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Kuwait Travel Guide

Kuwait City Capital
KWD Currency
Arabic Language
+965 Calling Code
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Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Most Travelers Require A Visa; Check Specific Requirements Based On Nationality.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Visa application form, Health declaration form
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating High
Travel Advisory Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk Low
Night Safety Safe
Common Scams
  • Taxi overcharging
  • Fake tour guides

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 112
Response Speed Fast
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy 24h Common
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Good
Ride-sharing Apps Uber, Careem
Navigation Apps Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety Safe

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Apple Pay,google Pay,kuwaiti Local Apps
ATM Availability High
Tipping Tipping Is Appreciated, Typically Around 10%.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $40 Tourist: $100 Family: $250

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly In Public.
Public Affection Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
مرحبا
Marhaban
Goodbye
وداعا
Wada'an
Please
من فضلك
Min fadlik
Thank you
شكرا
Shukran
Sorry
آسف
Asif
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
هل تتحدث الإنجليزية؟
Hal tatahaddath al-ingliziyya?
I don’t understand
أنا لا أفهم
Ana la afham
Can you speak slowly, please?
هل يمكنك التحدث ببطء، من فضلك؟
Hal yumkinuka at-tahadduth bi-buT', min fadlik?
Can you help me, please?
هل يمكنك مساعدتي، من فضلك؟
Hal yumkinuka musaa'adati, min fadlik?
What does this mean?
ماذا يعني هذا؟
Mada ya'ni hadha?

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Disclaimer

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