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Kuwait visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Kuwait? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Western Asia | Continent: Asia

Kuwait flag
5Visa-free
0eVisa
53Visa on arrival
139Visa required

Kuwait entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 5 can enter Kuwait visa-free and 53 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 139 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

58 of 198 passports can travel to Kuwait without arranging anything before departure.

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Kuwait entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Kuwait
United States of AmericaVisa on arrival
United KingdomVisa on arrival
CanadaVisa on arrival
AustraliaVisa on arrival
GermanyVisa on arrival
FranceVisa on arrival
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required
BrazilVisa required
PhilippinesNo admission

Kuwait visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Kuwait.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa00054
Asia512032
Europe03708
North America02021
Oceania02012
South America00012

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 5
Visa on arrival 53
Visa required 139
No admission 1

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Kuwait?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 5 can enter visa-free, 53 can get a visa on arrival and 139 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Kuwait without a visa?

5 passports have visa-free access to Kuwait, including United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Does Kuwait offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 53 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Kuwait. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for Kuwait?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 17 can enter Kuwait visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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