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Koweït : à savoir avant de partir

L’essentiel

  • 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.

Entrée et visas

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.

Formulaires et autorisations en ligne

  • Kuwait tourist visa ↗ facultatif
    Before travel if applying online; use the visa within its validity period · Eligible nationalities or qualifying GCC residents

Validité du passeport: At least six months from entry.

À la frontière, on peut vous demander

  • Carry a return or onward ticket and accommodation confirmation.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw ↗, kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw ↗, gov.uk ↗

Argent

Espèces et cartes sont courantes. Cartes acceptées presque partout.

Apple Pay — pas de données · Google Pay — pas de données

  • Credit cards and US dollars are widely accepted; ATMs are available.
  • Some taxis require cash; confirm the fare before departure.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

Règles et interdictions

Interdit

  • Alcohol purchase, possession and sale; public intoxication.
  • Illegal drugs, including small or residual quantities.
  • Drone import or operation without authorisation.

Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir

  • Respect public decency rules.
  • Do not eat, drink or smoke publicly during Ramadan daylight hours.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Culture et tenue

Religion: Kuwait is a Muslim country; respect Islamic religious customs.

Tenue: Dress modestly in public; avoid revealing or tight clothing, particularly in conservative areas.

Savoir-vivre

  • Respect Ramadan observance and check opening hours.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗

Climat

Desert climate with long, hot summers, dust and humidity; short cooler winters bring occasional rain. Seasonal boundaries vary, so check current forecasts.

Mois par mois
  • janvier: Jan: Cool winter; occasional rain
  • février: Feb: Winter-to-spring transition
  • mars: Mar: Moderate spring; storms possible
  • avril: Apr: Spring; rain and weather changes
  • mai: May: Summer heat develops
  • juin: Jun: Hot summer; dust possible
  • juillet: Jul: Extreme summer heat
  • août: Aug: Extreme summer heat
  • septembre: Sep: Hot summer conditions
  • octobre: Oct: Summer heat persists
  • novembre: Nov: Autumn; cooling and possible rain
  • décembre: Dec: Winter develops; cooler nights

Meilleure saison : The cooler winter and transition seasons avoid peak summer heat; security advice takes priority.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: e.gov.kw ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

À emporter

  • Modest, breathable clothing
  • Sun protection
  • A layer for cool winter evenings
  • Type G adapter

À ne pas emporter / interdit à l’importation

  • Alcohol
  • Drones without prior authorisation
  • Illegal drugs

Pratique

Prises: Type G; 240V, 50Hz.

Eau: US advice says tap water is generally safe; sealed bottled water is also available.

Circulation: à droite

Santé: Dust storms and air pollution can aggravate respiratory conditions; plan around forecasts.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk ↗, e.gov.kw ↗, travel.state.gov ↗

Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.