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Married women and children may travel on the passport of their husband or father.

Passport valid for at least six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Note: 1. Nationals of the EU (except nationals of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia), Australia, Canada and the USA can now obtain visas for entry into Kuwait upon arrival at the port of entry.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Business, Visitor and Transit. Transit visas are not required provided passengers continue their onward journey within eight hours, hold all necessary documents for their onward journey and do not leave the airport. The fee for a visa depends on the applicant’s nationality. For UK nationals the fees are as follows: Single-entry: £30 (for three months); £48 (for six months). Multiple-entry: £66 (for six months); £75 (for one year); £96 (for two years); £135 (for five years).

Depends on nationality and purpose of visit. Validity of the visa is usually three months from date of issue. Enquire at consulate (or consular section at embassy) for further details.

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses for details.

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PO Box 23310, Safat 13094, Kuwait City, Kuwait
Tel: 565 3771 or 2775.
Website: www.kuwaittourism.com

2 Albert Gate, London SW1X 7JU, UK
Tel: (020) 7590 3400 or 3415 (consular section).
Website: www.kuwaitinfo.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1230 and 1400-1600 (visa collection only). Open 1000-1400 during Ramadan.

Hyde Park House, 60/60A Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7JX, UK
Tel: (020) 7235 1787.
Website: www.kuwaitinfo.org.uk

2940 Tilden Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 966 0702.
Fax: (202) 364 2868.

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Medical insurance is essential. Both private and government health services are available.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.

2007
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
20 Jan Islamic New Year.
25 Feb National Day.
26 Feb Liberation Day.
31 Mar Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). 
10/11 Aug Al-Esra Wa Al-Meraj (Ascension of the Prophet). 
13 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). 
20 Dec Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).

2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day. 
10 Jan Islamic New Year.
25 Feb National Day.
26 Feb Liberation Day. 
20 Mar Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). 
30 Jul Al-Esra Wa Al-Meraj (Ascension of the Prophet). 
2 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). 
9 Dec Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
29 Dec Islamic New Year.

(a) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region. (b) If a holiday falls on a Friday, a day is given in lieu.