Not Declaring Gold, Cash at Kuwait Airport Could Cost You Everything
Also, gold in all its forms must be declared. Travelers must prepare an outgoing customs declaration upon departure. Upon arrival in Kuwait, they are required to declare any gold and present the purchase receipts. The center warned that failure to declare gold may result in arrest or confiscation of the money or gold. It urged travelers to complete the customs declaration form when departing from Kuwait International Airport. The center stated that further details are available on the official website of the General Administration of Customs (GAC).
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Not Declaring Gold, Cash at Kuwait Airport Could Cost You Everything
KUWAIT CITY, July 19: The Center for Government Communication (CGC) announced the regulations that travelers must adhere to for carrying cash and valuable items while traveling, reports Al- Seyassah daily. On its X account, the center explained that, according to the Customs Inspection Procedures Guide, travelers must declare cash amounts equivalent to KD 3,000 or more, whether in foreign or local currency, upon departure or arrival. Valuables such as watches, jewelry, and high-value devices should be carried in hand luggage along with their purchase receipts. Also, gold in all its forms must be declared. Travelers must prepare an outgoing customs declaration upon departure. Upon arrival in Kuwait, they are required to declare any gold and present the purchase receipts. The center warned that failure to declare gold may result in arrest or confiscation of the money or gold. It urged travelers to complete the customs declaration form when departing from Kuwait International Airport. The center stated that further details are available on the official website of the General Administration of Customs (GAC).
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