Do you need a Kuwait transit visa?
If you are staying inside the airport and you have a confirmed onward flight ticket to a third country that will depart in 24 hours, you are not required to get a transit visa for Kuwait.
If you plan to leave the airport, you can apply for an online tourist visa (e-Visa).
As of May 2026, citizens of over 50 countries are eligible to apply for a Kuwait e-Visa or obtain a visa on arrival when arriving by air.
If you are not eligible for any of the above options, you can inquire about getting a Kuwait visa at a Kuwait embassy or consulate in your country.
Only citizens of the GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman) are fully exempt from the requirement of a visa to enter Kuwait.
Sources
- Kuwait Ministry of Interior — Official e-Visa Portal
- Wikipedia — Visa Policy of Kuwait
- Kuwait International Airport — Transit Information
- Passport Index — Kuwait Visa on Arrival for GCC Residents
- Pegasus Airlines — Kuwait Visa Requirements 2026
- U.S. Department of State — Kuwait Travel Information
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