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Courier costs and import restrictions for sending parcels to Kuwait

The State of Kuwait is an Arab country with a name that means 'fortress built near water' is situated at the tip of the Persian Gulf and shares a land border with both Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Kuwait is often cited as one of the five wealthiest nations based on per capita income - with almost the entirety of that wealth resulting from oil exports. For such a geographically small country, it is surprising that it has an estimated 10% of the world's oil reserves. Parcel delivery to Kuwait is a relatively speedy process given its location. We expect parcels to be shipped to the Middle-Eastern sovereign state within five full working days from the majority of destinations around the world. There is a huge demand for parcels to be sent to Kuwait due to its trading links with not only its neighbours the UAE, but from countries such as China and the US. This major, non NATO ally of the US is divided into three areas Sharq, Jibla and Mirqab whilst popular shipping destinations include the cities Al Ahmadi, Hawalli and Al Salmiya. Kuwait has over three million internet users, however, e-commerce remains predominately limited to on-line banking and financial brokerage. Kuwait City, the capital, is known for its modern architecture and skyscrapers, housing a whole host of businesses which maybe where your parcel may be planned for, as packages arrive in Kuwait in abundance containing documents and business materials. The other major reason parcels are shipped to Kuwait, are for personal reasons as expatriates account for 74% of Kuwait's total population. The population of Kuwait is estimated to be less than 3.5 million, but in coming years as shopping habits change, this could be a potentially valuable market for eCommerce retailers.

Customs Information

Kuwait General Administration of Customs website kindly gives a list of restricted items for import however, it is in Arabic so your browser will need to be able to translate. We can see, however, that much of the list is food related, which we do not offer carriage for. If you wish to seek clarification of the Kuwaiti import restrictions we suggest that you contact the local customs office.It is possible that personal effects such as books and clothing are exempt from duty as long as they arrive by air - which they should be if sent from most overseas major destinations. Other sources state that computers, radio equipment and wireless telephones are restricted, as well as pork products and gambling equipment. Furthermore, all printed and electronic media is liable to censorship or confiscation.

Prohibited items

Politically subversive material, Food prepared abroad

View our full list of prohibited goods

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do you offer door to door delivery?

    The Parcel Monkey marketplace uses a shipping calculator to find the best prices for shipping your items door to door via a range of different couriers. 

    With full tracking on almost all of our delivery services, you can follow your package from the moment it leaves you until it arrives with the recipient. We always advise providing the contact number of the recipient so that if needed, the courier can contact them to resolve any issues with the delivery.

    Some of our courier services are delivered to a local Post Office, where the recipient will need to collect the package from such as with DHL eCommerce to some remote areas so it is essential to provide a working contact number. Items shipped with Parcel Monkey are also done so DDU, so it might be that Customs need to collect payment from the recipient before delivery. We offer Customs Advice to help with the completion of any Customs Documents. 

    If you want to know more about what a courier is and how to choose the best service for your package, we can help. 

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  • Can I add protection cover to my order?

    When you place an order via the Parcel Monkey marketplace, during the booking process you can add protection cover to your item. As long as your item is not prohibited, has been packaged properly and you follow our Claims Procedure, you will be protected should your item be lost or damaged. 

    Some of our services offer no protection cover, but others do and some even offer free cover up to a certain value. You can view this information when you get a price via our shipping calculator. 

    Please ensure that the item is not on the prohibited items list as this will make it void.

    It is also vital to remember your package is going to be sent with global carriers, likely to be handled in various customs and airport departments so be sure to package the item correctly so it is well protected and cannot move around in the box. 

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  • How long will it take for my package to be delivered?

    Before you choose how to send your package, consider how quickly you need it to arrive. Transit times depend on two key factors- the shipping destination and the courier service you choose from the Parcel Monkey marketplace. 

    When choosing a courier from our marketplace, we will display an estimated delivery time, provided by the couriers themselves as they handle the goods.

    You can see how long it will take to arrive with the receiver and we advise that you share this tracking with the recipient so they can see when it is set to arrive. Always provide the recipient contact number when you book in case the delivery courier needs to contact them. 

    You can choose slower economy services such as DHL eCommerce if looking to save on the cost, or you can choose a speedy Express service that gets the package delivered more quickly like our 2-5 day International Drop Off service provided by FedEx, also available as a Pickup. 

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