Kuwait Travel Forum

I have a current account with NBK bank in Kuwait
My debit card was suddently blocked I could not withdraw money overseas from a ATM machine.
Logging on to the website
Watani did deny me access ,saying the pin number is invalid
Has anybody had have such problem

where can i buy jenuine original COACH Purse. Also is gold souk the best place to shop for jewelry? Thank you for the help

Hello all,

This will be my third trip to the Middle East, nothing new there. Just was wandering how is the nightlife in Kuwait, if any. The only real change for me will be being in a "dry country". Im not a big drinker, just the occasional drink would be nice. Take care and thanks for the input.

Sean

Dear VTians,

This is Afsar from India, i came to know that one can obtain visit visa for his spouse and children and not for siblings and parents. is it true plz answer. How to obtain VV for a friend. Waiting 4 ur valuable suggestions

I will be in Kuwait for about 15 hours, on my way to Bangladesh, and I would like to leave the airport to see Kuwait City. However, I have a Cyprus passport, and I am not entitled to a visa on arrival at the airport. Does anyone know whether that rule (of 35 countries whise citizens can obtain a visa on arrival) is strictly enforced? Would I be able to may be get a transit visa instead?
If the answer to the above is "No" (!), how can I get "sponsored" by a Kuwaiti national (or may be hotel) in order to get the visa approved?

Thanks for your help.

Need to visit some big cities from Kuwait to Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Israel.
Is it doable and any tour opeartors in Kuwait who organize this ?

does KFC OF kuwait has buffet still ?
i am going to Kuwait tomorrow.
i heard there is buffet in kuwait.
so is there ?
and what are the timings ? and is it in hawally or any different place.
and whats the price Also whats the price ?


and
TIKKA GRILL
how much is the buffet ? and what are its pricing.
i want to treat some friends for my wedding. and my wife Kacie.
so i want to treat some to KFC and some to Tikka grill.
so i heard buffets are the best i want to know the pricing thanks.
if you want to email.
email at
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I have a flight with Kuwait airways-transit in Kuwait.
I would like to know if anyone was able to get a 24-hour visa on arrival in Kuwait airport to rest up before taking the flight the next morning?
any suggestions on "budget" hotels for overnight?

Does anyone know if boat transportation is available to Bahrain from Kuwait for a day trip?

Planning to do a car trip form Kuwait to Bahrain. Any information about getting a transit visa through Saudi: any info on where to go, what is needed and how much it costs. Any other info about what the roads are like in between?

hello, can anybody answer my question im planning to go to kuwait for 7 days i just wanted to know the price of a visa when i arrive i am a british citzan and what currency do they accept for that? also i was told that you need a certain amount of money to visit there or they will not let you in or return back after your stay??? i thought that was a strange thing as im only going for visit like any other person going away! can somebody please give me some advice i would be so grateful thanks

Dear friends

I am staying in kuwait at the moment. I am still waiting for my residency to be processed. I would like to bring my husband over ASAP before christmas and our anniversary. Is there a way he can come over on a visiters visa without me sponsoring him. Or should I wait to sponsor him. What is the process we have to go through and what documents do I need? I am from South Africa. Does anyone know of a position available for a technician with ten years experience????

Please help

Send me info to angelcoetzee7@yahoo.co.uk

I was wondering,how much it was,for 1 week in the Royal chalet or presidental chalets at the 'Hilton Resort Kuwait'?

Good Afternoon,

I have a Dubai License expired on 2010, Saudi License (expired)and International license expired on 2009.
My question is, can I drive here in Kuwait? since I have a residence permit here, people told me that I can't use any of my license here because I have a residency here.

Thanks,

Rod

Where exactly in Fahaheel is this restaurant with individual cabanas offering lebanese grilled chicken? any landmarks nearby?

My wife is stationed at the air base in Ali Al Salem, and i want to visit her next month, is that possible?

Does anyone know anything about this hotel? The price is very reasonable, so it looks like a good option, but is it a good hotel to stay in for a couple of days?

Ron

I saw on your web site a place up north to go ride 4 wheelers and I'd like better directions on how to get there. Thank you

Has anyone on VT learned to ride a motorbike in Kuwait? Are there any places which do motorbike lessons? The only place I know of is Tristar but they seem to be a bit pricey. Also, to ride a motorbile as a learner i understand i nead a learners permit - how can this be obtained and how easily? And what about taking the motorbike test - what does that involve?

