Kuwait passport → Russia
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Russia?
Kuwaiti passport holders need an eVisa for Russia for up to 30 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal 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.
Russia at a glance
- Capital
- Moscow
- Currency
- Russian ruble (RUB)
- Languages
- Russian
- Calling code
- +7
- Region
- Eastern Europe
RU60.0°N · 100.0°EPhoto: Julius Silver · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRussia for other passports
- KuwaiteVisa30 days
IndiaeVisa30 days
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeeVisa30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa30 days
Nearby in Eastern Europe for Kuwaiti passport holders
Common questions
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Russia?
Kuwaiti passport holders need an eVisa for Russia for up to 30 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Kuwaiti citizens stay in Russia?
Up to 30 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Kuwaiti citizens get a visa on arrival in Russia?
Not under the standard rules.
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 #46 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Kuwaiti citizens (edited 9 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Russia before you travel.