Visa rules by passportLast checked October 17, 2026
Do citizens of Yemen need a visa for Kuwait?
YemenKuwaitVisa requiredNationals of Yemen need a visa for short stays in Kuwait.
Diaspora: about 75,513 people born in Yemen live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
Visit visaKuwait issues visit visas, including tourist e-visas through the Ministry of Interior visa portal. Under Decree-Law 114/2024 on Foreigners' Residency, visit visa holders must leave within three months unless they get a residence permit from the Ministry of Interior. GCC citizens can enter with their national ID cards.Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice.