Access
On arrival
AStay 90 days
Policy · KuwaitPassport Atlas
Norway passport to Kuwait
Norway 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
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Key facts
- Kuwait lets 57 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Norway is one of them.
- Norway passports get “On arrival” at 31 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Kuwait passports get “Visa required” in Norway.
Nearby passports travelling to Kuwait
Open to Norway 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
NorwayKuwait- Typical duration
- 8.1 hours
- From
- OSL · BGO · SVG
- To
- KWI · XIJ
Usual hubs
Qatar · 9.4 hours
Türkiye · 8.3 hours
Germany · 9 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.
Norway
Country profile
Capital
Oslo
Population
5.6 million
Area
324,220 km²
Currency
Norwegian krone NOK
Languages
Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
1 million · 2024
Migrant share
18.2%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Norwegian81.5%
- other9.6%
- other European8.9%
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.
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
Norway · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Norway 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 Norway?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.