Kuwait passport → South Korea
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Kuwaiti passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to South Korea for up to 30 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa-free (30 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
- Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
- The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.
South Korea at a glance
- Capital
- Seoul
- Currency
- South Korean won (KRW)
- Languages
- Korean
- Calling code
- +82
- Region
- Eastern Asia
KR37.0°N · 127.5°EPhoto: 우승민 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSouth Korea for other passports
- KuwaiteTA30 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Kuwaiti passport holders
Common questions
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Kuwaiti passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to South Korea for up to 30 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
How long can Kuwaiti citizens stay in South Korea?
Up to 30 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Kuwaiti citizens get a visa on arrival in South Korea?
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 South Korea before you travel.