Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.
Exercise normal precautions in Kuwait. Some areas have higher risks. Read this whole Travel Advisory.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). This is due to risks to civil aviation from political and military tensions in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman region, including Kuwait. The notice advises U.S. operators to review current security and threat information and to report safety or security incidents. For more information, U.S. citizens should consult the Federal Aviation Administration.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Kuwait.
If you decide to travel to Kuwait:
Desert Area North of the Mutla’a Ridge and Near the Border with Iraq – Level 4: Do Not Travel
Desert areas and some beaches north of the Mutla’a Ridge still have unexploded bombs, shells, and landmines left over from the 1990 Gulf War. Avoid areas that are “off the beaten path” and do not touch or move objects in that area. They could explode. These locations are not clearly marked, or the signs might be difficult to understand. Do not travel to these areas for any reason.
Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh Neighborhoods – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
The Kuwaiti police report that the neighborhood of Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh near the Kuwait International Airport is a high-crime area.