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Visa requirements for Kuwait

Who can enter Kuwait, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Passport holders from 57 countries can enter Kuwait without a visa in advance. 5 have full visa-free access; 52 more can get a visa on arrival or use an electronic travel authorisation. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

5 visa-free
52 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
192 visa required

Visa-free entry

5 nationalities

Visa on arrival

52 nationalities

Visa required in advance

192 nationalities

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Kuwait

Kuwait, officially the State of Kuwait, is a country in West Asia. With a coastline of approximately 500 km (311 mi), it is situated at the head of the Persian Gulf in the northeastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering Iraq to the north and Saudi Arabia to the south. Kuwait is geographically the second closest Gulf country to mainland Iran after Iraq. The country is a small city-state; most of the population reside in the urban agglomeration of Kuwait City, the capital and largest city. As of 2024, Kuwait has a population of 4.82 million, of which 1.53 million are Kuwaiti citizens while the remaining 3.29 million are foreign nationals from over 100 countries. In 2024, Kuwait had the world's seventh largest number of foreign nationals as a percentage of the population, where its citizens make up fewer than 30% of the overall population.

CapitalKuwait City

RegionWestern Asia

Population4.9M

Area17,818 km²

CurrencyKuwaiti dinar

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+965

Tourist arrivals2.2M (2020)

Climate in Kuwait City

Warmest July, coolest January, driest May.

January to December mean temp, Open-Meteo (2020)

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