Kuwait passport → Iceland

Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Iceland?

Visa required in advance

Kuwaiti passport holders need a visa for Iceland, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, 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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Iceland at a glance

Capital: Reykjavik
Currency: Icelandic króna (ISK)
Languages: Icelandic
Calling code: +354
Region: Northern Europe

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Iceland for other passports

KuwaitVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Northern Europe for Kuwaiti passport holders

United KingdomeTA180 days
IrelandeVisa
DenmarkVisa required
EstoniaVisa required
FinlandVisa required
LatviaVisa required
LithuaniaVisa required
NorwayVisa required

Common questions

Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Iceland?

Kuwaiti passport holders need a visa for Iceland, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Kuwaiti citizens stay in Iceland?

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

Can Kuwaiti citizens get a visa on arrival in Iceland?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Kuwaiti citizens visit without a visa?

98 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Kuwait passport ranks #46 of 94 (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.