South Korea passport → Kuwait

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Kuwait?

Visa on arrival90 days

South Korean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Kuwait for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

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

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

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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

South KoreaVisa on arrival90 days
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 South Korean passport holders

ArmeniaVisa-free180 days
AzerbaijanVisa-free30 days
CyprusVisa-free90 days
GeorgiaVisa-free365 days
OmanVisa-free14 days
PalestineVisa-free
QatarVisa-free90 days
TürkiyeVisa-free90 days

Common questions

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Kuwait?

South Korean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Kuwait for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can South Korean citizens stay in Kuwait?

Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can South Korean citizens visit without a visa?

160 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Korea passport ranks #4 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.