Kuwait: qué saber antes del viaje
Lo esencial
- Check current regional-security advice and flight availability.
- Alcohol is illegal; drone import and use require permission.
- Some British citizens are excluded from visas on arrival because of country of birth.
Entrada y visados
Kuwait's official tourist-visa portal lists US, UK, EU, Ukrainian, Chinese and Turkish citizens among those eligible online or on arrival, subject to checks. Tourist stays may be up to 90 days as granted. FCDO says British citizens born in Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, Sudan, Syria or Yemen need an embassy visa before travel. Confirm eligibility and carry return travel and accommodation proof.
Formularios y permisos en línea
- Kuwait tourist visa ↗ opcional
Before travel if applying online; use the visa within its validity period · Eligible nationalities or qualifying GCC residents
Validez del pasaporte: At least six months from entry.
En la frontera pueden pedir
- Carry a return or onward ticket and accommodation confirmation.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw ↗, kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw ↗, gov.uk ↗
Dinero
Se usan tanto efectivo como tarjetas. Las tarjetas se aceptan casi en todas partes.
Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos
- Credit cards and US dollars are widely accepted; ATMs are available.
- Some taxis require cash; confirm the fare before departure.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗
Normas y prohibiciones
Prohibido
- Alcohol purchase, possession and sale; public intoxication.
- Illegal drugs, including small or residual quantities.
- Drone import or operation without authorisation.
Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo
- Respect public decency rules.
- Do not eat, drink or smoke publicly during Ramadan daylight hours.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Cultura y ropa
Religión: Kuwait is a Muslim country; respect Islamic religious customs.
Ropa: Dress modestly in public; avoid revealing or tight clothing, particularly in conservative areas.
Etiqueta
- Respect Ramadan observance and check opening hours.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Clima
Desert climate with long, hot summers, dust and humidity; short cooler winters bring occasional rain. Seasonal boundaries vary, so check current forecasts.
Mes a mes
- enero: Jan: Cool winter; occasional rain
- febrero: Feb: Winter-to-spring transition
- marzo: Mar: Moderate spring; storms possible
- abril: Apr: Spring; rain and weather changes
- mayo: May: Summer heat develops
- junio: Jun: Hot summer; dust possible
- julio: Jul: Extreme summer heat
- agosto: Aug: Extreme summer heat
- septiembre: Sep: Hot summer conditions
- octubre: Oct: Summer heat persists
- noviembre: Nov: Autumn; cooling and possible rain
- diciembre: Dec: Winter develops; cooler nights
Mejor temporada: The cooler winter and transition seasons avoid peak summer heat; security advice takes priority.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: e.gov.kw ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Qué llevar
- Modest, breathable clothing
- Sun protection
- A layer for cool winter evenings
- Type G adapter
Qué no llevar / prohibido importar
- Alcohol
- Drones without prior authorisation
- Illegal drugs
Práctico
Enchufes: Type G; 240V, 50Hz.
Agua: US advice says tap water is generally safe; sealed bottled water is also available.
Circulación: por la derecha
Salud: Dust storms and air pollution can aggravate respiratory conditions; plan around forecasts.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk ↗, e.gov.kw ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.