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Kuwait · Western Asia

Kuwait visa requirements by passport

57 passports can enter Kuwait visa-free or with a visa on arrival, 1 need an online ETA or e-Visa, and 139 need a visa issued before travel.

MRBy Muddassar Raza, Tripsol / MERN SolutionsLast updated Open passport-index dataset (2026-02-17) — confirm with the official portal

Capital
Kuwait City
Currency
Kuwaiti dinar (KWD)
Languages
Arabic
Region
Western Asia

Visa-free (5 passports)

No visa needed for a tourist visit. Bring a valid passport, onward ticket and proof of funds.

Visa on arrival (52 passports)

You get the visa at the border. Bring cash/card for the fee, a photo and your onward ticket.

e-Visa required (1 passports)

Apply online before travel. Approval is linked to your passport.

Visa required (139 passports)

A visa must be issued before travel, usually via an embassy, consulate or visa center.

Entry restricted (1 passports)

Entry is not currently permitted for this passport per the dataset. Check official sources.

Official sources for Kuwait

Important — private service

Tripsol is a private visa-assistance service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government or embassy. You can always apply directly through official government channels. Prices are all-in totals that include government fees where applicable and our service fee. Approval decisions are made solely by the relevant authorities.

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