EritreaKuwait: Visa required

EritreaKuwait

Do Eritrea passport holders need a visa for Kuwait?

Visa required

Yes. Eritrea passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Kuwait.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance1,816 km, straight line (~2h 38m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Kuwait101 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Kuwait passport holders visiting Eritrea: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Kuwait

Eritrea passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Eritrea passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Eritrea passport holders need a visa for Kuwait?

Yes. Eritrea passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Kuwait.

How far is Kuwait from Eritrea?

About 1,816 km in a straight line, roughly ~2h 38m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Kuwait?

Kuwaiti dinar (KWD).

What is the emergency number in Kuwait?

112.

What time zone is Kuwait in?

Kuwait (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Kuwait City?

Kuwait International Airport (KWI), about 16 km away.

How many countries can enter Kuwait without a visa?

101 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Kuwait visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Eritrea passport holders visit without a visa instead of Kuwait?

Iran, Syria.

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 Eritrea

Eritrea, officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa. Its capital and largest city is Asmara. The country is bordered by Ethiopia to the south, Sudan to the west, and Djibouti to the southeast. The northeastern and eastern parts of Eritrea have an extensive coastline along the Red Sea. The country has a total area of approximately 117,600 km2 (45,406 sq mi), and includes the Dahlak Archipelago and several of the Hanish Islands.

CapitalAsmara

RegionEastern Africa

Population3.6M

Area117,600 km²

CurrencyEritrean nakfa (1 USD ≈ 15.00 ERN)

LanguagesArabic, English, Tigrinya

Calling code+291

Drives on theright

TimezoneAsmara (UTC+3)

Nearest airportAsmara International Airport (ASM), 4 km

Emergency number113 / 114 / 116

UNESCO sites1

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$689 (2011)

Tourist arrivals142K (2016)

Climate in Asmara

Warmest June, coolest January, driest March, sunniest June. Best time to visit: March, June.

Monthly climate normals for Asmara, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	19.9°C	8.1°C	14mm	339h
February	22°C	10.6°C	15mm	313h
March	24.4°C	12.7°C	1mm	357h
April	24.8°C	13.7°C	32mm	352h
May	23.7°C	14°C	44mm	366h
June	24.9°C	14.7°C	19mm	368h
July	21.5°C	14°C	143mm	287h
August	20.7°C	13.6°C	159mm	299h
September	23.4°C	12.5°C	5mm	345h
October	21.5°C	10.8°C	8mm	360h
November	19.8°C	10.1°C	50mm	334h
December	19.1°C	9.3°C	21mm	336h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Eritrea is a country in East Africa. Formerly an Italian colony, the country shares a common language and culture with its large neighbour, Ethiopia, which it was once a part of until Eritrea gained its independence in 1993. It used to be Africa's youngest country until 2011, which was when South Sudan gained its independence.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Asmara: A Modernist African City

Upcoming public holidays

January 1, 2027Amet ሓዲሽ ዓመት

January 7, 2027Lidet ልደት

January 19, 2027Timket ጥምቀት

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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 (1 USD ≈ 0.31 KWD)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+965

Drives on theright

TimezoneKuwait (UTC+3)

Nearest airportKuwait International Airport (KWI), 16 km

Emergency number112

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$32,312 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.2M (2020)

Climate in Kuwait City

Warmest July, coolest January, driest May, sunniest June. Best time to visit: April, October.

Monthly climate normals for Kuwait City, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.7°C	10.5°C	5mm	291h
February	20.3°C	11.4°C	8mm	269h
March	25.1°C	15.5°C	17mm	309h
April	30.5°C	21.2°C	2mm	310h
May	37.9°C	26.1°C	0mm	351h
June	43°C	30.6°C	0mm	372h
July	44.3°C	32.6°C	0mm	370h
August	43.1°C	31.7°C	0mm	370h
September	41.5°C	28.8°C	0mm	339h
October	34.6°C	22.2°C	0mm	339h
November	26.5°C	18.3°C	52mm	261h
December	18.9°C	12.8°C	52mm	262h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Kuwait is a monarchy situated at the Persian Gulf, nestled between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Historically, Kuwait was a strategic trade port between Mesopotamia, India, and Persia. Like many of its neighbours, Kuwait is endowed with oil and gas wealth.

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