Kuwait passport → United Arab Emirates
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Visa-free entry
Kuwaiti passport holders can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa.
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.
United Arab Emirates at a glance
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- United Arab Emirates dirham (AED)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +971
- Region
- Western Asia
AE24.0°N · 54.0°EPhoto: imran shahabuddin · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsUnited Arab Emirates for other passports
- KuwaitVisa-free
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaVisa-free90 days
Nearby in Western Asia for Kuwaiti passport holders
Common questions
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Kuwaiti passport holders can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa.
How long can Kuwaiti citizens stay in the United Arab Emirates?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Kuwaiti citizens get a visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
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 contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.