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In order to aid you in moving to Kuwait we have gathered customs information. We advise you to carefully review the information relating to moving to Kuwait. You may find more up to date information at your local consulate or embassy. Please note, customs regulations are subject to change at any time. GEM Relocations cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.
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*NOTE: THAT CUSTOMERS ARE HAVING PROBLEMS CLEARING THE RESTRICTED ITEMS SHOWN BELOW THROUGH CUSTOMS AND SIGNIFICANT LOSS AND DAMAGE HAVE BEEN REPORTED.

Passport (two copies of info page and Residence Permit page)

Visa

Residence Permit (Kiama)

Temporary Import License

"No Objection Certificate" required from the Ministry of Interior

Declaration from employer that customer is employed by a specific firm

Letter from employer stating customer's purpose of stay

Descriptive inventory (original) showing brand name, make and model of all items

Invoice and Certificate of Origin (bearing manufacturer's name and address) for new items and personal computers

Authorization letter in Arabic to clear shipments. This can be obtained from the consigned upon arrival in Kuwait

Copy of Civil ID (Kuwait ID card)

Inventory showing gross weight and number of packages

CUSTOMER'S PRESENCE IS REQUIRED FOR CUSTOMS

Personal effects such as clothing and books are permitted duty-free provided they arrive by air

Used household goods are permitted, but subject to duty

All shipments inspected

Electronic items included in shipment will delay Customs and subject to approval by Ministry of Commercial Industry

Medication and foodstuff (subject to special approval and inspection by the Ministry of Health), must be packed separately

New items

Pesticides/insecticides, paints, chemicals subject to approval by Environmental Protection Authority

PC's, radio transmitters, and wireless telephones require a special permit and are subject to approval by the Ministry of Telecommunications

All types of weapons, ammunition and explosives, including antique and ornamental

Narcotics and drugs

Pork products

Alcoholic beverages of any type including beer and wine-making kits

Gambling equipment

Pornographic or political, military literature or controversial materials

Objects or ../images which could be construed as a graven image or contrary to Islamic morality

*ALL PRINTED MATTER, BOOKS, PICTURES RECORDS, FILMS, TAPES, SLIDES, MOVIES, VIDEOS, COMPACT DISCS, COMPUTER SOFTWARE, ETC. ARE SUBJECT TO CENSORSHIP AND CONFISCATION (MUST BE PACKED SEPARATELY FOR EASY ACCESS)

Prohibited goods MUST NOT BE INCLUDED with the goods being shipped

Any prohibited items in shipment will be confiscated and may be destroyed without the customer's consent

OWNER'S PRESENCE REQUIRED AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE FOR ANY VEHICLE

Non-Kuwaiti individuals/firms are not allowed to import vehicles into Kuwait

Vehicles subject to duties

Used vehicles over five years old are not permitted

Owner of the vehicle must have a valid Residence Permit in order to import an auto

Contact destination agent prior to importation to obtain current regulations

Documents required:

Registration Certificate

Purchase Invoice

Importation discouraged due to climate

Rabies vaccination and valid health certificate