Customs: Disclosure of possession of 3,000 Kuwaiti dinars or its equivalent during travel to combat money laundering

The General Customs Authority has called on travelers arriving in or departing from Kuwait to comply with procedures for declaring funds in their possession, emphasizing the necessity of disclosing currencies or negotiable financial instruments in the holder’s name when their value equals 3,000 Kuwaiti dinars or more, or their equivalent in foreign currencies.

The Authority clarified that the declaration requirement applies to travelers using all entry and exit points, in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 106 of 2013 on combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism.

A customs source confirmed that the declaration is a legal measure aimed at strengthening oversight and combating money laundering, urging travelers to adhere to the approved customs instructions and procedures.

The source noted that it is advisable to carry items such as watches, gold, and expensive electronics in hand luggage, along with their corresponding invoices.

It is worth noting that the General Customs Authority has introduced an electronic service via the “Sahel” app, titled “Declaration of Funds,” which enables travelers entering or exiting through customs checkpoints to electronically declare cash amounts in their possession if they reach 3,000 dinars or more, or their equivalent in foreign currencies, thereby streamlining procedures and facilitating the declaration process.