Kuwait passport: visa-free countries in 2026
Ranked #43 of 199. Holders can travel to 98 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 57 visa-free, 37 with a visa on arrival and 4 with an eTA.
Access by region
Destinations reachable without a visa arranged in advance. Access is widest in Asia (38 of 49).
| Region | Easy access | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 8/46 | |
| Asia | 38/49 | |
| Africa | 29/54 | |
| North America | 13/23 | |
| South America | 2/12 | |
| Oceania | 8/14 |
Visa-free countries for Kuwait passport holders
57 destinationsNo visa needed for short visits. The number shows the maximum stay where it is known.
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Albania
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Armenia
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Bahamas
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Bahrain
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Barbados
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Belarus
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Botswana
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Dominica
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Dominican Republic
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Ecuador
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Egypt
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El Salvador
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Eswatini
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Georgia
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Guatemala
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Haiti
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Honduras
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Hong Kong
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Iran
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Jordan
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Kazakhstan
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Kosovo
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Kyrgyzstan
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Lebanon
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Malaysia
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Mauritius
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Micronesia
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Montenegro
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Morocco
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Nicaragua
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Oman
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Pakistan
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Palestine
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Panama
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Philippines
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Qatar
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Saint Lucia
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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Sao Tome and Principe
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Saudi Arabia
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Serbia
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Seychelles
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Singapore
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South Korea
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Sudan
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Syria
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Tajikistan
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Thailand
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Tunisia
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Turkey
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Ukraine
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United Arab Emirates
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Uzbekistan
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Vanuatu
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Zambia
Visa on arrival
37 destinationsThe visa is issued at the airport or border when you arrive, usually for a fee.
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Azerbaijan
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Bangladesh
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Bolivia
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Brunei
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Burundi
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Cambodia
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Cape Verde
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Comoros
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Djibouti
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Ethiopia
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Ghana
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Guinea-Bissau
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Indonesia
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Iraq
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Laos
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Macau
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Madagascar
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Malawi
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Maldives
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Marshall Islands
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Mauritania
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Mongolia
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Mozambique
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Nepal
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Palau
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Rwanda
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Samoa
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Senegal
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Sierra Leone
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Solomon Islands
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Somalia
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Sri Lanka
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Tanzania
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Timor-Leste
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Tuvalu
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Yemen
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Zimbabwe
eTA required
4 destinationsNo visa, but an electronic travel authorisation must be approved online before departure.
e-Visa available
24 destinationsA visa is required, and the application is made online without visiting an embassy.
Visa required
76 destinationsA visa must be obtained from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling.
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Afghanistan
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Algeria
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Andorra
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Angola
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Argentina
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Austria
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Belgium
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Belize
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Brazil
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Bulgaria
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Canada
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Central African Republic
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Chad
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Chile
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China
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Costa Rica
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Croatia
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Cyprus
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Czech Republic
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Denmark
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Eritrea
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Estonia
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Fiji
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Finland
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France
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Gambia
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Germany
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Greece
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Grenada
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Guyana
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Hungary
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Iceland
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India
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Ireland
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Israel
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Italy
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Jamaica
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Japan
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Kiribati
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Latvia
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Liberia
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Liechtenstein
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Lithuania
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Luxembourg
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Mali
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Malta
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Mexico
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Monaco
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Namibia
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Nauru
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Netherlands
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Niger
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North Korea
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North Macedonia
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Norway
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Paraguay
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Peru
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Poland
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Portugal
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Republic of the Congo
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Romania
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San Marino
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Slovakia
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Slovenia
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South Africa
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Spain
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Suriname
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Sweden
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Switzerland
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Tonga
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Trinidad and Tobago
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Turkmenistan
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United States
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Uruguay
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Vatican City
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Venezuela
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Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Kuwait passport holders visit without a visa?
Kuwait passport holders can visit 57 destinations visa-free. A further 37 issue a visa on arrival and 4 need only an online travel authorisation (eTA), for a total of 98 destinations without a visa arranged in advance.
How strong is the Kuwait passport in 2026?
The Kuwait passport ranks #43 of 199 passports in 2026, with a mobility score of 98.
Which countries require a visa for Kuwait citizens?
76 destinations require Kuwait citizens to get a visa before travelling, and 24 more offer an online e-Visa.
Where can Kuwait passport holders stay the longest without a visa?
The longest visa-free stays are in Georgia (360 days), Armenia (180 days), Egypt (180 days), El Salvador (180 days), Lebanon (180 days), Vanuatu (120 days).
Compare with similar passports
Travelling to Kuwait instead? See Kuwait visa requirements.
Data last updated February 2026. Entry rules can change at short notice and may depend on the purpose of your trip. Confirm with the destination's embassy or official immigration website before you travel.