Kuwait Travel Forum

Hello,

I was hoping if someone could offer some clarification. My dad is a U.S. resident who is planning to visit me in Kuwait for one week in January. He is filling out a re-entry permit (which i don't think he needs one since he will only be out of the US for only a week..buy anyways). Is he going to be o.k. passing through customs in Kuwait? Will they give him any problems at customs in Kuwait because of the the fact that he is US resident and not a citizen. Are there any other forms he needs to fill out? I need a response ASAP..thank you soooo much!

Hi Vt'ers, Does anyone know if theres a Bodyshop at the Kuwait duty free? and also are the prices there cheaper than prices in London?

Thanks

ER

Trying to find out if my $$ is worth anything there.... The exchange rate is $1 us dollar to $3.5 Dinar... but what does that really buy me? Tell me the price of a soda and I'll get the picture!

Hello Everyone : )

I am an American citizen who will be visiting Kuwait next week for 8 days..and I have a few questions which I'm hoping someone can respond to asap!!

1. I only have my passport..can I get a visitors/tourist visa issued at the Kuwait Airport? I'm a little worried becuase I don't have one. What documents are needed if I get one issued at the Kuwait Airport?

2. My mother is freaking out about the fact of my visiting Kuwait..with everything she hears in the news ..of course she is very worried about her daughter. I feel I'll be fine but for her peace of mind, is it safe for me to travel to Kuwait?

I would appreciate any answers I can get...thank you so much!

hi all,

Does anyone know how long it takes / how far it is to get from Kuwait city to Abdaly/the Iraqi border area?
also, are there any restriction in this area either from police/military?
(Im not planning on crossing over btw)

thanks for your help.
cheers,

Richard

hi there..does anybody knows if the ferry kuwait - busher still leaves on a sunday? if yes does anybody knows the time?

cheers, mike

Hello everyone,im an Indian national,planning to visit kuwait for a week or so.
At the moment im living in Dubai,working for emirates airlines.Can anyone kindly guide me as to how can i get a visit visa to kuwait
Thank u

required to dress in a burka when visiting/traveling in kuwait?

Can someone tell me where I can find camel races or where I can go ride one?
thanks in advance,
Sue

Hi,

I am getting an offer from Kuwait, I would like to know the cost of living in Kuwait:
In terms of:
House Rent for 2 B/R Hall Flat
Utilities expenses
Transportation
etc...

Thanks in advance for the replies

Hi Travellers:
I will be going to Kuwait to get a visa to visit Addis Ababa. Does anyone know where the Ethiopian Embassy is located? How can I get there?
Your help is appreciated.

ciao... guys

i'll be in kuwait in july
until now i dont know bout kuwait more about the life style...n fashion style....

can u tell me plss help me..
and how bout the living cost in kuwait...

I'm going on a business trip to Kuwait, and are staying for a couple of days. There will be a lot of work to be done while I'm there, so it's important that I'm at my very best - I was wondering if someone could give me some general input about the food quality in Kuwait city restaurants. Is the hygenic standard satisfactory? Should I be prepared to take precautions regarding to what food to eat, or where to go for dinner?

Hello,

Can someone confirm which dates ferries go from Kuwait to Iran (either Khoramshar or Bushehr ?) Do they go daily ? And how long does the ferry take for the trip ?

Thank you,

George

hi! i'll be moving to kuwait with my husband who's working there...but we don't have marriage license...is it possible that we could live together there in kuwait and move out from the staff accommodation provided by the company/employer? thanks a lot!

Greetings:

I am wondering about the overall cost of living on say, about 8430 KD per year, with round trip airfare,furinshed housing, dependents tuition, and utilties included? No major expenses to send home, save a few hundred dollars to cover a mortgage portion from a renter.

Hello,

I'll probably be in Kuwait for 8 hours on a stop-over in August (arriving at 10 am, departing at 6 pm). The question is : Apart from taking a taxi downtown, is there anything else one could do ? Anything intersting close to the airport perhaps ?

Thank you,

George

I will probably be moving to Kuwait in September on work. Was wondering if anyone has been there and could give me any ideas about women's rights there and if it advisable for a single woman to live there. Also is alcohol served anywhere? (hotels?!?!)
Thanx

My father and his family lives in kuwait and i want to visit him for 3 months..
can any one let me know for how many months i can stay thr.what is the visa time period at the moment is it for one month or three months any one let me know plz ... i have two kids i want to go with them thanks

hi,i might be coming to kuwait for work soon,can anyone tell me if there is good broadband coverage there?

Hello, I am an expat living in Kuwait and have been here for almost a year now, but I never looked around for air travel deals before. I am wishing to take my vacation and see some areas abroad such as (Cairo, Beirut and Dubai). If anyone can enlighten me on who is the best deal in town, it would be much appreciated. I live in Salmiya. Thanks.

How can we go to Failaka Island from Kuwait city? What are the things we can do there? How many hours should we spend there (minimum hours, cant spend nights there) Thank you for reply

I am from Philippines and I was offered a job there in Kuwait. I am still having doubts due to some security reasons. How safe is the place? Can someone tell me about the country's culture? What are the common adjustments I will be going through? I don't want to get culture shock that much.. I'll be making a big decision that's why I am asking for others' suggestions.
please help..

thanks..

If i'm offered a position soon i will be moving to Kuwait with my family. The offer may have a salary 2200 plus 450 HA and 4500 furnshing allowance etc.
Currently, I live in the US and would like to send my kids to a US school in Kuwait.
Where i can live ? I prefer a decent neighborhood with a better surrounding.
Any suggestions!!

Thanks.

hi guys...has anybody used the ferry conection between kuwait and iran yet? if yes, from which port in kuwait is the ferry going? then how much is it? how often a week? and of course how easy is it to get a ticket and where? oh yea and how long is the trip....? thanks guys

bye bye, mike

Hello there, i am planning on going to kuwait, end of october for a week and just started looking into cheap places to stay but only can find expensive hotels. i dont need any luxaries, only a bed to sleep and a bathroom. so can anybody help me finding something? like helpful websites or any known hotels or hostels? or anybody knows anybody who rents out a cheap holiday accommodation?

thanks very much, mike

So, My husband may be taking a job in Kuwait, for blackwater. I have a lot of questions about the safety. Are Americans pretty openly accepted in Kuwait? Is it safe there for a woman to be living alone for extended periods of time? How about pets? I have a small white dog and I am concerned about bringing him. What areas are safer and nicer to live in? Also, are there any diseases I might need vaccinations for? I know lots of people on here seem to ask the same questions all the time, but any individual help you can give me would be great.
This is a huge life change and I just want to know as much as possible.
thanks,
Chelsea

Hi all,
relocating from the US to Kuwait soon. Is a 2500 KD monthly salary going to be alright? That is supposed to cover all my expenses , house, car etc. Would I be expected to spend about 500KD for a 3 BR? I do have 2 young kids and was a bit concerned about them dealing with the extreme summer and also curious about quality of medical care available. Also, how is the political situation now, given the Iraq war going on?

Dear All !
Can you help me pls? Is 350KD salary, with 1BR flat in Mahboula,Comp.Trans. is enough for Family living. How is the place ? Is there shopping area and family entertainment available ?
Thanks in advance
Awaiting kind response
Nodir

Hello

I am travelling to Kuwait for 3 months and considering the following.....

1. Where is the best place to rent an apartment for a single UK female, I am also considering hotels but want to look at 2 bed aprtments in ex pat areas

2. I have heard that the beach/health clubs are expensive, how much do they cost?

Thanks