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Official safety information for U.S. citizens
Level 3: Reconsider TravelReconsider TravelUpdated: August 28, 2026
Why This Level
See What Travelers On The Ground Are SayingReconsider travel to Kuwait due to armed conflict, landmines, and crime. The threat of drone and missile attacks and significant commercial aviation disruptions remains elevated, while only family members age 18 and older may now join U.S. government employees who work in Kuwait.
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Key Advice
View Full Advisory on State.gov- Monitor official updates and maintain a communication plan with family or your employer.
- Do not travel to the desert area or beaches north of the Mutla'a Ridge or near the Iraqi border due to unmarked landmines and unexploded ordnance.
- Exercise increased caution in the Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh area near the airport due to crime.
- Have an emergency departure plan that does not rely on U.S. government assistance.
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