📦 Shipping in Kuwaitcosts, times and pallet shipments

With SpedizioneComoda.com you can send parcels, documents and pallets to Kuwait from Italy easily, quickly and tracked🚚. Enter weight and dimensions in the calculator, compare the best couriers and book online in minutes.

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📦 Shipping to Kuwait with ShippingComoda.com

With SpedizioneComoda.com you can ship parcels, documents and pallets to Kuwait from Italy. Kuwait is outside the EU and a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): it applies the GCC Common Customs Tariff of 5% on most imports.
Kuwait is one of the unique features of the Gulf: it is one of the few countries in the world without a VAT, and the Kuwaiti Dinar is the currency with the highest nominal value in the world.

🛡️ Customs assistance and support

We guide you in filling out pro-forma invoices and customs documents - Kuwait Customs applies strict controls, especially on electronics and valuable products.

📍Full tracking

Track your shipment until delivery. With the tracking number the status of your shipment is just a click away.

🏠 Home collection

Available for most services. If not, it will be specified in the quote, either online or by phone or whatsapp.

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Kuwait is unique in the Gulf: no VAT, only the GCC duty of 5% on many products. This makes it one of the Gulf destinations with the lowest customs costs. Be careful though: alcohol is absolutely forbidden, as in Saudi Arabia.

📦 How much does it cost to ship at Kuwait?

The cost depends on: The cost depends on actual and volumetric weight, size, destination city, chosen service and applicable customs duties.

Prices for shipping parcels in Kuwait

Package weight:

Approximate price:

5 kg

from 64.33 €

10 kg

from 76.28 €

20 kg

from 115.51 €

30 kg

from 214.29 €

40 kg

from 338.64 €

50 kg

from 398.08 €

Prices for shipping pallets in Kuwait

Pallet weight:

Approximate price:

50 kg

from 398.08 €

100 kg

from 657.78 €

200 kg

from 1315.55 €

300 kg

from 1973.33 €

Prices for sending documents in Kuwait

Document weight:

Approximate price

0.5 kg

from 38.87 €

1 kg

from 40.37 €

2 kg

from 51.06 €

The calculator always shows up-to-date prices.

🚚 Couriers to ship in Kuwait

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Send in Kuwait with DHL - First choice for Kuwait: hub in Kuwait City, coverage of all 6 Kuwaiti governorates.

Send at Kuwait with UPS - Good solution for Kuwait's main commercial hubs.

Sending Documents at Kuwait with FedEx -Excellent for business shipments and urgent commercial samples to Kuwait City.

Shipping Pallets at Kuwait with TNT - Option for bulky goods and non-urgent shipments.

⏱️ Shipping time to dispatch in Kuwait

Shipments from Italy to Kuwait are airborne (~4,600 km) with a hub in Kuwait City (KWI).

  • DHL / UPS / FedEx Express: 2-4 working days
  • Economy: 5-9 working days

📍 Indicative examples

  • Milan → Kuwait City: 2-3 days (express)
  • Rome → Salmiya: 3-4 days (express)
  • Milan → Ahmadi: 3-4 days (express)

⚠️ Add 1-3 days for customs control. During Ramadan and national holidays (February) the time is significantly longer. Kuwait is a small country - final delivery is generally quick once the package has cleared customs.

📄 Documents and customs for shipping in Kuwait

Kuwait is non-EU: every shipment goes through Kuwait Customs. Kuwait is part of the GCC and applies the Common Customs Tariff of 5% on most goods. Required documents:

  • commercial invoice or proforma
  • detailed description of the goods (NO “gift”)
  • free export declaration
  • EORI for corporate shipments
  • sender's identity document (required by some couriers)

Duties and taxes

Kuwait applies the GCC Common Customs Tariff of 5% on most imports. Distinctive point: Kuwait does NOT apply VAT - it is one of the few Gulf countries without VAT, unlike Saudi Arabia (15%), UAE (5%) and Bahrain (10%). The Kuwaiti dinar (KWD) is the currency with the highest nominal value in the world (1 KWD ≈ 3 USD). The de minimis threshold for personal use is about 75 KWD (about €220).

📋 What is TARIC code

💡 Shipping BoardComfortableAlways use precise descriptions: “Men's cotton T-shirt - 2 pieces - value EUR 45 - made in Italy” instead of “clothes” or “gift”.

🚫 Prohibited products

  • Alcohol and alcoholic beverages - BANNED by Islamic law (as in Saudi Arabia)
  • Narcotics and drugs (very severe penalties)
  • Pornographic material or material contrary to Islamic morals
  • Pork products
  • Weapons, ammunition and explosives
  • Counterfeit articles
  • Products with Israeli symbols or connection to Israel (historical restrictions)

⚠️ Forbidden alcohol: Kuwait prohibits by Islamic law any alcoholic products. Never send alcohol to Kuwait - goods are confiscated and destroyed. ⚠️ Pork products: banned as in Saudi Arabia. Always check the composition of foodstuffs before shipping. 🍝 Packaged food: pasta, oil, industrial biscuits generally allowed, check no prohibited ingredients.

