Kuwait

About the Kuwait passport

Ranked #41 globally, the Kuwait passport grants visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 115 of 199 countries, reflecting strong freedom of movement for holders. Holders cover 58% of the world without advance visa arrangements, above the global average for international mobility. Of the 115 accessible destinations, 65 require no visa at all, 4 accept an electronic travel authorization, 46 offer visa on arrival.

Tax in Kuwait

The top marginal income tax rate in Kuwait is 0%, with capital gains taxed at 0%. The country operates a zero tax regime, with no income tax liability for residents. For expatriates, the absence of income tax makes Kuwait one of the more tax-efficient jurisdictions globally.

Bloc and regional context

Kuwait is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council, granting facilitated movement and residency rights across 6 Gulf states.

Where Kuwait passport holders can travel

Kuwait passport holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to the following 97 destinations:

AlbaniaArmeniaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBruneiBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaComorosCôte d'IvoireDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEswatiniEthiopiaGeorgiaGhanaGuatemalaGuinea-BissauHaiti

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