United Arab Emirates passport → Kuwait
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Visa-free entry
Emirati passport holders can visit Kuwait without a visa.
Official entry rules: kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper 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
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 Emirati passport holders
Common questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Emirati passport holders can visit Kuwait without a visa.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Kuwait?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Emirati citizens get a visa on arrival in Kuwait?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Emirati citizens visit without a visa?
172 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United Arab Emirates passport ranks #1 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.