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Kuwait visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish 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 · Confirm at kuwaitembassy.org.tr
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.
- Fee
- KWD 0
- Processing time
- Usually one to two business days online; decided at the airport for visa on arrival.
- Student visa Maximum stay: 60 days from entry on the permit, then student residency.
- Work visa Maximum stay: 60 days from entry on the entry permit, during which regular residency must be obtained.
- Family reunification visa Maximum stay: 60 days from entry on the entry permit; after that, the family residency permit.
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: Up to three months from the date of entry.
Kuwait’s official sources list no fee for the tourist visa; applications go through 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 Turkey
KuwaitTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey 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.
Before travelling from Turkey 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 Turkish citizens can stay in Kuwait
Turkish citizens may stay in Kuwait for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kuwait.
How Turkish citizens apply
Turkish 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 Turkey
Turkey admits Kuwaiti citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Turkish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Kuwait, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Turkish citizens stay in Kuwait?
Turkish citizens can stay in Kuwait for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Kuwait tourist visa cost?
Kuwait’s official sources list no fee for the tourist visa.
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Turkey admits Kuwaiti citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Turkish citizens enter Kuwait visa-free?
No; Turkish 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.