Location: Worldwide: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the …

Location: Kuwait International Airport, and all Kuwaiti land and sea borders Event: The Government of Kuwait has announced a change to entry requirements related to COVID-19. Beginning January 17, passengers to Kuwait will need to obtain and travel with a negative PCR test result, in English, administered by a health clinic within 72 hours of beginning their travel to …

Location: Kuwait International Airport, and all Kuwaiti land and sea borders  Event: The Government of Kuwait has announced that the airport will reopen starting January 2, 2021 at 4 AM, after which it will resume normal 24/7 operating hours.  Land and sea borders will also be open beginning January 2, 2021, from 9 AM to 3 PM …

Health Alert – Airport and Border Closures, and Additional COVID-19 Testing Requirements Location: Kuwait International Airport, and all Kuwaiti land and sea borders Event: The Government of Kuwait has announced additional COVID-19 related restrictions beginning Monday, December 21, 2020 at 11:00 PM and ending on 11:59 PM on Friday, January 1, 2021. During this period, …

The U.S. Embassy has been made aware of a potential scam involving individuals purporting to represent the Embassy by soliciting purchase orders for solar generators.  This appears to be an attempt to target businesses for payments of false contracts.  If your business receives a tender request from  the Tenders Department or Juliana Morgan or from any …

October 12, 2020 There are less than 25 days left until the General Election on November 3! Already received your requested ballot? If you are mailing your completed, signed ballot to your U.S. election official, you may drop it off at the Embassy between 1:00pm to 2:30pm Sunday through Wednesday.  We will mail it for …

The Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait was closed on Wednesday, September 30 and will be closed on Thursday October 1, 2020 for routine consular services due to the passing of Emir, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.  The Consular Section will reopen for normal operations on Sunday, October 4, 2020.  For life and death …

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family of His Highness the Amir as well as to the people of Kuwait for the passing of HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The United States mourns the loss of this true friend, who distinguished himself by his exceptional leadership, humanitarianism, and overall efforts to …

September 29, 2020 If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election, it is important to ACT NOW!  Don’t wait; return your completed ballot right away! Remember the U.S. Embassy is not a polling place; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and …

September 24, 2020 There are 40 days left until the General Election on November 3!  Be an active voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week. In some states, voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 are as early as October …

Kuwait – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Kuwait due to COVID-19. Kuwait has resumed most transportation options (including airport operations) and business operations (including schools).  Other improved conditions have been reported within Kuwait. Visit the Embassy’s …

August 26, 2020 The Kuwait Ministry of Interior has automatically extended all tourist visas and residencies until November 30, 2020.  This extension applies to individuals in Kuwait whose visitor visas and residencies were set to expire on or before August 31, 2020.  No action nor payment is necessary for the extension to be applied. U.S. …

August 23, 2020 As a reminder, tourist visas of foreign nationals were automatically extended through August 31, 2020.  There is currently no mechanism in place to extend their validity beyond that date.  The Embassy is aware of this issue and is engaging the Kuwaiti government. Individuals who are in Kuwait on a tourist visa will face penalties …

Important Notice  Starting August 23, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait City will resume limited operations for student visa processing for citizens and residents of Kuwait. We will accept applications in the F, M, and J visa categories with an approved I-20 or DS-2019 form. In regards to J visas, we will only accept applications …

August 19, 2020 Please join Ambassador Alina Romanowski for a virtual Town Hall for U.S. citizens in Kuwait on Tuesday, August 25 at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom as part of the Embassy’s outreach to U.S. citizens abroad. Ambassador Romanowski will make brief remarks on the current COVID-19 situation in Kuwait and remind U.S. citizens here …

August 9, 2020 There are only 86 days left until the November 3 General Election!  If you have not already done so, request your ballot by completing a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) today. The Embassy is now able to accept ballots if your state requires you to return paper voting forms or ballots to local election officials by mail.  …

July 29, 2020 Kuwait International Airport will resume inbound and outbound commercial flights on August 1.  However, visas will not be issued upon arrival at the airport as of 3:00pm local time on July 29.  Visas are also not available electronically in advance, as they have been in the past.  It is our understanding that …

Location: Kuwait  Event: Effective tomorrow, Tuesday, July 28, the Government of Kuwait will transition from Phase Two to Phase Three of its five-phased reopening plan. During Phase Three, a 6-hour curfew is in effect from 9:00pm until 3:00am.  While each phase is expected to last for three weeks, the Government of Kuwait has indicated that …

July 9, 2020 Kuwait Airways will operate a one-way special flight from Kuwait to New York (JFK International Airport) for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) on Wednesday, July 15.  The cost of a one-way ticket starts at KD 353.050.  For reservations, please visit kuwaitairways.com .