⚠️ Holidays and Delays in Kuwait

  • 1 January - New Year's Day - Closure
  • 25 February - National Day - ⚠️ Main bank holidays
  • 26 February - Liberation Day - ⚠️ National holiday - end of Iraqi occupation 1991
  • Varies - Ramadan - ⚠️ Drastically reduced timetables
  • Varies - Eid al-Fitr - ⚠️ 3-5 days closure
  • Varies - Eid al-Adha - ⚠️ 3-5 days closure
  • Varies - Islamic New Year - Closure
  • Varies - Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid) - Closure

⚠️ IINational Day (25 Feb) and Liberation Day (26 Feb) are the two most important national holidays in Kuwait - they commemorate independence (1961) and liberation from Iraqi occupation (1991). During this period, the country celebrates intensively and logistics slow down. Ramadan remains the most critical period for shipping.
 
It also takes into account Italian public holidays (25 April, 1 May, 8 December), which may impact the withdrawal in Italy.

📍 Shipping to all cities in Kuwait

  • Kuwait City (مدينة الكويت) - capital and only major urban centre of Kuwait
  • Hawalli - densely populated governorate, commercial hub
  • Salmiya - commercial and residential district of Kuwait City
  • Ahmadi - oil hub (Kuwait Oil Company)
  • Jahra - north-western governorate
  • Fahaheel - southern district

⚠️ Kuwait is a very small country (17,820 km²) - international courier coverage is excellent throughout. There are no remote areas that cannot be reached.

🏷️ Correct address in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti postcode consists of five digits.

Format for international shipping:

  • First name Last name [Block/Block XXXX], [Street/Street XXXX], [Building/House XXXX] [Governorate] Kuwait City [5-digit postcode] KUWAIT Tel: +965 [8-digit number]

📍 Real example

  • Faisal Al-Sabah Block 9, Street 15, Building 42 Salmiya Kuwait City 22057 KUWAIT Tel: +965 9123 4567
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💡 Local councils

  • 5-digit postcode (e.g. 22057 for Salmiya, 13001 for Kuwait City centre)
  • Kuwait uses an address system based on Block (neighbourhood), Street (street) and Building (building) - always include all three
  • Country code +965. All telephone numbers are 8-digit (without area code)
  • There is no traditional house number - the Building is the reference
  • Always include the name of the governorate (Hawalli, Ahmadi, Jahra, Farwaniyah, Mubarak Al-Kabeer, Asimah)
  • 🔗 Address verification at google map or use the website https://www.moc.gov.kw - Kuwait Post

🌍 Kuwait - Useful information

Kuwait is a Persian Gulf emirate of about 4.4 million inhabitants (of which 70% are foreigners). Capital Kuwait City. Official language: Arabic. Currency: Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) - the currency with the highest nominal value in the world. Kuwait is the world's fourth largest oil producer per capita and has one of the highest GDPs per capita in the world. It is historically known for the 1990-91 Gulf War (Iraqi invasion and subsequent liberation). Kuwait City is home to the Kuwait Towers, an architectural icon of the Gulf.

🇮🇹 Links with Italy and Italians

  • Italy is one of Kuwait's main trading partners in the energy sector - ENI has interests in the country
  • Italian exports to Kuwait: machinery, luxury furniture, automotive (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati are highly coveted), fashion and design
  • Kuwait hosts an Italian community of around 5,000 residents, mainly in the energy and construction sectors
  • Strong demand for Italian-made products in Kuwait City's premium shopping centres (Avenues Mall, 360 Mall)
  • The Kuwaiti Dinar is the world's highest currency: 1 KWD = about 3 USD - this reflects the high purchasing power of the market

🪜 How to organise your shipment in Kuwait

Step 1

Packaging and measurement

the package (weight + actual dimensions)

Step 2

Request

an online quote

Step 3

Prepare content

and customs documents (pro forma invoice, export declaration)

Step 4

Complete the order

and pay online

Step 5

Receive and print

the waybill

Step 6

Wait for collection

home delivery or delivery to the courier point

Complete guide: how to place an order

❓ FAQ - Shipping in Kuwait

How much does it cost to ship to Kuwait from Italy?

Use the quote calculator with DHL, UPS, FedEx and TNT. Kuwait has no VAT - you only pay the GCC duty of 5%.

How long does it take?

2-4 days express, 5-9 days economy. Kuwait is small - once cleared through customs, final delivery is quick.

Does Kuwait have VAT?

No. Kuwait is one of the few Gulf countries without VAT - only the GCC duty of 5% applies on most goods. This makes it one of the Gulf destinations with the lowest customs costs.

Can I ship alcohol to Kuwait?

No, absolutely forbidden. Kuwait prohibits by Islamic law any alcoholic product. The goods are confiscated and destroyed.

What is Kuwait's Liberation Day?

26 February celebrates the liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi occupation (1991). It is one of the two most important national holidays - logistics slow down on adjacent days.

Can I ship a pallet to Kuwait?

Yes. See the price table or contact us for a customised quote.

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