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Kuwait
Visa
Visa required
Vaccinations
None required
Currency
Kuwait Dinar (KWD)
Time zones
UTC / GMT +3 (1 hour ahead of South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 965
Best time to go
Spring (February to April) is cool and pleasant
Drinking water
Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink, however travellers usually prefer bottled water.
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Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: None
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1, 16; Feb 25-26; Mar 20-22; May 26-29; Jun 17; Aug 26