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Kuwait Visa Policy Snapshot
Kuwait entry rules at a glance. Open access options cover 57+ passport groups. Visa-free examples include Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates. Visa on arrival examples include Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan. Restrictions apply to 1 nationalities.
Visa-free entry
No visa needed
Travel to Kuwait without a visa for short visits. See supported passports.
+5 countries
Visa on arrival
Pay at the border
Obtain your visa on arrival in Kuwait. Check eligible passports and notes.
+52 countries
Short-stay entry
Entry for brief visits
Kuwait permits short-stay access for select passports. Duration varies by country.
e-Visa
Apply online
Apply digitally for Kuwait before you travel. Review eligible passports.
Restricted entry
Extra checks
Kuwait applies restrictions to some passports. Check requirements and exceptions.
+1 countries