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Destination · Asia Kuwait visa requirements (2026)
Of 198 passports, 58 can travel to Kuwait without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 139 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Who can visit Kuwait: passports by requirement
Do I need a visa for Kuwait?
Popular passports
| Passport | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
 United States | Visa on arrival | – |
 United Kingdom | Visa on arrival | – |
 India | Visa required | – |
 Philippines | No admission | – |
 Nigeria | Visa required | – |
 Pakistan | Visa required | – |
 Canada | Visa on arrival | – |
 Australia | Visa on arrival | – |
 China | Visa required | – |
 Germany | Visa on arrival | – |
Access by passport region
Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.
| Region | Passports | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 38/46 | |
| Asia | 16/49 | |
| Africa | 0/54 | |
| North America | 2/23 | |
| South America | 0/12 | |
| Oceania | 2/14 |
Passports that can enter Kuwait visa-free
5 passports
Passports that get a visa on arrival in Kuwait
53 passports-
Andorra - Australia
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Austria -
Belgium -
Bhutan -
Brunei -
Bulgaria -
Cambodia - Canada
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Croatia -
Cyprus -
Czech Republic -
Denmark -
Estonia -
Finland -
France -
Georgia - Germany
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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
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Vatican City
Passports that need a visa for Kuwait
139 passports-
Afghanistan -
Albania -
Algeria -
Angola -
Antigua and Barbuda -
Argentina -
Armenia -
Azerbaijan -
Bahamas -
Bangladesh -
Barbados -
Belarus -
Belize -
Benin -
Bolivia -
Bosnia and Herzegovina -
Botswana -
Brazil -
Burkina Faso -
Burundi -
Cameroon -
Cape Verde -
Central African Republic -
Chad -
Chile - China
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Colombia -
Comoros -
Costa Rica -
Cuba -
Djibouti -
Dominica -
Dominican Republic -
DR Congo -
Ecuador -
Egypt -
El Salvador -
Equatorial Guinea -
Eritrea -
Eswatini -
Ethiopia -
Fiji -
Gabon -
Gambia -
Ghana -
Grenada -
Guatemala -
Guinea -
Guinea-Bissau -
Guyana -
Haiti -
Honduras - India
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Indonesia -
Iran -
Iraq -
Israel -
Ivory Coast -
Jamaica -
Jordan -
Kazakhstan -
Kenya -
Kiribati -
Kosovo -
Kyrgyzstan -
Lebanon -
Lesotho -
Liberia -
Libya -
Macau -
Madagascar -
Malawi -
Maldives -
Mali -
Marshall Islands -
Mauritania -
Mauritius -
Mexico -
Micronesia -
Moldova -
Mongolia -
Montenegro -
Morocco -
Mozambique -
Myanmar -
Namibia -
Nauru -
Nepal -
Nicaragua -
Niger - Nigeria
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North Korea -
North Macedonia - Pakistan
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Palau -
Palestine -
Panama -
Papua New Guinea -
Paraguay -
Peru -
Republic of the Congo -
Russia -
Rwanda -
Saint Kitts and Nevis -
Saint Lucia -
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -
Samoa -
Sao Tome and Principe -
Senegal -
Seychelles -
Sierra Leone -
Solomon Islands -
Somalia -
South Africa -
South Sudan -
Sri Lanka -
Sudan -
Suriname -
Syria -
Taiwan -
Tajikistan -
Tanzania -
Thailand -
Timor-Leste -
Togo -
Tonga -
Trinidad and Tobago -
Tunisia -
Turkmenistan -
Tuvalu -
Uganda -
Uruguay -
Uzbekistan -
Vanuatu -
Venezuela -
Vietnam -
Yemen -
Zambia -
Zimbabwe
Passports that are not admitted
1 passportsFrequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Kuwait?
It depends on your passport. 5 passports can enter Kuwait visa-free, 53 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 139 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Which countries can enter Kuwait without a visa?
5 passports can enter Kuwait visa-free, including Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates.
Holding a Kuwait passport? See where the Kuwait passport can travel visa-free.
Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Kuwait before you book.