KuwaitNorway: Visa required

KuwaitNorway

Do Kuwait passport holders need a visa for Norway?

Visa required

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

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

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance4,387 km, straight line (~5h 40m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Norway138 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Norway passport holders visiting Kuwait: Visa on arrival.

Visa-free alternatives near Norway

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

Other visa-free destinations for Kuwait passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Kuwait passport holders need a visa for Norway?

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

How far is Norway from Kuwait?

About 4,387 km in a straight line, roughly ~5h 40m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Norway?

Norwegian krone (NOK).

What is the emergency number in Norway?

110 / 112 / 113.

What time zone is Norway in?

Oslo (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Oslo?

Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL), about 37 km away.

How many countries can enter Norway without a visa?

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

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

Isle of Man, United Kingdom, Belarus.

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 (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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About Norway

Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country comprising the western and northernmost parts of the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe, the remote Arctic island Jan Mayen and the archipelago Svalbard. Bouvet Island, located in the Subantarctic, is a dependency, and not a part of the Kingdom; Norway also claims the Antarctic territories of Peter I Island and Queen Maud Land. Norway has a population of approximately 5.6 million, and a total area of 385,207 square kilometres (148,729 sq mi). Its capital and largest city is Oslo. The country shares a long eastern border with Sweden, and is bordered by Finland and Russia to the northeast. Norway has an extensive coastline facing the Skagerrak strait, the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea, and the Barents Sea.

CapitalOslo

RegionNorthern Europe

Population5.6M

Area323,802 km²

CurrencyNorwegian krone (1 USD ≈ 9.44 NOK)

LanguagesNorwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami

Calling code+47

Drives on theright

TimezoneOslo (UTC+2)

Nearest airportOslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL), 37 km

Emergency number110 / 112 / 113

UNESCO sites12

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$94,594 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.4M (2020)

Climate in Oslo

Warmest June, coolest February, driest April, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for Oslo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	4.6°C	0.2°C	74mm	94h
February	4.3°C	-1.3°C	76mm	144h
March	5.6°C	-0.6°C	60mm	238h
April	11.1°C	2°C	30mm	309h
May	14.4°C	4.5°C	47mm	417h
June	22.9°C	12.9°C	108mm	395h
July	17.9°C	10.9°C	112mm	359h
August	21.1°C	12.6°C	45mm	363h
September	16.5°C	8.9°C	77mm	249h
October	10.3°C	5.7°C	182mm	142h
November	7.1°C	3°C	86mm	81h
December	2.9°C	0.1°C	185mm	23h

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

Norway is a land of great fjords, great valleys, wide forests and gorgeous lakes. It also hosts lively cities such as Oslo and Bergen. Norway is the westernmost, northernmost and, surprisingly, the easternmost of the Scandinavian countries – among the Nordic countries only Finland stretches slightly further east. See the midnight sun, watch the Northern Lights, live its rich cultural heritage and eye its distinctive architecture, all the while being tucked within some of the most beautiful landscapes on Earth.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Bryggen
Hjemmeluft, Bergbukten 1
Hjemmeluft, Bergbukten 2
Hjemmeluft, Bergbukten 4B
Hjemmeluft, Ole Pedersen 11A
Rjukan–Notodden Industrial Heritage Site
Rock carvings at Alta
Røros Mining Town and the Circumference
Struve Geodetic Arc
Urnes Stave Church

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Første juledag

December 26, 2026Andre juledag

January 1, 2027Første nyttårsdag

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