Director General Jamal Al-Jalawi urged all travelers, who are carrying any amount over KD 3000 to declare the amount according to the law 106/2014 either upon arrival and departure. He said Kuwait has no restriction on money carried by citizens and expats, but must it be declared. Kuwait has a very strict law to fight money laundering, he added.

He also urged passengers to be cautious if approached by strangers requesting help with their luggage without knowing the content. He explained a person caught in possession of banned substances will be charged even if the luggage belongs to another person. He recommended passengers to visit the website of customs department or its Public Relations Department to learn more about the list of banned items.