Western Asia

Kuwait visa requirements

Travellers from 58 of 198 countries can visit Kuwait easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

What 198 passports need to visit Kuwait

Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.

No visa needed2 of 198 passportsJust show your passport at the border.
Free to visit, live and work3 of 198 passportsVisit, live and work freely.
Visa on arrival53 of 198 passportsGet it at the airport or border.
Visa needed139 of 198 passportsApply at the embassy or consulate.
Not allowed to enter1 of 198 passportsEntry is closed to this passport.

Types of Kuwait visa

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198 of 198 passports

Who can visit easily, by part of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

Europe38 of 46 countries
Asia16 of 49 countries
Oceania2 of 14 countries
Americas2 of 35 countries
Africa0 of 54 countries

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Questions

How many passports can enter Kuwait without a visa?

58 of 198 passports can enter without applying before travel.

What is the most common entry rule for Kuwait?

Visa needed: it applies to 139 passports.

Which passports need an embassy visa for Kuwait?

139 passports, including India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan Nigeria, and 134 more.

Do India passport holders need a visa for Kuwait?

Visa needed.

Do China passport holders need a visa for Kuwait?

Visa needed.

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Kuwait?

Visa on arrival, for up to 90 days.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Kuwait?

Visa needed.

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Kuwait?

Visa needed.

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for Kuwait?

Visa needed.

Which region's passports have the easiest access to Kuwait?

Europe: 38 of 46 passports enter without applying first.

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