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Kuwait visa for Saudi citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free

Saudi citizens do not need a visa to travel to Kuwait.

Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia

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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.

Saudi 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).

Good to know

How long Saudi citizens can stay in Kuwait

No maximum stay in Kuwait is given in the data for Saudi citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.

Kuwaiti citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia

Kuwaiti citizens can enter Saudi Arabia without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

Frequently asked questions

Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Kuwait?

Saudi citizens do not need a visa to travel to Kuwait.

Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Kuwaiti citizens can enter Saudi Arabia without a visa.

Can Saudi citizens enter Kuwait visa-free?

Yes, Saudi citizens can enter Kuwait without a visa.

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.