Travel Safety Index
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Kuwait

Middle East

Higher risk than 69% of countries. Main concerns: petty crime and tourist scams.

Government Advisory

70
High

Level 3: Reconsider travel

Traveler Practical Risk

51
Elevated

Confidence: high. Main drivers: petty crime, tourist scams, violent incidents.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

Risk ProfileRisk Profile: Petty Crime 68, Violent Incident 55, Civil Unrest 55, Health 18, Natural Disaster 24, Transport 55, Scams 58πŸ”“ Petty Crime⚠️ Violent IncidentπŸ“’ Civil UnrestπŸ₯ Health🌊 Natural Disaster🚌 Transport🎭 Scams
πŸ”“Petty Crime
Middle East avg: 4068
🎭Scams
Middle East avg: 6158
⚠️Violent Incident
Middle East avg: 6055
πŸ“’Civil Unrest
Middle East avg: 7355
🚌Transport
Middle East avg: 6255
🌊Natural Disaster
Middle East avg: 2424
πŸ₯Health
Middle East avg: 2118

Practical advice

  • βœ“Use app-based rides after dark and avoid displaying valuables in crowded areas.
Data Sources & Updates Β· Last updated 3/2/2026
Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2026-03-02 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Kuwait

Is Kuwait safe to travel to?
Kuwait has a practical risk score of 51/100 (Elevated). The government advisory level is "High". Main risk drivers are petty crime and tourist scams.
What are the main travel risks in Kuwait?
The primary risk factors for travelers in Kuwait are: petty crime, tourist scams, violent incidents. Petty crime is rated 68/100 and violent incidents 55/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Kuwait?
The U.S. Department of State advisory for Kuwait is "High" (score: 70/100). Level 3: Reconsider travel
What safety tips should I know before visiting Kuwait?
Use app-based rides after dark and avoid displaying valuables in crowded areas.

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