There is no exchange control. Residents and non-residents may freely purchase and sell foreign currencies in Kuwait. Imports from any permitted source may be paid freely. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry issues general and individual import licences. Import licences are required for all commercial imports other than fresh fruit and vegetables.
Commercial imports are limited to registered importers.
Registered importers handling a variety of commodities may obtain a general licence valid for one year. Private imports of personal objects may be permitted under individual or specific licenses. Samples of no commercial value are admitted free of duty, if the packages describe the nature of the contents and identification of the sender. There are no free ports or free trade zones. Kuwait s parliament has passed a bill to establish a free trade zone at Shuwaikh Port.