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang or Cam Ranh. You need an approval letter before you board and pay a $25 or $50 stamping fee at the airport.
It does not work for cruise ports or land borders. For most trips the e-visa is simpler; you can compare both when you choose a service.
Vietnam embassy in Kuwait
You do not need an embassy for an e-visa, which is issued online. For consular help, check the list of Vietnamese missions on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (mofa.gov.vn) for the one that covers Kuwait. Our page on the Vietnam embassy in Kuwait collects the details.
Tips for Kuwaiti travelers
Two points help Kuwaiti travelers: reading the exemption list correctly, and using the short time gap.
Diplomatic and official passports are different
The stay on Kuwait's row of the exemption list, 90 days in any six-month period, belongs to diplomatic and official or service passports only. A holder of an ordinary Kuwaiti passport needs the e-visa, even if a colleague with an official passport enters without one.
Four hours is a short gap
An order placed at 8:00 in Kuwait City reaches Vietnam at noon, in the middle of its working day. The Same day cut-off falls at 10:15 and the Emergency cut-off at 13:30, so a morning order keeps every speed open.
eVisaVietnam.com is a private visa service operated by TK VIET NAM., JSC, not the Vietnamese government. You can apply yourself at evisa.gov.vn for US$25. If you want your files checked and a delivery time backed by a full refund, apply for your e-visa with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, with an ordinary Kuwaiti passport. Most apply online for the e-visa, valid for up to 90 days with single or multiple entry, and show the PDF with their passport at the border.
How long is the e-visa valid for Kuwaiti citizens?
The e-visa allows a stay of up to 90 days, with single or multiple entry. You choose the entry type and travel dates on the form, and the e-visa does not cost more for 90 days than for 30.
How much is the Vietnam government fee in Kuwaiti dinars?
On evisa.gov.vn the government fee is US$25 (approx. KWD 7.77) for single entry and US$50 (approx. KWD 15.54) for multiple entry, charged in US dollars. It is not refunded if the e-visa is refused.
Can I get a Vietnam visa today in Kuwait City?
Yes, on a Vietnamese working day. Order Same day before 10:15 Kuwait City time for delivery by 14:00, or Emergency before 13:30 for delivery 1.5 working hours later. After those cut-offs, order 1 working day.
Can I use the e-visa for a business trip from Kuwait?
Yes, for short business visits such as meetings or conferences, within the 90-day limit. Employment in Vietnam is outside what the e-visa covers.
