Canada
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Your Kuwaiti passport type
Holders of a Kuwaiti ordinary passport need a visa, obtained in advance, to enter Canada. The permitted stay is up to 6 months per entry. Apply via: At the embassy.
Type
Embassy visa
Stay
Up to 6 months per entry
Apply
At the embassy
Updated
July 2026
How long you can stay
Up to 6 months per entryA visitor visa lets you travel; the border officer sets how long you may stay on arrival, and the default is normally 6 months. If your passport is stamped with a date, that date governs; if it is not stamped, 6 months from entry is assumed. Extensions are requested from IRCC before the period ends.
Common questions
Do Kuwaiti passport holders need a visa for Canada?
Holders of a Kuwaiti ordinary passport need a visa, obtained in advance, to enter Canada. The permitted stay is up to 6 months per entry. Apply via: At the embassy. Via VFS.GLOBAL.
How long can Kuwaiti passport holders stay in Canada?
Up to 6 months per entry. A visitor visa lets you travel; the border officer sets how long you may stay on arrival, and the default is normally 6 months. If your passport is stamped with a date, that date governs; if it is not stamped, 6 months from entry is assumed. Extensions are requested from IRCC before the period ends.
Where do Kuwaitis apply for a Canada visa?
At the embassy
Do Kuwaiti special passport holders need a visa for Canada?
Holders of a Kuwaiti special passport need a visa, obtained in advance, to enter Canada. The permitted stay is up to 6 months per entry. Apply via: At the embassy. Via VFS.GLOBAL.
Do Kuwaiti diplomatic passport holders need a visa for Canada?
Holders of a Kuwaiti diplomatic passport need a visa, obtained in advance, to enter Canada. The permitted stay is up to 6 months per entry. Apply via: At the embassy. Via VFS.GLOBAL.
For Kuwaiti passport holders only · Not legal advice · Verify before you fly
Source: Kuwait MFA · Version 15 · July 2026