July 6, 2020 Kuwait International Airport plans to resume inbound and outbound commercial flights at 30 percent capacity on August 1.  Please read the guidelines below for departing and arriving passengers starting on August 1.  At this time, the Embassy is unaware of further details, including whether U.S. citizen residents and visitors will be able …

June 30, 2020 Qatar Airways will continue to operate outbound flights from Kuwait to Doha with connections to several U.S. cities through July 31.  Currently, U.S. destinations include Chicago, Dallas, New York, Washington, DC, Boston, and Los Angeles.  For the most updated information and reservations, please visit  qatarairways.com. Passengers driving directly to the airport to depart …

 Location: Kuwait  Event: Effective Tuesday, June 30, the Government of Kuwait will transition from Phase One to Phase Two of Kuwait’s five-phased reopening plan. During Phase Two, a 9-hour curfew is in effect from 8:00pm until 5:00am.  While each phase is expected to last for three weeks, the Government of Kuwait has indicated that phases …

June 24, 2020 There are only 132 days left until the November 3 General Election! Celebrate democracy this Fourth of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections. In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application …

June 17, 2020 As global conditions evolve and U.S. states begin to reopen, the Department of State has resumed passport operations in phases.  For more information on updated passport operations in the United States, please click here . The processing and shipping of new, full-validity passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBAs) have resumed on a limited …

June 15, 2020 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has taken steps to help American taxpayers during the global COVID-19 pandemic.  U.S. citizens living in Kuwait may qualify for the Economic Impact Payment program. As a reminder, if you believe you are entitled to an economic payment AND have not received a direct deposit AND you listed a local Kuwaiti …

June 9, 2020 This is an update of our message from May 20, 2020. If you believe you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms such as coughing or difficulty breathing, call the Ministry of Health at 151 or 2497-0967. Individuals with COVID-19 symptoms who are instructed to care for themselves …

Message for U.S. Citizens: Qatar Airways to Resume Kuwait – New York Service on June 18 June 7, 2020 Starting June 18, Qatar Airways will resume operating flights from Kuwait to New York City (JFK International Airport) via Doha.  This is in addition to the current flight routes to Dallas (Fort Worth International Airport) and …

June 4, 2020 U.S. citizens living in Kuwait may qualify for the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Economic Impact Payment program.  In many cases, payment was automatically deposited directly into the same banking account used for your previous tax returns. If the IRS does not have your bank information, payments in the form of a check …

June 2, 2020 Due to COVID-19, the State Department’s passport processing centers have been closed since April. As such, the processing and shipping of new, full-validity passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBAs) have been suspended worldwide until further notice. The Embassy understands the challenges this has posed for individuals who need a new, …

May 31, 2020 The Kuwait Ministry of Interior has automatically extended all tourist visas and residencies until August 31, 2020.  This extension is in addition to the extension that was granted to individuals in Kuwait whose visitor visas expired between March 1 and May 30.  No action nor payment is necessary for the extension to …

May 27, 2020 Qatar Airways will continue to operate outbound flights from Kuwait to Doha with connections to select U.S. cities through June 30.  For the most updated information and reservations, please visit  qatarairways.com. All other flight announcements will be sent to  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  registrants, posted on the  Embassy website , and amplified by the Embassy’s social media platforms. Reminder: …

May 21, 2020 The Embassy will be closed from Sunday, May 24 through Tuesday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day and Eid Al-Fitr.  We wish everyone a safe and healthy holiday weekend. For life and death emergencies, please call the Embassy emergency line at 2259-1001.  For all other inquiries, please email KuwaitACS@state.gov and we will …

May 20, 2020 We hope you are staying safe and healthy during this challenging time.  Earlier this week, we sent a message to the American community about the importance of seeking immediate medical attention in case of an emergency.  If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms such …

