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Kuwait
VERIFIED · MAY 202623 ENTRIESMIDDLE EAST
Kuwait is in Middle East. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Death penalty for drugs. Zero tolerance. Strict Islamic law in conservative society.
DO NOT BRING
Any drug possession · Insulting the Emir
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4 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Trace alcohol or drugs detected in blood at the airport on arrival is treated as importing the substance into Kuwait.
- Cohabitation between unmarried couples remains a criminal offence and short-term rentals can be reported by neighbours.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- There are no licensed alcohol outlets — possession, consumption, sale, and import all carry custodial sentences.
- Public order rules around dress and conduct are stricter in residential areas of Kuwait City than at the Avenues mall and Souq Sharq.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.