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Business Travel Requirements for an Kuwait Visa for Swiss Citizens

1. Visa On Arrival

   The sponsor must organise approval for an entry permit from the Immigration Department. The procedure is as follows:

   • Applicant's particulars (copy of the passport showing photo and validity details) are sent to the sponsor
   • Sponsor makes the application to the Immigration Department
   • Once the entry permit is approved it is forwarded to the airport of the applicant's arrival
   • Sponsor confirms to the applicant that the visa is arranged by providing a copy of the approval, and that they will be met at the airport upon arrival
   
   Travellers with no sponsor are advised to apply for a visa before departure referring to the requirements below

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must: 

   • Be valid for three months beyond entry date
   • Have at least one blank visa page

3. Photograph(s)

   You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

4. Proof of Residency

   A copy of the applicant´s Swiss residence permit

5. Business Introduction Letter

   You must provide an original Business Cover Letter from the applicant's Swiss employer. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays a Swiss postal address. Use the sample Business Cover Letter provided here to complete your letter.
   
   All Business Cover Letters must be addressed to the Embassy or Consulate. The address of the diplomatic missions can be found here
   

6. Letter of Invitation

   An original letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. This letter must:

   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Specify the purpose of journey
   • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
   • Include an acceptance of financal responsibility for the applicant
   • Be signed in the original 
   • Be addressed to the Embassy

7. Visa Application Form(s)

   One fully completed and signed application form

8. CIBTvisas Order Form

   For orders placed on the CIBTvisas website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

   
   For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed CIBTvisas Visa Order Form which can be found in the CIBTvisas Application Pack should be submitted.

   
   Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process. 

9. Visa Validity

   For a stay not exceeding 30 days