Kuwaiti Passport: Visa-Free Countries

As of November 2026, Kuwaiti passport holders can visit 58 countries visa-free, plus 74 with e-visa or visa on arrival.

The Kuwaiti passport is ranked #98 of 193 worldwide by visa-free access. See the full passport rankings.

Kuwaiti citizens hold this passport. It provides access to 58 countries without a visa. They can also obtain 57 e-visas and 17 visas on arrival. However, a visa is required in 61 countries before travel.

Kuwait is home to 4.4 million people. Approximately 70% of them are expatriates. Kuwait City is the largest city and the country's political and economic center. The official language is Arabic. Islam is the state religion, with over 70% of the population practicing it.

The Kuwaiti passport is ranked 50th in the world. This ranking is determined by the number of visa-free, e-visa, and visa-on-arrival options. It is a powerful passport in the Middle East, with only the UAE and Oman ranking higher.

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Nearby countries

The nearest visa free countries to visit for Kuwaiti passport holders are Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Armenia, Iran and Azerbaijan.

Visa free countries

So, where can Kuwaitis travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where Kuwait citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.

Europe

🇦🇱 Albania (90 days)
🇦🇩 Andorra (N/A)
🇧🇾 Belarus (30 days)
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina (90 days)
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein (N/A)
🇸🇲 San Marino (N/A)
🇺🇦 Ukraine (90 days)
🇽🇰 Kosovo (90 days)

Americas

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda (30 days)
🇧🇸 Bahamas (3 months)
🇧🇧 Barbados (N/A)
🇩🇲 Dominica (21 days)
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic (30 days)
🇪🇨 Ecuador (90 days)
🇸🇻 El Salvador (90 days)
🇬🇹 Guatemala (90 days)
🇬🇾 Guyana (N/A)
🇭🇹 Haiti (3 months)
🇭🇳 Honduras (90 days)
🇳🇮 Nicaragua (90 days)
🇵🇦 Panama (90 days)
🇱🇨 Saint Lucia (6 weeks)
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (1 month)
🇸🇷 Suriname (N/A)
🇻🇪 Venezuela (90 days)

Asia

🇦🇲 Armenia (180 days)
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan (30 days)
🇧🇭 Bahrain (Freedom of movement ID card valid)
🇨🇳 China (30 days)
🇬🇪 Georgia (1 year)
🇮🇷 Iran (15 days)
🇯🇴 Jordan (3 months)
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan (30 days)
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan (60 days)
🇱🇧 Lebanon (6 months)
🇲🇾 Malaysia (90 days)
🇴🇲 Oman (Freedom of movement ID card valid)
🇵🇰 Pakistan (90 days)
🇵🇭 Philippines (30 days)
🇶🇦 Qatar (Freedom of movement ID card valid)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia (Freedom of movement ID card valid)
🇸🇬 Singapore (30 days)
🇹🇯 Tajikistan (30 days)
🇹🇭 Thailand (60 days)
🇹🇷 Turkey (90 days within last 180 days)
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (Freedom of movement ID card valid)
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan (30 days)

Africa

🇧🇼 Botswana (90 days)
🇪🇬 Egypt (6 months)
🇸🇿 Eswatini (30 days)
🇲🇺 Mauritius (90 days)
🇲🇦 Morocco (90 days)
🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe (15 days)
🇸🇩 Sudan (N/A)
🇹🇳 Tunisia (3 months)
🇿🇲 Zambia (N/A)

Oceania

🇫🇲 Micronesia (30 days)
🇻🇺 Vanuatu (30 days)

This data has been sourced from Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Kuwaiti passport holders visit without a visa?

Kuwaiti passport holders can visit 58 countries visa-free, plus 74 countries with e-visa or visa on arrival, as of November 2026.

Which countries are visa-free for Kuwaiti passport holders?

Kuwaiti passport holders can travel visa-free to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Armenia, Iran, Azerbaijan, United Arab Emirates, Georgia, and 50 more countries.

What are the visa requirements for Kuwait citizens?

Of the destinations tracked for Kuwait, 58 are visa-free, 57 can be visited with an e-visa and 17 with a visa on arrival, while 61 require a visa, as of November 2026.