May 18, 2020 U.S. citizens without a Kuwait civil ID are now able to book grocery store appointments online at www.moci.shop .  Please follow the steps below to book an appointment. Enter your unified number (found in the upper left corner of your entry visa under your DOB) in the civil ID and serial ID fields …

May 17, 2020 The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens that they are able to seek immediate medical attention in case of an emergency.  Hospitals continue to accept non-COVID-related medical patients.  If you have a medical emergency and are experiencing non-COVID symptoms, please call 112. If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop …

Location: Kuwait Event: On May 8, the government of Kuwait announced it will impose a comprehensive 24-hour curfew starting at 4:00pm on Sunday, May 10 until May 30.  U.S. citizens should observe the restrictions announced by the Kuwaiti government during this 20-day curfew period. During this time, home delivery services will be suspended except for …

May 5, 2020 The safety of U.S. citizens is a top priority for Embassy Kuwait.  That is why communicating timely information to U.S. citizens in Kuwait has been a critical component of our response to the COVID-19 situation.  While we have been sending STEP registrants critical information daily since late March, we will begin to …

April 30, 2020 As a result of COVID-19, many changes are occurring in the election community.  The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) is working closely with partners at state and local election offices to provide assistance for voters experiencing international mail disruptions, shifting election dates, and other potential effects on the 2020 election cycle related …

April 27, 2020 Kuwait Airways is gauging interest in a commercial flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Legal Permanent Residents later this week to New York City (JFK International Airport).  The cost of the flight will be similar to the previous Kuwait Airways flight to the United States, which was approximately KD 300 per ticket.  …

April 26, 2020 As a reminder, Ministerial Decision 288 gives foreign nationals, including U.S. citizens, who do not have a residence permit or whose residency expired on or before March 1, 2020 the option to depart Kuwait before April 30, 2020 without paying overstay fines.  This amnesty offer for residency violators also includes a flight …

April 22, 2020 As a reminder, Qatar Airways continues to offer regular, one-way flights from Kuwait to Doha with connections to select U.S. cities: Dallas (Fort Worth International Airport), Chicago (O’Hare International Airport), and Washington, DC (Dulles International Airport).  Passengers will be responsible for all costs and onward travel arrangements from the above cities (lodging, …

April 21, 2020 On April 20, the Government of Kuwait extended the government closure, which includes all non-emergency government offices, at least through Thursday, May 28, unless otherwise notified. During the month of Ramadan, the nationwide curfew hours will be extended from 4:00pm until 8:00am.  These extended hours are set to begin on Friday, April …

April 20, 2020 Kuwait International Airport has re-opened to allow airlines to operate outbound flights only.  If interested in returning to the United States, please see current flight options from Kuwait below.  Please be aware that only one-way tickets are available. All passengers, including minors, are required to wear a mask and gloves upon arrival …

April 19, 2020 The U.S. Embassy has been informed of a limited number of Kuwait Airways special flights from Kuwait to London (Heathrow Airport) on Monday, April 20, and Tuesday, April 21. The cost of a one-way ticket starts at KD 252.750. Please be aware that only one-way tickets are available.  Heathrow Airport is currently …

April 19, 2020 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is taking steps to help American taxpayers during the global COVID-19 pandemic.  U.S. citizens living in Kuwait may qualify for the Economic Impact Payment program.  Please visit the IRS  Economic Impact Payments website for updated information regarding these payments and other tax information.  The U.S. Embassy cannot answer tax or impact …

April 16, 2020 The Kuwait Ministry of Interior has automatically extended all tourist visas and residencies until May 31, 2020.  This extension applies to individuals in Kuwait whose visitor visa expired or will expire between March 1 and May 30.  No action needs to be taken for the extension to be applied.  For more information, …

April 15, 2020 Kuwait International Airport has re-opened to allow airlines to operate outbound flights only.  U.S. citizens intending to return to the United States are encouraged to take advantage of the current flight options available below or be prepared to remain in Kuwait for an indefinite period of time until the airport fully reopens …

April 14, 2020 Kuwait International Airport has re-opened to allow airlines to operate outbound flights only.  U.S. citizens intending to return to the United States are encouraged to take advantage of the current flight options available below or be prepared to remain in Kuwait for an indefinite period of time until the airport reopens to …

Entry of aliens who were present in China, excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United States is suspended, per Presidential Proclamation.  If you reside in China, have traveled to China recently, or intend to travel to China …