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Kuwait
Kuwait visa for Malaysian citizens
Entry requirement
Malaysian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Kuwait, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Kuwait visa?
Tourist visa (tourism visit entry permit): e-visa or visa on arrival
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to three months from the date of entry.
- Processing time
- Usually one to two business days online; decided at the airport for visa on arrival.
Kuwait’s official site for the tourist visa is kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw. Processing time, as Kuwait states it: Usually one to two business days online; decided at the airport for visa on arrival. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to three months from the date of entry.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Malaysia
KuwaitMalaysia Visa-free, 90 days Malaysia visa for citizens of Kuwait
Travel advice for Kuwait
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Malaysian citizens planning a trip to Kuwait can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Kuwait at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Kuwait (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Kuwait (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Malaysian citizens can stay in Kuwait
Malaysian citizens may stay in Kuwait for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kuwait.
How Malaysian citizens apply
Malaysian citizens receive the visa for Kuwait at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Kuwait’s neighbours for Malaysian citizens
Iraq admits Malaysian citizens visa-free.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Malaysia
No visa is needed by Kuwaiti citizens for Malaysia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Malaysian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Kuwait, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Malaysian citizens stay in Kuwait?
Malaysian citizens can stay in Kuwait for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
No visa is needed by Kuwaiti citizens for Malaysia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Malaysian citizens enter Kuwait visa-free?
No; Malaysian citizens need a visa on arrival in Kuwait.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.