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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Who can enter Kuwait visa-free?

Citizens of 5 countries can enter Kuwait visa-free, plus 53 more on arrival or e-Visa. The full list of nationalities with allowed stay is below.

5visa-free
53on arrival / eTA
58total
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Citizens of these countries enter Kuwait visa-free. Tap for details.

Bahrain — → Oman — → Qatar — → Saudi Arabia — → United Arab Emirates — →

Also without an embassy

Visa on arrival or online (e-Visa / ETA) when entering Kuwait.

Andorra Visa on arrival → Australia Visa on arrival → Austria Visa on arrival → Belgium Visa on arrival → Bhutan Visa on arrival → Brunei Visa on arrival → Bulgaria Visa on arrival → Cambodia Visa on arrival → Canada Visa on arrival → Croatia Visa on arrival → Cyprus Visa on arrival → Czech Republic Visa on arrival → Denmark Visa on arrival → Estonia Visa on arrival → Finland Visa on arrival → France Visa on arrival → Georgia Visa on arrival → Germany Visa on arrival → Greece Visa on arrival → Hong Kong Visa on arrival → Hungary Visa on arrival → Iceland Visa on arrival → Ireland Visa on arrival → Italy Visa on arrival → Japan Visa on arrival → Laos Visa on arrival → Latvia Visa on arrival → Liechtenstein Visa on arrival → Lithuania Visa on arrival → Luxembourg Visa on arrival → Malaysia Visa on arrival → Malta Visa on arrival → Monaco Visa on arrival → Netherlands Visa on arrival → New Zealand Visa on arrival → Norway Visa on arrival → Poland Visa on arrival → Portugal Visa on arrival → Romania Visa on arrival → San Marino Visa on arrival → Serbia Visa on arrival → Singapore Visa on arrival → Slovakia Visa on arrival → Slovenia Visa on arrival → South Korea Visa on arrival → Spain Visa on arrival → Sweden Visa on arrival → Switzerland Visa on arrival → Turkey Visa on arrival → Ukraine Visa on arrival → United Kingdom Visa on arrival → United States Visa on arrival → Vatican Visa on arrival →

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Frequently asked

How many nationalities can enter Kuwait visa-free?
Citizens of 5 countries can enter Kuwait visa-free, plus 53 more on arrival or with an e-Visa/eTA. See the full list above.
Who gets a visa on arrival for Kuwait?
Visa on arrival for Kuwait is available to citizens of 53 countries — see the section below.
How do I check if I need a visa for Kuwait?
Pick your nationality in the checker on the homepage — we'll instantly show your visa status for Kuwait and how many days you get.
Can Kuwait entry rules change?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the Kuwait embassy before travel.

Where Kuwait citizens can travel

The other way round — the Kuwait passport ranking and its visa-free destinations.

Kuwait passport →