Kuwait Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip. Advisory as of June 27, 2026.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 3 of 4 · as of June 27, 2026
Latest UK update note: “Addition of information about air quality ('Health' page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
June 27, 2026 — current
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Kuwait since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is Kuwait safe? What the official advisory says
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations.
Reconsider Travel to Kuwait due to the threat of armed conflict, landmines, and crime .
Advisory summary On March 2, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government employee family members to leave Kuwait due to safety risks. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer services to U.S. citizens in Kuwait due to the safety risks
Armed conflict Following the onset of hostilities between the United States and Iran on February 28, there has been an ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran. Commercial aviation has also been seriously disrupted.
Aviation safety 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 operating within or nearby the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman region, including Kuwait. Consult the Federal Aviation Administration for the most up to date information on current FAA warnings.
Crime
- Exercise increased caution in the Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh area in Kuwait City because of crime.
- The Kuwaiti police report that the neighborhood of Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh near the Kuwait International Airport is a high-crime area.
Landmines
- Landmines and unexploded ordnance exist in the desert area and some beaches north of the Mutla’a Ridge and near the border with Iraq.
- The locations of landmines and unexploded ordnance are not marked, so it can be exceptionally hard to know where they are.
- There may be unexploded bombs, shells, and landmines left over from the 1990 Gulf War.
- Do not travel to areas that are “off the beaten path.” Do not touch or move objects in those area as they could explode.
For U.S. citizens in Kuwait:
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of June 27, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Kuwait travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Kuwait?
As of June 27, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Kuwait at Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.
What does Level 3 mean?
Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) — Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.
When did the Kuwait travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on June 27, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Kuwait?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated July 3, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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