Kuwait visa requirements for Singaporeans

Travel and visa requirements

Kuwaiti Visa is not required for Singaporeans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Singaporeans visiting Kuwait can get a visa upon their arrival at any international airport in Kuwait.
  • This visa allows Kenya citizens to stay in Kuwait for a duration of 90 days.
  • Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Kuwait. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
  • Singaporeans national Identity card is required upon or before arrival in Kuwait.
  • Visitors who intend extending their duration of stay in Kuwait, they are to apply for an extension at the Immigration Department in Kuwait. However, this extension incurs an extension fee.
  • Intending visitors below the age of 18 must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians. 
  • Visitors are required to provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Kuwait. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
  • And also to provide proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in the country.
  • Kuwait airport authority does not levy an airport (embarkation) tax on passengers.
  • The standard time zone of Kuwait is (GMT+3), hence, Singapore is 5 hours ahead of Kuwait.
  • The estimated average flight time from Singapore to Kuwait City is 10 hours 25 minutes.
  • Some of the flights operating between the two countries are Emirates, Lufthansa, Ethiopian Airlines and Qatar Airways.
  • The dialing code used in Kuwait is (+965), available for both national and international communications.
  • There are no currency restrictions on the import and export of local or foreign. Although, amounts equaling or exceeding KWD3,000 must be declared.
  • Kuwait Dinar (KWD) is the local currency accepted as the legal tender in the country.
  • Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies in any authorized local bank in Kuwait or any other authorized financial institution in the country.
  • Luggage of all the passengers will be cleared at the Kuwait International Airport.
  • Health veterinarian and rabies certificates together with import permits are required from those who are going to be visiting Kuwait with their pets.
  • An import permit issued by the Kuwait Ministry of Interior required for the importation of arms and ammunition.
  • Arabic is the official language of Kuwait, but English is widely spoken. It is used in business and as a compulsory second language in schools.
  • Islam is the official religion in Kuwait, and the majority of the citizens are Muslim. There are also small native Christian and Bahá'í populations.
  • The Kuwaiti dinar is the currency spent in Kuwait (KD).
  • Alcohol, unsealed milk products, unsealed salty fish, unsealed olives and pickles are banned imports in Kuwait.
  • The national meals of Kuwait  are machboos, quozi, muttabaq samak, gers ogaily, stuffing, cake, khubz, stew and harees
  • Airports, ports, and harbors, highways are the form of transporting around Kuwait.
  • Liberation tower, Kuwait towers, Al Mubarakiya cafe, and restaurant are some of the places to tour when you visit Kuwait.
  • The power plug and sockets used in Kuwait are of type C and G, and the standard voltage is 240 V with the standard frequency of 50 Hz.
  • Kuwait has a tropical climate encompassing both hot and cool seasons. The hot season starts from June to September, while the cool season begins from Dec to March each year.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Kuwait?

November to April is the best time to visit Kuwait. Rain is non-existent during these months, and this is one of the slowest months in tourism.


At what point will my luggage be cleared when I arrived in Kuwait?

Singapore citizens luggage will be cleared at the Kuwait International Airport.


Is import permit required to ship arms and ammunition to Kuwait?

An import permit issued by the Kuwait Ministry of Interior required for the importation of arms and ammunition.


What is the flight duration from Singapore to Kuwait?

The estimated average flight time from Singapore to Kuwait City is 10 hours 25 minutes.