Kuwait Passport

Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking

The Kuwait Passport is currently ranked Number 95 in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 73.5. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of Kuwait’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.

Travel 111 Taxation 50 Perception 40 Dual Citizenship 10 Freedom 30

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Travel Destinations from Kuwait ^{50% in total score}

For the Kuwait Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned Kuwait a Travel Score of 111 which means that Kuwait passport holders can enter a total of 111 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.

Taxation in Kuwait ^{20% in total score}

For the Kuwait Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned Kuwait a Taxation Score of 50, meaning that Kuwait has zero tax.

Perception ^{10% in total score}

For the Kuwait Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned Kuwait a Perception Score of 40, meaning that Kuwait citizens experience intermediate hostility.

Dual Citizenship ^{10% in total score}

For the Kuwait Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned Kuwait a Dual Citizenship Score of 10, meaning that Kuwait citizens are strictly forbidden to hold other citizenships.

Freedom ^{10% in total score}

For the Kuwait Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned Kuwait a Freedom Score of 30, meaning that Kuwait citizens have intermediate freedom.