Kuwait visa status check
Applied for Kuwait Visa platform (MOI): tourist e-visa only for listed nationalities; Indians usually need a family visit visa (sponsor-filed) or an embassy visa? Here is the official way to check where your application is, what you need to hand, what each status means and what to do if it is taking too long.
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Kuwait status check at a glance
How to check your Kuwait visa status
- Sign in at kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw (individual, family or business account)
- Open 'Track Applications'
- Check the Status column for your application
- Watch for email or mobile notifications of status changes
What you will need
Keep these ready before you open the tracker. The examples show the format only.
| Detail asked | Example / where to find it |
|---|---|
| Kuwait Visa account login (email and password; the applicant or the sponsor's account) | the email address you applied with |
What each status means
| Status shown | What it means / what to do |
|---|---|
| New | Application submitted |
| InQueue | Waiting to be picked up for processing |
| Processing | Under review by authorities |
| Pending | Awaiting action |
| Request Update | Authorities need more information or documents; update the application |
| Updated | You have submitted the requested update |
| On Hold | Processing paused |
| Waiting for Payment | Approved for payment; pay the fee to get the visa |
| Accepted | Visa approved |
| Rejected | Refused; reason given where possible; you may reapply |
| Cancelled | Application cancelled |
| Visa Expired | Visa validity has lapsed |
Timing, delivery and delays
Processing time
Tourist visas typically 1–2 business days (portal FAQ)
How you get the visa
e-visa issued on the portal; status updates by email or mobile
Other official links
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my Kuwait visa status?
Use the official Kuwait Visa (MOI) – Track Applications (after sign-in) and enter kuwait visa account login (email and password; the applicant or the sponsor's account). The steps are on this page.
How long does a Kuwait visa take?
Tourist visas typically 1–2 business days (portal FAQ)
How will I receive the visa?
e-visa issued on the portal; status updates by email or mobile
What if my application is delayed?
Contact support after logging in (FAQ); the Electronic Services Dept, General Administration of Residence Affairs, Dajeej, takes walk-ins Sun–Thu 08:00–14:00 Kuwait time
What does "Rejected" mean?
Refused; reason given where possible; you may reapply
Can Krosz check the status for me?
If you apply through Krosz, your Krosz visa expert tracks the application and tells you at each step, so you do not have to keep checking the portal.
Source and verification
Official source: Kuwait Visa (MOI) – Track Applications (after sign-in)
Checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026 · confidence: medium.
Krosz is a private visa service and is not affiliated with any government. Rules change; the authority's own page always has the final word.
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