Kuwait, Nov. 26 -- Kuwait has started issuing online tourism visas to citizens of 53 countries and some professionals residing in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, local media from the gulf country reported.

The decision came within the framework of the country's strategy to modernize and develop electronic services provided by service sectors and keep pace with the latest global systems and facilitate the public.

As of Wednesday, November 24, 2021, tourism visas of Kuwait have been issued via the website of the Interior Ministry to citizens of 53 countries including GCC countries.

GCC professionals who have residency for more than six months in one of the GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, O...