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Kuwait passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Kuwait passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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57Visa-free
28eVisa
37Visa on arrival
76Visa required

Kuwait passport at a glance

With a Kuwait passport you can enter 57 destinations visa-free and 37 with a visa on arrival, so 94 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 28 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 76 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Kuwait

Do Kuwait passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Kuwait passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomeVisa
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free
TurkeyVisa-free (90 days)
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Kuwait passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa10171512
Asia241448
Europe70335
North America13028
Oceania2534
South America1119

Longest visa-free stays

Where Kuwait passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 57
eVisa 28
Visa on arrival 37
Visa required 76

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Kuwait passport holders visit without a visa?

Kuwait passport holders can visit 57 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and others. Adding the 37 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 94 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Kuwait passport holders?

37 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Kuwait passport holders, including Indonesia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tanzania, Rwanda, Senegal, Ghana and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Kuwait passport holders travel with an eVisa?

28 destinations let Kuwait passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Kenya, Vietnam, Colombia, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Antigua and Barbuda and others.

Do Kuwait passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Kuwait passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Kuwait passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Kuwait passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Kuwait passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Kuwait passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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