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Kuwait visa requirements by passport

Holders of 58 passports can enter Kuwait without applying at an embassy: 5 visa-free and 53 with a visa on arrival. The other 140 need an embassy visa.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Daily cost (estimate)
~$95 per day
Best weather
Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
Main airport
KWI
US travel advisory
Level 3: Reconsider travel

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Entry rules for Kuwait by passport

Visa free5 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

On arrival53 passports

Get the visa at the airport or border when you land. A fee may apply.

Embassy visa required for 140 passports

Kuwait entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Kuwait without a visa?

Holders of 5 passports can enter Kuwait visa-free: Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.

Which passports get a visa on arrival in Kuwait?

Holders of these 53 passports can get a visa on arrival in Kuwait: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States and Vatican City. A fee may apply.

How up to date are these Kuwait entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with Kuwait's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.