Salwá: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Salwa is an area in Hawalli Governorate in Kuwait City, Kuwait, bordering Rumaithiya to the north, Bayan and Mishref to the west, Messila to the south and the Persian Gulf to the east.

Salwa, Kuwait · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the citySalwá+28°CPartly cloudy · sunrise 06:01 AMupdated 07:40 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map1

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

Within two hours

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

Salwá: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Getting there and staying

Visa and practicalities

Safety and health

Getting here

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