Kuwait
South Korea
Kuwaiti Embassy in South Korea
1 embassy
Kuwait is represented in South Korea by 1 mission: an embassy in Seoul. Kuwait issues South Korean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Kuwaiti Embassy in Seoul
Kuwait has its embassy in Seoul, the capital.
Kuwait visa for South Korean citizens
South KoreaKuwait Visa on arrival Kuwait visa for citizens of South Korea
KuwaitSouth Korea Visa-free, 30 days South Korea visa for citizens of Kuwait
South Korean citizens receive their visa for Kuwait at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
South Korea’s missions in Kuwait
Missions of South Korea in Kuwait (1)
In return, South Korea has an embassy in Kuwait, in Hawalli.
Good to know
Kuwait in South Korea
Worldwide, Kuwait has 80 missions in 72 countries; one of them is in South Korea.
Travel to South Korea for Kuwaiti citizens
Kuwaiti citizens do not need a visa for South Korea: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. In South Korea, Kuwaiti citizens can turn to the Kuwaiti embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Kuwaiti embassy in South Korea is closed
The Kuwaiti embassy in South Korea closes on South Korea’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Lunar New Year on Saturday 6 February 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Kuwaiti embassy in South Korea?
The Kuwaiti embassy is in Seoul.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Kuwait issues South Korean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Kuwaiti citizens do not need a visa for South Korea: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Does South Korea have an embassy in Kuwait?
Yes, South Korea has its embassy in Hawalli.