Kuwaiti Consulate General in Frankfurt am Main

Hareram Kayastha

I am writing to kindly inquire about the transit visa requirements for Kuwait in relation to my upcoming travel itinerary. (Frankfurt to Kathmandu) I am a citizen of Nepal and hold an official (service) passport. My journey involves a 10-hour layover at Kuwait International Airport (KWI) on 13 July 2025, with the following details: • Arrival: Pegasus Airlines flight PC860 from Istanbul at 04:30 • Departure: Kuwait Airways flight KU393 to Kathmandu at 14:40 Importantly, I am traveling without any checked-in baggage, carrying only cabin baggage. I would like to ask whether, under these circumstances, I am required to obtain a Kuwait transit visa — considering that I may stay entirely within the airport transit area and not enter Kuwait territory formally. Key Information – Nationality: Nepali – Passport Type: Official (service) passport – Layover Duration: ~10 hours – Checked baggage: None (carry-on only) Could you kindly clarify: 1. Whether I can remain airside without requiring a transit visa? 2. If not, what is the procedure and requirement to apply for a Kuwait transit visa for my situation? I would appreciate your official guidance so that I can make necessary travel preparations in a timely manner. Thank you very much for your assistance.