Kuwaiti visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for U.S. passport holders visiting Kuwait for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Kuwait for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Kuwait e-visa for U.S. citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Kuwait visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Eligible | |
Kuwait tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Kuwait.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Kuwait.
If you are looking for Kuwait visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Kuwait nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Kuwait in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of Kuwait in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- New York: The Consulate General of Kuwait in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now)
Kuwait visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Kuwait diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Kuwait from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 696,192 | N/A |
| 2009 | 747,936 | 7.43% |
| 2010 | 765,576 | 2.36% |
| 2011 | 819,378 | 7.03% |
| 2012 | 842,163 | 2.78% |
| 2013 | 913,899 | 8.52% |
| 2014 | 959,616 | 5.00% |
| 2015 | 1,020,327 | 6.33% |
| 2016 | 1,037,085 | 1.64% |
| 2017 | 1,088,829 | 4.99% |
| 2018 | 1,250,676 | 14.86% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Kuwait & United States comparison
Kuwait's area is approximately 17,820 km2 (6,880 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 513.32 times bigger than Kuwait.
As of October 2025, Kuwait's population is ~4.6 million people - 336,174,230 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Kuwait & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Kuwait | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 4,592,999 | 340,767,229 | 336.2 million fewer people live in Kuwait than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 39 | 273 | Kuwait has 234 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 48 | 134 | Kuwait passport holders visit 86 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 70 | 1147 | Kuwaiti hosts 1077 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Kuwait in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Kuwait in 2018 was approximately 1,250,676.
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Useful Information
- Kuwait City to Washington D.C.: 12488.78 km (7760.17 mi)
- Travel time: 26 hours 1 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025