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The country’s land area of almost 7,000 square miles (including Kuwait's 2,590 sq km share of the Neutral Zone) is almost entirely flat desert. The spring and autumn climate is pleasant and mild, with rain possible in the spring, but summers tend to be long, hot and dry, with sandstorms likely in June and July and high humidity in August. Summer daytime temperatures range between 43°C and 47°C (110°F and 120°F). Winters are short and cool with, again, the likelihood of rain. As well as Kuwait’s desert landscape, potential shooting locations include the Al-Oqeila and Messilah beaches and the Sea Front, which includes the coastal area of the Salmiya District. | General Information Location: Middle East
Local Time: GMT+3
Capital City: Kuwait city
Population: 2 million
Area: 20,000 square km, 6,880 square miles.
Language(s): Arabic, English
Dialling Code: 965
Emergency: Police: 199. Fire: 100-105. Ambulance: 4722000/4721008
Directory Enquiries:
TV Standard:
Driving: Driving is on the left. International Driving Permit required, temporary licence available from local authorities on presentation of UK licence
Electricity: 220/240V AC 50Hz
Business & CurrencyCurrency: Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD 1 = 1,000 Fils)
Notes: KWD: 0.250, 0.500, 1, 5, 10, 20
Coins: Fils: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted Opening Hours
Bank: 0800-1200 Sun-Thur
Office: 0700-1400 Sat-Wed 0700-1400 (winter), 0730-1400 Sat-Wed (summer), 0730-1330 (winter), 0700-1100 (summer) (Government offices)
Shops: 0830-1230 Sat-Thur, 1630-2100 Fri Public Holidays
2010
1 Jan New Year's Day, 25 Feb National Day, 26 Feb Liberation Day, 26 Feb Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet), 9 Jul Al-Esra Wa Al-Meraj (Ascension of the Prophet), 11 Sep Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan), 17 Nov Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice), 7 Dec Islamic New Year.
Note: Dates may vary according to the lunar calendar Business/Social Hints: Women should dress conventionally, revealing clothes should not be worn. Many business executives speak English. It is an advantage if business cards have Arabic translation on reverse side. Islamic conventions apply. At meetings it is polite to drink coffee or tea, when offered. It is the convention to use the right and not the left hand when shaking hands and passing or receiving anything. Some people may prefer not to shake hands with those of the opposite sex. Visits during Ramadan should be avoided. Smoking in public buildings is often restricted. Alcohol is forbidden by law. On social occasions, be punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. There are some restrictions on photography such as military installations Tipping: A service charge is usually added to restaurant & hotel bills, if not tips are around 10%
| HealthReciprocal health: Compulsory vaccinations: None. Recommended immunisations: Diphtheria*, hepatitis A, hepatitis B*, polio, tetanus, typhoid*
* recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month. Risks: Rabies is not usually present, and post exposure treatment should be readily available | AirportsKuwait International (KWI)
Passport & VisaThe following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate Restrictions: Nationals may be refused entry in to Kuwait if they have an Israeli visa or border stamp in their passport
PassportsRequired by all Passport Validity: Passports must be valid 3 months from date of entry Passport Notes: VisasThe following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Kuwait
2) Nationals of Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia & United Arab Emirates
Notes: A 3 month holiday visa or 30 day business visa can be issued on arrival (for a fee) to nationals of Andorra, Austrailia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Demark, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City & Vietnam Air TransitRequired by all except those as noted above and:
1) Persons continuing their journey to another country within 8 hours provided holding confirmed tickets and documents for their onward journey Exit PermitsSpecial Notes | ClimateKuwait is a desert country with little annual rainfall. Most rain falls between Nov-Mar but there are few rainy days. Temperatures in winter are mild, summers constantly hot and only on the coast are they a little lower although the humidity here is higher ClothingLightweights or tropical for summer and light or mediumweights for winter Charts for Kuwait City | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | | Max Temp (C) | 16 | 18 | 22 | 28 | 34 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 18 | | Min Temp (C) | 9 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 12 | | Humidity am (%) | 77 | 68 | 72 | 67 | 67 | 62 | 45 | 50 | 52 | 64 | 66 | 76 | | Humidity pm (%) | 61 | 61 | 61 | 55 | 55 | 49 | 41 | 46 | 51 | 60 | 59 | 65 | | Rainfall (mm) | 23 | 23 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 28 |
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RepresentativeEmbassy
Embassy of Kuwait
2 Albert Gate
London, SW1X 7JU
tel: +44 20 7590 3400
fax: +44 20 7259 5042
e-mail: enquiries@kuwaitembassy.org.uk
hours: 0900-1230 & 1400-1600 (Mon-Fri) |
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