Current travel advisories for Kuwait
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Last Update: Tuesday, 13. August 2024 at 08:21
Please reconsider your need to travel to Kuwait.
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Current situation : 3.2 / 5
Kuwait is a country in Asia (Western Asia) with around 3 million citizens and a land mass of 17,820 km². We detected travel advisories from 6 sources for this country.
Bordering countries: 4.0 / 5
Kuwait shares land borders with Iraq and Saudi Arabia. For these countries, the individual warning index is 4.8 (Iraq) and 3.2 (Saudi Arabia). See danger map of the region.
Current informationen on Covid-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports of no cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).
Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu
Single advisories / travel warnings
New Zealand government
Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/kuwait
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Exercise increased caution in Kuwait due to the threat of terrorism and potential for civil unrest (level 2 of 4).
Danger level: 2
Exercise increased caution / Some Risk.
US American government
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Last Update: Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.
Exercise normal precautions in Kuwait. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Do not travel to:
The desert region near the border with Iraq due to the prevalence of unexploded ordnance.
Exercise increased caution in:
The Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh area in Kuwait City due to crime.
Due to risks to civil aviation operating within the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman region, including Kuwait, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an advisory Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Kuwait.
Danger level: 1
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Canadian government
Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/kuwait
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Danger level: 2
Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Finnish government
Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/KW
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Iaktta normal försiktighet - Det allmänna säkerhetsläget är gott. Du ska beakta kulturella seder och bestämmelser.
Danger level: 2
Travel is usually safe. .
If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.
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Basic facts
- Citizens
- around 3 million
- Covering landmass
- 17,820 km²
- Electricity
- 240V - 50Hz
- Currency
- Dinar (KWD)
- ISO 2-Letter Code
- KW
- Phone prefix
- +965
- Top Level Domain
- .kw
- Mobile frequencies (MHz)
- 900/1800
Airports in Kuwait (extern)
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Frequently asked questions
This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Kuwait.
Is Kuwait safe to travel in 2020?
We see a slighty raised risk with traveling to Kuwait. The risk index is at 3.2 (out of 5). We recommend you check the single sources.
How many countries have issued advisories for Kuwait?
We currently know of 6 countries having issued advisories for Kuwait.
What countries does Kuwait share land borders with?
Kuwait shares land borders with Iraq and Saudi Arabia. For these countries, the individual warning index is 4.8 (Iraq) and 3.2 (Saudi Arabia). See danger map of the region.