Access
On arrival
AStay 90 days
Policy · KuwaitPassport Atlas
Malta passport to Kuwait
Malta 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 — Malta is one of them.
- Malta passports get “On arrival” at 25 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Kuwait passports get “Visa required” in Malta.
Nearby passports travelling to Kuwait
Open to Malta 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
MaltaKuwait- Typical duration
- 6.6 hours
- From
- MLA · GZM
- To
- KWI · XIJ
Usual hubs
Türkiye · 7 hours
Germany · 9.6 hours
Netherlands · 10.4 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.
Malta
Country profile
Capital
Valletta
Population
574,250
Area
316 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
English, Maltese
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
199,466 · 2024
Migrant share
37%
Ethnic groups
Maltese
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
Malta · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Malta 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 Malta?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.