COVID-19: Government institutions to close temporarily

IMPACT – HIGH

Kuwait recently announced government closures and other measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Key points:

• From April 26 to May 28, all ministries, government entities/organizations and public institutions will be closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Official work days will start again on May 31.
• New curfew hours (4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.) will be implemented from the beginning of Ramadan. Those who violate the curfew or home quarantine measures will have their names published in daily newspapers and on social media.
• Kuwait International Airport remains closed and foreign nationals are banned from entering Kuwait via the airport. Entry is limited to Kuwaiti citizens, their immediate family members and domestic workers traveling with them. All other travelers are not allowed to enter the country until further notice.

Analysis & Comments: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available. Please check Deloitte’s COVID-19 Digital Map, available here, for information on travel restrictions and immigration changes in other countries.

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