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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
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The information is general guidance to assist our Customers. All of the info. Is a brief summary of customs regulations. Regulations are subject to change without notice, MoverMax.com is NOT liable for any damages, costs, delays, or any other events. Always double check with your local Customs regulations in your country.
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