KuwaitRéunion: Visa required

KuwaitRéunion

Do Kuwait passport holders need a visa for Réunion?

Visa required

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

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 of2026-10-14

Visa-free access to Réunion139 of 243 nationalities tracked

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

Other visa-free destinations for Kuwait passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Kuwait passport holders need a visa for Réunion?

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

What currency is used in Réunion?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Réunion?

112.

How many countries can enter Réunion without a visa?

139 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Réunion 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 Réunion

Réunion is an island in the Indian Ocean that is an overseas department and region of France within the African region. Part of the Mascarene Islands, it is located approximately 679 kilometres east of the island of Madagascar and 175 kilometres (94 nmi) southwest of the island of Mauritius. As of January 2026, it had a population of 910,985. Its capital and largest city is Saint-Denis.

RegionEastern Africa

Area2,511 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+262

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

Climate in Réunion

Warmest March, coolest July, driest August, sunniest December.

Monthly climate normals for Réunion, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	16.1°C	11.6°C	561mm	273h
February	16.5°C	11.3°C	357mm	311h
March	16.8°C	12.4°C	740mm	281h
April	14.7°C	9.6°C	147mm	311h
May	12.6°C	7.2°C	90mm	311h
June	11.4°C	5.5°C	53mm	305h
July	11.1°C	5°C	32mm	308h
August	11.7°C	4.7°C	26mm	329h
September	11.8°C	5.5°C	80mm	329h
October	13.8°C	7.6°C	191mm	342h
November	14.1°C	7.8°C	98mm	341h
December	15.7°C	10.8°C	413mm	343h

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

Réunion is a French overseas department located in the midst of the Indian Ocean, east of the island of Madagascar and 200 kilometres (120 mi) to the south-west of Mauritius, in East Africa. This enchanting destination is blessed with a tropical climate and beautiful volcanic landscapes, with its appeal being as much due to its white sandy beaches as its mountain scenery. Réunion used to be known as the Isle de Bourbon and Isle Bonaparte.

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