Thanks in advance.

Si

Help!

I have arrived in Kuwait City without luggage and only have the clothes on my back. I have/had several meetings set up but am wearing jeans and sneakers.

Not Good!

Where can a Westerner safely go to shop (in a mall preferrably) by taxi? I don't want high end, only something to get me through this crisis. Something like a Carrefour.

THANKS!

Hi Guys

I think this has been coverd before, but I don't seem to be able to find the answer anymore, so sorry if you have answered it before, but I realy would appreciate your comments.

I understand the week end in Kuwait is Friday-Saturday, is there much open for the tourist to do? i.e go out to one of the islands.

I understand the flea market is open, do the other souks close?

Thanks

Maril2

Does anyone have any experience owning or riding scooters/mopeds in Kuwait? Have you ever seen anyone riding them on the roads? I will be coming to kuwait soon and I want to know if this is a viable option for short distance transportation.

All thoughts are appreciated.

I am a college student interested in learning Arabic. By summertime, I will have completed 2 semesters of Arabic. I am extremely interested in continuing my learning of Arabic over the summer, and I was wondering where the best place to learn the language would be. Some things that are of importance to me are: quality of instruction, location of the school, and activities outside of the school. Since I am going alone, I want to study somewhere where I won't feel secluded or outside of society. Also, scenery is of great importance. All things considered, where would you guys recommend studying Arabic? (I want to study for a period of about 2 months...I'm not sure if that changes anything). ( I know I posted this about a month ago in the Sousse and Damascus forum; however, those are no longer options.)

Hi,

I'm travelling to Kuwait in a week for my job. I'll only be there for 3 days, one of which I have to myself and I intend to see the city and all its sights. As I am a female who will be travelling alone I am concerned about safety and also how to dress. Is Kuwait a safe city to explore alone? Obviously I will be conservatively dressed while there, I am just wondering how conservative I should be? As the weather will be hot, is it ok for a woman to wear open toed shoes or flip flops or should I have my feet completely covered? I will most likely have my legs covered and arms too but if it is very hot would I be OK to bare my arms in a t-shirt or legs in cropped trousers? Of course mini skirts and halter tops are out of the question but is a little exposed skin ok to make the climate more tolerable.

Also I have a question about a Visa. I am aware that as an Irish citizen I can purchase my visa at the airport when I arrive. Can somebody please tell me if this can be paid for with a credit card or if it must be paid for with cash (and if cash is only accepted, is it only Kuwait Dinars?). Finally, are there ATMs in the airport?

Thanks in advance for any help,

Lauren

Hello : )

Does anyone know where I can possibly find a bellydance class in Kuwait?

I have been told that a couple can not stay in a hotel in Kuwait without a marriage license and it has to be in Arabic. Can anyone verify this?

Hi all,
We're looking for an apartment, the only problem is we need one for approximately kd 300. We are looking for a 3bedroom ( preferably) or a large 2b/r that would be suitable for two femwles. Any area would do but again would prefer something down south Mahboula, Fintas, Egaila etc.
Please help we need one by the end of Jan. and so far have only seen one that remotely meets our needs.
Thanks

hi everybody...
i am a student from hamburg (germany) who is going to attend an intership in shuaiba. have anybody been to this city? it is quite difficult to find further detailed information in the internet... distance to kuwait city, conections etc.

thanks a lot in advance...

Hello Fellow VT's

I know this has been coverd before, however as I am getting conflicting advice, could someone please clarify the first time visa requirements for me.

Both my wife and I are Kiwi (New Zealander's)and we will be passing thro' Kuwait in Oct 08. We would like to spend 3 nights in Kuwait.

I understand that the Kuwait Govt. will allow citizens of New Zealand to obtain a visa upon arrival at Kutait Airport.

However some web sites I have read talk about the need to be sponsored.

My confusion is, are these sites "out of date" or not very clear in relation to those who get a visa upon arrival and those who cannot?

Any advice/assistance would be greatly appreciated - thank you

Maril2

I have quite a number of old kuwaitis dinar notes . Can it be used ? Where can i getokd exchange to New Kuwaitis Dinars. ?