Ḩawallī: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Hawally is an area in, and the namesake of, the Hawalli Governorate, located in the State of Kuwait.

Hawally, Kuwait · CC BY-SA 4.0

Map of places

Now in the cityḨawallī+29°CClear night · sunrise 06:01 AMupdated 08:19 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map19

Exchange rateKWD 0.31per 1 $KWD — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Within two hours

Grand Mosque≈ 30 min Kuwait International Airport≈ 35 min Sabah Al Salem Stadium≈ 50 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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Updated information about regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.

crime

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Reconsider travel to Kuwait due to the threat of armed conflict , landmines , and crime . The U.S. government has limited ability to offer services to U.S. citizens in Kuwait due to safety risks. U.S. government employee travel restrictions Due to safety risks, U.S. government employees need special authorization to travel to Kuwait. Additional staffing posture adjustments may be imposed on U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Ḩawallī: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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