Driving in Kuwait — 2026 Guide
Kuwait is the northern end of the GCC overland network — a long-haul drive via Saudi Arabia and the Nuwaiseeb crossing that needs a pre-approved eVisa.
Right
Drives on
120 km/h
Highway limit
KWD
Currency
eVisa required
Entry
Saudi visa
Transit
Driving into Kuwait from the UAE
Border crossing from the UAE
Via Saudi Arabia → Nuwaiseeb / Al Salmi (Saudi–Kuwait)Entry & visa requirements
Apply for a GCC Resident eVisa online via the Ministry of Interior portal. UAE/GCC Nationals enter visa-free.
Documents to carry
- Original Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
- Emirates ID copy
- UAE Residence Visa (valid for at least 6 months)
- Proof of eligible profession category
- Fee
- KWD 3 (~AED 36) payable online after application approval. UAE nationals: Free.
- Approval time
- Typically processed within 1 to 2 business days.
- At the border
- Pre-arranged eVisa is strictly required for land entry. Kuwait does not support general land border visas on arrival for residents; arriving without a printed approved eVisa will result in entry denial at the frontier.