kuwait

not restricted

travel approval

elevated

travel security risk

A

healthcare infrastructure and disease risk

travel requirements

Business travel to Kuwait is permitted but requires coordination with Global Security. All travelers to Kuwait must take the following actions:

Consult Global Security for assistance in assessing and managing the risks associated with a proposed itinerary
Following consultation with Global Security, company personnel can make their own travel bookings through CTREX or authorized travel agencies
Once travel has been booked and confirmed, inform the local Chevron office and Global Security of their travel plans in writing

Current SAC policy prohibits employees from driving or renting vehicles in Kuwait. To arrange SAC-provided transportation, visitors should contact their SAC sponsor/point of contact at least seven days in advance for further guidance. Non-SAC affiliated visitors must use approved hotel-provided shuttles or driver services contracted by the respective business-partner sponsor.

contacts

Click on the link below for all location specific contacts to support travel coordination, approvals, security and medical questions. Please save this information before you travel.

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security risks

There are occasional political protests in Kuwait, but they rarely become violent

Kuwait faces occasional threats from Middle East terrorist groups, including Islamic State and Iran – allied Iraqi militias. However, the last major terror attack occurred in 2015. Iran-allied Iraqi militias have threatened to target U.S. bases in Kuwait and rockets occasionally impact sites along the Iraq – Kuwait border.

Kuwait has a low overall crime rate. Petty crimes, including pickpocketing, and sexual harassment most commonly occur in crowded market areas. Although Kuwait has an extensive, modern, and well-lit urban roadway system, excessive speeding, lax enforcement, and high vehicle density leads to frequent accidents and a high overall traffic fatality rate.

healthcare infrastructure and disease risks

The Chevron healthcare infrastructure and disease risk level for Kuwait is A. Click here for International SOS health guidance.

guidance

Visitors to Kuwait should exercise high levels of caution and situational awareness and take the following precautions:

Defer to local customs and advice as Kuwaiti society is conservative
Be advised that authorities arrest residents and visitors alike for speech, including in social media, considered politically provocative or critical of the government
Be vigilant in crowded locations, including popular restaurants, bars and clubs
Be prepared for additional security measures and potential disruption to travel
Minimize your profile by not displaying Chevron-related logos on your belongings
Ensure traveler itineraries are known to management
Stay in close contact with the BU
Monitor media and local information sources
Be prepared for additional security measures and potential travel disruptions
All staff should ensure that their contact details are up to date before travel to Kuwait

Visitors are advised that Kuwaiti authorities may require proof of medical insurance before allowing entry into the country.

Employees should be aware that information security risks can be greater during travel, as third parties present in foreign countries may monitor communications and transmissions.

Employees are advised to avoid communications on sensitive matters and to travel with as little sensitive information as possible.

	travel approval level	description
	Not Restricted	No Global Security travel restrictions.
	Restricted	Travel requires authorization from Global Security and/or local business unit management.

	travel security risk levels	description
	Low	Low levels of non-violent crime may be present in business and tourist districts, hotels or other locations frequented by travelers, but violent crime is infrequent. Terrorist groups have limited operational capabilities or security and emergency services have the capacity to detect or adequately respond to a potential attack. Protests are mostly non-violent and rarely disrupt regular commerce, transportation and business operations. Industrial action and transport disruption are infrequent.
	Elevated	Crime is not pervasive, but non-violent and violent crime could impact visitors. Periodic political unrest, protests, and/or sporadic acts of terrorism occur, but are unlikely to directly impact business travelers. The capacity of security and emergency services and infrastructure varies. Industrial action can disrupt travel.
	High	Crime and terrorism pose significant direct or incidental risks to travelers. Anti-government or anti-western demonstrations may be commonplace or violent and could delay or prevent travel. Parts of the country are inaccessible or off-limits to the traveler.
	Critical	Violent crime and/or terrorism is pervasive and is directed at travelers. Political instability, domestic conflict and/or violent civil unrest pose significant risks. There is a high risk of arbitrary detention. Large parts of the country are inaccessible to foreigners.

	levels	description
	A	Health care infrastructure is well developed, and site is often used as a referral center. It has competent care in English in most or all sub-specialties, including non-clinical adjuncts such as speech therapy, developmental needs, etc. Endemic diseases are well controlled or not significant. Chevron maintains or has ready access to health care resources. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.
	B	Health care infrastructure is partially/poorly developed and not always available. Advanced care is on an emergency-only basis because of concerns about access, competence, communications in English, medical culture, follow up, hygiene, etc. or care is available for basic needs and sometimes for diagnostics only. Few or no non-clinical adjunctive care resources are present. Endemic diseases may be present with irregular or poor control. Chevron has limited or no internal health support and relies on limited external health care resources or external health resources are unreliable. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.