Kuwait Passport Ranking: Visa-Free Countries and Visa Requirements

KuwaitThis country’s passport is ranked No. 85 globally.Last check:Last update:
Mobility Score111

How Do We Rank It?

passportreports.com's AI-supported ranking model ranks passports by mobility score, a metric that combines visa-free entry, visa on arrival, and electronic travel authorization access. When scores are tied, it first compares the number of visa-free destinations, then destinations accessible with electronic travel authorization, and finally visa-on-arrival destinations. Review the algorithm used in our methodology.

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Passport Mobility Over Time

Annual Mobility Score and global ranking history for this passport.

Mobility History Table
YearMobility ScoreGlobal Rank
20208061
20218787
202210984
202311285
202411280
202511178
202611185
Population
5,102,773(2026 est.)
Official language
Arabic
Government type
Constitutional monarchy
Continent
Asia
Capital
Kuwait City
Currency
Kuwaiti dinar
Area
17,818 km²
Phone code
+965

Kuwait: Other Rankings

Welcoming rankWelcoming Countries
126th out of 199 countries
Within-Language RankingArabic
3rd out of 24 countries
Form-of-Government RankingConstitutional Monarchy
3rd out of 4 countries
WTO Members RankingWTO Member Countries
81st out of 159 countries
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation RankingOrganisation of Islamic Cooperation Countries
7th out of 57 countries
Arab League RankingArab League Countries
3rd out of 22 countries
OPEC RankingOPEC Countries
2nd out of 11 countries
OPEC+ RankingOPEC+ Countries
6th out of 21 countries
G77 RankingG77 Countries
37th out of 132 countries

Key Destination Access

USARequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

United KingdomeTA

An electronic travel authorization is required before travel.

CanadaRequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

Schengen AreaRequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

About Kuwait

Kuwait sits at the northeastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Persian Gulf. Its terrain is predominantly flat, arid desert. The climate features scorching summers and mild winters. This small nation has long been a crossroads for regional commerce and energy.

Kuwait City blends sleek skyscrapers with traditional markets known as souks. Family ties and hospitality shape daily social life. The country's coastal heritage is reflected in its dhow-building and fishing traditions. Modernity and custom coexist in the routines of its inhabitants.

Kuwait operates as a constitutional emirate with an active parliamentary tradition. It maintains strong alliances with neighboring Gulf states and Western powers. The country is recognized for its humanitarian aid and mediation efforts. Its foreign policy focuses on regional stability and economic partnership.