TWOV at Kuwait Airport

Being an aviation enthusiast, I love to fly and review different airlines. As I never had the pleasure to fly with Kuwait Airways, I'm considering to book a trip LHR-KWI-LHR for the sole purpose of flying on their aircraft. Being a Swiss citizen, can someone confirm that I do not need a visa for Kuwait, if doing an airside transfer (hence don't enter the country)? Or is a transit without visa (TWOV) only possible when flying to a third country? I would like to book the following itinerary:

KU102 LHR1635 - 0050+1KWI

KU103 KWI0545 - 1000LHR

So my stay at Kuwait airport would be approximately 5 hours before heading back to London. Otherwise it might be an option to obtain a visa upon arrival, which is possible for Swiss citizens according to their homepage. But it might look strange and raise questions for such a short stay.

Regards

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What is Twov visa?

The Transit Without Visa (TWOV) Program allows eligible foreign nationals to transit through Canada without a visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA).

Do I need transit visa for layover in Kuwait?

It is only necessary to obtain a Kuwait transit visa if you are transiting through Kuwait and are spending more than 24 hours there, or if you are staying for under 24 hours and want to leave the airport. A transit visa for Kuwait is valid for a maximum stay of seven days.

When Kuwait will open visa?

Updated 1 June 2022 Following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions in the Gulf state, the Residence Affairs Department of Kuwait has now announced the resumption of the Kuwait family visit visas for expats from 8 May 2022.

Do I need a visa for a stop over flight?

All flights that stop in the USA require passengers to go through USA immigration and customs ! You either need a VISA waiver(ESTA) or a VISA.

Airport Tour: Terminal 1 Kuwait International Airport

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