Do Hong Kong passport holders need a visa to visit KW?

Yes, you can visit. HK SAR ordinary passport holders are eligible for a visa on arrival at Kuwait International Airport, and can alternatively obtain a Kuwait eVisa online before travel. Hong Kong SAR ordinary passport holders do NOT need a pre-arranged consular visa for short tourist trips to Kuwait. The State of Kuwait grants HK passport holders a visa on arrival when entering by air at Kuwait International Airport, issued for a single entry and valid for a temporary stay of up to 3 months, for a fee of 10 Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD). As an alternative, the Kuwait Ministry of Interior operates an official eVisa portal (evisa.moi.gov.kw) where HK SAR passport holders are among the eligible nationalities; the eVisa is typically issued for a 30-day stay and can be obtained before departure. Kuwait is in the Arabian Gulf and is NOT part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. Core requirements: a passport valid for at least 6 months on arrival, a confirmed return/onward ticket, and proof of accommodation/funds. Note Kuwait's strict policy on Israeli travel history: travelers with Israeli passport stamps or visas may be refused entry. Approval of any visa remains at the discretion of Kuwaiti authorities.