British visa for Kuwaiti citizens
A visa is NOT required for Kuwaiti passport holders visiting United Kingdom for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Kuwaiti citizens to enter United Kingdom for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | United Kingdom e-visa for Kuwaiti citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | United Kingdom visa on arrival for Kuwaiti citizens | Not Available | |
United Kingdom tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Kuwaiti passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in United Kingdom.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from United Kingdom.
If you are looking for United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom nearest your place of residence.
- Kuwait City: The Embassy of United Kingdom in Kuwait City, Kuwait (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 26 minutes)
United Kingdom visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United Kingdom diplomatic mission offices to Kuwait for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Kuwait traveling to United Kingdom from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Kuwait) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 25,018 | N/A |
| 2009 | 23,405 | -6.45% |
| 2010 | 23,485 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 24,324 | 3.57% |
| 2012 | 24,304 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 25,782 | 6.08% |
| 2014 | 27,069 | 4.99% |
| 2015 | 28,582 | 5.59% |
| 2016 | 29,726 | 4.00% |
| 2017 | 31,250 | 5.13% |
| 2018 | 30,142 | -3.55% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
United Kingdom & Kuwait comparison
United Kingdom's area is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi), while the area of Kuwait is approximately 17,820 km2 (6,880 sq mi). This means Kuwait is 13.58 times smaller than United Kingdom.
As of October 2025, United Kingdom's population is ~69.7 million people - 65,091,991 more people than the population of Kuwait.
We have highlighted United Kingdom & Kuwait’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| United Kingdom | Kuwait | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 69,684,990 | 4,592,999 | 65.1 million more people live in United Kingdom than Kuwait |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 222 | 39 | United Kingdom has 183 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Kuwait. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 139 | 48 | United Kingdom passport holders can visit 91 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 348 | 70 | British hosts 278 more foreign missions than Kuwait. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Kuwait travel to United Kingdom in one year?
The number of visitors from Kuwait visiting United Kingdom in 2018 was approximately 30,142.
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| Sunrise | 09:59 AM | |
Useful Information
- London to Kuwait City: 5720.20 km (3554.37 mi)
- Travel time: 11 hours 55 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025