Kuwait

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Kuwait is a low risk country and poses few immediate security concerns. Despite its historic vulnerability to attacks from Iraq and maritime disputes with neighbours in the Persian Gulf, the threat of interstate armed conflict has been largely eroded with the end of Saddam Hussein’s regime and Kuwait’s integration with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Kuwait has a prominent domestic security presence and the risk of insurgency or civil warfare is negligible.

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Travellers are advised to consult a travel health specialist or general practitioner (GP) at least four to eight weeks prior to departure where possible to allow for adequate medical precautions to be put in place.

It is essential to check that all vaccinations are up to date. Vaccinations for travel to Kuwait are Hepatitis A, Typhoid, MMR and Tetanus-Diphtheria. Hepatitis B and Rabies may also be advised.

Malaria is non-endemic in Kuwait, although there are concerns that migrant workers from South Asia carry the disease into the country.

Medical facilities in Kuwait are good and the country offers a range of public and private practices. Public medical fees are state-controlled and can be expensive. It is advisable to take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance prior to travel although some facilities may demand payment immediately following a medical procedure, irrespective of your health insurance.

Pharmacies are well-supplied and are marked by a green cross, with each taking turns to stay open late. Information of the opening hours of pharmacies can generally be found in the local press. Private clinics also have their own pharmacies.

Tranquilisers, anti-depressants and sleeping pills are rarely prescribed in Kuwait. If on medication you are advised to take sufficient supplies with you for the duration of your stay. It is also advisable to take a signed letter from a medical physician indicating all medical conditions and prescribed treatment, including generic medication names. Keep medication in originally packaging.

Pass

Travellers must enter Kuwait on a passport with at least six months validity from the date of entering the country.

Visum

Nationals from the following countries can obtain a visa on arrival for both business and tourist purposes:

Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Norway, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE, United Kingdom, United States and Vatican City.

There is no fee for nationals of GCC countries, UK, USA, Norway and Sweden.

For additional information visit TLCS at http://www.tlcsvisas.com/tlcs/