🇰🇼 Kuwait
MIDDLE EAST
Kuwait General Administration of Customs
0%
None
500
≈ US$1000
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Duty-Free Allowances
| Category | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | None |
| Cigarettes | 500 |
| Personal goods value | ≈ US$1000 |
Alcohol categorically prohibited regardless of quantity. Tobacco: 500 cigarettes / 60 cigars / 250 g loose tobacco. Personal goods up to KWD 300 (≈USD 980). Above attracts 5% GCC Common External Tariff + Kuwait Excise (where applicable).
Cash Declaration Threshold
US$10,000
Local currency equivalent: USD
Travelers carrying cash, traveler's cheques, or negotiable instruments above this threshold must declare them at customs on arrival.
Special Notes
- 01Kuwait participates in the GCC Common Customs Law; goods cleared in another GCC state may move intra-GCC under the Single Customs Document.
- 02Alcohol enforcement is strict — even sealed duty-free purchases will be confiscated at Kuwait International.
- 03Travelers carrying prescription opioid medications should obtain a Ministry of Health pre-approval to avoid airport detention.
Does what I'm carrying fit?
This is a fit check, not legal advice — the red channel is always available.