Travel from Austria to Kuwait is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any Austria citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
Austria passport holders must obtain an eVisa before travelling to Kuwait for stays of up to 3 months.
Generic country-level guidance for Kuwait. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Kuwait. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to Kuwait (KW). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare EUR 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving Austria (AT). Form: Cash declaration form. EU-wide: declare €10,000+ when entering/leaving the EU. Individual member states may have additional rules.
The US State Department publishes these advisories for your route. Kuwait: Level 3 — Reconsider Travel (as of 2026-03-09). The State Department recommends reconsidering travel here; read the country page and check whether your specific destination falls in a higher-risk zone. This is a US State Department safety perspective, not an entry or boarding rule — it doesn't affect whether you can board, only what to be aware of on the ground. Travellers from other countries should also check their own government's advisory.
This page covers the generic case for any Austria citizen. Sign in (free) to factor in your specific passport expiry, vaccinations, previous visas held, and connecting flights — and get the same analysis for your exact itinerary.
Sign in (free) to personalize →Kuwait (KW) restricts or bans the import of: tramadol, some psychiatric medications. The risk is real — travellers have been detained at customs for over-the-counter products that are routine elsewhere. If you take any prescription medication, look up the active ingredient against the restricted list above before booking. Always carry the prescription bottle plus a doctor's letter naming the medication and the condition it treats. Adding your medications to your profile (optional) lets us tell you specifically which of yours match. Kuwait Ministry of Health approval required.
Typical September conditions at KWI (Kuwait (KW)): hot. Typical lows around 25°C, highs around 43°C, little rain (~0mm for the month). Plan for high temperatures — daytime highs around 43°C. Light clothing, sun protection, and hydration are worth packing in.
Your Austria (AT) passport requires an e-Visa for Kuwait. e-Visas need an online application, may require supporting documents (photos, itinerary, hotel bookings), and have processing windows from same-day to two weeks. Apply before booking the flight. Source: Wikipedia visa matrix, synced 2026-06-21T10:11:55.888854+00:00.