Netherlands
Kuwait
Kuwait visa for Dutch citizens
Entry requirement
Kuwait issues Dutch citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- 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 the Netherlands
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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.
Before travelling from the Netherlands to Kuwait, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).
Good to know
How long Dutch citizens can stay in Kuwait
Dutch citizens may stay in Kuwait for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kuwait.
How Dutch citizens apply
Dutch 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.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to the Netherlands
Kuwaiti citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Kuwait issues Dutch citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Dutch citizens stay in Kuwait?
Dutch citizens can stay in Kuwait for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Kuwaiti citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Can Dutch citizens enter Kuwait visa-free?
No; Dutch 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.