Kuwait
Asia
Key facts
- Capital
- Kuwait City
- Population
- 4,865,298
- 2025
- Area
- 17,820 km²
- Official language
- Arabic
- Currency
- Kuwaiti Dinar
- KWD
- GDP per capita
- US$32,312
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Not allowed
- Kuwait bans dual citizenship: since April 2026 new citizens must renounce any other nationality within three months, and Kuwaitis who voluntarily take a foreign nationality lose theirs.
Kuwait (Asia) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #8/145 (95.3/100). Lowest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #110/200 (66.6/100). The passport ranks #59/198 and reaches 99 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 67.6/100 (#64/199). On the entry side, 59/197 passports can enter Kuwait without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 2 active citizenship and residence programmes in Kuwait.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity70.4
- Safety & Stability79.0
- Economy & Income80.9
- Education64.0
- Environment & Clean Water26.1
- Infrastructure90.3
- Digital Connectivity64.5
- Equality72.4
- Learning Quality32.2
- Educational Attainment83.4
- Expected Years of Schooling61.9
- Education Spending86.6
- Basic Access71.7
- Violent Crime100.0
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism69.5
- Law Enforcement & Order57.7
- Road Safety61.8
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes96.8
- Coverage & Access96.3
- Health Workforce & Facilities31.7
- Spending & Investment22.2
- Financial Protection89.7
- Personal Income Tax100.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends100.0
- System & Incentives90.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security74.3
- Rule of Law & Property Rights54.3
- Political Stability69.5
- Institutions & Regulation59.7
- Financial Soundness80.0
- Monetary Stability82.6
- Freedom of Capital Movement90.0
- Education64.0
- Healthcare70.4
- Safety79.0
- Quality of Life67.3
- Cost of living66.6
- Passport41.5
- Passport41.5
- Quality of Life67.3
- Safety79.0
- Healthcare70.4
- Purchasing power & price stability73.5
- Education64.0
- Wealth Protection70.0
- Tax95.3
- Cost of living66.6
- Healthcare70.4
- Safety79.0
- Quality of Life67.3
- Tax95.3
- Wealth Protection70.0
- Affordable Prices59.8
- Price Stability82.6
- Purchasing power71.2
At a glance
Entering Kuwait
- Visa-free: 5 passports
- Visa on arrival: 54 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 138 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Asia on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 9/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- 15-Year Investor Residency (company owner, Cabinet Resolution 651/2026)
- Kuwait Long-Term Residency for Foreign Investors
Frequently asked questions about Kuwait
What is the capital of Kuwait?
The capital of Kuwait is Kuwait City.
What is the population of Kuwait?
According to the World Bank, Kuwait had a population of 4,865,298 in 2025.
What is the official language of Kuwait?
The official language of Kuwait is Arabic.
What currency does Kuwait use?
Kuwait uses the Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD).
Does Kuwait allow dual citizenship?
Kuwait bans dual citizenship: since April 2026 new citizens must renounce any other nationality within three months, and Kuwaitis who voluntarily take a foreign nationality lose theirs.
How strong is the Kuwait passport?
The Kuwait passport ranks #59 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 99 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Kuwait passport holders?
Holders of the Kuwait passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 105 destinations and need an e-Visa for 43. Full list: Kuwait passport page.
How many passports can enter Kuwait without applying for a visa in advance?
59 of 197 passports can enter Kuwait without applying for a consular visa in advance: 5 visa-free and 54 with a visa on arrival. 138 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Kuwait offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 2 active citizenship and residency programmes in Kuwait: 15-Year Investor Residency (company owner, Cabinet Resolution 651/2026) and Kuwait Long-Term Residency for Foreign Investors. Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Kuwait?
In Kuwait, 15-Year Investor Residency (company owner, Cabinet Resolution 651/2026) requires a minimum investment of US$16,300,000 (reference USD conversion).
Can family members join programmes in Kuwait?
All 2 programmes can include spouse.
Where is Kuwait strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Kuwait is strongest on the Tax Freedom Index (#8 of 145) and weakest on the Cost of Living Index (#110 of 200).
How does Kuwait rank for quality of life?
Kuwait scores 67.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #98 of 211.
Is Kuwait expensive to live in?
Kuwait scores 66.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #110 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Kuwait?
Kuwait scores 79.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #72 of 203.
How does Kuwait rank for healthcare?
Kuwait scores 70.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #46 of 192.
How does Kuwait rank for education?
Kuwait scores 64.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #96 of 191.
How does Kuwait rank on taxes?
Kuwait scores 95.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #8 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
How does Kuwait rank for wealth protection?
Kuwait scores 70.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Wealth Protection Index, ranking #62 of 205.
Is Kuwait a good place to relocate with a family?
Kuwait scores 67.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Family Relocation Score, ranking #75 of 198.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
