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Official Languages: Arabic

English Is Widely Spoken and Understood in Hotels, Malls, Airports and International Restaurants, and Most Signage Is Bilingual. It Is Used Less Consistently in Smaller Local Shops, with Taxi Drivers, and for Official Paperwork, Where Some Arabic Helps

Mobile Network: Kuwait Retired Its 3G Network Entirely on 1 June 2025, so a 3G-Only Handset Will Not Connect at All. Coverage Now Runs on 2G for Legacy Continuity Plus Strong 4G and Growing 5G-Advanced in Kuwait City and Other Populated Areas. Indoor Coverage Can Weaken in Large Concrete Buildings

Roaming/SIM/eSIM: Unlike Some Gulf Neighbors, Kuwait Does Not Block Internet Voice and Video Calls — WhatsApp, FaceTime and Skype Work Normally over Data, Which Is the Most Useful Fact for a Short Stay. Roaming Is Simplest but Often Expensive for Heavy Use. A Local SIM Can Be Better Value for a Longer Stay but Needs Passport Registration in Person. An eSIM Suits a Compatible Phone Best, Set Up before Arrival — Check Coverage and Data Limits First

Cards Are Widely Accepted in Hotels, Malls, Supermarkets and Most Restaurants. Small Shops, Some Taxis, Market Stalls and Street Vendors Often Prefer Cash, so Carry Some Kuwaiti Dinars for Daily Spending

Tipping Is Appreciated but Not Required by Law. Many Restaurants Add a Service Charge, so Check the Bill First — Where None Is Included, 5 to 10 Percent Is Common. Rounding Up Is Typical for Taxis. Small Tips for Hotel Staff, Porters and Delivery Drivers Are Welcomed for Good Service

Plug Type: Type G

Voltage: 240 V, 50 Hz

Adapter: Visitors from the UK Typically Need No Adapter for a Type G Plug. Visitors from Continental Europe, North America and Much of Asia Usually Need One. Most Phone and Laptop Chargers Accept 240 V, but Check a Hairdryer, Shaver or Kettle before Packing It