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Kuwait travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Kuwait with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Kuwait.
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Kuwait travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Kuwait with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Kuwait - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Time difference | UK +3 hours |
| Language(s) | Arabic |
| Currency | Kuwaiti Dinar |
| Electricity | G plug (240V) |
| Driving side | Right |
| Visa✝ | Yes |
✝ = requirements for UK travellers.
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Kuwait weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  18 |
20 |
 26 |
 31 |
38 |
43 |
45 |
44 |
42 |
35 |
27 |
20 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  5 |
4 |
5 |
 3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
| Sea temperature °C |  16 |
 15 |
 18 |
 22 |
 26 |
 29 |
 30 |
 32 |
30 |
28 |
 24 |
 20 |
The Kuwait weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Kuwait.
Kuwait travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Kuwait from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Kuwait - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Kuwait - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Kuwait - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Kuwait - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Kuwait - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Kuwait - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Kuwait.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Kuwait travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Kuwait with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Kuwait - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Kuwait - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Kuwait - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Kuwait, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Kuwait covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Kuwait with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Kuwait - Ministry of Health, Kuwait
- Coronavirus timeline in Kuwait - Our World in Data
Kuwait travel features
Do you want to learn more about Kuwait? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Kuwait.
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Kuwait FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Kuwait including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Kuwait due to Covid-19?
Kuwait is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Kuwait.
Check out Ministry of Health, Kuwait for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Kuwait?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Kuwait. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the time difference between Kuwait and the UK?
The time difference between Kuwait and the UK is UK time+3 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Kuwait?
The main language spoken in Kuwait is Arabic.
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What is the currency in Kuwait?
The currency in Kuwait is the Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD).
Send money to Kuwait with XE Money Transfers*.
Which plugs are used in Kuwait?
Kuwait uses electrical plug type G (240 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Kuwait?
They drive on the right side of the road in Kuwait.
Find out more about driving in Kuwait with International Drivers Association*.
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