I've never thought of visiting Kuwait. However, we chose this country over Bahrain for my husband's 1st visa run.
We originally planned to be in Kuwait during the weekend of 28-29 Feb 2020. His company suggested us to go a week earlier, and we accepted the suggestion. Luckily we did so, otherwise, I might be stranded in Kuwait, when my tourist visa to Saudi Arabia was suddenly suspended a week later.
Prior to arrival, I applied for our e-Visas online. Nothing is complicated, no payment is required, but you will need to enter details of your booked accommodation.
In less than an hour, the eVisa was issued. It was sent to our mailbox.
At the airport, show the eVisa to the immigration officer. They will ask you to pay for a Visa fee (3 KWD) at a "Stamp Machine", before issuing the actual Visa. The "Stamp Machine" will give you multiple notes of 1 KWD. Next to it, there is an ATM machine.
The Stamp Machines are next to an ATM machine
A closer look of the machine
The actual visa issued. It needs to be kept until departure. It will be taken back at that time.
It is wise to withdraw or exchange for some local currencies at the airport, especially if you are leaving the airport via the airport taxi (the common taxis are not allowed to pick up from the airport). The drivers do not accept cards.
Standard airport taxi fare. We paid 8 KWD because we stayed in Bnied Al-Gar.
