Travel Safety in Kuwait

Kuwait has been impacted by the ongoing conflict in Iran and the broader Middle East region. The country has been targeted by drones emanating from Iran. Although American military infrastructure is often the target, Kuwait City's Shuaiba Port and Kuwait International Airport have also been affected. Given this situation - and the potential for rapid escalation - the risks of conflict and terrorism have increased. Although medical infrastructure is adequate, it may be put under strain in the current context.

Travellers should monitor the potential for terrorist incidents targeting interests associated with the United States; civil unrest relating to political and conflict events; and the potential that Iran will engage Kuwait in direct conflict. 

Ordinarily, the primary concern for travellers is potentially disrespecting cultural and religious customs which could have both social and legal repercussions. There is also an underlying threat of terrorism and kidnapping in Oman, particularly in areas bordering Yemen and Saudi Arabia where anti-Western transnational terrorist groups are known to operate. Crime is not a major issue and those crimes that do occur are of a petty and opportunistic nature. Demonstrations may take place with little notice in large urban centers such as Muscat and Seeb, but they are unlikely to be violent. Medical facilities are of an acceptable standard in Muscat but likely to be less so elsewhere.