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Health Alert – Kuwait Announces New PCR Requirements (72 hours before travel) – January 12, 2021
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January 12, 2021

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 Kuwait. No Arabic-language translation is required. Children under the age of six (6) do not require a PCR test prior to arrival. The prior guidance was 96 hours.

This is in addition to any additional PCR tests for COVID-19 that are administered by Kuwait health officials upon arrival. It our understanding that children under six (6) are exempt from on-arrival testing.

Actions to Take:

  • Stay abreast of local news and information concerning travel restrictions.
  • Check with your airlines regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
  • Consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for the most up-to-date information.
  • Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
  • Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
  • U.S. citizens should continue to check the Embassy website and follow our social media platforms for announcements.
  • If you have not done so already, enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and Messages from the Embassy.

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy Kuwait
P.O. Box 77
Safat 13001
Kuwait

Telephone: (+965) 2259-1001
Emergency Telephone: (+965) 2259-1001
Fax: (+965) 2538-0282
KuwaitACS@state.gov