Botswana passport → Kuwait

Do Motswana citizens need a visa for Kuwait?

Visa required in advance

Motswana passport holders need a visa for Kuwait, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Apply on the official site: kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Kuwait at a glance

Capital: Kuwait City
Currency: Kuwaiti dinar (KWD)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +965
Region: Western Asia

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Kuwait for other passports

BotswanaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Western Asia for Motswana passport holders

GeorgiaVisa-free90 days
PalestineVisa-free
BahrainVisa on arrival
IsraeleTA90 days
IraqeVisa
OmaneVisa
QatareVisa
SyriaeVisa

Common questions

Do Motswana citizens need a visa for Kuwait?

Motswana passport holders need a visa for Kuwait, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Motswana citizens stay in Kuwait?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Motswana citizens get a visa on arrival in Kuwait?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Motswana citizens visit without a visa?

73 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Botswana passport ranks #57 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.