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Holders of a Kuwaiti ordinary passport do not need a visa in advance to enter Turkey. The permitted stay is 90 days in any 180.
Common questions
Do Kuwaiti passport holders need a visa for Turkey?
Holders of a Kuwaiti ordinary passport do not need a visa in advance to enter Turkey. The permitted stay is 90 days in any 180. The relevant authorities must be notified if staying more than 5 days – for ordinary passports. Ordinary and official passports are visa-exempt for up to 90 days within any 180. There is no 5-day notification requirement — that MFA-list note is obsolete.
How long can Kuwaiti passport holders stay in Turkey?
90 days in any 180. A maximum of 90 days within any 180 consecutive days. The window rolls — it is not a calendar year starting on a fixed date. On any day you are in the country, count back 180 days and add up the days you were present; the total must stay at or under 90. Your arrival day and departure day each count as a full day.
Do Kuwaiti special passport holders need a visa for Turkey?
Holders of a Kuwaiti special passport do not need a visa in advance to enter Turkey. The permitted stay is 90 days in any 180. The relevant authorities must be notified if staying more than 5 days – for ordinary passports. Ordinary and official passports are visa-exempt for up to 90 days within any 180. There is no 5-day notification requirement — that MFA-list note is obsolete.
Do Kuwaiti diplomatic passport holders need a visa for Turkey?
Holders of a Kuwaiti diplomatic passport do not need a visa in advance to enter Turkey. The permitted stay is 90 days in any 180. The relevant authorities must be notified if staying more than 5 days – for ordinary passports. Ordinary and official passports are visa-exempt for up to 90 days within any 180. There is no 5-day notification requirement — that MFA-list note is obsolete.
For Kuwaiti passport holders only · Not legal advice · Verify before you fly
Source: Kuwait MFA · Version 15 · July 2026
Checked against the destination government · 2026-08-24