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Yes, Kuwait fully implemented its biometric entry system for all foreign visitors as of late 2025. Upon arrival at Kuwait International Airport (KWI), you must undergo mandatory fingerprinting and facial recognition scanning before reaching passport control. While this adds about 10-15 minutes to the arrival process, it has eliminated the need for physical landing cards. Ensure your e-Visa is printed, as the digital scanners occasionally time out during peak arrival banks (8 PM – 11 PM).

Partial operations began in late 2025, but most US-bound flights (Kuwait Airways to JFK) still depart from the older Terminal 4. The new Foster + Partners designed Terminal 2 is currently handling select regional routes during its soft opening phase. If you are connecting through KWI on a partner airline, double-check your terminal assignment, as transfer times between T4 and T2 can take 45-60 minutes via the new shuttle bus system.

Yes, you need a Type G adapter (the standard British three-pin rectangular plug). The voltage is 240V, so check your US devices (hair dryers, trimmers) to ensure they are “dual voltage” (110-240V). If you plug a standard American 110V appliance into a Kuwaiti outlet without a voltage converter, it will burn out immediately and may trip the hotel’s circuit breaker.

Driving is high-risk due to aggressive local driving habits, high speeds, and frequent lane drifting. Kuwait has one of the highest road accident rates in the region. While US driver’s licenses are technically accepted for short-term rentals, the liability risks and chaotic traffic make ride-sharing apps like Careem a much safer and less stressful option. If you must drive, stay in the middle lanes and be hyper-vigilant at roundabouts.

Many drugs considered standard in the US, such as Adderall, certain painkillers (Tramadol), and tranquilizers (Xanax), are classified as controlled narcotics in Kuwait. Bringing them without a notarized medical report and prior approval from the Kuwait Ministry of Health can lead to arrest. Always carry prescriptions in their original packaging and bring only the quantity needed for your trip. For common cold meds, buy them locally at pharmacies like Boots or Royale Hayat to be safe.

Credit cards are widely accepted, but carry 20-30 KWD ($65-100) for small souq purchases, taxis, and tipping. The Kuwaiti Dinar is divided into 1,000 “fils,” so don’t be confused by three decimal places on price tags. ATMs are everywhere, but they dispense high-value notes (10 or 20 KWD) that small vendors struggle to break. Break your large bills at your hotel front desk or a major supermarket before heading to traditional markets like Souq Al-Mubarakiya.

The weekend is Friday and Saturday, with the work week running from Sunday to Thursday. Friday mornings are extremely quiet until Jumu’ah (Friday prayer) concludes around 12:30 PM, after which malls and restaurants fill up rapidly. Government offices, banks, and many businesses are closed on Saturdays. Plan your administrative tasks or embassy visits for Sunday through Thursday mornings.

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