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Kuwait visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
South Korean 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 7 November 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 South Korea
KuwaitSouth Korea Visa-free, 30 days South Korea 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.
South Korean 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South Korean citizens can stay in Kuwait
South Korean citizens may stay in Kuwait for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kuwait.
How South Korean citizens apply
South Korean 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 South Korea
Kuwaiti citizens do not need a visa for South Korea: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
South Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Kuwait, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Kuwait?
South Korean citizens can stay in Kuwait for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
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.
Can South Korean citizens enter Kuwait visa-free?
No; South Korean citizens need a visa on arrival in Kuwait.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.