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As of July 2026, Kuwait scores 20/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 2 Kuwait destinations assessed, Salmiya scores highest (20/100), while Kuwait City scores lowest (20/100).
01 · Official Guidance
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all-but-essential travel to parts
Regional tensions The US and Iran announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 17 June in relation to the conflict in the Middle East, however the situation in the Middle East remains unpredictable. Since 8 July there have been strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran in a number of locations across the region, including Kuwait, against US military and civilian infrastructure.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 4Avoid all travel
Canada's official risk level for Kuwait: avoid all travel.
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03 · Evidence Signals
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 4 — Avoid all travel | 0 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2020 | 0.2 / 100k | 100 | World Bank Open Data (2020) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 71/100 | 71 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 61/100 | 61 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 9.2 / 100k | 68 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
On our composite index Kuwait averages 20/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Salmiya currently scores highest at 20/100 (High Risk). Kuwait City scores lowest at 20/100.
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.