Foreign travel advice

Kuwait

Health

Before you travel check that:Ìý

  • your destination can provide the healthcare you may needÌý

  • you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuationÌýÌý

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.Ìý

Emergency medical numberÌý

Call 112 and ask for an ambulance.Ìý

Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.Ìý

Vaccine recommendations and health risksÌý

At least 8 weeks before your trip:ÌýÌý

  • check the latest Ìý
  • see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the ÌýÌý

MedicationÌý

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.Ìý

Read .Ìý

Healthcare in KuwaitÌý

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappre is a state medical service with local clinics and several good hospitals. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappre are also private medical and dental facilities.ÌýÌý

Private medical fees are high. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Kuwaiti government controls fees and has increased them for foreign residents and visitors. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment and repatriation.ÌýÌý

If you work in Kuwait, check whether your employer provides appropriate private medical insurance which includes repatriation. If not, you’re strongly advised to take out personal medical insurance for yourself and any dependants.Ìý

FCDO has a list of medical providers in Kuwait where some staff will speak English.Ìý

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappre is also guidance on healthcare if you’re living in Kuwait.ÌýÌý

Travel and mental healthÌý

Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappre is also .Ìý