Taiwan passport → Kuwait
Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Taiwanese 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. If you hold a US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.
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.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Taiwanese passport holders who hold one of these documents can get eVisa instead:
- US visa
- UK visa
- Schengen visa
- UK residence permit
- EU / Schengen residence
Nationals of most countries who hold a valid visa or residence permit from the United States, the Schengen Area, or the United Kingdom are eligible to apply for a simplified Kuwait e-Visa.
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Kuwait at a glance
- Capital
- Kuwait City
- Currency
- Kuwaiti dinar (KWD)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +965
- Region
- Western Asia
Kuwait for other passports
- TaiwanVisa 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 Taiwanese passport holders
Common questions
Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Taiwanese 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 Taiwanese citizens stay in Kuwait?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Taiwanese citizens get a visa on arrival in Kuwait?
Not under the standard rules.
Is Kuwait easier for Taiwanese citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, UK residence, EU residence, Taiwanese citizens get e-visa. Nationals of most countries who hold a valid visa or residence permit from the United States, the Schengen Area, or the United Kingdom are eligible to apply for a simplified Kuwait e-Visa.
How many countries can Taiwanese citizens visit without a visa?
109 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Taiwan passport ranks #41 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.