Access
On arrival
AStay 90 days
Policy · KuwaitPassport Atlas
Cyprus passport to Kuwait
Cyprus passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Kuwait, usually for 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa required
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Key facts
- Kuwait lets 57 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Cyprus is one of them.
- Cyprus passports get “On arrival” at 26 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Kuwait passports get “Visa required” in Cyprus.
Nearby passports travelling to Kuwait
Open to Cyprus passports near Kuwait
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
CyprusKuwait- Typical duration
- 4.5 hours
- From
- LCA · PFO · ECN
- To
- KWI · XIJ
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 6.6 hours
Qatar · 5.9 hours
Türkiye · 6.4 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Cyprus
Country profile
Capital
Nicosia
Population
966,400
Area
9,250 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
Greek, Turkish
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
202,062 · 2024
Migrant share
14.9%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- Greek98.8%
- other1%
- unspecified0.2%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Kuwait
Country profile
Capital
Kuwait City
Population
4.9 million
Area
17,820 km²
Currency
Kuwaiti dinar KWD
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
3.3 million · 2024
Migrant share
67.3%
Ethnic groups · 2018
- Asian40.3%
- Kuwaiti30.4%
- other Arab27.4%
- African1%
- other0.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+965
Airports
KWI · XIJ
Highlights
- Kuwait Towers
- Grand Mosque
- Failaka
Cyprus · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Cyprus passport need a visa for Kuwait?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Kuwait typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Kuwait mission.
What about a Kuwait passport entering Cyprus?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.