Kuwaiti passport
As of September 2026, holders of the Kuwaiti passport enjoy entry to 59 destinations completely visa-free or with a simple online eTA registration. A further 67 countries are reachable via visa on arrival or eVisa — no embassy visit needed. Access is strongest in Africa and Asia. This covers all 10 ASEAN member countries.
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Visa Rules & Access
As of 14 September 2026, Kuwaiti citizens have freedom of movement in 5 countries and territories: United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
As of 14 September 2026, Kuwaiti citizens have Visa on arrival access to 30 countries and territories: Bangladesh, Burundi, Brunei, Cote d'Ivoire, Cape Verde, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Cambodia, Comoros, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, Palau, Rwanda, Solomon Islands, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Syria, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Tanzania, Samoa, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.
As of 14 September 2026, Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for 84 countries and territories: Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Aruba, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Belize, Canada, Central African Republic, Congo, Switzerland, Chile, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Algeria, Estonia, Eritrea, Spain, Finland, Fiji, France, Grenada, Gambia, Guadeloupe, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Iceland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kiribati, North Korea, Liechtenstein, Liberia, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Monaco, Montenegro, Saint Martin, North Macedonia, Mali, Martinique, Malta, Mexico, Niger, Netherlands, Norway, Nauru, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Paraguay, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Somalia, Sint Maarten, Turks and Caicos, Turkmenistan, Tonga, United States of America, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela, Virgin Islands (British), and South Africa.
As of 14 September 2026, Kuwaiti citizens can travel visa-free to 53 countries and territories: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bahamas, Botswana, Belarus, China, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Micronesia, Georgia, Guatemala, Guyana, Hong Kong, Honduras, Haiti, Iran, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Cayman Islands, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Saint Lucia, Morocco, Macau, Mauritius, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Panama, Philippines, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Sudan, Singapore, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, El Salvador, Eswatini, Thailand, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Kosovo, and Zambia.
As of 14 September 2026, Kuwaiti citizens need an eTA for 6 countries and territories: United Kingdom, Kenya, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Seychelles.
As of 14 September 2026, Kuwaiti citizens can apply for an eVisa for 33 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Burkina Faso, Benin, Bhutan, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Cote d'Ivoire, Colombia, Cuba, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, India, Iraq, Laos, Libya, Moldova, Myanmar, Mauritania, Montserrat, Namibia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Russian Federation, South Sudan, Chad, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Taiwan, Uganda, and Viet Nam.
Important entry notes
Entry rules may depend on your purpose of travel, length of stay, previous travel history, passport validity, proof of accommodation, onward travel, sufficient funds, and health or insurance requirements.
Before you travel
Visa and entry requirements can change without notice. Always confirm final requirements with the official immigration authority, embassy, or consulate of your destination before booking or traveling.
Last reviewed: September 2026
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