Travel advice for Kuwait

Defer all travel to Kuwait because of the escalating security situation in the Middle East. Those already in or intending to visit Kuwait should remain vigilant, monitor local news, follow local authorities, and take all necessary precautions for personal safety. Be alert to petty crime in tourist areas, sudden violent protests, terrorism, landmines, dust storms and flash floods; avoid political gatherings and travelling alone in quiet areas after dark.

Avoid non-essential travel to Kuwait because of armed conflict, landmines and crime, and aviation risks in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. Assistance for U.S. citizens is limited. Exercise increased caution in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, a high crime area of Kuwait City. Avoid off the beaten path areas because unmarked landmines and unexploded ordnance exist in the desert and on beaches north of Mutla’a Ridge and near Iraq’s border.

Australia advises avoiding non-essential travel for Kuwait.

Avoid travel to Kuwait unless essential because the country is rated security level 3, with a high risk of military strikes, fighting and flight closures. The situation remains unstable despite an intention to end hostilities. Avoid demonstrations, religious events and busy places because of a latent terrorist threat, and heed mine and unexploded ordnance warnings in open and desert areas. The Abdali crossing to Iraq may close without notice.

Avoid non-essential travel to Kuwait because the volatile regional security situation and possible further attacks make travel risky. Be prepared for an abrupt airspace closure that could leave you in the country indefinitely. If travelling, remain alert, follow local authorities, avoid military zones, strategic oil, gas and nuclear installations, and American and Israeli facilities, and carry emergency funds with travel and health insurance.

Avoid nonessential travel to Kuwait because military activity is volatile, with missile and drone attacks striking civilian infrastructure and flight cancellations. Avoid all travel within 5 km of the Iraq border because of unexploded ordnance, and be especially cautious in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh because of violent crime and street crime. Remain alert to terrorism, petty crime, cybercrime and scams, follow local instructions, and avoid filming or sharing images of military activity.

Hungary advises against travel to Kuwait except in urgent cases because regional warfare and unpredictable security changes may disrupt flights, return travel, and consular assistance. Maintain heightened security, avoid government and military facilities, and protect valuables and payment cards, especially in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh. Drone attacks occur near the Iraqi border, where unexploded mines make travel inadvisable, and airspace may close, while the named Saudi crossings remain available for land exits.

Avoid all but essential travel to Kuwait, including transit through Kuwait International Airport, because regional escalation and missile or drone attacks create serious risks and may cause airspace closures, flight cancellations and prolonged stranding. Remain vigilant, follow local instructions and be ready to shelter. Stay away from military zones, strategic installations such as oil, gas and nuclear facilities, and locations associated with the USA and Israel.

Avoid non-essential travel to Kuwait because unforeseen situations remain possible. The risk level for all of Kuwait has been lowered, but the same precautions remain necessary. If travel is essential, consult multiple information sources, take special care and implement adequate safety measures. Stay away from military facilities and do not photograph them, even from a distance.

Avoid non-essential travel to Kuwait because regional tensions and attacks by Iran and aligned groups make conditions unpredictable and may worsen quickly. Attacks have affected energy supplies, military targets, government buildings and civilian infrastructure in densely populated urban areas; terrorism, pickpocketing and theft are also risks. Stay away from critical infrastructure such as gas and oil installations, monitor local news, and expect temporary airspace closures or disrupted flights.

Avoid non-essential travel to Kuwait because regional tensions and Arab-world protests create a risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks. Exercise high caution near the Kuwait-Iraq and Kuwait-Saudi Arabia borders, where checkpoints and armed patrols remain, and use only authorised crossings and clearly marked roads; landmines and unexploded ordnance are still present. In Jahra and Jleeb Al Shuyoukh, be alert for occasional shootings and robberies.

Avoid non-essential travel to Kuwait because the security situation has deteriorated. The advice applies until further notice and covers tourist and visiting trips.

Travel to Kuwait only if absolutely necessary because conflict with Iran has escalated, armed non state actors are active, and security across the Middle East has deteriorated. Transit is possible, but travellers should follow current airline and airport information and respect security warnings. Those in Kuwait should exercise increased caution, monitor local media, and follow security services' instructions.