Mauritius passport → Kuwait
Do Mauritian citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Mauritian passport holders need a visa for Kuwait, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Kuwait at a glance
- Capital
- Kuwait City
- Currency
- Kuwaiti dinar (KWD)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +965
- Region
- Western Asia
Kuwait for other passports
- MauritiusVisa required
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 Mauritian passport holders
CyprusVisa-free90 days
GeorgiaVisa-free90 days
PalestineVisa-free- United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
JordanVisa on arrival30 days
QatarVisa on arrival30 days
Saudi ArabiaVisa on arrival90 days
IsraeleTA90 days
Common questions
Do Mauritian citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Mauritian passport holders need a visa for Kuwait, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Mauritian citizens stay in Kuwait?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Mauritian citizens get a visa on arrival in Kuwait?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Mauritian citizens visit without a visa?
124 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Mauritius passport ranks #31 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Mauritian citizens (edited 30 Jun 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.