KuwaitSaudi Arabia: Visa-free

KuwaitSaudi Arabia

Do Kuwait passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Visa-free

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

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

Source: en.wikipedia.org (checked September 11, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance538 km, straight line (~1h 8m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Saudi Arabia21 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

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Frequently asked questions

Do Kuwait passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

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

How far is Saudi Arabia from Kuwait?

About 538 km in a straight line, roughly ~1h 8m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi riyal (SAR).

What is the emergency number in Saudi Arabia?

112 / 911 / 999.

What time zone is Saudi Arabia in?

Riyadh (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Riyadh?

King Khalid International Airport (RUH), about 31 km away.

How many countries can enter Saudi Arabia without a visa?

21 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Saudi Arabia 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	10.5°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 Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country in West Asia that occupies the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. Covering a land area of approximately 2,149,690 km2 (830,000 sq mi), it is the fifth-largest country in Asia and the twelfth-largest in the world. It is bordered by the Red Sea to the west, Jordan, Iraq, and Kuwait to the north, the Persian Gulf, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast, and Yemen to the south. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northwest separates it from Egypt and Israel. Riyadh is the capital and largest city, while other major centers include Jeddah and the two holiest cities in Islam, Mecca and Medina.

CapitalRiyadh

RegionWestern Asia

Population37M

Area2,149,690 km²

CurrencySaudi riyal (1 USD ≈ 3.75 SAR)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+966

Drives on theright

TimezoneRiyadh (UTC+3)

Nearest airportKing Khalid International Airport (RUH), 31 km

Emergency number112 / 911 / 999

UNESCO sites8

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$34,537 (2025)

Tourist arrivals20.3M (2019)

Climate in Riyadh

Warmest July, coolest January, driest May, sunniest August. Best time to visit: March, October.

Monthly climate normals for Riyadh, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	19.5°C	7.5°C	16mm	299h
February	24.3°C	11°C	2mm	279h
March	27.9°C	15.1°C	1mm	324h
April	33°C	20.8°C	10mm	312h
May	38.3°C	24.9°C	0mm	348h
June	41.9°C	28.3°C	0mm	360h
July	43.6°C	31.1°C	0mm	359h
August	41.9°C	28.9°C	0mm	364h
September	39.7°C	26°C	0mm	326h
October	32.6°C	19°C	0mm	341h
November	28.2°C	16°C	5mm	301h
December	21.6°C	10.3°C	4mm	301h

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

Saudi Arabia is the quintessential Arab kingdom. Vast deserts, scorching heat, immense oil wealth, camel races, glitzy shopping malls, traditional souq markets, you can find every Arabian cliche you can think of and then some here. A deeply conservative country that was entirely closed off to (non-pilgrimage) tourism for decades, the government did a drastic policy U-turn in 2019 and has been trying to open up the country to the world and shed the country's straight-laced image, with mixed success.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

'Uruq Bani Ma'arid
Al-Ahsa Oasis
Al-Balad, Jeddah
At-Turaif District
Bir Hima Rock Petroglyphs and Inscriptions
Hegra
Qaryat al-Faw
Rock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia

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