*NOTE: THAT CUSTOMERS ARE HAVING PROBLEMS CLEARING THE RESTRICTED ITEMS SHOWN BELOW THROUGH CUSTOMS AND SIGNIFICANT LOSS AND DAMAGE HAVE BEEN REPORTED.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

•  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

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

•  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

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

•  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

PROHIBITED ITEMS

•  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

MOTOR VEHICLES

•  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

PETS

•  Importation discouraged due to climate
•  Rabies vaccination and valid health certificate