Kuwait passport power
Asia · PassRank 96 · ranked 96th of 199
The Kuwait passport has a PassRank score of 96 in 2026, placing it 96th of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 57 destinations visa-free, 33 with a visa on arrival and 6 via an eTA — that is 96 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 30 require an e-visa and 72 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Kuwait passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 57 |
| Visa on arrival | 33 |
| eTA / ETA | 6 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 96 |
| e-Visa | 30 |
| Visa required | 72 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 96. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Kuwait itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (57)
Countries and territories the Kuwait passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | 90 days |
| Armenia | 180 days |
| Bahamas | 90 days |
| Bahrain | — |
| Barbados | 90 days |
| Belarus | 30 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days |
| Botswana | 90 days |
| China | 30 days |
| Dominica | 21 days |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| Egypt | 180 days |
| El Salvador | 180 days |
| Georgia | 360 days |
| Guatemala | 90 days |
| Guyana | 31 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Honduras | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 30 days |
| Iran | 15 days |
| Jordan | 90 days |
| Kazakhstan | 30 days |
| Kosovo | 90 days |
| Kyrgyzstan | 60 days |
| Lebanon | 180 days |
| Macao | 30 days |
| Malaysia | 90 days |
| Mauritius | 90 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Morocco | 90 days |
| Nicaragua | 90 days |
| Oman | — |
| Pakistan | 90 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Panama | 90 days |
| Philippines | 30 days |
| Qatar | — |
| Saint Lucia | 42 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 15 days |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| South Korea | 30 days |
| Sudan | — |
| Swaziland | 30 days |
| Tajikistan | 30 days |
| Thailand | 60 days |
| Tunisia | 90 days |
| Turkey | 90 days |
| Ukraine | 90 days |
| United Arab Emirates | — |
| Uzbekistan | 10 days |
| Vanuatu | 120 days |
| Venezuela | 90 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (33)
Destinations that issue the Kuwait passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | — |
| Bangladesh | — |
| Brunei | — |
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Laos | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Malawi | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mongolia | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Palau | — |
| Rwanda | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Syria | — |
| Tanzania | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
| Yemen | — |
| Zimbabwe | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (6)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Kuwait passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Kenya | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| Suriname | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (30)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | — |
| Australia | — |
| Benin | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Colombia | — |
| Cuba | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guinea | — |
| India | — |
| Israel | — |
| Libya | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Moldova | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Russia | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Taiwan | — |
| Togo | — |
| Uganda | — |
| Vietnam | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (72)
Destinations where Kuwait passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Andorra | — |
| Angola | — |
| Argentina | — |
| Austria | — |
| Belgium | — |
| Belize | — |
| Brazil | — |
| Bulgaria | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Chile | — |
| Congo | — |
| Costa Rica | — |
| Croatia | — |
| Cyprus | — |
| Czech Republic | — |
| Denmark | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Estonia | — |
| Fiji | — |
| Finland | — |
| France | — |
| Gambia | — |
| Germany | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Greece | — |
| Grenada | — |
| Hungary | — |
| Iceland | — |
| Ireland | — |
| Italy | — |
| Jamaica | — |
| Japan | — |
| Kiribati | — |
| Latvia | — |
| Lesotho | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Liechtenstein | — |
| Lithuania | — |
| Luxembourg | — |
| Mali | — |
| Malta | — |
| Mexico | — |
| Monaco | — |
| Montenegro | — |
| Nauru | — |
| Netherlands | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| North Macedonia | — |
| Norway | — |
| Paraguay | — |
| Peru | — |
| Poland | — |
| Portugal | — |
| Romania | — |
| San Marino | — |
| Serbia | — |
| Slovakia | — |
| Slovenia | — |
| South Africa | — |
| Spain | — |
| Sweden | — |
| Switzerland | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| United States | — |
| Uruguay | — |
| Vatican | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Kuwait passport holders visit visa-free?
The Kuwait passport has a PassRank score of 96, meaning holders can enter 96 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 57 visa-free, 33 with a visa on arrival and 6 via an eTA. A further 30 require an e-visa and 72 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Kuwait passport's rank in 2026?
The Kuwait passport ranks 96th out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 96. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Kuwait need a visa for the United States?
Kuwait passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Kuwait PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Kuwait passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (57), visa on arrival (33) and eTA/ETA (6). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21