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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Iceland citizens need a visa for Kuwait?

Visa on arrival

Iceland citizens can get a visa on arrival for Kuwait — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Iceland vs Kuwait: passport comparison

Iceland

114

visa-free countries

Global rank: #38 · mobility 166.4

Kuwait

58

visa-free countries

Global rank: #98 · mobility 108.9
44

countries both Iceland and Kuwait can enter visa-free together

Iceland + Kuwait: passport compatibility

53%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Iceland and Kuwait travel together — by entry type:

44 both visa-free
25 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
93 access differs

Where Iceland and Kuwait can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (44)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania 90 days #91
Armenia 180 days #129
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 90 days #48
Belarus 30 days #114
Bosnia and Herzegovina 90 days #88
Botswana 90 days #119
China 30 days #112
Dominica 21 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
El Salvador 180 days #75
Georgia 360 days #83
Guatemala 90 days #73
Haiti 90 days #175
Honduras 90 days #78
Hong Kong 30 days #46
Kazakhstan 30 days #116
Kosovo 90 days #107
Kyrgyzstan 60 days #134
Malaysia 90 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Montenegro 90 days #76
Morocco 90 days #121
Nicaragua 90 days #86
Palestine 90 days #193
Panama 90 days #68
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Lucia 42 days #69
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Sao Tome and Principe 15 days #151
Serbia 90 days #72
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
South Korea 30 days #20
Tajikistan 30 days #149
Thailand 60 days #110
Tunisia 90 days #131
Turkey 90 days #94
Ukraine 90 days #59
United Arab Emirates 90 days #1
Uzbekistan 10 days #142

Kuwait: good to know

Kuwait City

Capital

Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)

Currency

Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3)

Time zone

+965

Calling code

Where else Iceland goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Kuwait

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Iceland citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Iceland citizens can get a visa on arrival for Kuwait — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Iceland or Kuwait?
The Iceland passport is stronger: 114 visa-free countries versus 58. Global rank: Iceland #38, Kuwait #98.
Where can Iceland and Kuwait citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 44 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Kuwait?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Iceland and Kuwait?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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