Egyptian visa for Kuwaiti citizens
A visa is NOT required for Kuwaiti passport holders visiting Egypt for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Kuwaiti citizens to enter Egypt for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | Egypt e-visa for Kuwaiti citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Egypt visa on arrival for Kuwaiti citizens | Not Available | |
Egypt tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Kuwaiti passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Egypt.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Egypt.
If you are looking for Egypt visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Kuwait, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Egypt nearest your place of residence.
- Kuwait City: The Embassy of Egypt in Kuwait City, Kuwait (Working hours: Close now)
Egypt visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Egypt diplomatic mission offices to Kuwait for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Kuwait traveling to Egypt from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Kuwait) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10,206 | N/A |
| 2009 | 9,889 | -3.11% |
| 2010 | 11,662 | 17.93% |
| 2011 | 7,883 | -32.40% |
| 2012 | 9,293 | 17.89% |
| 2013 | 7,614 | -18.07% |
| 2014 | 7,991 | 4.95% |
| 2015 | 7,585 | -5.08% |
| 2016 | 4,364 | -42.47% |
| 2017 | 6,770 | 55.13% |
| 2018 | 9,293 | 37.27% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Egypt & Kuwait comparison
Egypt's area is approximately 1,002,450 km2 (387,047 sq mi), while the area of Kuwait is approximately 17,820 km2 (6,880 sq mi). This means Kuwait is 56.25 times smaller than Egypt.
As of October 2025, Egypt's population is ~112.3 million people - 107,667,842 more people than the population of Kuwait.
We have highlighted Egypt & Kuwait’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Egypt | Kuwait | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 112,260,841 | 4,592,999 | 107.7 million more people live in Egypt than Kuwait |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 131 | 39 | Egypt has 92 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Kuwait. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 16 | 48 | Egypt passport holders visit 32 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 159 | 70 | Egyptian hosts 89 more foreign missions than Kuwait. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Kuwait travel to Egypt in one year?
The number of visitors from Kuwait visiting Egypt in 2018 was approximately 9,293.
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| Sunrise | 09:59 AM | |
Useful Information
- Cairo to Kuwait City: 1686.43 km (1047.90 mi)
- Travel time: 3 hours 30 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025