Middle East

Kuwait: entry rules for Ethiopian passport holders

Visa needed

for Ethiopian passport holders, unless you hold a valid UAE visa

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Which visas do you hold?

Ethiopian passport holders can visit Kuwait without a visa only with a valid UAE visa. Tick yours to see what applies to you.

You need a visa to visit Kuwait

With an Ethiopian passport alone, apply for a Kuwait visa before you travel, on the official government website or at its embassy.

If you hold a valid UAE visa, tick it above: then you can visit without one.

For guidance only. Rules change, so always check the official government website before you travel.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can Ethiopian passport holders enter Kuwait?

Only if you also hold a valid UAE visa: then it's visa-free, and you can stay a limited period. Without one, you need a Kuwait visa.

How long can Ethiopian citizens stay in Kuwait?

It varies; check the official source before you travel.

How much does it cost?

Free.

Other countries for Ethiopian passports

Where Ethiopian passports can go with a visa