Embassy of Kuwait in Bucharest, Romania; address Bucharest, Bucharest; phone +40213157733.
Also accredited to: Moldova (Republic of)
Kuwait offers a distinctive blend of tourism attractions and holds strategic significance in the region. Although it attracts fewer foreign tourists than neighboring countries, its high per visitor spending suggests that it appeals to affluent travelers seeking luxury experiences. Given that 11.6 million Romanians travel abroad annually, there is potential interest among some Romanian visitors in exploring Kuwait.
Kuwait is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Romania. According to the Global Peace Index, Kuwait ranks 25th out of 160 countries, indicating a relatively high level of safety, especially compared to Romania, which ranks 36th. In terms of crime statistics, Kuwait has a lower murder rate of 0.3 per 100,000 people compared to Romania's 1.3. However, it's worth noting that Kuwait has a higher female murder rate at 1.1 compared to Romania's 0.8. Regarding organized crime, Kuwait scores better in mafia presence (4.0 for Romania vs. 1.0 for Kuwait), but has higher scores in areas like state crime and human trafficking. Overall, while there are some concerns regarding specific types of crime, Kuwait is statistically safer than Romania, making it a relatively secure option for Romanian tourists.