Ireland passport → Kuwait
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Irish passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Kuwait for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
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.
Kuwait at a glance
- Capital
- Kuwait City
- Currency
- Kuwaiti dinar (KWD)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +965
- Region
- Western Asia
Kuwait for other passports
- IrelandVisa 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 Irish passport holders
Common questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Irish 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 Irish 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 Irish citizens visit without a visa?
159 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Ireland passport ranks #5 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Irish citizens (edited 10 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Kuwait before you travel.