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Sri Lanka passport to Kuwait
Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Kuwait, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
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Key facts
- Kuwait lets 57 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Sri Lanka is not one of them.
- Sri Lanka passports get “Visa required” at 104 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Kuwait passports get “On arrival” in Sri Lanka.
Nearby passports travelling to Kuwait
Open to Sri Lanka 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
Direct flights
Sri LankaKuwait- Typical duration
- 5.5 hours
- From
- CMB
- To
- KWI
Airlines Kuwait Airways, L, SriLankan Airlines
Search live faresDuration 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.
Sri Lanka
Country profile
Capital
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Population
21.8 million
Area
65,610 km²
Currency
Sri Lankan rupee LKR
Languages
Sinhala, Tamil
Time zone
UTC+05:30
Foreign-born
40,698 · 2024
Migrant share
0.2%
Ethnic groups · 2012
- Sinhalese74.9%
- Sri Lankan Tamil11.2%
- Sri Lankan Moors9.2%
- Indian Tamil4.2%
- other0.5%
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
Sri Lanka · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Sri Lanka passport need a visa for Kuwait?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Kuwait immigration or a mission.
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 Sri Lanka?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.