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Travelling to Kuwait? New customs rules for cash, gold and luxury goods
@Source: gulfnews.com
Dubai: The General Administration of Customs in Kuwait has announced updated procedures for travellers carrying cash, gold, and other high-value items through Kuwait International Airport. The move is aimed at enhancing transparency, security, and compliance with global customs standards.Under the new rules, passengers entering or departing Kuwait must declare any amount exceeding 3,000 Kuwaiti Dinars (approximately USD 9,700), regardless of the currency.The revised guidelines are part of a broader effort to strengthen border controls and facilitate the safe and legal movement of people and goods..Traveling to Oman? Muscat Airports impose stricter new boarding rules. In addition to cash, travellers are required to declare all forms of gold—including bars, coins, and jewellery—as well as high-value personal items such as luxury watches, electronics, and jewellery.These items should be carried in hand luggage and must be accompanied by proof of ownership, such as purchase invoices, to streamline customs inspections and avoid potential delays..How much gold and cash can I carry from the UAE to India?. The Kuwait Customs Authority has warned that failure to declare such items may result in confiscation or legal penalties, including possible detention by customs officials.Travellers are advised to complete the required customs declaration forms prior to departure or immediately upon arrival in Kuwait. For further details or clarification, passengers are encouraged to visit the official Kuwait Customs website or contact airport authorities directly.
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