KuwaitQatar: Visa-free

KuwaitQatar

Do Kuwait passport holders need a visa for Qatar?

Visa-free

No. Kuwait passport holders do not need a visa to visit Qatar for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: spa.gov.sa (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance572 km, straight line (~1h 10m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Qatar78 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Qatar passport holders visiting Kuwait: Visa-free.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Kuwait passport holders need a visa for Qatar?

No. Kuwait passport holders do not need a visa to visit Qatar for tourism.

How far is Qatar from Kuwait?

About 572 km in a straight line, roughly ~1h 10m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Qatar?

Qatari riyal (QAR).

What is the emergency number in Qatar?

112 / 999.

What time zone is Qatar in?

Qatar (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Doha?

Doha International Airport (DIA), about 7 km away.

How many countries can enter Qatar without a visa?

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

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	10.6°C	5mm	291h
February	20.3°C	11.6°C	8mm	269h
March	25.1°C	15.5°C	17mm	309h
April	30.5°C	21.4°C	2mm	310h
May	37.9°C	26.2°C	0mm	351h
June	43°C	30.7°C	0mm	372h
July	44.3°C	32.7°C	0mm	370h
August	43.1°C	31.8°C	0mm	370h
September	41.5°C	29°C	0mm	339h
October	34.6°C	22.3°C	0mm	339h
November	26.5°C	18.4°C	52mm	261h
December	18.9°C	12.9°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 Qatar

Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a country in West Asia. It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East; it shares its sole land border with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its territory surrounded by the Persian Gulf. The Gulf of Bahrain, an inlet of the Persian Gulf, separates Qatar from nearby Bahrain. The capital is Doha, home to over 80% of the country's inhabitants. Most of the land area is made up of flat, low-lying desert.

CapitalDoha

RegionWestern Asia

Population3M

Area11,586 km²

CurrencyQatari riyal (1 USD ≈ 3.64 QAR)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+974

Drives on theright

TimezoneQatar (UTC+3)

Nearest airportDoha International Airport (DIA), 7 km

Emergency number112 / 999

UNESCO sites1

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$72,525 (2025)

Tourist arrivals582K (2020)

Climate in Doha

Warmest July, coolest January, driest May, sunniest June. Best time to visit: February, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Doha, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	21.9°C	12.8°C	19mm	283h
February	24.7°C	13.8°C	1mm	283h
March	27.9°C	16.9°C	19mm	310h
April	33.8°C	22.2°C	41mm	285h
May	39.1°C	24.8°C	0mm	361h
June	43.7°C	28.8°C	0mm	372h
July	43.5°C	30.7°C	0mm	364h
August	43.5°C	30.2°C	0mm	353h
September	40.9°C	27.2°C	0mm	331h
October	35.3°C	23.3°C	0mm	339h
November	30.2°C	20.2°C	1mm	298h
December	25.2°C	16.1°C	1mm	294h

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

Qatar is a rich Arab state occupying a small peninsula extending into the Persian Gulf to the north of Saudi Arabia. Many come to the Middle East seeking the mystic, traditional life of the Bedouins, wandering the desert with their life's belongings on a camel's back. Although tradition is still an important part of the Qatari ethos, the country has well and truly moved into the twenty-first century with the piercing glass skyscrapers of Doha, a booming trade sector and a new-found place in international diplomacy. Qatar offers a unique blend of cultural authenticity and modern luxury, making it a major tourism hub in the region.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Zubarah

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