Kuwait passport → Ireland

Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Ireland?

eVisa (apply online)

Kuwaiti passport holders need an eVisa for Ireland. You apply and pay online before you travel. If you hold a UK visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.

Apply on the official site: irishimmigration.ie

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa required.

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

Easier if you already hold another visa

Kuwaiti passport holders who hold one of these documents can get eTA instead:

UK visa

Visa is issued free of charge Visa not required if a passenger first enters the United Kingdom with an ETA or a visitor visa issued by the United Kingdom.

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Ireland at a glance

Capital: Dublin
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: English, Irish
Calling code: +353
Region: Northern Europe

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Ireland for other passports

KuwaiteVisa
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free
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
DenmarkVisa required
EstoniaVisa required
FinlandVisa required
IcelandVisa required
LatviaVisa required
LithuaniaVisa required
NorwayVisa required

Common questions

Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Kuwaiti passport holders need an eVisa for Ireland. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Kuwaiti citizens stay in Ireland?

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 Ireland?

Not under the standard rules.

Is Ireland easier for Kuwaiti citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?

Yes. With a qualifying UK visa, Kuwaiti citizens get eta. Visa is issued free of charge Visa not required if a passenger first enters the United Kingdom with an ETA or a visitor visa issued by the United Kingdom.

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 #45 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.