Embassy of Kuwait in Bern, Switzerland; address Bern, Bern; phone +41313567000. Head of mission: Yaqoub Yousef E. Kh. Alsanad. Plus 1 other mission.
Head of mission: Yaqoub Yousef E. Kh. Alsanad, Ambassador (as of 2025)
Also accredited to: Liechtenstein
Head of mission: Mr. Naser Abdullah H. M. Alhayen, Consul General (as of 2023)
Kuwait offers a unique blend of tourism assets that may appeal to Swiss visitors. While it attracts fewer tourists than neighboring countries, it stands out due to high spending per visitor, indicating a preference for luxury experiences. With around 6.1 million Swiss traveling abroad annually, a segment of this population may find Kuwait an intriguing destination.
Kuwait is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those coming from Switzerland. According to the Global Peace Index, Kuwait ranks 25th out of 160 countries, indicating a relatively high level of safety, though it is not as safe as Switzerland, which ranks 6th. In terms of crime statistics, Kuwait has a lower murder rate (0.3 per 100,000 people) compared to Switzerland (0.5), although the rate of female murders is higher in Kuwait (1.1) than in Switzerland (0.6). The Global Organized Crime Index shows that while Kuwait faces challenges with organized crime, it has a lower score for mafia groups (1.0) compared to Switzerland (4.5). However, Kuwait scores higher in areas like human trafficking (8.0) and crime networks (6.0), which are areas of concern. Overall, while there are some differences in safety and crime rates, tourists from Switzerland can generally feel secure when visiting Kuwait.