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This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Kuwait’s current rules for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Kuwait set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Kuwaiti Embassy in the UK:Ìý

Telephone: 020 7590 3400Ìý

Crossing the Iraq - Kuwait (Safwan)Ìýborder

TheÌýborder crossing from Iraq into Kuwait is closed. British nationals wishing to cross into Kuwait must contact the British Embassy in Kuwait 24 hours in advance. The British Embassy will share names and passport details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who willÌýdetermineÌýentry.

FCDO advises against all travel to Iraq. See FCDO travel advice for Iraq.

Entry to Saudi ArabiaÌý

BritishÌýnationals who are trying to leave Kuwait via Saudi Arabia and who are travelling on British Emergency Travel Documents, Emergency Passports, or passports with less than 6 months remaining validity, should call the helplines for British Embassy Riyadh +966 (0) 11481 9100 or British Consulate Jeddah +966 (0)126225550 for advice.

Passport validity requirementsÌý

To enter Kuwait, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.Ìý

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.ÌýÌý

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.Ìý

Previous travel to IsraelÌý

If your passport contains an Israeli stamp, you may be refused a visa or entry to Kuwait.Ìý

Dual nationals

When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.

Visa requirementsÌý

You must have a visa to visit Kuwait.Ìý

Applying for a visaÌý

You can get a visa on arrival in Kuwait or online. More information is available from the .

Checks at border controlÌýÌý

You must be able to show:Ìý

• a ticket for return or onward travelÌý
• proof of your accommodation, for example, a hotel bookingÌýÌý
• work visas (both public and private sector) require further documents from employer. See Ìý

Working or living in KuwaitÌý

For work or residency visas, apply to the Kuwaiti Embassy in London.Ìý

If you’re applying for a residency visa, your passport must be valid for at least 2 years.ÌýYour employers should not keep your passport.Ìý

For further information, read about living in Kuwait.Ìý

Vaccine requirementsÌýÌý

For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, .ÌýÌý

Customs rulesÌý

There are strict rules about . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Failure to declare could result in:Ìý

• imprisonmentÌý
• refusal of entryÌýand possible deportation

It is illegal to import:ÌýÌý

• narcoticsÌýÌý
• alcohol Ìý
• gambling machinesÌý
• pork and pork productsÌý
• pornographic materialÌýÌý

Taking money into KuwaitÌý

Declare cash or travellers cheques if the value is 3000 Kuwaiti dinars (£7,500) or more. You will get a certified declaration to show you brought it in with you. If you do not, your money could be seized when you leave.Ìý