Embassy of Kuwait in The Hague, Netherlands; address The Hague, The Hague; phone +31703123400. Head of mission: Mr. Ibrahim F M A A Aldai.
Head of mission: Mr. Ibrahim F M A A Aldai, First Secretary (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Netherlands, 5 Dec 2024)
Kuwait offers a distinctive blend of tourism opportunities, particularly appealing to affluent travelers. While it attracts fewer tourists than its neighbors, the high spending per visitor suggests a focus on luxury experiences. With 22.1 million Dutch citizens traveling abroad annually, there is potential interest among some for visiting Kuwait.
Kuwait is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from the Netherlands. According to the Global Peace Index, Kuwait ranks 25th out of 160 countries, indicating a relatively safe environment, although it is not as safe as the Netherlands, which ranks 18th. In terms of crime statistics, Kuwait has a lower murder rate at 0.3 per 100,000 people compared to the Netherlands' 0.7. However, the rate of female murders is higher in Kuwait at 1.1 compared to 0.4 in the Netherlands. Regarding organized crime, Kuwait scores better in terms of mafia presence (1.0) compared to the Netherlands (4.5), but both countries have similar scores for crime networks (6.0). Overall, while there are some differences in safety and crime statistics, Kuwait remains a relatively safe place for tourists. Visitors should always exercise standard precautions, as they would in any foreign country.