What the Kuwait visa rules mean for Philippines travellers
Entry to Kuwait is currently restricted for Philippines passport holders. Check with the nearest embassy of Kuwait before making any travel plans.
Documents to prepare
Whatever your visa status, Kuwait applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:
- Passport validity: Kuwait's Ministry of Interior says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Kuwait.
- Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Kuwait. The UK Foreign Office advises making sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medica…
- Return or onward ticket: The Ministry of Interior's tourist visa instructions list a confirmed travel ticket among the required documents. Its FAQ says the requirements vary by nationality and that generally you will need a valid passport, a re…
- Proof of funds: The Ministry of Interior's tourist visa instructions list the required documents (a copy of the passport, a confirmed travel ticket, a hotel reservation and a recent photo) and do not include proof of funds. No official…
Kuwait entry rules compared
Kuwait lets 5 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 54 and requires an embassy visa from 138. Overall the Philippines passport ranks #135 in the world with 35 visa-free destinations.
More travel options
Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Philippines passport you can also visit 16 countries in the region without a visa, including Brunei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Laos, Myanmar and Mongolia.
In the other direction, Kuwait citizens can visit Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days.